Right now, Jeff Vervaeke should be the subject of a citation for service to others, or a profile in motivated giving, but not an obituary.

People sleeping outside the Salvation Army on York Boulevard recently have been a highly visible reminder of homelessness in Hamilton. But some of them do have places to live. They just choose to be there, social workers have found.

Dozens of protesters in standoff with police in Quebec City suburb

Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for May, by province

Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for May, by Canadian city

QuickStats: Facts and figures about employment in Canada in May

Trump ramps up Twitter criticism of Canada, G7 as he prepares for Canadian debut

The Conservative majority in the Ontario provincial election was about capturing the “ordered voter.” With economic upheavals, there is a segment of the population looking for stability and order. Not sharing in economic prosperity, they look to government to slow social change, such as those related to immigration and multiculturalism.

Bombardier says a partnership that will see Airbus acquire a majority 50.01 per cent stake in the C Series commercial jet program has met all regulatory requirements and will take effect on July 1.

It is stout but fast, a top predator affectionately called “Canada’s shark.”

NASA revealed the scientific discoveries made by the Mars Curiosity rover include organic compounds, which are the “building blocks of life.”

NDP incumbent led from the first poll and her margin of victory only seemed to grow as the evening went on.

A Halton drug detective who pleaded guilty to stealing opioids from a police evidence locker to feed his addiction said bullying from fellow officers is one factor that led to his downfall.

Government credits hiring of new pay centre workers for drop in Phoenix backlog

Shon Hart died of stab wounds June 2, 2006 after being attacked on an Oshawa bike path. A tip said a man on a bike had been robbing people earlier in the evening. Who was he? Did he kill Hart? And if so, why? Police are hoping someone will come forward to help fill in the blanks.

Ontario could see a seismic political shift in today's provincial election

The NDP’s Sean Conway came in second in a tight local race

NewsAlert: Andrea Horwath re-elected in her Hamilton-Centre riding

Progressive Conservative candidate wins tight race, incumbent Jeff Leal defeated

QuickQuotes about the results of Ontario's election

Fate of Ontario Liberals hangs in the balance as province votes today

A look at some prominent Tories who will likely join Doug Ford's cabinet

Ten races to watch in Ontario's election

A look at 10 Ontario election races involving prominent candidates

He may be just 20 years old, but Sam Oosterhoff is already a veteran campaigner.

The province voted blue, but Niagara appears to have gone orange.

Jennie Stevens wept with joy as she met cheering family, friends and supporters at a Merritt Street pizzeria, after votes in St. Catharines were counted.

The blue wave hit a big orange wall in the riding of Hamilton Mountain.Sitting MPP Monique Taylor of the NDP cruised to a huge victory that was declared less that 20 minutes after the polls closed.“I cannot thank the people of Hamilton Mountai

18-year run as Liberal MPP comes to an end Thursday night

“This is incredible. My friends, this victory belongs to you.”

NewsAlert: Second passenger dies following east Ontario bus crash

Hamilton-East Stoney Creek New Democrat Paul Miller said local voters saw through the negative headlines to deliver a resounding endorsement to his bid for re-election.

He may be just 20 years old, but Sam Oosterhoff is already a veteran campaigner.

He’s done it again.

Jennie Stevens wept with joy as she met cheering family, friends and supporters at a Merritt Street pizzeria, after votes in St. Catharines were counted.

If Horwath couldn’t win under these conditions, will she ever be able to?

Trudeau, Macron brace for Trump ahead of G7 with meeting in Ottawa

NDP candidate Sandy Shaw beats out longtime Liberal incumbent Ted McMeekin

So close but so far: Premier prize eludes NDP's Andrea Horwath in Ontario

A look at the top five promises made by Doug Ford and the Progressive Conservatives.

NewsAlert: Andrea Horwath re-elected in her Hamilton-Centre riding

Ontario has given Doug Ford a Conservative majority — but Hamilton remains solidly orange.

Ontario could see a seismic political shift in today's provincial election

Masked activists in Quebec City begin protests against G7 leaders' summit

Senators make last pitches for and against legalizing pot as vote draws near

Polls are now closed in an election that saw Ontarians choose between an unpopular Liberal, a controversial Conservative and a hometown NDP leader trying to convince voters to swing to the left.

Canada is waiting for the Iraqi government to sign off before launching the next phase of its fight against the Islamic State militant group, Gen. Jonathan Vance said Thursday.

Follow us at 8 local ridings: Hamilton Mountain, Hamilton Centre, Haldimand-Norfolk, Hamilton East — Stoney Creek, Flamborough-Glanbrook, Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas, Burlington and Niagara West.

Check out all the winners and losers across the province

— The voice of the Kitchener Rangers has gone silent.