Hamilton news

• Man dead after falling from escalator at Toronto mall

  26-06-2026 16:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Ministry of Labour is investigating after a man fell from an escalator and died at the RioCan Empress Walk Plaza in North York Thursday evening.
  
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• New images released of Ontario man accused of killing his parents

  26-06-2026 22:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  Peel Regional Police have released new images of Jordan Sangwin, a man wanted on a Canada-wide arrest warrant in connection with the suspected murders of his parents.
  
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• New free shuttle drives passengers between Niagara and Pearson airports

  26-06-2026 20:34 via cbc.ca
  
  The shuttle service runs three daily scheduled routes between airports, with free parking for up to two weeks at the Niagara District Airport.
  
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• Senegal, Iraq fans to head to stadium for Toronto’s last World Cup group match

  26-06-2026 20:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  Toronto is set to host its final FIFA World Cup group-stage match on Friday, marking the halfway point of the tournament as city officials celebrate the city's culture.
  
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• Registered sex offender pleads guilty to new charges, including assault of toddler in Welland, Ont.

  26-06-2026 20:12 via cbc.ca
  
  Daniel Senecal was arrested on Aug. 31, 2025, after police were called to a home in Welland, Ont., for a "medical assistance call involving a child." The 26-year-old pleaded guilty this week in St. Catharines court to multiple charges.
  
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• Ontario teen accused of intoxicating and sexually assaulting 2 girls

  26-06-2026 19:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  A 15-year-old boy is facing multiple charges after police say he gave alcohol to three girls at a home in Windsor, Ont., before sexually assaulting two of them.
  
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• Man hit by SUV at Hamilton bus stop suffered 'life-altering injuries', police say

  26-06-2026 18:16 via cbc.ca
  
  A 54-year-old man, Hamilton police said in a news release, suffered "life-altering injuries" after an SUV crashed into a bus shelter.
  
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• Ontario financial planner intends to ‘retire a little earlier’ after $12M lottery win

  26-06-2026 15:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Peterborough man won the top prize from the Lotto 6-49 Gold Ball draw held on June 6, 2026.
  
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• Ontario woman discovers $16M lottery win on her birthday

  26-06-2026 14:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  The woman from Cavan claimed the prize from the Lotto 6-49 Gold Ball draw on May 30, 2026.
  
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• ‘The sadness is indescribable’ say Venezuelans in Ontario after back-to-back earthquakes

  26-06-2026 14:09 via cbc.ca
  
  Ontarians with ties to Venezuela say they are worried about their friends and family after a pair of earthquakes struck the country on Wednesday, and the death toll continues to rise. Some told CBC News that some of their family members are still missing.
  
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• ‘The sadness is indescribable': Venezuelans in Ontario share concerns after back-to-back earthquakes

  26-06-2026 14:09 via cbc.ca
  
  Ontarians with ties to Venezuela say they're worried about friends and family after a pair of earthquakes struck the country on Wednesday, and the death toll continues to rise. Some spoke to CBC News about missing family members.
  
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• Orange Crush: Dutch fans hopeful drought will end

  26-06-2026 11:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dutch soccer fans are well aware of their country's label as the best team to have never won the FIFA World Cup. 
  
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• Maple Leafs hold top pick in NHL Draft

  26-06-2026 11:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Toronto Maple Leafs have the top pick in tonight's NHL Draft.
  
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• The municipal election is 4 months away. Here's who's running so far in Hamilton

  26-06-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Voters will go to the polls on Oct. 26 for this year's municipal election. Candidates have until Aug. 21 to register. Here's who's running in Hamilton and its 15 wards so far.
  
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• Here's who's running so far in St. Catharines, Ont., in this year's municipal election

  26-06-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  It's exactly four months until St. Catharines voters head to the polls to choose their municipal elected leaders for the next four years, who will be responsible for everything from making sure our roads aren't falling apart and we have well-equipped fire departments to representing residents on school boards.
  CBC News looked at the currently registered candidates for city council and school boards in St. Catharines, using publicly available information on the City of St. Catharines election web
  
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• Tornado warning lifted for parts of southwestern Ontario

  26-06-2026 00:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  The warning, which was issued shortly after 6 p.m. Thursday for areas including Chatham-Kent and Rondeau Park, has since ended.
  
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• Tornado warning issued for parts of southwestern Ontario

  26-06-2026 00:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  Environment Canada has issued a tornado warning for parts of southwestern Ontario and is urging residents to seek shelter immediately as a thunderstorm moves through the region.
  
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• Deadly Venezuela earthquakes leave families separated as flights are cancelled

  25-06-2026 23:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Toronto café owner says he immediately contacted family in Caracas after devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela, as residents here await news on what's to come in the region.
  
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• Advocates concerned about Ontario speed limit increase on some highways

  25-06-2026 22:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  Road safety advocacy groups say the province’s highways are built for higher speeds, but better education and enforcement of all road rules is needed to protect drivers.
  
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• Brantford, Haldimand County under severe storm watch, with much of southwestern Ontario

  25-06-2026 21:53 via cbc.ca
  
  Ontario's southwestern tip is under a severe thunderstorm watch for Thursday afternoon that includes Brantford and the Haldimand-Norfolk area. Environment Canada warns of 90 km/h wind gusts, toonie-size hail and risk of a tornado.
  
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• Raptors draft picks Graves, Bradley visit Toronto

  25-06-2026 21:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  Unbelievably, Allen Graves and Jaden Bradley only got to catch their breath when they sat down in front of media.
  
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• New Leafs coach comes with superstar connection

  25-06-2026 21:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  Jim Hiller says he kept the lines of communication open with Maple Leafs star centre Auston Matthews over the past seven years after leaving Toronto as an assistant coach.
  
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• Doug Ford visits northern Ontario to mark construction for road to Ring of Fire

  25-06-2026 21:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  Doug Ford flew into the remote Webequie community on Thursday for the first time since taking office in 2018 to celebrate a construction milestone for the long-awaited work.
  
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• McKenna would be ‘pumped’ to join Maple Leafs

  25-06-2026 20:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  Gavin McKenna saw the video evidence pretty quickly.
  
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• Hamilton police board member resigns, alleges 'profound failure' of oversight, mistreatment

  25-06-2026 19:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Hamilton Police Services Board member Dr. Anjali Menezes resigned Thursday from the oversight body. The citizen appointee alleges mistreatment from other members, described the board as a "rubber stamp" and called for the Ministry of the Solicitor General to dissolve it.
  
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• Boy, 7, falls from 3rd-storey apartment of St. Catharines, Ont., building and survives, police say

  25-06-2026 19:20 via cbc.ca
  
  A young boy who fell three storeys from a downtown St. Catharines apartment building Tuesday night survived with non-life-threatening injuries, to the relief of police officers, firefighters and paramedics who rushed to the scene.
  
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• Why this Niagara teen picks minivans over Ferraris at his own car show

  25-06-2026 18:20 via cbc.ca
  
  13-year-old Cameron Collins had a wild idea for a car show, swapping exotic sports cars for minivans, hatchbacks and his teacher's Nissan Sentra.
  
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• 3rd person charged in killing of Ontario man who was found dead in Ottawa River

  25-06-2026 18:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  A third person has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of an Ontario man whose body was found in the Ottawa River after he was reported missing.
  
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• 3rd person charged in killing of Ontario man found in Ottawa River

  25-06-2026 18:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  A third person has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of an Ontario man whose body was found in the Ottawa River after he was reported missing.
  
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• Hamilton's outdoor pools, wading pools and spray pads opening for the season

  25-06-2026 17:14 via cbc.ca
  
  Outdoor and wading pools are set to open on Friday for the summer season, according to a news release from the city. The city said on Thursday daily-drop in programs will be available until Sept. 7, depending on the weather.
  
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