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From the peach festival to campground comedy, what to do in Hamilton this weekend, Aug. 26-28

by

Cara Nickerson

on 2022-08-26 17:01 (#62YHC)

August is coming to a close and this weekend is packed with summer fun for family, friends and neighbours. From music festivals to carnival rides, from porch front performances to historic garden discoveries. Here's what's happening in Hamilton this weekend.

Lantern festival wrongly used Six Nations, Ont., land, community member says about chaotic event

by

Bobby Hristova

on 2022-08-26 14:39 (#62YCA)

The organizer of a recent lantern festival in Six Nations of the Grand River, Ont., is giving his side of the story about the event police said was "unauthorized," and that angered some ticket holders and locals. One resident says local laws around land use are different than other jurisdictions and need to be respected.

Ontario's COVID-19 Science Advisory Table to dissolve next month

by

CBC News

on 2022-08-26 14:02 (#62YXQ)

Ontario's COVID-19 Science Advisory Table, a key group of experts in the province's response to the ongoing pandemic, confirmed Friday that it will be dissolved early next month.

Can Ontario force hospital patients into long-term care homes? It's complicated

by

Laura McQuillan

on 2022-08-26 08:00 (#62YCB)

Advocates are gearing up for legal battles against Ontario's plan to move elderly and chronically ill patients out of hospitals and into long-term care homes, with lawyers warning the proposed change is a breach of patients' human rights.

Hamilton pauses dredging work in Chedoke Creek to consult with Haudenosaunee group

by

Bobby Hristova

on 2022-08-25 19:51 (#62XEV)

Hamilton is pausing its dredging work in Chedoke Creek to consult with the Haudenosaunee Development Institute about how the work may impact treaty rights and the environment.

Hamilton man arrested after 4 stabbing incidents over 2 days: police

by

Bobby Hristova

on 2022-08-25 18:54 (#62XCK)

Hamilton police say a 39-year-old man has been arrested after he was involved in four stabbings this week — three of which took place Wednesday.

Hamilton resident Talli Osborne picked as face of new Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas

by

Cara Nickerson

on 2022-08-25 18:43 (#62XCM)

Talli Osborne, 42, is leaving Hamilton behind to work at the new Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas. Osborne has been a well-known figure in the punk scene for decades, and an accomplished public speaker. Now she is opening a new chapter, as the official spokesperson for the museum.

2 Toronto men arrested after 'grandparent scam' in Niagara: police

by

Bobby Hristova

on 2022-08-25 15:03 (#62X1Z)

Niagara police say two Toronto men are facing fraud charges after an alleged scam targeting seniors, also called a "grandparent scam."

Highway construction is expected to cause heavy traffic in downtown Hamilton this weekend

by

CBC News

on 2022-08-25 14:49 (#62X20)

The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has several "rehabilitation work" projects planned this weekend. The construction will close down two on ramps and several portions of road, including Macklin Rd. and Old Guelph Rd. Drivers will be detouring onto the Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway and traffic jams in downtown.

Dallas Cowboys cut St. Catharines kicker Lirim Hajrullahu

by

The Associated Press

on 2022-08-25 11:44 (#62WTP)

The Dallas Cowboys waived former CFL kicker Lirim Hajrullahu on Tuesday, leaving Brett Maher as the only kicker on the roster going into the final preseason game Friday against Seattle.

No fines issued by Ontario regulator for developer price hikes despite promised crackdown

by

Adam Carter

on 2022-08-25 08:00 (#62WTQ)

Nine months after the province pledged to crack down on developers for cancelling housing build contracts or demanding more money from buyers, Ontario’s Home Construction Regulatory Authority has yet to levy any fines for these controversial practices, CBC News has learned.

2 teens charged after acts of racist and homophobic vandalism in St. Catharines, police say

by

Bobby Hristova

on 2022-08-24 20:16 (#62W3X)

Niagara police have charged two teen boys with 13 counts of mischief after a string of racist and homophobic acts of vandalism near downtown St. Catharines.

Hamilton-area post-secondary schools, including McMaster, say vaccines not mandatory this fall

by

Bobby Hristova

on 2022-08-24 18:54 (#62W20)

McMaster University and Mohawk College are among post-secondary schools that are continuing to pause their COVID-19 vaccine mandates as they prepare for a new semester.

Hamilton, Toronto and Winnipeg artists painting six new murals along the Keddy Access Trail

by

Michael To

on 2022-08-24 17:52 (#62VZT)

The Keddy Trail Street Art Project is installing six murals along the trail this week. A public celebration is being held Wednesday afternoon.

Haudenosaunee group to monitor city clean up of Chedoke Creek, citing lack of consultation

by

Bobby Hristova

on 2022-08-24 16:38 (#62VTP)

The Haudenosaunee Development Institute is asking Hamilton to pause dredging in Chedoke Creek until the city consults with them about how the work may impact treaty rights and the environment.

This Ontario man's flag was raised at an Olympic protest in 1976. It's now in Ukraine as a symbol of defiance

by

CBC News

on 2022-08-24 08:00 (#62V8B)

From Montreal to Ukraine by way of northern Ontario, a flag used in an anti-Russian protest at the 1976 Olympics is being used again as a symbol of resistance, this time for Day of the National Flag celebrations in Ukraine.

Opioid deaths in Ontario rose dramatically in pandemic's first 2 years compared to 2019, early data shows

by

Liam Casey

on 2022-08-23 14:18 (#62TQ5)

There were large leaps in the number of people killed by opioids in Ontario, especially in the north, during the first two years of the pandemic compared to 2019, according to newly released preliminary data from the province's chief coroner.

In a tight labour market, this is where Canadian workers are going

by

Benjamin Shingler,Graeme Bruce

on 2022-08-23 08:00 (#62TQ6)

Five charts show what’s behind the shifting landscape — and why the worker shortage will likely persist for years to come.

How a lantern festival in Six Nations, Ont., billed as 'magical evening' in Toronto, turned into 'mayhem'

by

Bobby Hristova,Michael To

on 2022-08-23 08:00 (#62SY3)

Dozens of people are outraged after they say they were turned away from a lantern festival on Saturday in Six Nations of the Grand River. The territory says the organizers weren't allowed to fly lanterns, but the event planners say it was "100 per cent approved."

So many birds are in the sky at Ontario's Long Point right now, they're showing up on radar

by

Colin Butler

on 2022-08-23 08:00 (#62SY2)

There were so many birds in the skies above Ontario's Long Point peninsula on Sunday morning that they appeared as a massive doughnut on American weather radar in Buffalo, N.Y.

This UW professor says the province should shift away from its low-wage, temporary foreign workers program

on 2022-08-23 04:00 (#62V33)

Mikal Skuterud, an economic professor at the University of Waterloo, thinks Ontario's low-wage temporary foreign workers program should come to an end. This comes after a group of Jamaican migrant workers in Ontario wrote an open letter to their government, calling the working conditions here akin to systematic slavery. Some have said offering workers a path to permanent residency would help.

Woman sent to hospital after being hit by a driver on Upper Ottawa, police say

by

CBC News

on 2022-08-22 16:55 (#62S9C)

A woman was taken to the hospital Monday after being hit by a vehicle on Upper Ottawa Street in Hamilton. Hamilton Police say she 'entered the roadway' and was hit by a driver who remained at the scene.

Norfolk County race for mayor is crowded after 1st term for controversial mayor

by

Jessica Maxwell

on 2022-08-22 15:48 (#62S61)

Norfolk County's outspoken, controversial mayor Kristal Chopp will run against fellow councillors among others in the coming municipal election.

56% of Canadians say they can't keep pace with high cost of living, according to survey

by

Jenna Benchetrit

on 2022-08-22 15:16 (#62S9D)

In a new Angus Reid poll, 56 per cent of Canadians surveyed say they're struggling to keep pace as high inflation and interest rates force them to tighten their belts.

New Vision church needs $3.9M to transform auditorium into 1,000-seat live music venue

by

Desmond Brown

on 2022-08-22 09:00 (#62RR9)

Hamilton’s New Vision United Church is plodding along with a project to transform its auditorium into a 1,000-seat live music venue.

B.C. lacrosse team wins gold at Canada Games in Niagara for teammate recently diagnosed with cancer

by

Josh Grant

on 2022-08-22 02:11 (#62S62)

A week after his team qualified to represent British Columbia at the Canada Summer Games, lacrosse player Ben Pawluk found out he had Burkitt's Lymphoma. Despite not being able to compete, he's been in close contact with his teammates.

Indigenous fashion designers gaining recognition on international runways

by

Tarini Fernando

on 2022-08-21 17:40 (#62R8H)

Melrene Saloy’s love for fashion began as a child, making clothes for her dolls after her grandmother and aunts taught her to sew. Today, she runs her own business, making culturally appropriate First Nations jewelry and accessories.

How the luxury fitness bubble popped as the pandemic wore on

by

Jenna Benchetrit

on 2022-08-21 08:00 (#62R4A)

The fitness industry is between a rock and a hard place, with two previously reliable business models floundering at this stage of the pandemic. While in-person studios are still recovering from government shutdowns, at-home fitness brands are losing clientele while people favour affordable brick-and-mortar gyms and fitness centres.

Jamaican migrant workers in Ontario pen open letter likening conditions to 'systematic slavery'

by

Ali Raza

on 2022-08-21 01:01 (#62R0J)

Jamaican migrant farm workers in Niagara Region wrote an open letter to Jamaica's Ministry of Labour requesting more support in the face of what they call "systematic slavery," days before a migrant worker died in Norfolk County.

Côté kicks game-winning field goal on final play to lift Alouettes over Tiger-Cats

by

Tristan D'Amours

on 2022-08-20 23:59 (#62RVG)

David Côté of the Montreal Alouettes kicked a 48-yard field goal on the final play of the game to steal a 29-28 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Percival Molson Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Truck carrying live chickens overturns in Hamilton

by

Cara Nickerson

on 2022-08-19 20:29 (#62PSN)

A truck carrying live chickens overturned on Rymal Road. The driver isn't hurt, but a passing chicken enthusiast has questions about the treatment of the animals.

Here's the final list of who's running for mayor and council in Hamilton this year

by

Aura Carreño Rosas

on 2022-08-19 20:20 (#62PSP)

Aug. 19 was the last day for candidates to register for this year's municipal elections. Here's the full list.

Hamilton to receive $4M from feds to stop gang and gun violence

by

Aura Carreño Rosas

on 2022-08-19 17:51 (#62PNG)

Hamilton has been promised a $4 million fund to help local organizations that assist young people at risk.

Niagara police officer with history of violence charged in suspected road rage incident

by

Cara Nickerson

on 2022-08-19 15:44 (#62PGF)

A Niagara police officer with a history of charges and disciplinary hearings has been charged with assault and mischief under $5,000 following a "suspected road rage incident." Const. Nathan Parker previously was accused of assaulting a superior officer in 2018 before an Ontario court stayed the charges this past December.

Ontario megachurch says they told police a new allegation against former pastor involves a minor

by

Bobby Hristova

on 2022-08-19 13:01 (#62P9F)

An Ontario megachurch says a former pastor is facing more allegations of sexual misconduct, including one from a minor. The allegations haven't been tested in court

Part currency, part status symbol: Pin-trading becomes 2nd sport for people at Canada Summer Games

by

Saira Peesker

on 2022-08-18 20:30 (#62NHY)

With her hammer throw competition behind her at the 2022 Canada Summer Games, Chanell Botsis is ready to turn to her second sport: pin trading.

Burlington, Ont's fire department warns of scammers selling fake fire kits

by

CBC News

on 2022-08-18 19:52 (#62NFW)

The fire department in Burlington, Ont. is warning people of a new scam involving fraudsters who they say are impersonating "fire personnel" to sell fake safety kits.

Suspect in Hamilton Mountain shooting arrested at Edmonton airport, police say

by

CBC News

on 2022-08-18 18:49 (#62NDR)

Hamilton police have arrested a man wanted for shooting at a West Mountain townhouse complex – critically injuring a 27-year-old man – at the Edmonton airport.

New Hamilton program helps Indigenous single moms get a diploma and 'build confidence'

by

Desmond Brown

on 2022-08-18 14:46 (#62N3D)

A program being run by the Hamilton Regional Indian Centre (HRIC) is helping Indigenous women who are single mothers get a college diploma.

Niagara police charge driver after SUV hit and killed migrant worker

by

Aura Carreño Rosas

on 2022-08-18 12:43 (#62MY7)

The driver who hit and killed migrant worker Fermin Soto Sanchez in June was charged on Wednesday, with careless driving causing death, according to police.

4 people arrested, police look for 1 more after man tied up in east-end basement

by

CBC News

on 2022-08-17 21:33 (#62MA7)

Hamilton police have arrested four people and are looking for one more after a man woke up tied to a chair in an east-end basement, then managed to escape.

Mayors, police and businesses urge Ontario to step up help on homelessness, opioid crises

by

The Canadian Press

on 2022-08-17 17:38 (#62M44)

Mayors, police leaders and businesses in Ontario are calling on the province to provide more help in dealing with the growing homelessness and opioid crises gripping both big cities and small towns.

Hydro One tower repairs to cause power outages in Haldimand County and Mississaugas of the Credit

by

Cara Nickerson

on 2022-08-17 16:52 (#62KZM)

Hydro One tower repairs will cause an extended power outage in Mississaugas of the Credit territory and Dunnville on Aug. 23 and Aug. 28 respectively.

Inflation forces Hamilton restaurants to hike prices, change ingredients or shut down

by

Michael To

on 2022-08-17 15:37 (#62KX2)

Soaring food inflation rates, coupled with increased costs of ingredients and takeout materials, are forcing business owners in Hamilton and across Ontario to adapt — and in some cases, close shop.

A Run for Chris set to honour Waterdown man and raise money to fight addiction issues

by

Aura Carreño Rosas

on 2022-08-17 14:48 (#62KT3)

A Run for Chris, organized in partnership with St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, is taking place on Aug. 21 at Joe Sams Leisure Park. All donations will go toward a St. Joe's program to help young adults with addiction issues.

Do SUVs, pickups cause more deaths? Safety advocates say they have the numbers to prove it

by

Tyler Cheese

on 2022-08-17 09:00 (#62KQQ)

Sixteen groups have joined together to pen a letter to Ontario’s chief coroner asking him to investigate whether SUVs and pickup trucks cause more pedestrian and cycling deaths than smaller vehicles.

More complaints Air Canada, WestJet unfairly denying passengers compensation

by

Sophia Harris

on 2022-08-17 08:00 (#62KQR)

Amid this summer’s airport chaos, there’s growing frustration from passengers who say they’re being unfairly denied compensation for flight disruptions.

Gas may be cheaper, but otherwise prices are still on the rise

by

Don Pittis

on 2022-08-17 08:00 (#62KNJ)

Interest rates are still low and economy-watchers expect borrowing costs to keep rising, even as consumers find everything but gas is getting dearer.

Chedoke Creek dredging operation to begin on Wednesday

by

Cara Nickerson

on 2022-08-16 20:49 (#62JZ8)

The city of Hamilton is ready to dredge Chedoke Creek, four years after the public discovered that 24 billion litres of sewage spilled into Cootes Paradise from a sewer valve that was partially opened from 2014 to 2018.

How did Shimmy the 2-footed turtle get from Lake Erie to Burlington?

by

Saira Peesker

on 2022-08-16 20:13 (#62JZ9)

Shimmy, a Blanding’s turtle, spent the first 35 years of his life, give or take, on the north shore of Lake Erie. He’d been tracked numerous times by biologists there, who remarked on his 'odd characteristics': two missing feet, at the front left and rear right.

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