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Survey results from basic income project reveal housing, mental health struggles
Just days before a lawyer’s challenge of the cancelled basic income pilot project goes to court, data from a survey examining the lives of the participants at the start of the program has finally been released.
Wind and waves transform Hamilton shoreline into frozen wonderland
A thick white glaze from waves and spray has coated Fisherman's Pier in ice, leaving icicles hanging from outbuildings.
Serial killer Dellen Millard appeals conviction and sentence for father's murder
Serial killer Dellen Millard is appealing his first-degree murder conviction and sentence for the death of his father, arguing the outcome of his case was unreasonable.
Hamilton airport getting closer to long-promised goal of 1M passengers
Passenger traffic has more than doubled over the past two years.
Fire destroys Cayuga barn, $150K in estimated damages
The barn contained machinery and tools. No one was was harmed in the fire.
Police look for help from the public to solve hate crime at Brantford Mosque
Police say they have been searching for the suspects since the graffiti was painted on Oct. 21.
Feds announce $10M for affordable housing for women and their families in Hamilton
The federal government has announced it will provide over $10 million in funding for the construction of affordable housing units in Hamilton that are geared towards women.
Special weather statement: threat of freezing rain, snow for Hamilton and Niagara
Snow and freezing rain are expected to hit Hamilton and the Niagara Region overnight Tuesday before the temperature soars above zero, bringing strong winds and rain.
Indigenous virtual reality experience heading to Wilfrid Laurier's Brantford campus
A desolate version of Toronto is part of a new virtual reality experience being offered at Wilfrid Laurier University next week called Biidaaban: First Light, and it's a project that imagines what Toronto would look like if the infrastructure were reclaimed by nature and Indigenous culture.
New food guide unveiled without food groups or recommended servings
Instead of eating food from four groups, Canadians are now encouraged to follow three guidelines on: what to eat regularly, what to avoid, and the importance of cooking and preparing meals at home.
Hamilton rejects raising taxes to pay for more road repairs
Would you pay higher taxes this year if it meant some more roads got fixed? Hamilton city councillors debated this for hours Monday and concluded that you would not.
Ancaster 'hardest-hit' in southern Ontario as 40 cm of snow fell over the weekend
The dump of snow more than doubled the 15 cm measured at the Hamilton airport and nearby Missauaga which saw 10 cm.
Mountain pharmacy owner charged in drug trafficking 'conspiracy': RCMP
The RCMP has laid additional charges against people who were allegedly part of a drug trafficking “conspiracy” linked to a Mountain pharmacy, where hundreds of thousands of prescription pills were sold on the black market.
Fire at Flamborough nudist resort causes $50K in damage to trailers, golf carts
Firefighters from 14 units responded to the fire at Ponderosa Nature Resort on Concession Road 8 West just after midnight and found a fifth-wheel trailer burning.
Kids not following the rules? OPP say that's no reason to call 911
When officers arrived to investigate they discovered the emergency number had been dialled during an argument about between father and son.
Extreme cold warning for Hamilton, Niagara with wind chill making it feel like –38
Environment Canada says the temperature will fall to near –20 C tonight, with light winds and wind chill values between –25 and –30.
Police watchdog investigating after man falls to death from St. Catharines bridge
The province's police watchdog is investigating after a man fell to his death in St. Catharines.
Hamilton manufacturer modifies 6K donation bins across Canada following death
After a homeless woman died inside a clothing donation bin produced by Rangeview Fabricating Inc. the company launched a nationwide effort to retrofit their products to prevent future tragedies.
Olympian Adam van Koeverden wins federal Liberal nomination amid controversy
Former Olympic flag-bearer Adam van Koeverden will be carrying the Liberal banner into the coming federal election, after securing the nomination in the southern Ontario riding of Milton on Sunday.
City plans to spend $6.5M on cycling projects this year, report shows
A new report from city staff heading before councillors on Monday outlines $6.5 million in cycling infrastructure spending, much of which aims to close gaps between bike lanes in the city.
Simplicity is a smash at Hamilton's Delirious Burger
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Frostbite risk with -28 C wind chill as Hamilton digs out from snowstorm
Some parts of Hamilton were hit with as much as 50 cm of snow during this weekend's storm.
Dogs, snow angels and pea soup: Your pics of the Hamilton snowstorm
Snow blanketed Hamilton and Niagara on Saturday — here's how some of you captured the storm day.
3 new Ontario songs you need to hear this week
Check out new music from Pup, Dustin Bentall and Neon Bambi.
Severe cold coming for Sunday after storm dumps snow across Hamilton-Niagara area
A "severe" winter storm hit Hamilton Saturday, bringing high winds, heavy snow and freezing temperatures across the region.
Acupuncturist charged with sexually assaulting 2 female clients: police
Investigators say the incidents occurred between October 2017 and January 2019 and involved female victims aged 24 and 67. The women told police they were sexually assaulted after visiting the 63-year-old doctor's practice for treatment.
Man who made 249 calls to 911 in a year charged by Hamilton police
Investigators say the man made 249 calls to 911 since January 2018 and that he had been warned to stop dialling the emergency number in August 2018. Still, he continued to call without a "reasonable explanation."
Hamilton issues cold weather alert ahead of expected weekend snowstorm
The cold alert will be in effect for Saturday evening when Environment Canada says the mercury will plummet to –14 C with the windchill near –23 C.
Traded just before high school exams: Is it time to ban trades in junior hockey?
Lleyton Moore, a 16-year-old from Saskatchewan who plays in the Ontario Hockey League, was traded last week from Niagara to Oshawa. Matt Cullen of CBC Sports talks about what it means to trade a young person who wants an NHL career but needs an education.
Suspect in SUV theft arrested after he returned to scene of the crime, police say
A man who allegedly stole an SUV from a Hamilton parking lot has been arrested, after a witness recognized the suspect in the same place the next day.
St. Catharines man retires after 25 years, 2 World Cups as top assistant referee
After two World Cups and numerous other marquee soccer matches, Canada's Joe Fletcher is retiring as an assistant referee.
Hamilton library card could soon get you into museums for free
City council is set to vote on a one-year pilot project, which will give people with a Hamilton Public Library card free admission to city-owned museums.
NDP slams ministry response to jail deaths as 'unacceptable'
In the wake of a parade of drug deaths at the Barton Street jail, the provincial NDP is criticizing the ministry of corrections and the coroner's office for not doing anything about it.
Man facing arson charge after apartment fire
A Hamilton man is facing arson charges after a lower city apartment building fire last week.
Weekend snowstorm, 'really cold' temperatures likely ahead for Hamilton
There could be 15 to 25 cm of snow in Hamilton starting Saturday, as a storm system approaches southern Ontario.
This man was charged after he sexually assaulted, choked 2 women he met online: police
A Hamilton man is facing multiple charges after allegedly sexually assaulting two women he met through online dating, and police believe there may be more victims.
City planners warn Bill 66 could 'incentivize' development in the Greenbelt
Cities don't have to automatically adopt the bylaw, but just offering the option will put "significant pressure" on competing municipal councils to attract jobs and allow development in areas that would normally by protected by provincial legislation, say city staff.
Charges pending after teen pedestrian hit by school bus in Simcoe: OPP
There were about 20 students on board at the time of the collision, but officials say the driver and students were not injured.
Wanted man arrested, found carrying drugs and weapons: police
After noticing a wanted man riding his bicycle on Wednesday, Hamilton police arrested him and found he was carrying drugs, brass knuckles and a knife.
Ticats head coach Orlondo Steinauer unveils his 2019 coaching staff
He's a first-time head coach, but Orlondo Steinauer of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats has surrounded himself with veteran experience.
Next on Ford's chopping block: regional health care agencies called LHINs
In what would be its first major move to restructure Ontario's health system, the Doug Ford government is considering a sharp cut to the bureaucracies that are supposed to co-ordinate health care services at the local level.
Ancient quinoa seeds found in Ontario shed light on Indigenous trade
A mass of quinoa seeds excavated from an archeological dig at a Brantford, Ont., construction site has been identified as being 3,000 years old, raising questions about the extent of trade among Indigenous peoples at the time.
Coats, haircuts and hot chocolate handed out by volunteers in Gore Park
A group of volunteers calling themselves Team We Care handed out food and warm clothing to people in downtown Hamilton.
Hamilton-Burlington housing sales dip 17.5% in 2018, says realtors association
Property sales and listings dipped last year in the Hamilton-Burlington area, as the market cooled down and people sought out more affordable homes, said the Realtors Association of Hamilton-Burlington.
Got bed bugs? Hamilton ranks 7th on pest control company's list of bed bug cities
Hamilton landed in seventh place on Orkin Canada's list of the top bed bug cities across the country.
Why the Ontario Trucking Association wants foreign workers to fill trucker shortage
The Ontario Trucking Association says there's a desperate shortage of truckers in Ontario and they have a solution. They want to bring in more foreign workers to do the job because companies can't find enough people in Ontario.
Father sounds alarm after son approached near elementary school
A Hamilton father is trying to get the word out after two men in a van approached his son while he was walking to school on the Mountain Monday morning.
100 million-year-old fossil part of new spider exhibit at Royal Botanical Gardens
Roses and lilacs aren't yet in bloom but nature enthusiasts can escape the winter cold by visiting a spider exhibit making its Canadian debut this week at the Royal Botanical Gardens.
Early morning break-in at Dank Dispensary pot shop: police
Hamilton Police are investigating after an early morning break-in at the Dank Dispensary marijuana shop.
Hamilton police plan to hire 25 more officers this year
The Hamilton Police Service's 2019 budget includes a plan for a big increase in the number of frontline officers.
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