A township in southwestern Ontario has voted against flying non-governmental flags, including Pride flags, on any municipal property.

Asha Letourneau from Niagara Falls found herself in an unexpected dispute with the leader of the federal Conservative Party, Pierre Poilievre.

The York Catholic District School Board has voted against flying a Pride flag outside its main office next month. 

The Hamilton Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) unanimously voted on Monday to call for a reinstatement of mask mandates in its schools.

A 10-year-old Ryder Mandryk not only lobbied the local government but also raised over $30,000 from the Norfolk County community.

A Canadian mother of three is risking her life delivering humanitarian aid to the frontlines of the war in Ukraine.

Members of Hamilton city council lashed out at Premier Doug Ford's provincial government on Tuesday, accusing the province of corruption, anti-democratic behaviour and even abuse.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have decided not to wear themed jerseys for tonight's annual Pride night celebration.

Hundreds of healthcare workers representing a coalition of five different unions including OPSEU, CUPE, and the Ontario Nurses' Association were outside St. Joseph's Hospital on Monday morning...

Ontario NDP candidate Sarah Jama has been elected Thursday as the new member of provincial parliament for Hamilton Centre.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling for the head of the Correctional Service of Canada to be fired over a decision to move killer Paul Bernardo to a medium-security prison.

A group of tenants are taking action to protect themselves from rent hikes or redevelopment.

Murderers Dellen Millard and Mark Smich have had their convictions upheld by Ontario's top court for the high-profile killing of Tim Bosma.

Parents are threatening legal action against the Halton District School Board if a staff dress code is not implemented.

During a visit to Hamilton Monday, Justin Trudeau announced a $45-million investment by the federal government into four housing projects in the city.

A national ban on single-use plastic items will take place next month, a year later than Prime Minister Justin Trudeau originally promised.

A surge of children with symptoms of respiratory illnesses has led to an increase in emergency room visits at McMaster Children’s Hospital.

A Hamilton man who livestreamed a transphobic, hate-filled rant while riding a city bus has been sentenced to jail.

A prominent activist will replace Andrea Horwath as the NDP candidate for Hamilton Centre in an upcoming provincial byelection.

A Tim Hortons restaurant in Dunnville, Ont., has once again sold the most amount of Smile Cookies in Canada for the sixth year in a row.

The Trudeau government turned down an effort on Monday to send notorious killer Paul Bernardo back to a maximum security prison.

Counter protests are planned across the country in response to a number of anti-2SLGBTQIA+ rallies. Marches are happening in Hamilton today.

The rainbow crosswalk was initially proposed by Ryder Mandryk to council in July 2021 to show support for the LGBTQ2A+ community.  

Former Toronto mayor David Crombie will be joining farmers and housing and environmental advocates for an announcement about the greenbelt.

Hamilton Health Sciences says they will reinstate masking in patient care areas for staff, physicians, learners and volunteers.

Mayor Andrea Horwath will veto council's decision not to move forward with a plan to build affordable housing on two parking lots.

76-year-old James Russell has chained himself to the sign of a burial ground in Niagara-on-the-Lake and has begun a hunger strike on Monday.

Indigenous activist Skyler Williams was given an absolute discharge on Friday for his role in a Six Nations land dispute.

Advocacy groups, teachers' unions and food banks are calling on the Ontario government to provide a free breakfast and lunch program in schools across the province. 

Around 500 cars were turned away from Wasaga Beach after attempting to hold an unsanctioned rally on Saturday night.

All staff at hospitals in the Niagara region will be required to wear a mask starting Monday due to rising COVID-19 prevalence.

Several schools in Hamilton and Niagara Region say they will continue to require staff and students to wear masks indoors even after the provincial mandates are set to be lifted on March 21.

Hamilton philanthropist Margaret Juravinski has died at the age of 91, just over one year since the passing of her husband Charles.

Former professional hockey player Peter Mahovlich, 76, dropped out of high school at Cathedral high school in Hamilton in his final year to play for the Detroit Red Wings. 

Police have charged a 97-year-old nun in a sexual-assault case involving allegations dating back decades to residential and day schools.

Thousands from the Ontario Public Service Employees Union will walk off the job Friday in solidarity with 55,000 CUPE workers set to strike.

Opposition grows against Doug Ford's development proposal for Ontario's Greenbelt, with a rally in Waterdown urging the province to reconsider building homes on the protected land.

Hamilton police and the province's Animal Welfare authority say they've taken action in a case that shocked many people in the city.

Despite the typo, the rumors are true — Krispy Kreme is currently in the permitting stages of opening a new location in Hamilton.

The City of Burlington officially opened its first inclusive multi-user swing to Central Park.

On Monday CHCH News introduced you to a family on the escarpment who had their car stolen and along with it, a custom wheelchair for a disabled woman.

Sophie Helen Rhys-Jones, the Duchess of Edinburgh, will be making her way to Niagara this weekend.

The government of Premier Doug Ford is facing mounting anger and opposition in Hamilton tonight.

The man accused of running down and killing renowned Hamilton conductor Boris Brott has been found guilty on all charges Monday.

Hamilton police have confirmed that the missing 14-year-old boy that disappeared on Lake Ontario on Saturday has been located deceased.

Vanessa Memeh, a grade 12 student at Cathedral high school in Hamilton is making history after becoming one of 36 teens nationwide to receive the largest scholarship award in the country. 

An independent group says its new report highlights negative impacts on the Ford government's privatization of surgeries and diagnostic procedures.

The Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario have voted 95 per cent in favour of a strike. Negotiations are set to continue this month.

Hamilton police are making a new addition to uniforms with baseball caps becoming an option for officers’ daily attire.

A Haldimand detachment Ontario Provincial Police officer was shot and killed near Hagersville today after responding to reports of a vehicle in a ditch at Indian Line and Concession 14 around 2:40...

Elections Canada workers have been counting mail in ballots for two days as a number of ridings were too close to call in Monday's federal election.

Hamilton police are saying goodbye to a member of the K-9 unit Friday as the force’s longest serving police dog heads into retirement.

CHCH News is learning more about the tragic death of a 15-year-old Hamilton student,after police say he was struck and killed by another 15-year-old boy, who was driving despite being underage.

A group of community volunteers invited hundreds of migrant workers in the Flamborough area to a picnic to show their appreciation.