Conservative and NDP leaders Pierre Poilievre and Jagmeet Singh were both in Hamilton on the third day of the federal election campaign.

Toronto council has voted to ratify a new four-year contract with the union representing 27,000 of the city's workers. The city says the deal with CUPE 79 includes annual wage increases between three and almost four per cent through 2028.

Liberal Leader Mark Carney has paused his campaign and is back in Ottawa today to deal with the fallout from U.S. Donald Trump's proposed auto tariffs, which would wallop the industry in Canada.

A man has died in hospital following a two-vehicle collision in Waterdown late Thursday evening. On Tuesday, shortly after 11:00 p.m., Hamilton Police received 911 calls reporting a collision on Dundas Street in Waterdown near Avonsyde Boulevard involving a black Dodge Ram and a white Toyota Corolla.

Police say the driver of the Dodge Ram, a 42-year-old male from Tottenham, was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Two individuals from the Toyota Corolla were transported to the hospital with minor injuries.

After an investigation, Police have determined that the Dodge Ram was travelling eastbound on Dundas Street and crossed into the westbound lanes, striking the Toyota Corolla. The Dodge Ram then collided with a light standard on the north shoulder of Dundas Street before coming to a rest.

The Hamilton Police Collision Reconstruction Unit has concluded that no charges will be laid as this incident was caused by a medical situation.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com

Iconic Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli announced his 2025 North American October and December tour dates, including his first-ever appearance in Hamilton, at the newly transformed Hamilton Arena on Tuesday, December 9. Bocelli’s appearance is part of an opening series of shows for Hamilton Arena, which is scheduled to reopen later this year.

“Said Nick DeLuco, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Hamilton Arena, Oak View Group. “We are thrilled to welcome Andrea Bocelli, one of our generation’s most legendary performers, to Hamilton for the first time. With the recent announcement of the 2026 Juno Awards taking place at Hamilton Arena, our opening season is beginning to take shape.”

This tour is sponsored by global investment firm Stifel. The Stifel pre-sale begins Tuesday, April 1 at 10 a.m. ET, alongside a special Front Of The Line® pre-sale for Amex cardholders. Andrea Bocelli Fan Club members will gain access on Wednesday, April 2 at 10 a.m. ET.

Tickets go on sale to the public on Monday, April 7 at 10 a.m. ET. For more information visit www.andreabocelli.com & www.gelbproductions.com/tour for more info.

York police have charged a 71-year-old doctor with allegedly sexually assaulting a patient in 2016. Police began investigating in April after a victim reported being sexually assaulted by Brian Sheffield during a medical exam in July 2016.

With community measles exposures released by the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) on a near daily basis, the local public health unit is supporting residents with an easy, simple-to-follow, assessment tool to inform next steps.

The online self-assessment tool can be used following a possible exposure to measles to guide those exposed through a series of questions to determine the next steps they should take.

The risk assessment tool will let the user know if they are eligible for additional vaccination or treatment options which can make the difference between mild and severe illness for those at risk of infection.

It will make further recommendations around contacting the health unit or monitoring for symptoms for 7 to 21 days.

For many individuals, the symptoms of measles can be managed at home but for those most at-risk, there are additional steps to follow. According to Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Mehdi Aloosh:

“As a result of our region’s high vaccination rates the next steps for those exposed to the virus are simple for most. Things get more complex for those who are unimmunized or under immunized. This new tool will be an asset to those who are unsure if they should be staying home, calling our office, or moving along with their day to day lives after being exposed to measles in a community setting. Vaccinated or not, this will provide clear guidance to those who have been exposed and looking for next steps.”

The online risk assessment tool is available on the WECHU’s measles exposure webpage, and will be linked in public measles exposure notifications for direct access.

Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent measles. Those born before 1970 and those who have had two doses of measles vaccine are considered to be immune to the disease. Anyone who is unsure of their vaccine status, or has not received two doses, should speak to a healthcare provider. Those without a healthcare provider can contact Virtual Urgent Care or Health811.

To learn more about measles, visit wechu.org. For a list of possible public exposure locations in our region, visit the Measles Exposure Locations page.

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A Yale University professor is leaving the U.S. and taking a position at the University of Toronto (U of T) due to what he says is a “far-right regime” under President Donald Trump. 

The Town of Kingsville would like to inform residents that we have marked several trees in our downtown core for removal after an Arborist determined they are becoming hazardous to the downtown core.

When a landmark tree that will significantly alter the streetscape or natural features of the neighbourhood is scheduled for removal, we mark the tree with an “X” to give residents advanced warning.

We plan to replace these trees immediately. The Town also plants two trees for each tree removed from Town property.

Visit our website for more information about our Tree Management policy and process.

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With a federal election on the horizon, it is imperative that all political parties commit to protecting and restoring nature.

Canada has already committed to protecting 30% of land, water and oceans by 2030, which is known as the 30 x 30 target. Yet, significant cuts to Parks Canada’s budget would undermine progress towards this commitment.

Budget documents show Parks Canada is bracing for $450 million in cuts and lapsed funding over the next two years. This would be a significant rollback of nature investment in Canada.

Nature is a foundation of the Canadian identity and 84% of Canadians believe the federal government must do more for nature.

Economic and global uncertainty cannot be used as a justification for clawing back ambition to face the interrelated crises of climate change and biodiversity loss. Investing in the protection and restoration of nature is essential for Canada’s long-term prosperity and resilience.

The next federal government must adequately fund nature protection and restoration to achieve its 30 x 30 target.

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The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit asks anyone who visited the location(s) listed below on the identified date(s) to monitor themselves for symptoms of measles for 7 to 21 days from the date of exposure. Individuals can contact a healthcare provider to review their immunity status.

If you are immunocompromised, have a child (children) 12 months of age or younger, or are pregnant, please contact the WECHU as soon as possible to confirm whether there are additional treatments that may be available to you. If this applies to you, please call 519-258-2146 ext. 1420.

Possible Public Exposure Locations:

South Shore Christian Academy
134 Mill St. E, Leamington
Tuesday, March 18 – 9:00 am – 11:20 am
Wednesday, March 19 – 8:45 am – 11:00 am

Windsor Neck and Back Care Centre
5115 Tecumseh Rd East, Windsor
Thursday, March 20 – 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm

• Medical Building
• Waiting Room
• Patient Assessment Rooms

Erie Shores Family Health Team
197 Talbot Street West, Leamington
Friday, March 21 – 11:15 am – 2:20 pm

Adventure Bay Family Water Park
401 Pitt St. W, Windsor
Wednesday, March 12 – 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

Erie Shores Health Care
194 Talbot Street West, Leamington
Tuesday, March 18 – 8:35 am – 11:45 am

• Main Emergency Department entrance
• Triage
• Emergency Department

Erie Shores Family Health Team
59 Main Street E, Kingsville
Thursday, March 20 – 3:20 pm – 5:40 pm

• Main Entrance
• Waiting Room
• Patient Assessment Rooms

Malotts Guardian Pharmacy
59 Main Street E, Kingsville
Thursday, March 20 – 3:20 pm – 5:40 pm

If you were exposed at the following sites and are unvaccinated, you are strongly recommended to attend the Dedicated Measles Assessment Clinic at Erie Shores HealthCare on March 27th from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m for vaccination.

The clinic is located outside the hospital in a mobile unit for vaccination. These vaccinations can make the difference between mild or severe symptoms if your exposure has led to infection.

Pilette Medical Walk in Clinic
4900 Wyandotte St. E, Unit 103, Windsor
Monday, March 24 – 11:30 am – 2:00 pm

• Main Entrance
• Waiting Room
• Patient Assessment Rooms

Advantage Drug Mart – Guardian Pharmacy
4900 Wyandotte St. E, Unit 103, Windsor
Monday, March 24 – 11:30 am – 2:00 pm

Life Labs Medical Laboratory
186 Talbot Street S, Essex
Monday, March 24 – 1:30 pm – 4:45 pm

Essex Walk in Clinic
186 Talbot Street S, Essex
Monday, March 24 – 1:30 pm – 4:45 pm

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The Town of Kingsville is excited to hold another Board Game Café at the Grovedale Arts & Culture Centre on Thursday, March 27, from 7:00 – 9:00 pm.

Whether you’re a board game enthusiast, looking to discover new games, or just interested in a social evening with like-minded people, you’re welcome to attend!

Bring a friend, or join other players when you get here. Bring your favourite game, or explore one of the available options at the event.

This free community event is for ages 14+ and runs on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.

Mark your calendar and enjoy a fun night.

Upcoming dates:

• April 10 – Grovedale Arts and Culture Centre
• April 24 – Lakeside Park Pavilion

See other drop-in programs at kingsville.ca/programs.

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Twenty people are looking for a place to stay after crews put out a wide-spread fire at a motel early Thursday morning.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he’s in full support of retaliatory tariffs after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new 25 per cent tariff Wednesday on cross-border auto trade. 

A man in his 20s has died after a shooting in Brampton on Wednesday night, Peel police said. The shooting happened around 11 p.m. near Heritage Road and Embleton Road, police said in a post on X. 

The London library has received a generous half-a-million dollar donation from the estate of renowned local artist Rudy Sparkuhl, which it will use to renovate and create a new commons area at its Sherwood branch. 

Residents near a south London, Ont. intersection where a 73-year-old man was fatally struck by a vehicle on Saturday say the stretch of road where it occurred often sounds more like a racetrack than a city street.

Doug Ford says pulling down internal trade barriers will be among his first orders of business when Ontario's legislature resumes next month, and experts say the premier should start by addressing rules that make it difficult for workers to move seamlessly between provinces.

On a day U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 25 per cent tariff on non-U.S.-made vehicles, Ontario autoworkers said it's the latest wave in what's been a storm of uncertainty for the Canadian industry, and more proof it needs government support. For Ontario autoworkers at GM's CAMI Assembly plant in Ingersoll, the help can't come soon enough.

The front-runners in the race to be Canada's next prime minister have to convince local voters to give them a seat in the House, and their ridings just happen to be side-by-side.

With Hudson’s Bay liquidating all but six of its stores in Canada, items with their iconic HBC stripes are flying off the shelves. Emma Weller spoke with a Gatineau woman who has been collecting them for years.

Liberal Leader Mark Carney has said he will cap the size of the public service while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has promised cuts. The two are currently neck-in-neck in the polls for the federal election.

A shooting in Etobicoke has left a male dead on Wednesday evening, Toronto police say.

A jury in a Toronto courtroom watched surveillance videos on Wednesday at the trial of two men charged with first-degree murder of a Regent Park youth worker.