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• Much of Canada reels under extreme heat warning as temperatures soar

  14-07-2026 15:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  Heat warnings were issued for most of Ontario, along with parts of Quebec, Manitoba and the Northwest Territories, Environment Canada said.
  
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• Suspect arrested after 4 injured in stabbing attacks near Hamilton bus terminal

  14-07-2026 23:21 via cbc.ca
  
  Hamilton police have arrested a suspect after four people were injured in a series of stabbings in the city's downtown core Tuesday afternoon.
  
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• Migrant worker's hit-and-run death in Niagara-on-the-Lake sparks call for government action

  14-07-2026 22:07 via cbc.ca
  
  The death of a migrant agricultural worker from Mexico, killed in a hit-and-run on a dark, rural road in Niagara-on-the-Lake has sparked a call from a migrant workers advocacy group for local, provincial and federal governments to take action to protect the lives and the rights of seasonal agricultural workers.
  
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• How extreme heat and humidity fuels more dangerous storms — and tornadoes

  14-07-2026 21:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  As heat waves blanket parts of Canada, experts say the extreme heat and humidity can also 'fuel' severe thunderstorms — and even tornadoes.
  
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• At least 20,000 hogs killed in Simcoe, Ont., barn fire

  14-07-2026 21:20 via cbc.ca
  
  At least 20,000 hogs are dead following a hog barn fire in Norfolk County near Highway 3 early Tuesday morning.
  
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• Toronto woman guilty of hiding parents’ corpses in home dies before sentencing

  14-07-2026 20:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  Crown attorney Andrea McPhedran confirmed Tuesday that Lorraine Wiseman, who was set to be sentenced Wednesday, had died.
  
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• Take a look inside the Brantford, Ont., dental office that was flagged by public health

  14-07-2026 19:32 via cbc.ca
  
  Following the closure of Dr. George Chan Dentistry in Brantford, Ont., after an investigation found lapses in sterilization of reusable equipment, CBC News obtained photos from Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) of what was found during the investigation. Earlier this week, GEPH reminded about 800 patients to get HIV and hepatitis testing.
  
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• 20K hogs dead as crews battle massive barn fire south of London, Ont.

  14-07-2026 19:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  Officials with the Norfolk County Fire Department said three stations responded to the fire at an address on Highway 3 in Simcoe County where an entire barn was engulfed in flames.
  
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• Hamilton is on the verge of a data centre moratorium vote. Others are taking notice.

  14-07-2026 19:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  Hamilton would join a wave of cities in the United States who have passed similar pauses for possible artificial intelligence data centres.
  
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• Ford cabinet minister agrees to repay cost of all hotel stays in Toronto, where he lives

  14-07-2026 18:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  The pledge to repay the full amount comes only hours after Stan Cho’s office indicated he would only repay some of the costs, as the minister faces internal and external pressure.
  
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• Ontarians buying new phones may be targeted in scheme: OPP

  14-07-2026 17:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  OPP officers said they have received reports of fraudsters contacting victims shortly after a new device is purchased and requesting that the phone be returned.
  
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• Environment Canada issues extreme heat warnings across much of Canada

  14-07-2026 15:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  Heat warnings were issued for most of Ontario, along with parts of Quebec, Manitoba and the Northwest Territories, Environment Canada said.
  
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• Tuesday the ‘peak’ for heat wave gripping Ontario: Environment Canada

  14-07-2026 15:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Millions in Ontario will temperatures near 37 degrees Celsius Tuesday as the “peak” of a heat wave over the province settles in, Environment Canada says.
  
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• Residents in parts of northern Ontario ordered out by growing forest fires

  14-07-2026 13:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  Residents of a handful of communities in northwestern Ontario have been ordered to flee their homes due to nearby forest fires.
  
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• Ford government preparing to update ticket resale law months after passing it

  14-07-2026 12:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Multiple industry sources told Global News that the premier's office instructed the minister prepare regulations to fix the new law, with options still to be determined. 
  
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• Ford government minister bills taxpayers $16K for Toronto hotels despite living in city

  14-07-2026 12:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Between 2023 and 2026, Tourism, Culture and Gaming Minister Stan Cho charged the Ontario Legislative Assembly $16,203 for 'Toronto accommodation.'
  
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• St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton exhibit highlights abuse, violence faced by hospital staff

  14-07-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton has launched an exhibit of photos, videos and testimony from hospital staff to shed light on the abuse faced by health-care workers and help provide support. Statistics released last month indicate four workers are assaulted on the job every day within its hospital system.
  
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• Ontario education workers raise alarm about EA shortage ahead of contract deadline

  14-07-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Advocates say a province-wide educational assistant shortage is leaving high-needs students unsupported and forcing classroom evacuations, while the province highlights record funding.
  
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• Classroom care 'rationed' because of EA shortages, say Ontario education workers ahead of contract deadline

  14-07-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Advocates say a province-wide educational assistant shortage is leaving high-needs students unsupported and forcing classroom evacuations, while the province highlights record funding.
  
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• 4 St. Joe’s healthcare workers will be assaulted at work today, hospital says as reports of violence spike

  14-07-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton has launched an exhibit of photos, videos and testimony from hospital staff to shed light on the abuse faced by health-care workers and help provide support. Statistics released last month indicate four workers are assaulted on the job every day within its hospital system.
  
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• 4 St. Joe’s health-care workers will be assaulted at work today, hospital says as reports of violence spike

  14-07-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton has launched an exhibit of photos, videos and testimony from hospital staff to shed light on the abuse faced by health-care workers and help provide support. Statistics released last month indicate four workers are assaulted on the job every day within its hospital system.
  
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• How will Gordie Howe Bridge profit-share deal work between Canada, U.S.?

  13-07-2026 21:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Gordie Howe Bridge is set to open and new details have emerged about an updated profit-sharing deal that will reportedly see Canada sending money to the United States early.
  
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• Alberta opens regulated online gaming market

  13-07-2026 21:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  Trip Stoddard and bet365 are expanding their Canadian footprint.
  
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• Over 800 patients of Brantford, Ont., clinic reminded to get HIV, hepatitis tests after dentist resigns

  13-07-2026 19:41 via cbc.ca
  
  Grand Erie Public Health is reminding former patients of Dr. George Chan Dentistry in Brantford, Ont., to get tested for hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV. According to files from GEPH obtained by CBC News through a freedom-of-information request, 884 patients were sent letters advising them to get screening. Chan resigned in July, the dental college says.
  
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• Hamilton Tiger-Cats miss QB Mitchell in 38-7 loss to the Saskatchewan Roughriders

  13-07-2026 19:02 via cbc.ca
  
  According to head coach Corey Mace, the football gods smiled upon the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Sunday during their 38-7 victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
  
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• Heat, humidity return to Ontario while Manitoba shatters temperature records

  13-07-2026 16:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  Environment Canada has issued heat warnings across the majority of Ontario as well as southern Manitoba and parts of Saskatchewan.
  
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• Hamilton, Brantford, Niagara and Burlington under heat warning, offer 'cool places' to escape the heat

  13-07-2026 16:15 via cbc.ca
  
  The City of Hamilton's Medical Officer of Health has issued a heat warning beginning Monday that's expected to last multiple days and is offering cooling spaces for people to go throughout the city to avoid the high temperatures.
  
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• Hamilton, Brantford, Niagara and Burlington issue heat warning, offer 'cool places' to escape the heat

  13-07-2026 16:15 via cbc.ca
  
  The City of Hamilton's Medical Officer of Health has issued a heat warning beginning Monday that's expected to last multiple days and is offering cooling spaces for people to go throughout the city to avoid the high temperatures.
  
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• Ontario says naming ministers whose vehicles sped would reveal ‘travel habits’

  13-07-2026 12:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Documents obtained by Global News revealed vehicles registered to Doug Ford's cabinet were clocked speeding 23 times over three years, racking up more than $3,300 in fines.
  
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• Government says naming ministers whose vehicles sped would reveal ‘travel habits’

  13-07-2026 12:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Documents obtained by Global News revealed vehicles registered to Doug Ford's cabinet were clocked speeding 23 times over three years, racking up more than $3,300 in fines.
  
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