Joanna Petropoulos

Ontario

News Writer at CHCH-TV (Hamilton, ON)

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5 teens taken to hospital after early morning crash in Stoney Creek

Mar 30, 2024 | chch.com | Joanna Petropoulos

Five teenagers were taken to hospital early Saturday morning following a single-vehicle crash in Stoney Creek. Hamilton paramedics say first responders were called to the collision on Ridge Road near Seventh Road East. The five teenagers are all believed to be between the ages of 14 and 15-years-old. Officials say two were taken to hospital in serious condition and three in stable condition.
17-year-old boy charged in Welland stabbing: Niagara police

Mar 30, 2024 | chch.com | Joanna Petropoulos

A 17-year-old boy is facing charges after he allegedly stabbed another youth in the chest in Welland yesterday afternoon. First responders were called to the area of Gatfield Avenue and Macinnis Street around 12:30 p.m. for reports of a stabbing. Upon arrival, crews discovered a boy, age not disclosed, suffering from what paramedics say were life-threatening injuries.
3 dead following early morning collision in Milton

Mar 30, 2024 | chch.com | Joanna Petropoulos

An early morning collision in Milton left three people dead, with Halton police now saying the victims include two teenagers and one man in his 20s. According to police, the two-vehicle collision was reported at the intersection of Sixth Line and Derry Rd around 3:20 a.m. on Saturday. The three victims, a 16-year-old girl, an 18-year-old man and a 26-year-old man, were all pronounced deceased at the scene.
Chrystia Freeland to make announcement in Toronto

Mar 30, 2024 | chch.com | Joanna Petropoulos

WATCH: Deputy Prime Minister Freeland to make announcement in Toronto at 1 p.m.Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, is set to make an announcement in Toronto ahead of the 2024 federal budget. She is expected to be joined by Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, Ya’ara Saks.
Former prime minister Brian Mulroney remembered in state funeral

Mar 23, 2024 | chch.com | Joanna Petropoulos

Former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney was remembered as a pillar of modern-day Canada as key Canadian figures joined family and fitness gathered in Montreal on Saturday. Church bells chimed 84 times before the service began, marking each year of Mulroney’s life. The service was followed by an additional 18 times for Canada’s 18th Prime Minister.
Unexpected change extends the Around The Bay race once again

Mar 23, 2024 | chch.com | Joanna Petropoulos

With the Around The Bay road race just hours away, an unexpected situation in Burlington is going to challenge runners even more this year, as the route grows even longer. Runners were full of excitement Saturday as they picked up their bibs at Tim Hortons Field, but they were met with a surprise “little route change” because of an issue on Burlington’s North Shore Boulevard.
The St. Catharines teen who went viral in a moment with Zach Bryan

Mar 23, 2024 | chch.com | Joanna Petropoulos

A St. Catharines teen made headlines after joining country star Zack Bryan on stage at the Scotiabank Arena on Monday in a moment that gained almost 11 million views. 17-year-old Lucas Mason took centre stage and belted out “Heading South”, one of Bryan’s most popular hits, after the country star invited him up. He had to get creative to make it up there. Initially, he wrote a sign asking “can I play Heading South?” but after security confiscated it, he wrote the same request on his t-shirt.
City of Hamilton, police gear up for St. Patrick's Day festivities

Mar 16, 2024 | chch.com | Joanna Petropoulos

As the excitement for St. Patrick’s Day gears up in Hamilton, the city is hoping a safety initiative will keep students and locals safe. The annual tradition on March 17 recognizes Ireland’s patron saint of a Christian missionary who converted the people of the country to Christianity. It has since turned into a festive holiday that has waves of green filling the streets as the colour is traditionally meant to prevent someone from getting pinched by a Leprechaun.
Niagara College Chef Signature Series makes its long-awaited return

Mar 16, 2024 | chch.com | Joanna Petropoulos

The legendary Niagara College Chef Signature Series has made its long awaited return with its first guest chef bringing tastes of the east coast. The series that debuted in 2014 brings chefs from across Canada to the school to collaborate with students and staff of the culinary program to create dinner events for guests at the campus’ Benchmark restaurant.
U.S. House passes bill that could lead to ban of TikTok

Mar 13, 2024 | chch.com | Joanna Petropoulos

In a move that could lead to a U.S.-wide ban on one of the world’s most popular social media apps. The U.S. House of Representatives passed key legislation today that, if signed into law, will force its parent company to sell to an American owner or be pulled from the U.S. market. So what does this mean if you – like millions of others – are a TikTok fanatic? Or if you live outside of the U.S.? Here’s what you need to know.