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Hamilton man faces long list of drug trafficking and weapons charges: police
Police say a search uncovered 18 grams of methamphetaime, 15 grams of cocaine powder, hydromorphone and oxycodone pills and an airsoft pistol with metal ammunition.
OPP warn residents after attempt to extort $1,200 through pornography scam
Provincial police in Norfolk County have issued a warning after a man reported he was emailed by someone threatening to send his contacts videos and photos of pornographic sites he visited unless he paid them $1,200.
Prime Minister Trudeau, Croatian president visiting Hamilton today
The event will include remarks from both leaders and is scheduled to begin at the Croatian Sports and Community Centre of Hamilton on Green Mountain Road East at 6 p.m.
Province plans to merge Hamilton public health with Niagara, Brant and Haldimand-Norfolk
The unit that makes some of Hamilton's major front-line health decisions will likely be merged with Niagara, Brant and Haldimand-Norfolk.
Hamilton rejects putting free menstrual products in some municipal washrooms
Some thought it was too much money, some thought it was a human rights issue, and some were embarrassed to be talking about it at all. But in the end, Hamilton's board of health voted against a pilot project to put free menstrual products in some municipal washrooms.
25 cars damaged as Stoney Creek RCMP detachment vandalized again
Hamilton police are once again investigating after the RCMP’s Stoney Creek detachment was vandalized for the second time in just a few months over the weekend.
Flooding and erosion close Waterfront Trail
Surging water levels and erosion have forced the closure of sections of the Waterfront Trail along the Beach Strip and near Confederation Park, the city says.
Coffee with a Cop finds a new home after Mulberry says no thanks
Hamilton police have found a new café to host their Coffee with a Cop event later this month after another coffeehouse pulled out because it wanted to continue being a "safe space."
Young Hamilton poets drop words Louder Than a Bomb
Dennis Scherle came very close to flunking high school before he was introduced to poetry. His Grade 12 philosophy teacher offered him the chance to write a poem in exchange for a passing grade. From then on, he was "addicted."
June Jones steps down from Ticats for XFL: reports
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have confirmed that June Jones has resigned as part of the team's coaching staff to pursue other opportunities. Tommy Condell has been promoted to offensive coordinator by the team.
Twice suspended driver arrested after hit and run: police
A 30-year-old Hamilton man who was driving with two licence suspensions on his record, police say, is now facing charges after leaving the scene of an accident.
Plastic benefits our lives and reduces food waste: Hamilton lobbyist
A local representative of the plastics lobby says Hamilton should be careful not to lose the good that comes from the product as it develops a plan to phase out single-use plastics.
Man arrested after smashing windows of police cars parked outside headquarters
The 34-year-old, who police say is homeless, was arrested Monday around midnight after two police cars parked near headquarters on King William Street were damaged.
Hamilton police investigating 2 shootings just hours apart
The shootings happened at a downtown Tim Hortons and a bar on Concession Street. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
Boy, 12, calls 911 — parents asked him to wash the dishes: police
A 12-year-old boy in Norfolk County south of Brantford called 911, police say, to complain that his parents asked him to help with the dishes.
Ontario's foreign buyers tax figures are now a mystery — and the finance minister says he doesn't know why
The Ontario government is no longer publishing statistics about its foreign buyers tax on residential real estate.
Police say fire that damaged a Westdale Village business was suspicious
Hamilton police are investigating a fire after it tore through a Westdale Village business Sunday.
Can Hamilton wean itself off single-use plastics?
Hamilton city councillors will debate Monday whether to establish a plan to phase out single-use plastics — including possibly not accepting them at landfills anymore.
McMaster students ticketed while protesting during an open house for future students
Three McMaster University students were slapped with trespassing tickets this weekend for protesting during a university open house.
Forge FC drops 2-1 decision to undefeated Cavalry FC
Nico Pasquotti came off the bench and scored the winning goal in the 95th minute to lead Calgary's Cavalry FC to a 2-1 victory over Forge FC, while FC Edmonton and Pacific FC played to the first scoreless draw in CPL history on Sunday.
'She always knows what to do': Hamiltonians pay tribute to their moms
We put out a call to Hamilton residents asking what makes their moms special. Here's what they had to say.
3 new Ontario songs you need to hear this week
Check out new music from The Handsome Devils, Sunsetter and Myles Castello.
A former white-supremacist group leader is working for Hamilton, what can the city do?
Hamilton is investigating after safety and privacy concerns were raised over the employment of Marc Lemire, the former leader of the white supremacist Heritage Front. Here's a look at what the law says the city has to consider.
NDP leader optimistic about winning federal seats in Hamilton
During a visit to Hamilton Friday Federal NDP leader, Jagmeet Singh spoke about his optimism for winning seats in Hamilton in the upcoming election this fall.
Hamilton police connect doors-open car in viral highway video to break-ins, lay charges
Hamilton police say they have laid break and enter charges on two people from Hamilton after connecting the car in a viral video driving on the QEW with its doors open to the crimes.
Community volunteer charged with sexual assaults on teens
A senior who worked as a crossing guard and volunteered with youth organizations in Hamilton is facing charges of sexual assault against teens, Hamilton police say.
Ministry responds to recommendations from Barton jail inquest into 8 overdose deaths
The response comes more than a year after the inquest started. It ran for six weeks and led to dozens recommendations, including limiting the number of inmates allowed in a cell, possible random searches of staff and having every guard carry naloxone.
QEW Niagara among 3 Ontario highways to pilot 110 km/h speed limits
Ontario's transportation minister announced on Friday 3 pilot projects that will see speed limits on three provincial highways increase to 110 km/h, a move that has drawn both applause and concern from experts.
Man in critical condition after crash near elementary school
A man was rushed to hospital in critical condition Friday morning after a single vehicle crash near Memorial City Elementary School.
Sixers push back against Raptors to force deciding Game 7
Jimmy Butler scored 25 points while Ben Simmons had 21 and the Philadelphia 76ers rolled over the Raptors 112-101 on Thursday.
Roads reopen in Ancaster after water main breaks
City of Hamilton crews responded to two large water main breaks in Ancaster Thursday evening.
Families launch class-action lawsuit over Red Hill Valley Parkway, citing buried report
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the City of Hamilton on Thursday relating to the crashes on the Red Hill Valley Parkway.
Company that sorts Hamilton blue box material withdraws its lawsuit
Canada Fibers was suing the city for $21 million.
City of Hamilton to investigate how former white-supremacist leader got hired
Hamilton's first black councillor, Matthew Green, says he felt betrayed and threatened by the city's hiring of former Heritage Front leader Marc Lemire.
Teen charged in break in spree, stolen cars found parked near his home: police
A 15-year-old from Hamilton is facing a host of charges after a series of break ins in Waterdown and Ancaster in recent days.
'We pledge to make abortion unthinkable in our lifetime': PC MPP Sam Oosterhoff
Niagara West MPP, Sam Oosterhoff spoke in support of anti-abortion at rally in front of Queen's Park Thursday.
Local businesses optimistic about their futures, but concerned about provincial economy
The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce released an annual report that takes a snapshot of how private sector business are feeling. The results suggest that businesses are optimistic about their future, but not about the economic landscape in Ontario.
9th grader locked out of MPP's office amid student sit-ins
When Caleb Smolenaars visited Progressive Conservative MPP Effie Triantafilopoulos’s office Wednesday, he was met with a locked door and a sign.
2 arrested after returning to crime scene for backpack full of stolen property: police
Officers searched the men and say they seized crystal meth, heroin, a spring-loaded knife, airsoft pistol, jewelry, IDs from different people, counterfeit money and security notes.
Toronto driver arrested after switching seats while driving, police say
Hamilton police say they made a traffic stop on the Lincoln Alexander Parkway Wednesday where the driver and passenger switched seats while the vehicle was still moving.
Ford government sets the stage for capping public sector raises
Unions representing a wide range of Ontario's public sector workers - from teachers to nurses to hospital janitors - fear that legislation to freeze or limit their wages is on the way.
Former leader of white supremacy group works in Hamilton's IT office, sparking concerns
Hamilton's first black city councillor says he fears for his family's safety knowing the former head of a neo-Nazi organization works in the city's IT department.
Health officials say there's a lab-confirmed case of measles in Niagara
In a statement posted to its website, Niagara Public Health says it's working with emergency services to investigate the case that was acquired by an adult who was travelling outside of the country.
Judge appointed to lead judicial inquiry into buried Red Hill report
Justice Herman Wilton-Siegel will be charged with investigating how and why the public only learned in February of a 2013 report that showed parts of the parkway were below UK safety standards and in some cases, well below.
Hamilton under flood watch, heavy rainfall in forecast
Area forecasts call for 20 to 45mm of rainfall on Thursday and possible thunderstorms could mean another 5 to 10mm, according to the Hamilton Conservation Authority.
Mobster Pat Musitano released from hospital after shooting
Hamilton mobster Pat Musitano has been released from hospital after being gunned down in a Mississauga parking lot last month.
Court throws out Badgerow appeal in Werendowicz murder trial
The province’s highest court has tossed out an appeal from convicted killer Robert Badgerow, the Hamilton man tried four times in the 1981 death of nursing assistant Diane Werendowicz.
Again? Same car? Photos capture another doors open car haul on QEW
Remember that video of a driver carting wood planks on the QEW with the rear doors of their car wide open? Turns out it may not be the first time that has happened this spring.
Staffers for MPP Sam Oosterhoff call police on seniors reading in protest
Niagara police were called to PC MPP Sam Oosterhoff's Beamsville office Tuesday to remove a small group of seniors reading books.
Halton police dog Parker dies just weeks after retirement
Halton police had hoped for a long retirement for a police service dog named Parker — but it wasn’t to be.
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