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Updated 2024-12-22 11:00
Make your two drinks a week easier with some of Hamilton’s best non-alcoholic beverage options
I have searched the city for some fantastic bars and companies that have amazing non-alcoholic options for your next celebration, Joyce Leung writes
‘Lifelong project’ for couple aiming to rehabilitate Flamborough farmland
Couple aims to restore land and water on farm and live sustainably with their rescued animals
Tackling gender-based violence in the workplace to reduce barriers for women in trades
Non-profit Interval House of Hamilton and LIUNA have partnered in a new training program to address gender-based violence in trades
Exotic cars, Russian agents, meth-spiked jailhouse coffee and working for Canada’s spy agency. The confessions of Ancaster ‘hacker for hire’ Karim Baratov
Karim Baratov says CSIS recruited him to work for the intelligence agency in 2014
Hamilton Police Service looking to recruit more Black officers
The Hamilton Police Service (HPS) is looking to attract new recruits from the city’s Black community.
Hamilton city councillors seek answers on OLT settlements
City councillors are asking staff for a public explanation of how settlements are reached on development disputes that are being adjudicated by the Ontario Land Tribunal.
‘I couldn’t believe it’: Stoney Creek resident wins $100,000 on Poker Lotto
Roger Kendrick laughed with joy when he discovered he had a winning hand in the Poker Lotto draw from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG).
Hamilton fire service struggles to recruit and retain volunteer firefighters
Over the fire service's 10-year plan, it proposes to add 15 volunteer firefighters each year.
Dundas 211 York Rd. application needs more information
Dundas 211 York Rd. application needs more information. Conversion of retirement home units to apartments not permitted under proposed bylaw.
Hamilton highway closures for planned roadwork (Feb. 8, 2023)
Avoid traffic jams before they occur: The Ministry of Transportation has scheduled seven closures in Hamilton on Feb. 8, 2023 for roadwork on Highway
‘Old-stock Canadians’ focus of Hamilton councillor’s removal from meeting
Cameron Kroetsch declines to apologize for stating how he took Tom Jackson’s use of ‘everyday taxpayer’
Hamilton police chief defends budget as ‘evidence-based’ in wake of protests
Boisterous budget meeting draws mixed reaction from city councillors
Environment Canada warns of heavy rainfall, potential flooding Thursday in Hamilton
Rainfall of 15 to 25 millimetres will begin falling Thursday morning; wind gusts of 70 to 90 km/h are expected to begin in the afternoon.
Pizza Nova celebrates 60 years with ‘oh-oh-oh-oh’ ringtone
Pre-smartphone ode to phone number memorization was written in 1987 by late Hamilton jingle king Syd Kessler.
Exercising at your desk at work
Small amounts of exercise spread out through the week can offset some of the risks of prolonged sitting, Ernie Schramayr writes.
Hamilton police say death not suspicious after body found in water
The body was spotted by witness near Pier 8
Hamilton police investigating after body found in water
The body was spotted by witness near Pier 8
Netherlands ceremony acknowledges role of First Nations soldiers with the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry
The Feb. 8 commemoration is scheduled to take place on the 78th anniversary of the first day of Operation Veritable
'A familiar place': Opies Waterdown offers beloved favourites
It seemed like destiny that Andrea Parcey would be the manager of Opies Waterdown: Imported British Grocery and Sweets.
Verdict in Ali Mohummad murder trial expected in a week
Case centres on whether accused is captured in video of large parking lot melee
No ‘magic bullet’ to solve City of Hamilton staffing woes
Loss of two senior auditors example of wider recruitment and retention struggles
McMaster researchers look for alternatives to opioids for acute dental pain
Of dental visits between 2011 and 2015, 29 per cent of prescribed opioids exceeded the recommended morphine equivalent
Hamilton police officer pleads guilty in connection to violent arrest last May
Const. Brian Wren was charged with assault in the arrest of Patrick Tomchuk.
McMaster study finds childhood abuse accelerates aging in adults
‘Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with poor health outcomes in later life’
Shortage of EAs at Hamilton elementary school means Sumi gets sent home
Nine-year-old who uses wheelchair at Cootes school needs some help with bathroom and lunches — but if no staff available, school calls his dad for hel
Hamilton study looks at N95 masks for all face shapes
The research looked at whether the existing standard masks offer the same fit, comfort and breathability for women and people of diverse backgrounds
Dundas J.L. Grightmire Arena audit recommendations delayed by staffing issues
Staffing issues have delayed completion of most recommendations from an audit of the one-year late and $1.4-million overbudget J.L. Grightmire Arena addition and renovation.
Nutritional supplement shortage returns to Cancer Assistance Program on Hamilton Mountain
The free nutritional supplement cupboards at the Cancer Assistance Program are nearly bare and that has clients like Kevin Barnard concerned.
Hamilton councillors keep vaccine policy for new hires in place
In a close 8-7 vote, councillors rejected a motion introduced by Coun. Esther Pauls to eliminate the policy for new hires.
‘We got screwed by city’ on Stoney Creek skyscrapers, opponent says
A ratepayers’ association opposing a controversial plan for three skyscrapers near the lakeshore in Stoney Creek says it feels “sandbagged” by an agreement in principle that settles the city’s own dispute with the developer.
Hamilton highway closures for planned roadwork (Feb. 7, 2023)
Plan your route before you’re in your car: The Ministry of Transportation has scheduled four closures in Hamilton on Feb. 7, 2023 for roadwork on High
City budget meeting ends after protesters fill gallery
Citizens opposed to increase in policing budget disrupt councillors, forcing early end for delegations
Police budget protesters take over city budget meeting
Council chambers fills up with citizens opposed to increase in policing budget — bringing meeting to a halt
Ontario judge was wrong to rely on anti-vaccine misinformation: Court of Appeal
In granting a mother decision-making authority regarding her children getting vaccinated against COVID-19, a Hamilton judge erred in relying heavily on the anti-vaccine posts the woman submitted to the court — “nothing but something someone wrote and published on the internet,” Ontario’s top court ruled Friday.
Man allegedly targeted by pickup driver at Stoney Creek car wash expected to survive
Hamilton police say victim struck by vehicle after witnessing attempted break and enter
Highly transmissible COVID subvariant Kraken spreading in Hamilton
Hamiltonian in their 40s dies of COVID
McMaster research looks into origins of bubonic plague
The origin, evolution and dissemination of the plague have been difficult to pinpoint.
McMaster study on COVID treatment one of CMAJ’s most-read articles of 2022
The McMaster systematic review and meta-analysis of antiviral drug treatments came in at number 19.
McMaster researcher wins award for developing inhalable COVID vaccine
Dr. Zhou Xing won the Hardy Cinader Award, which is chosen annually for distinguished scientific leadership and accomplishments in the field of immuno
'RISK OF A CRASH': Major recalls on Kia, Porsche, BMW, Hyundai, Ford and Subaru vehicles trigger multiple Transport Canada warnings to drivers
Drivers being warned
Hamilton ready for Winterfest fun
The city was flipping pancakes and was all about seeds over the weekend during Winterfest 2023 events.
Hamilton highway closures for planned roadwork (Feb. 6, 2023)
Plan your route before you’re in your car: The Ministry of Transportation has scheduled four closures in Hamilton on Feb. 6, 2023 for roadwork on High
Indigenous tourism ideas from Ontario can win Skode prize
​Indigenous Tourism Ontario and the Tourism Innovation Lab have partnered to present another round of the Indigenous Tourism Skode Program in Ontario. The deadline to apply for the $20,000 grand prize is Feb. 13, 2023.
Highrise fire at Hunter and Queen streets overnight
Hamilton police closed the streets around the building on Hunter and Queen but have since reopened them.
William Hutt was a Stratford superstar
You may not know it but Hutt’s first performance ever was here in Hamilton, writes Gary Smith
Construction resumes at Jamesville Lofts as Stoney Creek developer commits to finishing belly-up project
Marbelle Estates Inc. recently resumed work at the unfinished downtown condo, whose fate became uncertain last year after its previous owner went bank
Obituary: Former Spec photographer Paul Hourigan was ‘an old-school photojournalist’
Known for getting that special shot at news events like fires and crashes
Police officer Pete Wiesner running for PCs in Hamilton Centre byelection
Sergeant also worked as corrections officer at Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre
Federal NDP leader calls for fix to nursing crisis in Hamilton
Call out timed to line up with upcoming health care deal negotiations
Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark receives $3.5 million from Parks Canada
Projects could include land "securement" and habitat restoration to protect ecological corridors.
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