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• McMann makes big first impression with Kraken

  15-03-2026 10:01 via globalnews.ca
  Bobby McMann knew things would feel a little different on Saturday night.
  
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• Crypto fugitive from Hamilton is seeking U.S. presidential pardon on criminal indictment, U.S. lobbying firm says

  18-03-2026 09:00 via cbc.ca
  A Washington, D.C., lobbying firm says it is seeking a presidential pardon for Canadian crypto fugitive Andean Medjedovic, documents filed with the U.S. Department of Justice show.
  
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• As Niagara Region’s only safe drug consumption site faces closure, advocates fear more people will die

  18-03-2026 09:00 via cbc.ca
  Advocates fear the looming closure of the Niagara Region's sole safe drug consumption site, in St. Catharines, Ont., will result in a spike in overdose deaths and cases of blood-borne infections such as hepatitis C and HIV.
  
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• New York Islanders down Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1

  18-03-2026 02:50 via globalnews.ca
  Calum Ritchie had a goal and an assist on a pair of first-period power plays as the New York Islanders topped the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on Tuesday.
  
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• Ontario expanding bring-your-own-booze rules to include festivals

  17-03-2026 22:39 via globalnews.ca
  The province announced the move on Tuesday afternoon, suggesting it would drive local tourism and economic growth by boosting attendance at some festivals.
  
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• ‘Rot in jail’: Ford criticizes child killer being granted unescorted absences

  17-03-2026 22:29 via globalnews.ca
  Durham Regional Police issued a warning about the Darren Scott Ray's first release into the community, advising he had a history of serious criminal convictions, including murder.
  
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• No charges against Ontario resident who shot and injured alleged home invader: police

  17-03-2026 19:43 via globalnews.ca
  York Regional Police say the resident used a legally owned and properly stored gun and is not facing charges based on evidence collected at the scene.
  
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• Murray-Boyles could return on Raptors road trip

  17-03-2026 19:41 via globalnews.ca
  A day later, and Collin Murray-Boyles was still salty that the veteran players on the Toronto Raptors had filled his car with popcorn.
  
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• Sex work and housing advocate planning to run for mayor in Hamilton

  17-03-2026 18:59 via cbc.ca
  Scarlett Gillespie, known as Jelena Vermilion, is a community activist, organizer and the executive director of the Sex Workers' Action Program (SWAP) Hamilton.
  
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• Investigation clears Toronto police officers involved in Umar Zameer trial

  17-03-2026 18:42 via globalnews.ca
  Zameer was cleared in the death of a Toronto police officer two years ago after initially being charged with first-degree murder.
  
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• Doug Ford acknowledges transparency clamp-down is to protect his personal phone

  17-03-2026 17:55 via globalnews.ca
  The province is in the process of overhauling how freedom of information works in Ontario to retroactively exempt all calls and texts from the premier and others.
  
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• Hamilton’s Interval House receives $96K to help make male-dominated skilled trades safer for women

  17-03-2026 17:11 via cbc.ca
  Interval House of Hamilton, an organization that supports women and children who have been victims of abuse, is one of 18 groups across Canada selected to receive a combined $2 million for gender-based violence prevention programs.
  
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• Ford government planning to let solo drivers use HOV lanes outside rush hour

  17-03-2026 16:21 via globalnews.ca
  Currently, HOV lanes in Ontario can't be used by anyone with fewer than two people in their vehicle, a measure designed to encourage car sharing on commutes. 
  
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• Niagara Falls to be lit up in green for St. Patrick's Day

  17-03-2026 16:13 via cbc.ca
  The greening of Niagara Falls is part of a global initiative to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and promote tourism in Ireland.
  
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• Ontario police hope for break in 52-year-old cold case, offer $50K reward

  17-03-2026 16:12 via globalnews.ca
  Karen Caughlin, 14, was last seen alive in the early morning hours of March 16, 1974. Her body was discovered the following morning 22 kilometres from where she was last seen.
  
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• Police looking for more victims in 'violent' sexual assault involving sex workers

  17-03-2026 15:56 via cbc.ca
  Police are encouraging those who may have come in contact with the man to come forward.
  
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• CBSA dog sniffs out 22.5 kg of raw meat in traveller’s luggage at Pearson airport

  17-03-2026 15:23 via globalnews.ca
  A Canadian Border Services Agency detector dog made quite the catch at Toronto Pearson International Airport earlier this month.
  
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• NHL’s Parros defends Gudas suspension

  17-03-2026 14:36 via globalnews.ca
  George Parros is standing by the NHL's decision to suspend Anaheim Ducks defenceman Radko Gudas five games for a knee-on-knee hit that injured Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews, a punishment that has been criticized as too lenient.
  
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• NHL’s George Parros defends suspension of Gudas

  17-03-2026 14:36 via globalnews.ca
  George Parros is standing by the NHL's decision to suspend Anaheim Ducks defenceman Radko Gudas five games for a knee-on-knee hit that injured Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews, a punishment that has been criticized as too lenient.
  
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• OPP say fraudsters are impersonating officers, using spoofed phone numbers

  17-03-2026 14:31 via globalnews.ca
  Ontario Provincial Police are warning the pubic of fraudsters who are impersonating officers and using spoofed phone number that appear legitimate.
  
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• Hamilton man charged with manslaughter in death of his 87-year-old mother, police say

  17-03-2026 14:05 via cbc.ca
  A 61-year-old man is being charged with manslaughter in connection to the death of his 87-year-old mother.
  
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• Ford government silent on cost of fighting release of premier’s cellphone records

  17-03-2026 11:00 via globalnews.ca
  Since 2022, provincial lawyers have worked untold hours to block attempts to access the government calls Ontario Premier Doug Ford makes and receives on his personal phone.
  
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• Sarah Nurse on the Olympics, her message for Hamilton, who the best athlete in her family is and more

  17-03-2026 09:00 via cbc.ca
  About the heartbreaking loss to the U.S. at the 2026 Olympic women's hockey final last month, Sarah Nurse says, “that was the most fun I’ve had in a hockey game in a very long time.” The three-time Olympic hockey medalist spoke with CBC Hamilton about the final game loss, her advice for young athletes, who the best athlete is in her extraordinary family and more.
  
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• Sarah Nurse on the Olympic loss, her message for Hamilton, who the best athlete in her family is and more

  17-03-2026 09:00 via cbc.ca
  About the heartbreaking loss to the U.S. at the 2026 Olympic women's hockey final last month, Sarah Nurse says, “that was the most fun I’ve had in a hockey game in a very long time.” The three-time Olympic hockey medalist spoke with CBC Hamilton about the final game loss, her advice for young athletes, who the best athlete is in her extraordinary family and more.
  
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• Ontario records consecutive months of improving housing starts

  16-03-2026 22:37 via globalnews.ca
  New data released by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation shows housing starts in the province increased year-over-year for the second month in a row. 
  
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• Ontario’s solicitor general breaks silent on police corruption investigation

  16-03-2026 21:06 via globalnews.ca
  Ontario's solicitor general has broken his silence on the arrest of seven serving Toronto police officers, weeks after the results of a massive anti-corruption probe were released.
  
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• Ontario’s solicitor general breaks silence on police corruption investigation

  16-03-2026 21:06 via globalnews.ca
  Ontario's solicitor general has broken his silence on the arrest of seven serving Toronto police officers, weeks after the results of a massive anti-corruption probe were released.
  
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• Cardi B calls out Canadian fans for not selling out Hamilton show

  16-03-2026 20:28 via globalnews.ca
  'Y'all not breaking my perfectly sold-out streak. I'm not playing with y'all,' the 'I Like It' rapper said.
  
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• Teen faces armed robbery charges after St. Catharines, Ont., home invasion, police say

  16-03-2026 19:52 via cbc.ca
  An 18-year-old from Elmira, Ont., was arrested in a car stolen in Mississauga minutes after a home invasion in St. Catharines, Ont., on Friday, Niagara regional police say. Detectives are still investigating and looking for four other suspects.
  
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• IN PHOTOS: Northern Ontario buried under heavy snow amid winter storm

  16-03-2026 19:42 via globalnews.ca
  Dozens of centimetres of snow has fallen in northern Ontario, creating difficulties accessing vehicles and leaving homes. More snow is expected.
  
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