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Closures coming on RHVP this weekend as city installs new speed limit signs
The city is advising of rolling closures in both lanes of the Red Hill Valley Parkway this weekend as work crews install new signs.
Tiger-Cats 'thrilled' to be in the running as Grey Cup host to be announced Thursday
The Tiger-Cats will have to beat out the Montreal Alouettes and Saskatchewan Roughriders for the honour of hosting the big game.
Activist accuses Chinese government of meddling after McMaster speech disrupted
A presentation by an activist who is critical of the Chinese government's treatment of Uighurs was disrupted at McMaster University this week, under a cloud of speculation that the Chinese government itself was involved.
Welland man killed in Highway 401 collision near Ingersoll, Ont.
A 60-year-old man has been identified as the victim of a multi-vehicle collision near Ingersoll — one of several collisions that closed the westbound lanes of Highway 401 on Wednesday afternoon.
Hamilton should consider high-friction surface to improve safety on Red Hill: report
A simple resurfacing of the RHVP might not be enough to cut down on crashes, according to a safety assessment, which suggests the city also consider the need for a high-friction surface.
Bomb disposal unit called to Burlington home over 'vintage military ammunition'
Halton police say they were called to a home in Burlington on Thursday to dispose of a piece of "vintage military ammunition."
Former NPCA head says he was fired amidst forged signatures and anonymous Gmail
A former head of the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) is suing the authority, saying he was fired in a bizarre twist of events that included secret meetings, anonymous Gmail accounts and being asked to choose between money and his reputation.
Police lay 1st-degree murder charge against father of girl found dead after Amber Alert
A man who had picked up his 11-year-old daughter to celebrate her birthday has been charged with first-degree murder after her body was found in his basement apartment following an Amber Alert, police in Brampton, Ont., said Friday.
Fire at Juravinski Hospital building quickly extinguished
Firefighters from across the city responded to the multiple-alarm fire around 5:40 p.m. and found flames burning in the roof near the exhaust for a boiler.
Court turns down request to overturn Ontario basic income cancellation
An Ontario court has dismissed an attempt by basic income recipients to get a judicial review of the program's cancellation — and it used a Red Hill Valley Parkway ruling to do it.
Crown appeals privileges for military centre stabber
Prosecutors say a man found not criminally responsible in a knife attack at a Toronto military recruitment centre should not be allowed to take college classes on his own.
Wanted man known to frequent Hamilton, Stoney Creek and Niagara: Police
Police are asking for the public’s help in tracking down a federal offender who is wanted on a nationwide warrant for breaching the conditions of his statutory release.
'Waiting is killing us': Families of Six Nations triple homicide victims plead for help
The OPP and Six Nations Police have been investigating the deaths of Melissa Trudi Miller, 37, Alan Grant Porter, 33, and Michael Shane Jamieson, 32, since early November.
Q&A: Indigenous artist Santee Smith ready for new role as chancellor for McMaster
McMaster University has named Santee Smith, an artist, dancer and choreographer from Six Nations of the Grand River, its next chancellor.
Things to do in Hamilton over Family Day weekend, what's open and what's closed
Here's a look at some of the great things to do in and around Hamilton over Family Day weekend.
Missing 17-year-old found, police say
Hamilton police say a missing teen has been found.
Teen arrested after police say 'parties were waiting for their drug dealer'
A Hamilton man is facing multiple charges after police allegedly picked him up Wednesday evening on his way to sell drugs to several people.
City skips competitive bid process to speed up Waterdown bypass project
Hamilton is side stepping its usual procurement rules to finish a long-awaited Waterdown bypass project about four months earlier.
City votes to have external review into buried Red Hill Valley Parkway findings
The city will get an external review to see what led to a buried report about the safety of the Red Hill Valley Parkway. But what that review will look like remains to be seen.
Hamilton wants confirmation that it won't pay anything for LRT
Hamilton wants the province to clarify that $1 billion for light rail transit (LRT) is coming, and that the city won't be on the hook if the project goes over budget.
Provincial tests show Red Hill friction levels declined but were still 'acceptable'
The data was collected from lanes along a four kilometre stretch between 2007 and 2014 as part of an evaluation of the stone used in the asphalt for potential use in future ministry projects.
'I felt horrified': Witness describes alleged sexual assault at hands of mortgage broker
A woman testifying at the sexual assault and fraud trial of a former Hamilton mortgage broker says Dennis Khanna forced himself on her when she was most vulnerable — crying over the recent death of her mother and the break up of her marriage.
Drivers told to expect 'bursts of heavy snow' and strong winds during commute home
Environment Canada says snow and strong wind gusts will reduce visibility Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Council meets to debate Red Hill parkway safety reports and investigation plans
Hamilton city council will debate making all its Red Hill Valley Parkway (RHVP) reports public tonight, and whether to launch an outside investigation into how a report remained hidden so long.
Vehicle repeatedly shot in violent highway road rage incident
Hamilton police are trying to track down a man who investigators allege repeatedly shot at another car in a road rage incident on the 403 Wednesday morning.
Damage estimated at more than $300K after fire tears through Grimsby family home
A man, woman and child who were inside the home when the flames broke out managed to escape, according to the fire chief.
Why an NHL goalie coach says Ontario is failing to develop enough great goalies
The Canadian Hockey League has lifted a ban on European goaltenders designed to give more opportunity to Canadian goalies. Matt Cullen of CBC Sports talks about what an NHL goalie coach told him about why that plan failed and why he thinks there aren't enough great Canadian goalies.
Police release photos of man suspected of killing mobster's son, Cece Luppino
Detective Peter Thom said it's "more than likely" the man was reaching for a gun as he walked up the driveway of the home of his alleged victim.
Tractor-trailer hauling garbage rolled over on the 403 early Wednesday: OPP
A garbage truck rolled over on the 403 in Ancaster early Wednesday morning, police say.
Hamilton English public schools closed, French are open — Catholic schools are open
The special weather statement issued for the city of Hamilton by Environment Canada yesterday has ended.
Increasing calls for city to make public all reports about Red Hill Valley Parkway
Both provincial and municipal officials, including mayor Fred Eisenberger, have called for external investigations into how a 2013 report raising concerns about how slippery the road surface was remained hidden for the past six years.
K-Pop group BLACKPINK is coming to Hamilton
Hamilton is the only Canadian stop on BLACKPINK's upcoming tour.
New charity project creating guitars from centuries-old Hamilton building
A group of local arts businesses are coming together to celebrate their anniversaries with a limited edition run of 25 guitars, crafted from centuries-old wood from a historic building in downtown Hamilton.
Marquee QBs pick their spots on busy first day of CFL free agency
The B.C. Lions and Edmonton Eskimos have new marquee quarterbacks, while the Calgary Stampeders are keeping their star pivot.
Company intends to help open weed shop in Hamilton
High Tide Inc. has signed a letter of intent to assist a second lottery winner selected to apply for one of the first 25 cannabis retail licences in Ontario.
Hamilton shootings on the rise in 2019 — police increase patrols, create task force
There have been eight shootings in Hamilton so far in 2019, compared to three shootings last year during the same time period.
Here's what caused that mysterious sound blaring through downtown last night
An ominous sound echoing through downtown Hamilton Monday night had some residents wondering if the city was being invaded by aliens.
Winter storm slams Hamilton, more to come as roads, schools, transit affected
Snow and ice pellets have snarled traffic on the Burlington Skyway, shuttered schools and cancelled city programs as a winter storm continues to slam Hamilton.
Tiger-Cats re-sign key defenders Simoni Lawrence, Delvin Breaux
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-signed veteran linebacker Simoni Lawrence to a two-year contract Monday and then came to terms with defensive back Delvin Breaux on a three-year deal.
Hamilton enduring worst winter months in a decade, with more snow on the way
If you feel like Hamilton is trudging through unrelenting winter weather that’s worse than any in recent memory — you’re right.
Andrea Horwath wants judicial review of buried Red Hill Valley Parkway report
Andrea Horwath and her fellow Hamilton MPPs are calling for a judicial inquiry into a buried Red Hill Valley Parkway (RHVP) report.
A crash every 10 minutes: What this tow truck driver sees on rainy days along Red Hill
Eric Neale wasn't surprised to hear about a buried city report raising concerns about the asphalt on the Red Hill Valley Parkway — he's been seeing the problem firsthand for years.
Residents barred from Hamilton meeting about new city manager
A group of residents are fuming over what they say was an illegally held meeting to interview candidates for Hamilton's city manager job. But some city councillors say it was necessary to protect the identities of the people they were interviewing.
7 people charged with drug trafficking as police seize fentanyl, cocaine and meth
Seven people are facing drug trafficking charges after police seized cocaine, methamphetamine and fentanyl from two Hamilton houses.
Teens built toilet paper fort then fell asleep inside Simcoe store overnight: OPP
Investigators say a 13-year-old girl and 16-year-old boy built the fort after watching a prank video online.
Ice pellets, strong winds and snow coming, as winter storm hits Hamilton, Niagara
The winter storm will start with snow then turn into ice pellets Tuesday morning and freezing rain in the afternoon.
No one injured after shots fired in Binbrook in a gun-fueled week
No one was injured in a targeted would-be shooting at a home in Binbrook Saturday.
Man suffers serious injuries to his face in a Beach Boulevard incident
Police have arrested a Hamilton man after a fight at a Beach Boulevard home Friday led to serious injuries to someone's face.
3 new Ontario songs you need to hear this week
Check out new music from Paragon Cause, The Beelays and The Redhill Valleys.
Mayor pushes for external investigation into why Red Hill report was lost
The mayor's statement follows an announcement late Wednesday that the report stating the friction values on parts of the deadly parkway were below acceptable standards was kept from city council.
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