Desmond Brown
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People in Terrace Bay are calling for the owners of a pulp mill in the northwestern Ontario community to provide winter maintenance at the plant where operations came to a halt last year.
Local officials, provincial politicians and union leaders are echoing this message.
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Local officials, provincial politicians and union leaders are echoing this message.
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Pulp mill owners urged to ‘step up’ and heat shuttered northwestern Ontario plant | CBC News
People in Terrace Bay are being supported in their calls for the owners of a pulp mill in the northwestern Ontario community to provide winter maintenance at the plant where operations came to a halt ...
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December 12, 2025 at 10:27 PM
People in Terrace Bay are calling for the owners of a pulp mill in the northwestern Ontario community to provide winter maintenance at the plant where operations came to a halt last year.
Local officials, provincial politicians and union leaders are echoing this message.
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Local officials, provincial politicians and union leaders are echoing this message.
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A business owner in downtown Chatham is voicing frustration after a group of homeless people camped out at his business for 12 hours, leaving a pile of mess beside the building. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Chatham business owner at ‘breaking point’ after homeless people camped outside his building for 12 hours | CBC News
A business owner in downtown Chatham is voicing frustration after a group of homeless people camped out at his business place for 12 hours, leaving a pile of mess beside the building.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:43 AM
A business owner in downtown Chatham is voicing frustration after a group of homeless people camped out at his business for 12 hours, leaving a pile of mess beside the building. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Stellantis has launched production of its 2026 Dodge Charger gas-powered models at the Windsor Assembly Plant, the company announced Tuesday. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Stellantis launches 2026 Dodge Charger gas-powered models at Windsor Assembly Plant | CBC News
Stellantis has launched production of its 2026 Dodge Charger gas-powered models at the Windsor Assembly Plant, the company announced Tuesday.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Stellantis has launched production of its 2026 Dodge Charger gas-powered models at the Windsor Assembly Plant, the company announced Tuesday. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
While it’s not always easy to shop with workers' rights, animal welfare and the environment in mind, a University of Guelph professor says many customers want to support products made in Canada, with fair labour, or using environmentally-friendly practices. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Are higher prices a hindrance to shopping ethically this holiday season? Just buy less, Guelph prof says | CBC News
While it’s not always easy to shop with workers rights, animal welfare and the environment in mind, a University of Guelph professor says many customers want to support products made in Canada, with f...
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November 28, 2025 at 2:22 PM
While it’s not always easy to shop with workers' rights, animal welfare and the environment in mind, a University of Guelph professor says many customers want to support products made in Canada, with fair labour, or using environmentally-friendly practices. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
A male pedestrian is dead after being hit by a vehicle on Upper Ottawa Street on Thursday morning, Hamilton police say.
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Pedestrian walking dog killed after collision on Upper Ottawa Street, say Hamilton police | CBC News
A male pedestrian is dead after he was hit by a vehicle on Upper Ottawa Street on Thursday morning, Hamilton police say, in the third such fatality in a week.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:34 PM
A male pedestrian is dead after being hit by a vehicle on Upper Ottawa Street on Thursday morning, Hamilton police say.
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A tractor-trailer rollover early Thursday morning has resulted in the closure of a section of the Red Hill Valley Parkway and motorists should avoid the area, Hamilton police say. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Northbound lanes of Red Hill Valley Parkway closed following transport truck rollover | CBC News
A tractor-trailer rollover early Thursday morning has resulted in the closure of a section of the Red Hill Valley Parkway and motorists should avoid the area, Hamilton police say.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:26 PM
A tractor-trailer rollover early Thursday morning has resulted in the closure of a section of the Red Hill Valley Parkway and motorists should avoid the area, Hamilton police say. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
A Hamilton rail-car manufacturing company has been given three months to pay a $90,000 fine and other costs after a man was critically injured on the job three years ago. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Hamilton-based rail-car manufacturer fined $90K after worker critically injured in 2022 | CBC News
A provincial court has given Hamilton rail-car manufacturing company three months to pay a $90,000 fine and other costs after an employee was critically injured three years ago. National Steel Car had...
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November 20, 2025 at 1:25 PM
A Hamilton rail-car manufacturing company has been given three months to pay a $90,000 fine and other costs after a man was critically injured on the job three years ago. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The chairs of two Hamilton school boards say they “stand united” in their support for trustees after the Ontario government announced it is considering eliminating the elected role. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Hamilton school boards ‘stand united’ in support of trustees as Ontario looks to eliminate role | CBC News
The leaders of two Hamilton boards say they “stand united” in their support for the trustee role after the Ontario government announced its intention to eliminate school board trustees.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The chairs of two Hamilton school boards say they “stand united” in their support for trustees after the Ontario government announced it is considering eliminating the elected role. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Conservation authorities in Ontario are contemplating their next move after Environment Minister Todd McCarthy announced the provincial government will soon introduce legislation to consolidate the 36 agencies into seven. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Ontario plans to consolidate 36 conservation agencies into 7. Would environmental efforts be helped or hurt? | CBC News
Conservation authorities in Ontario are contemplating their next move after Environment Minister Todd McCarthy announced the government will soon introduce legislation to consolidate the 36 agencies i...
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November 6, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Conservation authorities in Ontario are contemplating their next move after Environment Minister Todd McCarthy announced the provincial government will soon introduce legislation to consolidate the 36 agencies into seven. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
A Hamilton group is organizing an effort to aid Hurricane Melissa recovery after Category 5 storm pummeled Jamaica.
The hurricane left dozens dead and widespread destruction across 3 Caribbean countries. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The hurricane left dozens dead and widespread destruction across 3 Caribbean countries. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Hamilton group organizes effort to aid Hurricane Melissa recovery after Category 5 storm pummeled Jamaica | CBC News
More than 24 hours after Hurricane Melissa pummeled Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, Chris Garwood was still trying to make contact with his mother and a sibling who live in St. Elizabeth p...
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October 29, 2025 at 6:46 PM
A Hamilton group is organizing an effort to aid Hurricane Melissa recovery after Category 5 storm pummeled Jamaica.
The hurricane left dozens dead and widespread destruction across 3 Caribbean countries. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The hurricane left dozens dead and widespread destruction across 3 Caribbean countries. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
A 32-year-old man has been arrested for sexually assaulting “a vulnerable young person,” Hamilton police said. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Man charged with sexual assault of vulnerable young person: Hamilton police | CBC News
A 32-year-old Hamilton man has been arrested for sexually assaulting “a vulnerable young person,” Hamilton police said.
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October 28, 2025 at 1:20 PM
A 32-year-old man has been arrested for sexually assaulting “a vulnerable young person,” Hamilton police said. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Niagara police say the discovery of a woman's body with "traumatic injuries" in Charles Daley Park in Lincoln, Ont., this week is now considered a homicide. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Discovery of woman's body in Lincoln, Ont., park now considered a homicide, police say | CBC News
Niagara police say the discovery of a woman's body with "traumatic injuries" in Charles Daley Park in Lincoln, Ont., this week is now considered a homicide.
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October 24, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Niagara police say the discovery of a woman's body with "traumatic injuries" in Charles Daley Park in Lincoln, Ont., this week is now considered a homicide. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
People in Hamilton and Niagara will have expanded GO Transit service and more convenient access to GO rail service when the new Confederation GO station officially opens on Monday, Metrolinx says. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
More travel options across Hamilton and Niagara starting Monday, Metrolinx says | CBC News
People in Hamilton and Niagara will have expanded GO Transit service and more convenient access to GO rail service when the new Confederation GO station officially opens on Monday, Metrolinx says.
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October 23, 2025 at 6:12 PM
People in Hamilton and Niagara will have expanded GO Transit service and more convenient access to GO rail service when the new Confederation GO station officially opens on Monday, Metrolinx says. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
A coroner's inquest into the death of a man while in custody at the Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre (HWDC) has ended with several recommendations for both the centre and Ontario’s Ministry of the Solicitor General. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Jury calls for ‘specialized training’ at end of inquest into Hamilton jail death | CBC News
A coroner's inquest into the death of a man while in custody at the Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre (HWDC) has ended with several recommendations for both the centre and Ontario’s Ministry of the ...
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October 22, 2025 at 11:10 AM
A coroner's inquest into the death of a man while in custody at the Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre (HWDC) has ended with several recommendations for both the centre and Ontario’s Ministry of the Solicitor General. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Windsor police say they are looking for a third suspect in the homicide investigation of David Pavao, who has been missing since August. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
3rd suspect sought in David Pavao homicide investigation, say Windsor police | CBC News
Windsor police say they are looking for a third suspect in the homicide investigation of David Pavao, who has been missing since August.
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October 17, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Windsor police say they are looking for a third suspect in the homicide investigation of David Pavao, who has been missing since August. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The Ontario government is providing $50 million dollars to support planning for a new Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH), Premier Doug Ford announced on Wednesday. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Ontario government makes good on promised $50M for new hospital in Kenora, Ont. | CBC News
The Ontario government is providing $50 million dollars to support planning for a new Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH), Premier Doug Ford announced on Wednesday.
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October 15, 2025 at 9:40 PM
The Ontario government is providing $50 million dollars to support planning for a new Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH), Premier Doug Ford announced on Wednesday. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Canadian curling athletes will hit the world stage next year in new team uniforms. Curling Canada says the uniforms, designed by an artist from northwestern Ontario, “evoke meaningful imagery rooted in nature, Canada’s Indigenous Peoples and the iconic Maple Leaf.” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Take a look at the Curling Canada athletes' team uniforms for 2026 Olympics, other international events | CBC News
Uniforms that Canadian curling athletes will wear on the world stage next year — including at the Olympics and Paralympics in Italy — were officially unveiled Tuesday in Thunder Bay, Ont., and they fe...
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October 14, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Canadian curling athletes will hit the world stage next year in new team uniforms. Curling Canada says the uniforms, designed by an artist from northwestern Ontario, “evoke meaningful imagery rooted in nature, Canada’s Indigenous Peoples and the iconic Maple Leaf.” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Good Shepherd’s annual tradition of “a delicious Thanksgiving meal” continued Monday — the 63rd anniversary. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
‘They cook with love’: Hamilton Good Shepherd serves up Thanksgiving dinner | CBC News
Good Shepherd’s annual tradition of “a delicious Thanksgiving meal” for people in the community continued Monday — the 63rd anniversary.
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October 13, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Good Shepherd’s annual tradition of “a delicious Thanksgiving meal” continued Monday — the 63rd anniversary. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Ontario's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) says there was no criminal wrongdoing by the Hamilton Police Service after an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a 31-year-old woman who had been taken into custody. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
No criminal charges against Hamilton police after woman dies while in custody: SIU | CBC News
Ontario's Special Investigations Unit says there was no criminal wrongdoing by the Hamilton Police Service after an investigation into the death of a 31-year-old woman who had been taken into custody.
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October 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Ontario's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) says there was no criminal wrongdoing by the Hamilton Police Service after an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a 31-year-old woman who had been taken into custody. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Animal rights advocates are condemning Marineland's threat to euthanize the 30 surviving belugas at the defunct amusement park in Niagara Falls, Ont., if the federal government doesn't come through with funding for the whales' care or authorize their export by Tuesday. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Animal rights advocates urge Ontario to seize belugas, fearing Marineland may euthanize them | CBC News
Animal rights advocates are condemning Marineland’s threat to euthanize the 30 remaining belugas at the defunct amusement park in Niagara Falls, Ont., if the federal government doesn't provide funding...
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October 6, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Animal rights advocates are condemning Marineland's threat to euthanize the 30 surviving belugas at the defunct amusement park in Niagara Falls, Ont., if the federal government doesn't come through with funding for the whales' care or authorize their export by Tuesday. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
A Burlington, Ont., man who pleaded guilty to uttering threats to two women was sentenced Friday to five years in prison. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Ontario man who supported 'incel ideology' sentenced to 5 years in prison for threats to women | CBC News
A Burlington, Ont., man who pleaded guilty to uttering threats to two women was sentenced Friday to five years in prison. DeAndre Anderson was charged in April 2024 with two counts of uttering threats...
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October 3, 2025 at 6:47 PM
A Burlington, Ont., man who pleaded guilty to uttering threats to two women was sentenced Friday to five years in prison. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
A 32-year-old man has died following a two-vehicle crash on Hamilton Mountain Thursday evening, police say. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Motorcyclist dead following 2-vehicle crash on Hamilton Mountain, police say | CBC News
A 32-year-old man has died following a two-vehicle crash on Hamilton Mountain Thursday evening, police say.
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October 3, 2025 at 12:49 PM
A 32-year-old man has died following a two-vehicle crash on Hamilton Mountain Thursday evening, police say. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Niagara regional police say 38 stolen vehicles bound for the international market were seized in a "complex and far-reaching" undercover investigation dubbed Project Road King. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
30 people charged, 38 vehicles stolen throughout Ontario recovered in operation led by Niagara police | CBC News
Niagara regional police say 38 stolen vehicles bound for the international market were seized in a “complex and far-reaching” undercover investigation dubbed Project Road King.
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October 2, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Niagara regional police say 38 stolen vehicles bound for the international market were seized in a "complex and far-reaching" undercover investigation dubbed Project Road King. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Ontario's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) says it has found no basis to proceed with criminal charges following the death of a man at a home in Burlington, Ont., in June. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
No charges against police following man's death in Burlington, Ont.: SIU | CBC News
Ontario's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) says it has found no basis to proceed with criminal charges following the death of a man at a home in Burlington, Ont., in June.
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October 1, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Ontario's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) says it has found no basis to proceed with criminal charges following the death of a man at a home in Burlington, Ont., in June. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
A 44-year-old man has died following a two-vehicle crash in Hamilton Tuesday night, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Motorcyclist dead after collision with transport truck in Hamilton: OPP | CBC News
A 44-year-old man has died following a two-vehicle crash in Hamilton Tuesday night, Ontario Provincial Police said.
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October 1, 2025 at 2:26 PM
A 44-year-old man has died following a two-vehicle crash in Hamilton Tuesday night, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...