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Maple Town opens in Mountsberg with 300 trees tapped for syrup The fluctuation in temperatures this time of year has the tree tapping crew at Mountsberg Conservation Area excited for a new season.

The fluctuation in temperatures this time of year has the tree tapping crew at Mountsberg Conservation Area excited for a new season.

Trump says Iran’s supreme leader is dead after U.S., Israeli strikes Israeli officials are reporting that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed following a major attack carried out by the U.S. and Israel.

Israeli officials are reporting that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed following a major attack carried out by the U.S. and Israel.

Watchdog investigating after police kill man in Mississauga The province's police watchdog says it is investigating after a 44-year-old man was shot and killed by police in Mississauga.

The province’s police watchdog says it is investigating after a 44-year-old man was shot and killed by police in Mississauga.

‘Our weapons are not for sale!’ Protesters target Ottawa’s gun buyback program Several thousand protesters in Quebec City are demanding the provincial government withdraw from a federal gun buyback program.

Several thousand protesters in Quebec City are demanding the provincial government withdraw from a federal gun buyback program.

What to expect on the Evening News on Feb. 28, 2026 Here’s what to expect tonight on the Evening News at 6 p.m. Your regular weekend anchor Adam Atkinson is on the desk tonight.

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

Transport Canada issues recall for select 2025, 2026 Subaru models Transport Canada has issued a recall notice for certain 2025 and 2026 Subaru models.

Transport Canada has issued a recall notice for certain 2025 and 2026 Subaru models.

BREAKING: Israeli officials are reporting that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead following a major attack carried out by the U.S. and Israel.

United States and Israel launch strikes on Iran The United States and Israel have launched a major attack on Iran, with strikes directed at the country’s military assets.

The United States and Israel have launched a major attack on Iran, with strikes directed at the country’s military assets.

Political analyst grades Doug Ford’s performance after another year as premier Former Queen's Park correspondent Keith Leslie reviews Premier Doug Ford's performance after saying Friday he wanted "to keep the job forever."

Political analyst and former Queen’s Park correspondent Keith Leslie reviews Premier Doug Ford’s performance after saying Friday he wanted “to keep the job forever.”

Niagara councillors vote for governance review amid amalgamation debate The future of the Niagara region's governance took another step Thursday night as councillors voted to conduct a full governance review.

The future of the Niagara region’s governance took another step Thursday night as councillors voted to conduct a full governance review.

McMaster students rally in protest of Ford’s unpopular OSAP changes Students rallied at McMaster University Friday afternoon to fight against Ontario’s upcoming changes to the province’s student aid assistance program.

Students rallied at McMaster University Friday afternoon to fight against Ontario’s upcoming changes to the province’s student aid assistance program.

Hamilton woman speaks out after alleged hate-motivated attack A Hamilton woman who was the victim of an unprovoked hate-motivated attack in downtown Hamilton last week, is asking help from the public while she recovers.

A Hamilton woman who was the victim of an unprovoked hate-motivated attack in downtown Hamilton last week, is asking help from the public while she recovers.

Rash of doorbell-style break-ins hits east Hamilton Mountain neighbourhood Police say a quiet east Hamilton Mountain neighbourhood has become a target for crime after homes in the area were hit by a rash of doorbell break-ins in recent months.

Police say a quiet east Hamilton Mountain neighbourhood has become a target for crime after homes in the area were hit by a rash of doorbell break-ins in recent months.

Police arrest six Brantford residents, seize over $70K worth of drugs Police have arrested six Brantford residents and seized over $70,000 worth of substances following a drug trafficking investigation.

Police have arrested six Brantford residents and seized over $70,000 worth of substances following a drug trafficking investigation.

U of T dean of dentistry on leave over antisemitic images in course materials U of T says its dean of dentistry is on leave as the school investigates the use of images with "antisemitic and discriminatory meanings" in his course materials.

The University of Toronto says its dean of dentistry is on leave as the school investigates the use of images with “antisemitic and discriminatory meanings” in his course materials.

Three major claims from Trump’s State of the Union address, fact-checked During his record-breaking State of the Union speech Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump made a number of claims that aren't exactly true.

During his record-breaking State of the Union speech Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump made a number of claims that aren’t exactly true.

Here’s a breakdown of some of the most significant allegations that have since been fact-checked.

Sportsline: Maple Leafs' woes, Canada's Olympic performance and politics in sports Hamilton Spectator columnist Scott Radley joined host Bubba O'Neil for a lively conversation regarding several complicated topics.

Hamilton Spectator columnist Scott Radley joined Sportsline host Bubba O'Neil for a lively conversation regarding several complicated topics. Who's to blame for the Toronto Maple Leafs' troubles? Did Canada disappoint at the 2026 Winter Olympics, and has sports been poisoned by politics?

Toronto-area drug dealers' push north leads to 'tragedy' in First Nation communities First Nations leaders and police in northern Ontario say they have seen an increase in violence and arrests related to drug trafficking as Toronto-area gangs exploit vulnerable community members and y...

First Nations leaders and police in northern Ontario say they have seen an increase in violence and arrests related to drug trafficking as Toronto-area gangs exploit vulnerable community members and youth recruited from southern parts of the province.

Seven people charged in Ontario drug trafficking investigation: police Ontario Provincial Police say seven people are facing multiple charges in a drug-trafficking investigation that stretched from the Toronto area to Napanee.

Ontario Provincial Police say seven people are facing multiple charges in a drug-trafficking investigation that stretched from the Toronto area to Napanee.

St. Catharines man arrested as part of drug trafficking investigation Niagara police arrested a man from St. Catharines Thursday after an investigation into drug trafficking in the city began back in December.

Niagara police arrested a man from St. Catharines Thursday after an investigation into drug trafficking in the city began back in December.

OPP arrest woman following attempted robbery at Simcoe business Ontario Provincial Police have arrested a woman from Norfolk County after a robbery in Simcoe Thursday morning on Queensway West.

Ontario Provincial Police have arrested a woman from Norfolk County after a robbery in Simcoe Thursday morning at a business on Queensway West.

Police investigating break-ins in Waterford and Simcoe Norfolk County O.P.P. are asking for the public's help identifying those responsible for two recent break-and-enters in Waterford and Simcoe.

Norfolk County O.P.P. are asking for the public’s help identifying those responsible for two recent break-and-enters in Waterford and Simcoe.

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Halton police seize $1.5 million in opium, cocaine following drug trafficking investigation Halton police say they’ve seized $1.5 million in opium and cocaine after a lengthy drug trafficking investigation.

Halton police say they’ve seized $1.5 million in opium and cocaine after a lengthy drug trafficking investigation.

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Niagara police arrest two, seize $114k in drugs following trafficking bust Niagara police say they've seized $114,952 in illicit substances and arrested two people after a major drug trafficking bust.

Niagara police say they’ve seized $114,952 in illicit substances and arrested two people after a major drug trafficking bust.

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Judge in Stronach trial concerned as cross-examination turns to 'shouting match' Billionaire businessman Frank Stronach's sexual assault trial was abruptly adjourned Thursday after the judge expressed concerns over the well-being of one of the complainants and the possibility that...

Billionaire businessman Frank Stronach’s sexual assault trial was abruptly adjourned Thursday after the judge expressed concerns over the well-being of one of the complainants and the possibility that the woman’s behaviour on the stand could affect the fairness of the trial.

Brant County OPP are investigating a break-in at an Esso Gas Station on Beverly Street West in St. George. Brant County OPP are investigating a break-in at an Esso Gas Station on Beverly Street West in St. George.

Brant County OPP are investigating a break-in at an Esso Gas Station on Beverly Street West in St. George.

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Deputy police chief in Durham Region suspended over 'racially inappropriate term' A high-ranking police officer east of Toronto has been suspended after allegedly using a racially inappropriate term.

A high-ranking police officer east of Toronto has been suspended after allegedly using a racially inappropriate term.

Police arrest man accused of sexually assaulting two teenagers in Welland Niagara police have arrested a man accused of the sexual assault of two teenagers in Welland, Ont. Wednesday.

Niagara police have arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting two teenagers in Welland, Ont. Wednesday.

Hamilton police seeking witnesses to Stoney Creek shooting Hamilton police are asking anyone who may have witnessed a Feb. 26 shooting in Stoney Creek to come forward with information.

Hamilton police are asking anyone who may have witnessed a Feb. 26 shooting in Stoney Creek to come forward with information.

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Meta blocking CHCH and other independent Canadian news stations At a time when misinformation, deep-fakes and artificially-generated content designed to look like real news is flooding Facebook and Instagram, their parent company Meta continues to block original, ...

At a time when misinformation, deep-fakes and artificially-generated content designed to look like real news is flooding Facebook and Instagram, their parent company Meta continues to block original, trusted Canadian journalism.