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'Overcrowded' Hamilton house near McMaster has 12 bedrooms
The story of 12 bedrooms for rent under one unauthorized roof raises questions about the means the city has to enforce its zoning laws. And the lack of those checks could leave the tenants of the house vulnerable to fire and safety risks.
Cash-strapped city will still spend money to increase naloxone distribution
The overdose prevention kits are particularly relevant given the nationwide opioid crisis. But expansions to the program will cost about $69,000.
Justin Kuijer formally charged with 1st-degree murder in death of stepson
The St. Catharines, Ont., man accused of killing his stepson and stabbing a woman at a bank was in court Thursday to face charges of first-degree murder and attempted murder.
Honey bees, King Lear & Lady Boss: Things To Do in Hamilton March 23
Here's a pretty great list of things to do today in Hamilton.
No major delays early Thursday: DayStarter Commute
The latest updates on the roads and rails for your morning commute in and out of Hamilton.
Mainly sunny Thursday: DayStarter Weather
Here's a look at the weather you can expect in Hamilton today.
Not heard from in a year; has Port Fuels abandoned harbour incinerator project?
The company still hasn't told the province whether it will do a full individual assessment for its Hamilton plant. But there's no deadline, and even the project's opponents say they're not considering it dead just yet.
Police draw weapons on boy in park carrying costume gun for school project
A Hamilton boy carrying a toy gun at a park was confronted on Tuesday afternoon by police officers with their weapons drawn.
Wanted: Someone to run Hamilton's new 'Beach Crawl'
So few people swim in Lake Ontario that "it's as if Jaws is swimming around," says Sam Merulla. The city wants a private operator to hold six Beach Crawls this year.
McMaster president calls for commitment to academic freedom after derailed debate
One person could face charges after Jordan Peterson's appearance at McMaster University last Friday. The debate turned into a shouting match as protestors tried to prevent him from speaking.
10 major Hamilton institutions write letter supporting LRT
Ten Hamilton heavyweight institutions — including ArcelorMittal Dofasco, Hamilton Health Sciences and both major school boards — have come out in favour of LRT.
Racing will continue at Flamboro Downs for at least the next 6 years
Horse racing is "a tough go," says Bruce Barbour. But it'll continue as long as the slots are there. The current agreement will OLG expires in 2023.
Tuesday afternoon incident at East Ave & Webber St sends man to hospital
Something happened at the intersection that sent a man to hospital with serious injuries.
Justin Kuijer quickly arrested in stepson's death due to social media, police say
Police say a man arrested in the death of his seven-year-old stepson in St. Catharines, Ont., would not have been apprehended so quickly without people widely sharing his image on social media.
No major delays early Wednesday: DayStarter Commute
The latest updates on the roads and rails for your morning commute in and out of Hamilton.
Cold and clear Wednesday: DayStarter Weather
Here's a look at the weather you can expect in Hamilton today.
Stepfather accused in Ontario boy's death arrested after days-long manhunt
Police in northwestern Ontario have arrested a man accused of killing his seven-year-old stepson in St. Catharines, Ont., Niagara Regional Police confirmed late Tuesday.
St. Joe's sees hydro bill double in just 6 years
St. Joe's hospital says it's hydro bill has gone up 104 per cent over six years, NDP's Andrea Horwath says current hydro rates are costing Ontario healthcare dearly.
North End volunteers decry loss of hard-won community garden for housing
Volunteers plant and maintain the Sunset Cultural Garden, which sits on land the city is preparing to sell. The city says it can move across the street. The volunteers say it'll ruin their work.
Hamilton city councillors surveying residents on how they feel about LRT
Those involved say it's not designed to kill the project, nor is it meant to sway the pro-LRT voters on council. But they hope to have results in time for a major LRT vote on March 28.
Funeral for slain St. Catharines boy set for Friday
A funeral will be held Friday for seven-year-old Nathan Dumas, a St. Catharines, Ont., boy who police say was killed by his own stepfather.
Hamilton police: We don't issue 'assault gloves' to frontline officers
The reinforced gloves made by Oakley are raising questions across Ontario in the wake of a CBC News investigation into their use after the death of an Ottawa man last year.
Runners rejoice as Valley Inn Road returns to Around the Bay race
Sunday, March 26 will mark the much anticipated return of Valley Inn Road to the Around the Bay Road Race. With family events, food and live entertainment, Around the Bay Road race has something for everyone.
Police searching for stolen Burlington school bus
As stolen property goes, it’s pretty conspicuous — Halton police are searching for someone who made off with a school bus in Burlington.
2 more high end bicycles stolen, Grimsby man now charged with 22 bike thefts
A Grimsby man is facing more charges after two high-end bicycles were stolen from open garages in Burlington in early March.
Slain Burlington chiropractor remembered as hard-working family man
Dr. Ferdinand Mejilla was killed last Thursday in a double-shooting at his chiropractic clinic in Burlington, Ontario. Mejilla, who leaves behind five children, is being remembered as a hard-working family man.
Hamilton bed & breakfast rated best in Canada, #14 worldwide
Nestled halfway between Hamilton and Brantford is one of the city’s best kept secrets — a bed and breakfast so good, it was just rated number one in the country by TripAdvisor.
Keep sugary drinks out of city facilities, public health experts say
Should the city ban sugary drinks and related advertising in its facilities? At least one expert says yes.
No major delays early Tuesday: DayStarter Commute
The latest updates on the roads and rails for your morning commute in and out of Hamilton.
Periods of drizzle Tuesday: DayStarter Weather
Here's a look at the weather you can expect in Hamilton today.
Residents versus Mountain commuters as councillors choose traffic calming on Aberdeen
The city will spend $190,000 to calm traffic on Aberdeen Avenue. But Mountain councillors say they should have a say in this too.
Niagara Catholic elementary teachers locked out amid lengthy bargaining
The Niagara Catholic District School Board has locked out elementary school teachers amid bargaining that began more than a year ago.
Police say death of man found at Stoney Creek elementary school is 'non-suspicious'
Homicide detectives investigated Monday after a body was found on the property of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Elementary School in Stoney Creek on Sunday.
Suspect in double shooting at Burlington chiropractor clinic dies
Dr. Fred Mejilla, 50, was pronounced dead in hospital after the Thursday shooting, and the alleged shooter, David Williamson, 44, died in hospital this weekend.
Suspects wanted for string of night time car burglaries, credit card fraud
Police are looking for these 4 people in connection with rural Burlington car break-ins, and fraudulent use of stolen credit cards.
Gunshots reported on Upper Wentworth early Monday
Gun shots were heard around 4:00 a.m. Monday morning. There were no reported injuries.
St. Catharines, Ont., mom mourns 'loss of my beautiful son,' stepdad faces murder charge
A Canada-wide warrant was granted Monday afternoon for a man wanted in connection with the death of a boy in St. Catharines.
McMaster debate with controversial professor Jordan Peterson disrupted by activists
Controversial professor Jordan Peterson was set to have a debate on Friday about free speech in academia at McMaster. But after the professors scheduled to debate him backed out, it became a solo talk for Peterson which was vigorously protested by student activists.
Stepfather of dead Ontario boy, 7, wanted for first-degree murder
The Niagara Regional Police Service say a 43-year-old man is wanted for first-degree murder in the death of his stepson.
11 years later, unused memorial donation fund is an 'open wound' for mother of Emily Porto
Laurie Ulrich, whose 10-year-old daughter died with three other family members in a tragic accident right before Christmas 2005, wants to see the money that was raised in her name to be used for community initiatives.
City should offer cyclists free rides up and down escarpment: report
Hamilton is considering offering free rides up and down the escarpment on HSR buses for cyclists — and it won't even cost much.
FBI worried that Canadian alleged 'hacker-for-hire' could flee
In court documents to support an arrest warrant for Karim Baratov, U.S. and Canadian law enforcement officials paint a picture of the 22-year-old as a flight risk with hundreds of thousands of dollars at his disposal.
Residents return after speedy roof repair of retirement home
All 74 residents of Leisure Living Retirement Home have since returned after a wind storm tore the roof off the facility on March 8.
Manhunt underway for St. Catharines man who stabbed woman in bank
Niagara police are looking for a male suspect they say fled from a St. Catharines bank after stabbing a woman late Friday morning.
How the extradition process could work in Karim Baratov's case
The extradition process for Karim Baratov could take months or years to resolve.
Student files complaint after McMaster bars her from trip over medicinal marijuana
Halima Hatimy says she agreed not to take marijuana to Ghana. The university didn't believe her, and took her off the trip. Now she's filed a human rights complaint.
Hamilton police release sketch of suspect in Barton Street sexual assault
Police are looking for the person who sexually assaulted a woman near Barton Street this year. And now they've released a composite sketch of the suspect.
Former patient accused of killing Burlington chiropractor before shooting himself
Dr. Fred Mejilla, 50, was pronounced dead in hospital. The alleged shooter, David Williamson, 44, remains in critical condition.
Karim Baratov, Canadian charged in Yahoo email hack, will fight extradition to U.S.
The lawyer for the Canadian charged in a massive hack of Yahoo emails hopes to get his client released on bail and said he plans to fight his extradition to the United States.
City hall live streams: 'essential' upgrades expected this year
The city wants to do a better job recording, live streaming, and archiving its own committee meetings. On Wednesday, city employees provided an update on where that process stands.
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