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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Halton schools collect donated formal wear for students’ prom, graduation
Halton District School Board (HDSB) has begun accepting donations for…
OPP search for federal offender known to frequent Hamilton, Caledonia
A man known to frequent Hamilton and Caledonia is wanted…
Two men face 28 charges in St. Catharines drug trafficking case
Niagara police have arrested two men on 28 charges for…
Carney in Paris Tuesday for Ukraine-Russia peace talks
Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Paris, France on Tuesday…
Butterfly Conservatory in Niagara Falls to be closed for maintenance
The Butterfly Conservatory in Niagara Falls is closed for a…
School, buses cancelled Tuesday for freezing rain in Halton
Halton Student Transportation Services have cancelled all buses in the…
WSIB announces AED rebate program for Ontario construction sites
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has launched a…
West Region OPP share details following 2025 Festive RIDE initiative
West Region Ontario Provincial Police have announced nearly 300 impaired…
Halton police arrest Brampton man accused of masturbating on GO train
Halton police have arrested a Brampton man they say is…
St. Catharines unveils new patchwork logo ahead of 150th anniversary
The City of St. Catharines is turning 150 this year…
Hamilton police investigate bear spray incident at café near Pier 8
Hamilton police are investigating the use of bear spray at…
Police confirm man arrested, dog dead after hit-and-run in Welland
Niagara police have arrested a man after a hit-and-run Saturday…
Parts of Hamilton’s Keddy Access Trail to close this month
The City of Hamilton is giving residents a heads-up about…
Hamilton man arrested for impaired driving on QEW with three wheels
Ontario Provincial Police have arrested a Hamilton man after receiving…
A closer look at what’s changing in Ontario in 2026
A number of changes to provincial legislation are beginning on…
A look at what’s open and closed on New Year’s in Hamilton, surrounding areas
With New Year’s Day on Thursday, here’s a look at…
Police seek video near St. Catharines car fire deemed arson
Niagara police are looking for surveillance footage after a car…
Four arrested, $3.5M of crystal meth seized in Niagara Falls lab dismantling
Police have arrested four people and seized about $3.5 million…
Man arrested in Paris, Ont., after overnight standoff with OPP
Brant County provincial police have arrested a man after a…
Man arrested, another in hospital after downtown St. Catharines stabbing
Niagara police say a man has been arrested and another…
Alberta comes one step closer to referendum vote in new year
The election agency in Alberta approved a proposed referendum question…
Marketplace changes may cause cost of alcohol in Ontario to rise in new year
Changes in the Ontario marketplace could lead to higher alcohol…
Police make arrest in NOTL break in, sexual assault of minor
A 33-year-old man has been arrested following an alleged break…
Canada Post, union finalize agreement after 2 years of negotiations
Canada Post and the union representing its workers have finalized…
PM Carney appoints new ambassador to United States
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced the appointment of a…
CFIA recalls pepperoni, bacon Pillsbury Pizza Pops after E. Coli contamination
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled all pepperoni…
Hamilton police share video from Thursday’s Red Hill Valley Trail shooting
Hamilton police have shared new surveillance video from the Red…
Two people injured after Sunday evening garage fire in Milton, Ont.
Halton police say two people experienced serious burns after a…
Shaw Festival to begin performances at Toronto Harbourfront Centre in 2026
Starting in the fall of 2026, the Shaw Festival will…
24-hour standoff in Welland concludes with arrest, shelter in place lifted
After nearly 24 hours under a shelter-in-place order, residents in…
Six Nations police arrest two Ohsweken people in drug trafficking probe
Six Nations police have arrested two people from Ohsweken in…
Ottawa, Ontario sign deal cutting regulatory overlap for Ring of Fire projects
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is in Ottawa on Thursday at…
More GO train cancellations ahead this weekend, detours planned
People looking to take the GO train this weekend should…
Hamilton police charge 21 people with 175 offences in nationwide retail theft ring
Hamilton police have charged 21 people and seized more than…
Four people wanted after shots fired near east end Hamilton trail
Hamilton police looking for four people after a Thursday morning…
Niagara health-care workers’ union to rally against layoffs, understaffing
SEIU Healthcare, the union representing thousands of health-care workers in…
OPP, local police arrest 20, recover 300 stolen vehicles in nation-wide probe
The Ontario Provincial Police, with the investigative help of Niagara,…
Locally extinct plant species discovered in Brantford, Ont. area: CWF
The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) says a plant that had…
Hamilton police investigating Tuesday night shooting downtown
Police in Hamilton are investigating after a Tuesday night parking…
Florida’s governor touts record tourism after Premier Ford criticizes state economy
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has responded to Ontario Premier Doug…
Olivia, Noah once again top list of most popular baby names in Ontario for 2024
Olivia and Noah have once again taken the prize as…
Police charge Burlington massage therapist with sexual assault
Halton police have arrested and charged a registered massage therapist…
Province funds local communities to protect against idle oil, gas wells
Ontario Natural Resources Minister Mike Harris was in Paris, Ont., Tuesday to…
Construction begins Monday at Hamilton’s Lime Ridge Mall
The next phase of the re-development of Hamilton’s Lime Ridge…
CBSA reports dramatic increase in U.S.-linked drug, weapon seizures
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officials say seizures of fentanyl,…
Police charge woman in Niagara Falls collision that killed male pedestrian
Niagara police have charged a woman with careless driving causing…
Oakville company fined $125K for 2023 workplace injury in Stoney Creek
The Oakville company, Samuel, Son & Co., owner of Nelson…
Human remains found in NOTL identified as missing Toronto man last seen in 2022
Niagara police say the human remains they found in Niagara-on-the-Lake…
Over 8K arrested, 386 kg of fentanyl seized in Canada-wide RCMP probe
Hamilton and Niagara police were involved in a Canada-wide investigation,…
Norfolk fire department warns of hazardous batteries after Walsh, Ont. fire
The Norfolk County Fire Department is warning about the dangers…
Police share photos, additional details about St. Catharines hit-and-run
Niagara police have confirmed the vehicle involved in Saturday’s hit-and-run…
Hamilton police search for man last seen over a week ago in west end
Hamilton police are asking for the public’s help in locating…
OPP officer alerts, evacuates family from Port Dover, Ont. house fire
An Ontario Provincial Police officer alerted and helped evacuate people…
Ontario sees record number of food bank visits in 2025: Feed Ontario reports
Feed Ontario – the province’s largest collective of hunger-relief organizations…
Hamilton city staff propose permanent transit fare assist, steeper discount
The City of Hamilton is proposing changes to the HSR…
Environment Canada issues statements, warnings for Sunday’s wintery weather
Much of our region should expect windy and wintery weather…
Police look to identify suspicious vehicle in Welland
Niagara police are asking for the public’s help in identifying…
Ontario funds inclusive sport programs, Hamilton high school receives banner
The Government of Ontario has announced additional funding and awards…
Hamilton police look for 14-year-old girl missing for almost a week
Hamilton police are asking for the public’s help in locating…
Hamilton police charge man with historical sexual assaults
Hamilton police have arrested a 63-year-old man accused of historical…
