Hamilton police have charged two men from Toronto and Brampton following a human‑trafficking investigation that alleges multiple youth were exploited across Hamilton and Toronto earlier this year.

The investigation began in May after authorities received information that several youth were being trafficked. Detectives say that between March and June, Shemar Walters, 27, of Toronto, allegedly trafficked victims, advertised their sexual services online and collected the proceeds.

Police further allege that Ethan Gangasingh, 20, of Brampton, assisted in procuring the victims.

Walters was arrested and

Starting in the fall, Albertans will be able to pay out of pocket for surgery. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the move will allow people to get off waitlists, thereby getting people the surgeries they need while also shortening lists for those who can’t pay. Critics, however, say it creates a health system that prioritizes the rich over the poor, and siphons resources from the public system, resulting in those who can’t pay having to deal with even more understaffed hospitals and longer waits. Many also say

Hamilton police are investigating a deadly double shooting after two males were found shot and killed early Wednesday morning in Stoney Creek.

Officers were called to Candlewood Drive, in the east‑Hamilton neighbourhood, at around 2:30 a.m., where they located two males suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene.

Police have not released the victims’ ages or any information about possible suspects. The circumstances leading up to the shooting also remain unclear, and investigators have not said whether the