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Updated 2025-02-10 15:00
Hamilton preps for round two of gypsy moth fight
Two neighbourhoods in Ancaster and Greensville will be sprayed with a biological pesticide for the second year in a row this spring to control an outbreak of gypsy moth caterpillars that threatens to defoliate trees.
Barry and Honey Sherman murder case: Police have working theory and ‘an idea of what happened’
Police expecting ‘high volume’ of information in a week, but have been stymied by at least one individual who refuses to be interviewed, Detective Constable Dennis Yim told court Wednesday.
PHOTOS: Paws and Play
At McMaster University’s Paws ’n Play, a service is provided to help de-stress students especially during exam times but also regularly through the school year.
Food poisoning remains persistent problem, US report finds
Food poisoning remains persistent problem, US report finds
UPDATE: McMaster wrestling coach and former Olympian charged with sexual assault
Robert Betz, 47, faces two counts; university says third party conducting independent probe
Dundas area special parking enforcement nets ticket drop in first long weekend
19 infraction notices over four day Easter weekend
Reno gives preliminary approval for downtown strip clubs
Reno gives preliminary approval for downtown strip clubs
Measles cases up in California, spread by overseas travel
Measles cases up in California, spread by overseas travel
Hamilton cop who responded to shooting of Yosif Al-Hasnawi will not be charged: police watchdog
The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) had ruled out charges following an investigation.
Niagara Regional Police spending $300,000 on armoured vehicle
Niagara Regional Police officers will soon be driving an armoured vehicle when responding to the most dangerous emergencies they face.
Beauce flooding shuts down cake production
Flooding shuts down Jos. Louis snack cake production at original Vachon plant
‘Have mercy:’ Victim of Brampton hit-and-run urges driver to come forward
Navindra Sookramsingh, 21, appeared with police at a news conference Thursday morning, sitting upright in a hospital bed and wearing a neck brace.
UPDATE: Hamilton mobster Pat Musitano gunned down in Mississauga
His condition is not known, but Pat was transported to hospital alive.
Small plane crash lands on top of Idaho tree, pilot rescued
Small plane crash lands on top of Idaho tree, pilot rescued
McMaster wrestling coach and former Olympian charged with sexual assault
Police believe Robert Betz, 47, may have had other victims
BREAKING: Hamilton mobster Pat Musitano shot in Mississauga
Peel police called to shooting at Matheson and Hurontario around 7 a.m.
How did 103 containers of Canada’s rotting garbage end up in the Philippines?
President Rodrigo Duterte has threatened war if Canada doesn’t clean up its trash. Why is it there — and whose problem is it now?
400-year-old Bible stolen from US is found in Netherlands
400-year-old Bible stolen from US is found in Netherlands
400-year-old Bible stolen from US is found in Netherlands
400-year-old Bible stolen from US is found in Netherlands
New cyclone begins to make landfall in northern Mozambique
New cyclone set to make landfall in northern Mozambique
Sobeys opens B.C. FreshCo in discount push
Sobeys opens first Western FreshCo store in push to grow market share
In Hamilton, it takes $90K/yr to buy benchmark home
It's the fourth-highest amount a homebuyer needs to get a benchmark home in one of Canada's major cities, says Zoocasa
New cyclone set to make landfall in northern Mozambique
New cyclone set to make landfall in northern Mozambique
A parrot tipped off Brazilian crack cocaine dealers to a raid, authorities say. Now it's in custody
The bird's efforts were not successful, however.
Armed and dangerous: Pair wanted after shooting near Brantford’s Dalhousie Street
Chad Wray-McCombs and Lori Ruth Ann Staats are considered armed and dangerous
Ex-Vice-President Joe Biden launches 2020 presidential campaign
The 76-year-old Biden becomes an instant front-runner alongside Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders
1 in 10 first-time homebuyers in Canada expect a $100,000 gift from family or friends, study finds
And about 1 in 4 expect a gift between $5,000 and $50,000 to purchase of a new home, says the study released by Bank of Montreal.
At the Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin summit: hearty handshakes and manspreading
He and Putin approached each other with fixed smiles and held an extended handshake for the cameras.
‘That’s it?’A retired Waterloo rubber worker got cancer. WSIB gave him $2,999
Man gets $2,999 after WSIB agrees job at BF Goodrich a ‘significant contributing factor’ in disease
Stephanie Dumbreck’s Haunted Hamilton spooks us into caring about local history
It’s been a quick 20 years for the very busy Stephanie Dumbreck (nee Lechniak) who has built up her tours into a vital part of the city’s entertainment and history awareness offerings.
Countdown to D-DAY: The general from Hamilton who showed Canada the way
When General Harry Crerar — the “quiet man who got things done” — died at the age of 76 in Ottawa in April 1965, he was hailed as the most distinguished military leader Canada had ever produced.
PHOTOS: McMaster’s rare book collection
With the popularity of a previous pop-up event this is hopefully the beginning of displaying McMaster's rare book collection to the public on a regular basis.
Ontario budget cuts could pull millions of dollars out of Hamilton public health, child care programs
The Doug Ford government will also stop funding an addictions counselling service for welfare recipients in July.
New cyclone set to make landfall in northern Mozambique
New cyclone set to make landfall in northern Mozambique
Worker dies in Praxair Canada industrial accident at Paris, Ont. plant
The Ministry of Labour is investigating the circumstances of the fatal mishap
At a Hamilton church, this refugee family rushed to meet Prime Minister Trudeau to ask for help
Deportation still looms large for the Palfi/Almassy family.
Funeral held for former Hamilton mobster Tony Musitano
Tony died of natural causes at the age of 72.
Burlington cheese caper nets $1,000 in gourmet dairy products
Police are looking for two women responsible for back-to-back thefts at a Fortinos and Longo’s
Hamilton man wins $100,000 lottery prize
Gary Smith matched six of seven Encore numbers
Nora Roberts sues Brazilian author, cites 'multi-plagiarism'
Nora Roberts sues Brazilian author, cites 'multi-plagiarism'
Woman who fell to her death at the Grand Canyon identified
Woman who fell to her death at the Grand Canyon identified
Woman who fell to her death at the Grand Canyon identified
Woman who fell to her death at the Grand Canyon identified
Stephanie Dumbreck’s Haunted Hamilton spooks us into caring about local history
It’s been a quick 20 years for the very busy Stephanie Dumbreck (nee Lechniak) who has built up her tours into a vital part of the city’s entertainment and history awareness offerings.
Beer czar dismisses ‘fear-mongering’ over cost of breaking contract
Premier Doug Ford’s adviser on bringing beer and wine sales to corner stores says it’s “premature” and “irresponsible” to discuss potential compensation to the Beer Store for cancelling a 2015 deal.
PHOTOS: Reflections of a genius
This is hopefully the beginning of displaying McMaster’s rare book collection to the public on a regular basis.
Smooth move for historic house in Port Colborne
Call this one a mobile home.
Scottish leader aims to hold new independence vote by 2021
She argues that Brexit changes everything because Scotland should not be dragged out of the 28-nation EU against its will.
Trump threatens more troops to border after incident between Mexican and U.S. soldiers
President Donald Trump renewed his threat Wednesday to send more troops to the U.S.-Mexico border following an incident in which Mexican soldiers confronted U.S. personnel. Mexico blamed the incident on confusion, and said it was not looking for a confrontation with the U.S.
Signpost: Rain barrel sale, Mother’s Day at Dundurn Castle and Burlington Canal Lift Bridge work
Hamilton will host its annual rain barrel sale Saturday, giving residents access to an affordable and sustainable way to collect rainwater they can use for their gardens. Rain barrels are available for $45 including tax and have all necessary accessories for installation. The sale is at Mohawk College, 135 Fennell Ave. W., from 8 a.m. to noon.
Hamilton public school board changes attendance reporting system
Families are now asked to report a child’s absence in advance using SafeArrival
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