What to expect on the Evening News on March 21, 2026

Here’s what to expect tonight on the Evening News at 6 p.m.

Adam Atkinson is on the desk tonight.

March 21 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination — a United Nations effort to raise awareness and encourage people around the world to stand up to racism. And here in Hamilton, that message is hitting close to home. With the city dealing with recent hate incidents and concerns about extremist groups, a local event today is focusing on what can be done. Harry Corro has the details.

More than 70 stylists and barbers gathered at a downtown Hamilton high school to give students a fresh look ahead of their return to school.

The City of Hamilton has been fined $600,000 for a sewage leak that went undetected for nearly 30 years.

Monday will mark a week since the Hamilton Public Library started requiring people to have a library card to come into the central branch on York Boulevard.

For over 30 years, high school students across Ontario and the United States have battled for the best bots. And today the FIRST Robotics Canada competition landed at McMaster University in Hamilton. Top prize is bragging rights but there’s a lot more at stake. Danielle de Graauw has the story.

All this and more tonight on the Evening News. Join us live tonight at 6 p.m. on CHCH-TV, Parrot.tv and YouTube for all the details.