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Men arrested at gunpoint after police shut down east end street
Two men are facing charges after armed police officers and police dogs swarmed an east end neighbourhood Tuesday evening.
Chance of showers Wednesday: DayStarter weather
Here's a look at the weather you can expect in Hamilton today.
'That is a lie': Ward 1 candidate who uses wheelchair disputes inaccessibility of LRT
Sophie Geffros, Ward 1 election candidate, uses a wheelchair and often watches crammed buses pass by. So when a light rail transit (LRT) opponent said the planned transit system wasn't accessible, Geffros couldn't help but fire back.
Mind your marijuana manners: Navigating the social norms of legal cannabis
There are well established norms and courtesies around alcohol and social gatherings but many people will be encountering cannabis in social situations for the first time in the coming days and months. Here's what to expect.
What you asked about marijuana legalization in Ontario — and what we still don't know
Cannabis is now legal but there are a lot of questions left about how it is going to work here in Ontario. Here are some of your questions.
Lawyer says Paul Bernardo will 'express remorse' in parole bid.
Nearly 25 years after Paul Bernardo was convicted of first-degree murder in the deaths of Ontario teens Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy, their mothers will address the parole board members who will decide whether to grant the notorious killer some freedom.
No quorum at council stalls Merulla's attempt to release flood relief grants
During an emergency council meeting, Ward 4 councillor Sam Merulla, pushed a motion to release relief funds to those affected by the flooding of Oct. 2.
'We've already reached peak weed': A dealer's life is forever changed as Ontario embraces pot
As of Wednesday morning, recreational cannabis is legal across Canada. What will that mean for Hamilton?
Paul Bernardo to seek parole Wednesday after 25 years in prison
Paul Bernardo, whose very name became synonymous with sadistic sexual perversion, is expected to plead for release on Wednesday by arguing he has done what he could to improve himself during his 25 years in prison, mostly in solitary confinement.
City begins process to appeal ruling on Christian Heritage Party transgender bus shelter ads
Hamilton is starting the process to appeal a superior court decision that determined the Christian Heritage Party (CHP) had the right to post bus shelter ads the city deemed transphobic.
$2,500 worth of fuel stolen from Norfolk County farm, police say
The Ontario Provincial Police is looking for a total of 2,000 litres of fuel stolen from a farm in Norfolk County.
TD Canada Trust to maintain Hamilton's LGBTQ and Trans flag crosswalks
The LGBTQ and Trans flag crosswalks in front of Hamilton city hall will be maintained by TD Canada Trust for the next five years thanks to a $10,000 sponsorship agreement.
Hamilton's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander off to great start in NBA career
In the Los Angeles Clippers' final pre-season game against Maccabi Haifa last week, Hamilton's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drove to the hoop from halfcourt before muscling through two opponents for an emphatic dunk. The 20-year-old rookie calls it the highlight of his young NBA career thus far.
Frost advisory issued for Hamilton
Here's a look at the weather you can expect in Hamilton today.
Burlington attack ad says female mayoral candidate is 'irrational' and bad at math
Some residents and women's advocates say they're disturbed by a flyer portraying a Burlington mayoral candidate as calculated, manipulative and bad at math.
U.S. lab says this 7-year-old has Lyme disease — Canadian MDs won't even test him
At only 18-months-old Trent Nimeth’s eyes were rolling to the back of his head. Now, at 7-years-old, he complains because he feels his brain is on fire.
Hamilton man chases woman into traffic, stabs a man
At around 9:30 a.m. a 20-year-old Hamilton man walking along Main Street West got into an argument with two men.
Woman, 21, caught stunt driving 56Km/hr over speed limit
Hamilton Police say they have impounded the car of a 21-year-old woman from Stoney Creek for driving at 116 km/hr on a 60 km/hr zone.
Protect your plants: Frost advisory issued for Hamilton
Environment Canada issued a frost advisory for the city, warning the mercury may plummet below zero for several hours and people should cover up their plants.
Missing Burlington father and 11-month-old found safe
A Burlington, Ont., father and his 11-month-old son have been located after they were reported missing, Halton police say.
Restaurant manager charged with sexual assault, Niagara Police say
A restaurant manager from the Toronto-area is facing a sex assault charge after an alleged incident at his workplace in Port Dalhousie, Ont.
Periods of rain Monday: DayStarter weather
Here's a look at the weather you can expect in Hamilton today.
Pedal power: Cycling numbers rising in Hamilton
More and more people are turning to cycling as a viable way to get around in Hamilton, the city’s latest numbers show.
Provincial NDP distances itself from Eve Adams campaign after 'Andrea Horvath' endorsement
Ontario’s official opposition says Hamilton city council candidate Eve Adams has created confusion by sending out an orange-tinted election mail out with an endorsement from an “Andrea Horvath” — not Andrea Horwath, the leader of the NDP.
Green thumbs beware: Frost advisory in effect for much of southern Ontario
Environment Canada has issued a frost advisory for much of southern and eastern Ontario warning that temperatures are likely to drop near the freezing mark Saturday night into Sunday.
3 new Ontario songs you need to hear this week
Check out new music from Jadea Kelly, Cursed Arrows and Daniel Romano.
Minister says new steel surtaxes will protect Hamilton jobs
The federal government has announced a new 25 per cent surtax on seven steel products in an effort to protect Canadian producers from "excessive imports" by foreign trade partners.
Is the Jamesville housing plan the best one for low-income families?
Two Ward 2 candidates are facing off on the future of 91 social housing units in the North End.
Hamilton cyclist in critical condition after crash, police searching for witnesses
The 68-year-old cyclist was turning from Trinity Church Road to Golf Club road around 6:25 a.m. when he was thrown from his bike and onto the roadway by a 2008 Chevy Malibu, according to police.
How to get to know Ontario in a month: Couple walks 900 km Bruce Trail in 5 weeks
Natalie Schott and Chris Wilson saw more of Ontario in five weeks than many of us will see in a lifetime. They took a walk down the Bruce Trail, all 900 kilometres — Niagara all the way to Tobermory.
Will medical users shift to recreational pot? This producer is ready if they do
Emblem Corp. in Paris, Ont. opened its doors Thursday in hopes of showing the public they're growing marijuana in a professional, sterile environment.
Chance of showers Friday: DayStarter weather
Here's a look at the weather you can expect in Hamilton today.
Mayoral candidates aim at each other over the province's $1B LRT pledge
Hamilton's top mayoral candidates are accusing each of misleading voters over light rail transit (LRT).
Ward 3 candidate rescues elderly woman while door knocking
Amanda Salonen was campaigning, placing door hangers, when she heard a faint cry for help on the other side of a door.
Average age of Hamilton councillors is 60 — can they really represent young people?
As the average age of Hamilton city council creeps closer to senior discounts and pension cheques, some people are worrying that the people running this city are out of touch with issues affecting younger voters.
Canada introduces new surtaxes to curb flood of steel imports
The federal government says it is imposing new surtaxes on some foreign steel to head off the threat of dumping.
Someone stole 3 bee hives from a Norfolk County nursery
Police are investigating the theft of three bee hives from a Norfolk County nursery.
Hold and secure lifted at Orchard Park Secondary School
Police were dealing with an 'exterior threat' but say students are safe.
Man hides inside Walmart to steal $18K in electronics after close, police say
Hamilton police are trying to identify a man who they say hid inside an east end Walmart until it closed, so he could make off with thousands of dollars in electronics.
What election issue is most important to you?
Municipal elections are scheduled for Oct. 22. CBC Hamilton will be out in the community looking for a chance to broadcast Hamiltonian voices.
Chance of showers Thursday: DayStarter weather
Here's a look at the weather you can expect in Hamilton today.
4 major business associations get political by pledging support for LRT
The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, Realtor's Association of Hamilton-Burlington, Hamilton Halton Construction Association and the Hamilton Halton Home Builders' Association all pledged support for the project Wednesday as a way to address housing affordability issues in the city.
Campaign Briefing: Trustee candidates pledge to make schools service dog friendly
A McMaster University student is getting school board trustee candidates to pledge to make Hamilton schools more service dog friendly.
Here's why it's been a deadly year for drownings in the Great Lakes
It's already been a deadly year in the Great Lakes for drownings — according to the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, 102 people have died so far in 2018.
Drunk senior attacks car with hammer, challenges cops to fight, gets Tasered: police
A Port Colborne senior is facing multiple charges after allegedly driving drunk, sideswiping a car, trying to bash out a vehicle’s windshield with a hammer, challenging police officers to a fight, and getting Tasered.
Afro Caribbean members 'very disappointed' that Vito Sgro skipped their debate
It was a room full of black Hamilton voters, and they had numerous questions. Stop the train? How? What are we defining as infrastructure? But the one person they most wanted to ask wasn't there.
Mainly sunny Wednesday: DayStarter weather
Here's a look at the weather you can expect in Hamilton today.
2 firefighters sent to hospital after downtown fire spreads to homes
Two Hamilton firefighters were sent to hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation Tuesday afternoon after a fire spread to three homes and a garage.
Campaign Briefing: Eisenberger won't debate Sgro 1-on-1 about LRT
Fred Eisenberger, incumbent mayoral candidate, has turned down a debate about light rail transit (LRT) with competitor Vito Sgro.
3 people arrested for trafficking cocaine in Stoney Creek area
Three people were arrested and charged for drug trafficking on Oct. 1, according to police.
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