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Dad cycles across Ontario to raise money to cure son's fatal condition
An Ontario man spent Father's Day on a bicycle to raise money to find a cure for a fatal condition that his young son suffers from. Andrew Sedmihradsky's son Max has been diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and he decided to embark on a 600 km cycling journey from Parliament Hill to Hamilton.
Building a better city on your smartphone: Daystarter Monday
Here's your quick hit Hamilton news, weather and traffic for Monday, June 22.
Flamborough struggles to combat dumping of illegal Toronto dirt
Hundreds of trucks arrive in Flamborough every day carrying potentially contaminated fill from GTHA sites. Robert Pasuta says despite cracking down, the problem isn't going away.
Hamilton Police do 10 to 15 'street checks' a day
Hamilton Police conducted 3,000 to 5,500 "street checks" yearly between 2010 and 2013. And so new provincial standards for street checks coming in the wake of the 'carding' controversy in Toronto would dramatically impact the day-to-day operations of Hamilton police officers.
Pan Am Games torch lights up Hamilton streets
The Pan Am torch travelled all over Hamilton on Sunday on its way to light the community cauldron at the waterfront at 7 p.m.
Sixties Scoop shapes Hamilton's aboriginal demography
Sixties Scoop, the forced adoption and relocation of aboriginal children, went on from the 1960s to 80s. Its lasting impact, however, is still shaping the faces of Hamilton’s aboriginal community today.
3 new Ontario songs you need to hear this week
Check out great new tracks from Pistol George Warren, Jessy Lanza and Painted Faces.
Found search-and-rescue device prompts brief waterpark closure
Part of Confederation Park beach and waterpark were shut down briefly Saturday morning when a beachgoer found a metal cylinder used in search-and-rescue maneuvers.
Medlock kicks 4 field goals as Ticats down Bombers in pre-season play
Justin Medlock booted four field goals and Zach Collaros passed for 183 yards and one touchdown as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 26-15 in exhibition play on Friday.
Craig Ruthowsky, jailed Hamilton cop, removed from paid suspension list
Craig Ruthowsky is no longer under paid suspension, but the police service won't comment on why they removed the officer from the list while he awaits his charges.
Council to decide on huge outdoor waterslide Wednesday
A Slide the City massive water slide event for Hamilton has been approved by the Special Events Advisory Team and councillors on public works committee. Council approval is next.
'Improvised explosive device' at Brantford church inoperable, police say
A suspicious package found at a Brantford church on Thursday contained an "improvised explosive device' that was inoperable, police said.
Where to see the Pan Am torch in Hamilton this weekend
The Pan Am Games Torch Relay comes to town this weekend. Find out where you can catch it.
3 successes for Hamilton's LGBTQ community
From better representation to high school support systems, here are three successes for Hamilton's LGBTQ community in recent years.
3 changes Hamilton's LGBTQ community wants to see
From transgender rights to safe spaces, here are three changes Hamilton's LGBTQ community would like to see in the city.
Man found asleep at red light arrested for drunk driving
A Hamilton man is facing drunk driving charges after he was found asleep at the wheel at a red light early Friday, police say.
Man arrested for pouring syrup on sidewalk
Police have arrested a Hamilton man for pouring what's believed to have been a pile of maple syrup onto the sidewalk near the Convention Centre.
Hamilton cop to plead guilty to fraud charges
Sgt. Jason Howard, Division 3 Hamilton Police officer, is expected to enter a guilty plea in mid-July. The officer has been suspended with pay since April 2014.
New Lister Block restaurant opening July 7
After one failed venture for the storied space, the second go-round for the ground floor restaurant in the Lister Block – Wendel Clark’s Classic Bar and Grill – will open early next month.
What happens to our language in our old age
McMaster professor Karin Humphreys and a team of graduate and undergraduate psychology students have been visiting nursing and retirement homes, conducting experiments on seniors' ability to retrieve and recall words.
Conflicts keep 7 of 9 trustees from voting on $329M Catholic board budget
The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic School Board passed its $329-million operating budget based on two votes because seven trustees had to declare a conflict of interest on the major decision.
$10K hot tub stolen, Hamilton man arrested
A Hamilton man has been arrested and is facing a tub full of charges after police recovered a stolen $10,000 hot tub during a search at a Mountain home.
MacNab shooting victims 'not cooperative' with police
Hamilton Police are searching for at least two suspects in Monday night's north end triple shooting. None of the three shot are cooperating with police.
Man wanted for Dundas, west Hamilton apartment break-ins
Police have identified a man wanted for a host of apartment break-ins in Dundas and west Hamilton.
Teen, 15, and 2 adults charged in January shooting death
A 15-year-old from Hamilton, a Toronto man and a Mississauga man have all been charged with first degree murder in connection with the death of Toronto man Nathan Miller.
National Energy Board orders testing on Enbridge Line 9B
The National Energy Board says testing on Enbridge's Line 9B must be done to "provide the necessary level of confidence in the pipeline's safe operation."
Public school board hires new director for its 'fresh vision'
Hamilton’s local public school board says it has a new transparent attitude. Now it’s hired a key player in that – a new director of education.
Police release video of armed robbery
Hamilton Police are looking for the public's help identifying an armed robber who held up a convenience store on King Street East in late May.
$200K in damages in 3 a.m. King East apartment fire
The Hamilton Fire Department was called to an east end apartment fire at 3 a.m. Thursday.
New Downtown Mosque to open during Ramadan
"We've been patient for so many years, for 12 years," said Wahed Al Jabry, board director at the Downtown Mosque. "And now only a few days left. Thank God at least we can see the sunlight.'"
Could the alleged fake ticket scam lead to problems in the courts?
The chair of the Hamilton Police Service Board says that the arrest of seven ACTION team officers "creates problems with public trust and policing," and that it also may cause the same trust issue in the courts, too.
Police tactical, vice and drugs unit make arrests in central Hamilton
Tactical officers and members of the vice and drugs and gangs units made several arrests in central Hamilton Wednesday afternoon.
A dozen Hamilton police officers now on paid suspension
Paying officers accused of criminal or police act offences costs taxpayers $500,000 annually.
Stephen Elop out as Microsoft VP as company shuffles upper management
Hamilton's Stephen Elop is leaving Microsoft as the company looks to go in a different direction. Elop was once touted as a possible CEO at the computing giant
Hamilton will appeal Canada Post super mailbox court decision
The city of Hamilton will appeal this month's court decision that ruled in favour of Canada Post regarding where to put super mailboxes.
Supercrawl 2015: Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, Monster Truck, Lanois announced
Funk and soul revivalists Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings will headline Supercrawl 2015, alongside singer/songwriter Hayden and Hamilton greats Monster Truck, Daniel Lanois and more.
Province to extend Ontario Music Fund permanently
The provincial government’s highly touted Ontario Music Fund (OMF) will be extended from a three-year program to a permanent, recurring grant program, officials announced Wednesday.
An anti-racism resource centre is needed now: Green
New statistics show Hamilton as Canada's second highest city for hate crimes per capita. That means that more than ever, it's time for an anti-racism resource centre, one city councillor says.
$500K of coke, meth, pot and pills seized in arrests
A drug raid coordinated by Hamilton and Halton police resulted in a massive seizure of drugs worth over $500,000 on Tuesday.
Canada Post legal battle is constitutional, not political
In this Point of View piece, Ward 8 councillor Terry Whitehead argues that Canada Post has not been consulting with the city and residents in the way it said it would.
Arkells to headline Greenbelt Harvest Picnic on Aug. 29
Hometown favourites the Arkells will headline the Greenbelt Harvest Picnic at Christie Lake Conservation Area in Dundas, the festival planners announced Tuesday. The picnic is Aug. 29 this year.
Union wants bigger role in U.S. Steel sale, ready to seek court order
The United Steelworkers union is demanding more information about potential bidders for U.S. Steel's plants in Hamilton and Nanticoke, Ont.
Police bust Grimsby grow-op, seize $2M in marijuana plants
Niagara Regional Police seized 2,370 marijuana plants from a Grimsby house on Sobie Rd. on Monday, busting an "elaborate" grow-op and arresting four men.
ACTION cops under arrest: Daystarter Wednesday
Here's your quick hit Hamilton news, weather and traffic for Wednesday, June 17.
Mountain will lose door-to-door mail delivery in July
The ink is barely dry on the court decision, and Canada Post is taking the final step in phasing out door-to-door mail delivery for residents on the Mountain.
Supercrawl 2015 lineup to be announced Wednesday
Supercrawl 2015’s schedule and lineup will be announced Wednesday, which will include two separate ticketed concerts in addition to the free component of the festival.
Two linked sexual assaults investigated by police
Police are investigating two linked sexual assault incidents that took place near St. Thomas More Secondary and William Schwenger Park on Friday and Saturday.
Police need help finding a wanted man
Hamilton Police is asking for the public’s help in their search for this man.
African Lion Safari shows off its 3 baby elephants
Their names are Hannah, Gigi and Anna May, and for a wildlife farm in rural Hamilton, they represent a successful chapter in an effort to breed more endangered Asian elephants.
5 Hamilton police officers charged in fake ticket scandal
Seven members of the high-profile ACTION team that polices downtown Hamilton have been arrested and five have been charged as part of a probe into falsified tickets.
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