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Sticky situation: U.S. tariffs could make maple syrup a 'prime target' for fraud, Guelph researcher warns
Maple syrup has become "an ideal and prime target" for fraud, a researcher in the University of Guelph's department of food science has warned.
Police identify man killed in shooting in Mandarin restaurant parking lot in Burlington, Ont.
Halton police are trying to find a grey Honda Civic after a shooting that killed a man in a Mandarin restaurant parking lot in Burlington on Tuesday.
Lane reopens on Highway 403 near Burlington after driver seriously injured in single-vehicle crash
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) closed a lane on Highway 403 near Burlington following a single-vehicle crash Thursday morning but it has since reopened.
Wilmot Township to hold special meeting this month on future of Prime Ministers Path project
A special meeting has been planned for later this month to discuss the future of the Prime Ministers Path project, as Wilmot Township councillors try to determine if the controversial project can move ahead.
Jury makes 39 recommendations after inquest into 2018 death of Brennan Bowley, 23, at Barton jail
A coroner's inquest into the 2018 overdose death of a 23-year-old man at the Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre ended recently with the jury making dozens of recommendations to prevent similar deaths at the facility in the future.
Hamilton and Niagara residents go to the polls in federal election
Along with the rest of Canada, Hamiltonians go to the polls today in a federal election, with U.S. economic and sovereignty threats and affordability among the main issues being considered as Canadians choose a government to lead the country for the next four years.
Toronto artist channels anger over Trump's 51st state rhetoric into speculative public art series
A Toronto artist has been building and placing speculative plaques at points throughout the city, which she hopes will serve as a dark warning while inspiring people to contemplate on the fragility of nationhood.
Liberals showed workers 'total disdain' by holding election on National Day of Mourning, advocates say
The leader of a Hamilton community organization says the date chosen for the federal election shows a lack of concern for workers, given that it’s widely known the National Day of Mourning is observed annually on April 28.
Student killed by stray bullet remembered as 'sweet and beautiful,' as Hamilton police search for shooters
People gathered at Mohawak College on Wednesday to honour Harsimrat Randhawa, an international student who died after being hit by a stray bullet on April 17.
CANADA VOTES 2025
Where do the parties stand on immigration? This consultant says recent caps left thousands 'stranded'
While immigration might not be the most pressing issue for some voters ahead of this year’s federal election, a Hamilton immigration consultant says whichever party forms government will need to address recent immigration caps.