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COVID-19 was undoubtedly the biggest story of the year, but we also had some interesting stories involving animals.

Every year, CBC Hamilton reporters meet some of the most interesting people in the city and introduce them to you. Here's a look back at just a few of Hamilton's most interesting people in 2020.

It's a record high for daily cases, but it comes after the public health warned residents that the 31 cases announced the day before was an underrepresentation of the real numbers because of a delay in labs uploading data.

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have re-signed 2019 CFL most outstanding player Brandon Banks. The American wide receiver will return for his eighth season with the club in 2021.

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the city, along with Niagara, Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk.

A driver has multiple injuries after a vehicle fell roughly 30 metres down the escarpment.

Hamilton's mayor, Fred Eisenberger, is hosting a virtual event on Sunday to kick off 2021.

Hamilton police are investigating a shooting that happened near Mount Hope on Wednesday evening.

Some seasonal workers stranded on Canadian farms were able to fly back to Trinidad and Tobago on Tuesday, while others eagerly await their flight home or consider staying.

Thirty-six Niagara EMS workers are self-isolating, and at least 34 of them are paramedics. The region's COVID-19 cases are climbing, but when exactly paramedics will be vaccinated isn't clear.

Just 31 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Hamilton Wednesday, but public health is cautioning residents that the low number is the result of a delay in labs uploading data. That means the city will likely see a larger-than-usual increase tomorrow.

A personal support worker feels the healthcare system "failed" her after she says someone overlooked her allergies and let her get a COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine, she says, triggered a severe reaction which caused her to faint, suffer multiple seizures, require CPR and still feel the effects almost a week later.

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say a 28-year-old man from Six Nations of the Grand River is facing multiple charges for violating a court injunction ordering him and others to vacate a land reclamation camp in Caledonia.

One man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries and another man has been arrested after a hit and run in Hamilton's east end.

Hamilton Public Library shares the most-rented books in the city since the pandemic hit in March 2020.

The city has recorded a total of 5,826 cases during the pandemic. Of those, 1,317 are active and 4,292 resolved. Twenty-nine outbreaks are ongoing.

Brantford police say a 25-year-old man became "confrontational and belligerent" after being asked to wear a mask at 2 retail stores. He faces several charges, including assault.

The head of Ontario’s vaccine distribution task force revealed on Tuesday the most detailed look to date at the mass COVID-19 vaccination campaign set to ramp up in 2021.

Some students in Hamilton's public school board may not get to start full-remote learning in Jan. 4 as the board is short 600 devices.

Investigators say the identity of the man who died is not being released out of respect for his family. The Ontario fire marshal's office is continuing to investigate what caused the fire.

Tim Hortons and The Beer Store are two of the newest businesses that broke COVID-19 bylaws according to the city of Hamilton.

The stress of having a baby has increased significantly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with concerns about being in a hospital setting and potential exposure to the virus resulting in a marked increase in the number of people delivering at home.

Police say a 55-year-old pedestrian has life-threatening injuries after being hit while crossing the road in Niagara Falls Monday evening.

Go skating, watch a virtual puppet show, and more.

A total of 59 patients and 73 staff members there have been infected, according to the hospital. Ten patients who tested positive have died.

Ontario's fire marshal is investigating an early morning house fire in Fort Erie that left one man dead.

There are 114 new cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton, according to the city's website. Niagara also recorded 22 more deaths on Monday.

The provincial government says it has requested a detailed report investigating the explosion at ArcelorMittal Dofasco in Hamilton, which sent clouds of brown and red smoke into the air on Christmas day.

A Hamilton woman is trying to get her father back to Canada after he left to visit a dying relative in the United Kingdom.

The city saw 162 more cases of the virus on Saturday and 77 more were added to the tally Sunday, according to updated data on its website.

Health officials in Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta recently confirmed cases of the new coronavirus variant first detected in the United Kingdom. Here is what Canadians should know about the new variant.

Those interested in donating their trees are asked to pre-register this year to make sure RBG has enough enough and staff are able to follow COVID-19 safety protocols.

Of Sunday's new cases, 572 were recorded in Toronto, 331 in Peel Region, 207 in York Region and 140 in Windsor-Essex County.

Hamilton police are investigating three shootings over the past two days — including a pair on Christmas Day.

A large explosion at a steel factory in Hamilton was reported by Hamilton police Friday morning. Large clouds of brown smoke were seen coming from Hamilton's waterfront industrial zone.

Ontario's police watchdog says it is investigating a police shooting in St. Catharines that seriously injured a 30-year-old man early Friday morning.

More than 130 inflatable snowmen have taken over a neighbourhood in Burlington, Ont.

A COVID-19 treatment showing early signs of promise is at risk of being overshadowed by the vaccine rollout.

There are 153 new cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton, and there are now 1,139 people who have COVID-19 in the city.

Merdina Nangle-Palmer says she didn't sleep well on Tuesday night as she eagerly waited to get the COVID-19 vaccine. She ended up being the first in Hamilton.

The first health care worker from Joseph Brant Hospital in Burlington received a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday.

Environment Canada says a white Christmas is in the forecast after rain turns to snow in Hamilton, the Niagara region and the Dunnville - Caledonia - Haldimand area.

Head coach of the Toronto Raptors Nick Nurse says he can't wait to visit Hamilton — his "2nd favourite city in Canada" — once the pandemic is over to hear the kids involved with the local charity jam out.

Hamilton police are investigating after two masked men entered someone's home from a back door and made demands, as one held a handgun.

Hamilton-born Trevor Jimenez was the story supervisor for Pixar's 'Soul.' The movie was supposed to hit theatres, but will instead debut on the Disney Plus streaming service on Friday.

The defence for one of two paramedics charged with not properly caring for Yosif Al-Hasnawi is "not disputing it was a mistake" when the ambulance went to St. Joseph's Hospital, where the teenager was pronounced dead.

The three Hamilton police officers who suffered "stab and slash" wounds after responding to a "person in crisis" call have left the hospital and are continuing to recover from home.

Anti-hate groups are urging the federal government to reconsider which employers can apply for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) after white nationalist Paul Fromm received money for two of his groups.

The first COVID-19 vaccinations were administered in Hamilton on Wednesday afternoon, health officials say.

Twelve more students and one staff member have tested positive for COVID-19 in Hamilton-area schools as of Wednesday.