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E-bike rider killed in collision with bus in St. Catharines: police
A man has died following a collision involving an e-bike and a bus in St. Catharines, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) said.
Anti-hate coalition denounces presence of white nationalist 'active clubs' in Hamilton, calls for action
A recent investigative report by CBC News has prompted a local organization to appeal to residents for their involvement in a discussion around combating hate, while a coalition of organizations are calling for authorities to "act immediately."
Former Hamilton hospital site to become 2 new long-term care homes, additional housing
The Ontario government is supporting the construction of two long-term care homes and housing by selling the former Hamilton Psychiatric Hospital through the Surplus Lands program, it announced on Thursday.
Social service organization launches campaign to encourage discussion about homeless shelters in Thunder Bay
An organization offering emergency relief and essential resources in Thunder Bay has launched a campaign it hopes will get people talking about homeless shelters in the city.
Matawa Education appeals to Ottawa to fund program to revitalize Indigenous languages across northern Ontario
Two officials at Matawa Education and Care Centre in Thunder Bay are calling for stable funding to help them keep Ojibway, Oji-Cree and Cree languages alive across northern Ontario.
Highway 403 reopened in Hamilton after tractor-trailer crash
All westbound lanes on Highway 403, close to Main Street in Hamilton, have reopened after being closed for several hours following a tractor-trailer collision overnight.
No charges against Hamilton police officer who shot man in March: SIU
Ontario's Special Investigations Unit has found that a Hamilton police officer used 'reasonable force' in shooting and wounding a 30-year-old man in March. The man was shot as police were responding to the stabbing of another man.
Assault charge withdrawn against veteran Niagara police officer
A veteran police officer who was facing a charge of assault in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., has had the charge against him dropped and he has resumed his regular duties.
3 people dead following single-vehicle crash in Niagara-on-the-Lake
Three people have died following a single-vehicle collision in the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Niagara police said.
Hamilton dentist welcomes community's 'zero-tolerance' stance after racist graffiti sprayed on office
A McMaster University educator is calling for more education and support for organizations that aim to eliminate racist ideology and hate in Hamilton following recent incidents of graffiti containing hate-motivated content.