Cherry blossom trees close to blooming across Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara Region
Cherry blossom trees are in full bloom across much of southern Ontario with most municipalities suggesting the window to see them may be the next 10 days.
Canada
Apr 19
Hamilton home prices may rise if mortgage rate drops: CMHC
A three-year forecast from Canada’s housing agency suggests higher prices could be driven by increased home sales should mortgage rates drop.
Canada
May 2
Banksy art exhibition debuts in London, Ont. next month
Banksy, regarded as one of the most valuable artists of our time, has an exhibit making its Canadian debut in London, Ont.
Canada
Mar 28
Easter 2024: What’s open and closed in London, Ont.
The Easter holiday weekend will see a slew of closures between Friday and Monday but also some special events and activities in London, Ont.
Canada
Mar 28
Man charged with killing father and brother after triple shooting in Toronto
Toronto police confirmed Wednesday morning that charges have been laid in connection with the incident that reportedly began in a home and spilled onto a busy downtown street.
Crime
Mar 13
Poland’s president calls for NATO defence spending to rise to 3% of GDP
President Andrzej Duda's appeal comes at Poland marks the 25th anniversary of its accession to NATO, along with the Czech Republic and Hungary, on March 12, 1999.
World
Mar 11
Fight between 2 strangers results in downtown Toronto stabbing
Toronto police said officers received a call at 3:46 a.m. Thursday for a stabbing in the Shuter and Church streets area, which is just east of Yonge Street.
Crime
Feb 22
Second African migrant dies while waiting for shelter space in Mississauga
Advocates on Friday issued pleas for help after a second African migrant died while waiting for space at a Mississauga shelter.
Canada
Feb 23
Life beyond death: Digging deep into the growing trend of green burials
As people look at different ways to be more environmentally friendly, experts say more people are putting thought into the impact we have on the environment after passing away.
Environment
Mar 2
Family Day 2024: What’s open and closed in London, Ont.
Family Day 2024 falls on Feb. 19 in Ontario. The holiday will result in some closures in and around London, Ont.
Canada
Feb 16
Remembering Sam the Record Man as the last store closes
The last surviving Sam the Record Man store is closing. It's the end of an era in Canadian music.
Entertainment
Feb 11
Teen’s homicide at Ontario motel rattles neighbours: ‘I locked my door last night’
Kiean Stoddard, 17, of Quinte West was found dead in a suite at the Park Motel in Trenton, Ont. after police were called for a wellness check Jan. 7.
Crime
Feb 1
Teen stabbed at Toronto high school after reports of altercation: police
Toronto police say a teen has been stabbed after an altercation at a high school in The Junction neighbourhood on Friday.
Crime
Jan 19
Cambridge man faces attempted murder charge after home set ablaze as residents sleep: police
Police say the man is facing a number of charges including attempt to commit murder, arson – disregard for human life and forcible confinement.
Crime
Jan 2
Christmas Eve to Boxing Day 2023: What’s open and closed in London, Ont.
Many businesses and organizations will be closed or have reduced hours in London, Ont., from Dec. 24 to 26 while a few are actually offering extending hours.
Canada
Dec 21, 2023
Will ‘wartime’ home program work in Hamilton, Ont.? Market analysts raise questions
The federal government dusted off a Second World War-era plan to up the pace of home construction in Canada, but some local specialists are unsure whether it's a fit for Hamilton.
Politics
Dec 17, 2023
Junior hockey: Rockets trekking through prairies, Silverbacks blank Vees
In a low-scoring contest, Salmon Arm blanked Penticton 1-0, with the game-winning goal coming in the final 30 seconds of the third period.
Sports
Dec 9, 2023
Hamilton ratepayers to pay additional 10% on water amid need to rebuild an aging system
The city's general manager of finance said it could have been worse as original projections suggested a 20 per cent increase would be needed for 2024.
Canada
Nov 28, 2023
London, Ont. Remembrance Day ceremony draws large crowd
A large crowd gathered at the Victoria Park Cenotaph in London, Ont., Saturday morning for the city's annual Remembrance Day ceremony and parade.
Canada
Nov 11, 2023
Our top toy gift guide: From Squishmallows to Barbie and beyond
Get your gift list checked off early with this year's top toys! There's something for everyone from baby to toddler to school-aged kiddos.
The Curator
Nov 20, 2023