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Concerned parents want crossing guards, flashing lights at school crosswalk to prevent 'tragic accident' | CBC News Crosswalk safety concerns outside Mountsfield Public School have parents worried for their children, with one parent reporting an incident that was "so close, it was terrifying."

Crosswalk safety concerns outside Mountsfield Public School have parents worried for their children, with one parent reporting an incident that was "so close, it was terrifying." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

'A very exciting time': This southwestern Ontario municipality is ready to build 3,500 new homes | CBC News The tiny southwestern Ontario Municipality of Central Eglin is gearing up for an increased housing demand, as Volkswagen's first electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing plant in neighbouring St. T...

The tiny southwestern Ontario Municipality of Central Elgin is gearing up for an increased housing demand, as Volkswagen's first electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing plant in neighbouring St. Thomas gets closer to reality. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Hamilton man stranded in Puerto Vallarta describes 'scary' few days, praises Mexican people who've helped | CBC News A Hamilton union leader, stranded at Mexico tourism hotspot Puerto Vallarta, is full of praise for the "fantastic" Mexican people who are faced with upheaval and dealing with thousands of stranded tou...

A Hamilton union leader, stranded at Mexico tourism hotspot Puerto Vallarta, is full of praise for the "fantastic" Mexican people who are faced with upheaval and dealing with thousands of stranded tourists over the past few days.
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Feast On: A Taste of Thunder Bay to showcase local chefs and delicious foods | CBC News Flavours, people and stories are being celebrated this weekend at an event showcasing the growth of Thunder Bay’s culinary scene.

Flavours, people and stories are being celebrated this weekend at an event showcasing the growth of Thunder Bay’s culinary scene. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Planet Youth launches in Thunder Bay as city sees high rates of substance use by youth | CBC News A global initiative that supports communities to create healthier environments for young people now has a chapter in Thunder Bay.

A global initiative that supports communities to create healthier environments for young people now has a chapter in Thunder Bay.

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Windsor, Detroit business leaders welcome ruling that Trump overstepped authority with global tariffs | CBC News Chamber of commerce leaders in Windsor and Detroit have welcomed Friday’s Supreme Court ruling that U.S. President Donald Trump exceeded his authority when he used the International Emergency Economic...

Chamber of commerce leaders in Windsor and Detroit have welcomed Friday’s Supreme Court ruling that U.S. President Donald Trump exceeded his authority when he used emergency powers to impose sweeping global tariffs. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Gordie Howe Bridge authority begins search for new CEO following Charl van Niekerk’s resignation | CBC News Charl van Niekerk has resigned from the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) and has taken up a new position in Toronto, the former CEO confirmed Thursday.

Charl van Niekerk’s departure happened mere weeks before U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to block the opening of the new Gordie Howe bridge connecting Windsor, Ont., and Detroit. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

John C. Holland Awards celebrate 'resilience, brilliance and community' among Hamilton's Black leaders | CBC News A record number of awards, bursaries and scholarships were handed out Sunday night as the John C. Holland Awards marked its 30th anniversary.

A record number of awards, bursaries and scholarships were handed out Sunday night as the John C. Holland Awards marked its 30th anniversary. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

30 years on, John C. Holland Awards continue to shine light on ‘great work’ in Black community in Hamilton | CBC News As the John C. Holland Awards mark 30 years this weekend, one of its founding members says the event has played a crucial role in helping to amplify Black history in Hamilton.

As the John C. Holland Awards mark 30 years this weekend, one of its founding members says the event has played a crucial role in helping to amplify Black history in Hamilton. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

‘Very cold weather’ expected in Brantford-Brant and Haldimand-Norfolk, warns Grand Erie Public Health | CBC News Grand Erie Public Health has issued a cold alert for Brantford-Brant and Haldimand-Norfolk, warning that “very cold weather” is expected starting Thursday.

Grand Erie Public Health has issued a cold alert for Brantford-Brant and Haldimand-Norfolk, warning that “very cold weather” is expected starting Thursday. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

2 sought after man dies following shooting at Burlington, Ont., mall, Halton police say | CBC News Police are looking for two people after a man died following a shooting in the parking lot of a Burlington, Ont., shopping mall on Monday night.

Police are looking for two people after a man died following a shooting in the parking lot of a Burlington shopping mall on Monday night. Police have identified the victim as Omer Niaz Muhammad, 24, of Burlington. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Hamilton soldier who died in Latvia honoured with 21-gun salute at burial near Burlington, Ont. | CBC News Dozens of people gathered Monday at Woodland Cemetery at the Hamilton-Burlington border, for the burial of Sebastian Halmagean, a Hamilton soldier who died in Latvia last month.

Dozens of people gathered Monday at Woodland Cemetery for the burial of Sebastian Halmagean, a Hamilton soldier who died in Latvia last month. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Civil rights pioneer says after almost 70 years, story of the Little Rock Nine still 'resonates' | CBC News Long before her work as an anti-racist educator and environmental campaigner in Canada, Minnijean Brown-Trickey showed enormous courage as one of the Little Rock Nine — a group of Black teenagers who ...

At 84, Minnijean Brown-Trickey says she has "done it all." Long before her work as an anti-racist educator and environmental campaigner in Canada, she demonstrated enormous courage as one of the Little Rock Nine. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Lecture series will give a ‘taste' of Black communities' histories in Hamilton | CBC News The series, titled Unnoticed Histories of Black Communities in Hamilton, will run over four weeks during Black History Month, on Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26.

As a teacher of courses that reference Black people of African descent in Hamilton and in Canada, Kojo Damptey has come to realize that the majority of undergraduate students just “don't know about these stories.” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Marineland gets ‘conditional approval’ from Ottawa to ship 30 belugas, 4 dolphins to the U.S. | CBC News The Canadian government on Monday granted “conditional approval” to Marineland for the defunct amusement park in Niagara Falls, Ont., to ship 30 captive belugas and four dolphins to institutions in th...

The Canadian government on Monday granted “conditional approval” to Marineland for the defunct amusement park in Niagara Falls, Ont., to ship 30 captive belugas and four dolphins to institutions in the United States. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Mayor urges Hamiltonians to stay off roads, check in on loved ones as major winter storm arrives | CBC News A major winter storm is hitting the Hamilton area Sunday with up to 35 centimetres of snow expected over the next several hours, according to Environment Canada.

A major winter storm is hitting the Hamilton area Sunday with up to 35 centimetres of snow expected over the next several hours, according to Environment Canada. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Marineland issues new threat to euthanize 30 belugas at Niagara Falls, Ont., park | CBC News Marineland, the defunct amusement park in Niagara Falls, Ont., has told the federal government it will euthanize 30 captive belugas and four dolphins at the facility, unless Canada grants permission t...

Marineland, the defunct amusement park in Niagara Falls, Ont., has told the federal government it will euthanize 30 captive belugas and four dolphins at the facility, unless Canada grants permission to ship them to the United States, CBC News has learned. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Former Burlington art teacher, 88, sentenced to over 5 years in prison for 1980s sexual assaults | CBC News A former elementary school teacher from Burlington, Ont., has been sentenced for sexually assaulting seven male students in the 1980s. Court heard victim impact statements at the hearing for the 88-ye...

A former elementary school teacher in Burlington and Hamilton has been sentenced to over five years in prison for sexually assaulting seven male students in the 1980s. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Schools and campuses in Hamilton, Niagara areas closed today after major snowfall | CBC News Public, Catholic and French schools across the region are closed Thursday, after the area was hit with a winter storm overnight. Environment Canada says more snow is expected throughout the day.

Schools across the Hamilton, Niagara, Burlington and Brantford areas are closed today after the area was hit with a winter storm overnight. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Stellantis to end production of plug-in hybrids including Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler Pacifica | CBC News Giant automaker Stellantis says it will phase out plug‑in hybrid (PHEV) programs in North America beginning with the 2026 model year.

Stellantis says it will phase out plug‑in hybrid (PHEV) programs in North America beginning with the 2026 model year.

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Additional charges for LaSalle man accused of public incitement of hatred: police | CBC News A LaSalle man who was charged in October with public incitement of hatred for posts he made online is now facing additional charges, according to the LaSalle Police Service.

A LaSalle man who was charged last year with public incitement of hatred for posts he allegedly made online is now facing additional charges, according to the LaSalle Police Service. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

‘Excitement’ as these First Nation kids watched world junior hockey championship live in Minnesota | CBC News It was a time of “excitement” for a group of children from Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation who got the opportunity to see Canada play Latvia at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship in Minnesota ...

It was a time of “excitement” for a group of children from Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation who got the opportunity to see Canada play Latvia at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship in Minnesota on Dec. 27. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

1st babies of 2026 at Brantford, Hamilton and Niagara hospitals born to first-time parents | CBC News Trish Abello and Logan Rathbone are still “soaking up” the excitement of a new addition to their family — baby Meadow, who was born at 1:44 a.m. on New Year’s Day, almost two weeks early.

1st babies of 2026 at Brantford, Hamilton and Niagara hospitals born to first-time www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Orange-crowned warbler spotted in 'rare' sighting during Christmas bird count in Hamilton | CBC News An orange-crowned warbler was spotted during Hamilton’s annual Christmas bird survey, a “rarity” for birdwatchers, organizers say.

A bird appeared in the trees above me that was smaller than the chickadees. As it dropped down and [got] closer, I could see that it was an orange-crowned warbler. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Changes are coming to recycling in Thunder Bay. Here’s what you need to know | CBC News The City of Thunder Bay is taking steps to ensure there’s a seamless transition as Ontario moves to a new provincial model for recycling depots, according to the city's solid waste and recycling servi...

The City of Thunder Bay is taking steps to ensure there’s a seamless transition as Ontario moves to a new provincial model for recycling depots, according to the city's solid waste and recycling services manager.

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2 northwestern Ontario municipalities, 100 km apart, will begin sharing a fire chief in January | CBC News The municipalities of Marathon and Manitouwadge — which are 100 km apart — announced Friday that they will begin sharing the fire chief position effective Jan. 2, 2026.

These 2 Ontario municipalities — which are 100 km apart — announced Friday that they will begin sharing the position of fire chief effective Jan. 2, 2026. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Where to find free meals in Thunder Bay, Ont., this holiday season | CBC News With the holiday season fast approaching, plenty of people are making a list and checking it twice. But for many in Thunder Bay, Ont., a hot meal is their number one concern of the season. Several loc...

With the holiday season fast approaching, plenty of people are making a list and checking it twice. But for many in Thunder Bay, Ont., a hot meal is their number one concern of the season. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Pulp mill owners urged to ‘step up’ and heat shuttered northwestern Ontario plant | CBC News People in Terrace Bay are being supported in their calls for the owners of a pulp mill in the northwestern Ontario community to provide winter maintenance at the plant where operations came to a halt ...

People in Terrace Bay are calling for the owners of a pulp mill in the northwestern Ontario community to provide winter maintenance at the plant where operations came to a halt last year.

Local officials, provincial politicians and union leaders are echoing this message.

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Chatham business owner at ‘breaking point’ after homeless people camped outside his building for 12 hours | CBC News A business owner in downtown Chatham is voicing frustration after a group of homeless people camped out at his business place for 12 hours, leaving a pile of mess beside the building.

A business owner in downtown Chatham is voicing frustration after a group of homeless people camped out at his business for 12 hours, leaving a pile of mess beside the building. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Stellantis launches 2026 Dodge Charger gas-powered models at Windsor Assembly Plant | CBC News Stellantis has launched production of its 2026 Dodge Charger gas-powered models at the Windsor Assembly Plant, the company announced Tuesday.

Stellantis has launched production of its 2026 Dodge Charger gas-powered models at the Windsor Assembly Plant, the company announced Tuesday. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...