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Updated 2024-12-22 14:15
Hamilton's planning committee approves Stoney Creek development, despite density concerns
Several councillors opposed the development at 15 Ridgeview Dr. because there was not enough housing on the property.
Hamilton Mountain residents celebrate 10-year anniversary of Westmount Recreation Centre
The 50,000-square-foot, $21-million facility opened in 2013 after several delays.
Dundas vacant city property reviewed for children's hospice
Staff to report back on feasibility of Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice acquisition
Dundas Wentworth Lodge vacant land subject of several past reviews
Residents say public land should serve public
Hamilton budget committee approves 2023 capital budget with additional spending
The capital budget contains more money for transit, waterfront development, and infrastructure repair.
Son sentenced to nine years for vicious assault leading to his father’s death
Ryan Cannon cried several times Monday as he was sentenced in the brutal killing of Jacob Ardagna
No charges for cop in last September’s double fatal crash at John and Young
Two men were killed when a driver allegedly fleeing police T-boned another vehicle in intersection
First a hamburger, then cabinet: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Hamilton for retreat
The cabinet retreat, which runs from Jan. 23 to 25, was met with protesters who temporarily blocked traffic downtown
Hamilton, Burlington riders can now tap onto bus with credit card
Initiative is intended to make transit riding easier in GTHA, province says.
Royal Connaught developers taking unit owners to court over lobby fee arrears
Unit owner says charging rent to use the Grand Lobby downplays other property concerns
Two-bedroom apartments in Hamilton nearing $2,150 a month
Single units rent for an average of $1,764 in the city, a new report has found.
Hamilton’s Four Point Puzzles is closing
Popular planet puzzle seller is ending three-and-a-half year run with online sale.
The Big Apple on a budget
Hamilton writer, Anne Bokma, realizes her lifelong dream and spends a month in New York City
Johnny Mathis the man with the warm honey voice
Sitting on the floor talking about life with Mathis was a thrill, writes Gary Smith.
Mohawk College and Stelco team up
For Bradley Levesque, it’s his first time working on a project for a major company.
Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath proposes transparency task to improve public engagement
A transparency task force is expected to take one year and will include councillors and residents.
Hamilton public school classrooms to get humidex monitors
Hamilton public school classrooms and other learning spaces are getting humidex monitors as part of weather policy changes that could allow schools without air conditioning to close when temperatures become unbearable.
Dundas 71 Main St. parkland fees don't seem 'excessive': neighbour
Appellant says units are planned to be rental
Hamilton highway closures for planned roadwork (Jan. 23, 2023)
You don’t need to sit in traffic: The Ministry of Transportation has scheduled three closures in Hamilton on Jan. 23, 2023 for roadwork on Queen Eliza
‘Nuisance snowfall’ tops off a week of flurries for Hamilton
Weather statement warns of poor driving conditions Wednesday evening and early Thursday in Hamilton
Again and Again and Again — Artists replay objects and patterns at Assembly Gallery
Exhibition title expresses the repetition or multiplication central to all three artists’ work, writes Regina Haggo
Stoney Creek Historical Society welcomes Mark McNeil for February meeting
The Stoney Creek Historical Society meets Wednesday, Feb. 1, 7 p.m. at the Stoney Creek Municipal Service Centre, 777 Hwy. 8.
Trudeau cabinet to start Hamilton retreat on Monday
The retreat will run from Jan. 23 to 25, with at least one local funding announcement planned
Ancaster man killed in Brant County crash
The victim has been identified as 19-year-old Quinn Hainer.
Hamilton highway closures for planned roadwork (Jan. 22, 2023)
Plan your commute before you’re on the road: The Ministry of Transportation has scheduled two closures in Hamilton on Jan. 22, 2023 for roadwork on Qu
‘Hang up the phone’: Norfolk senior out more than $6,000 in Amazon scam
The OPP are reminding residents to be ‘very skeptical’ of calls and emails claiming issues with any of their accounts.
Hamilton’s tiny homes project still has no home
City councillors have twice deferred a funding request from a group seeking to set up small cottages for residents living on the streets.
Judge delivers sweet justice to discriminatory employer
It is rare to find an employer quite stupid enough to reduce to writing its propensity toward age discrimination, writes Ed Canning
Warming centre in downtown Simcoe gets people out of the cold
New faces turning up every night in rural region where homelessness is often hard to spot
St. Joe’s to go ‘fully paperless’ after misdirected faxes, privacy breaches
Fax machines have ‘no place in modern health-care delivery,’ says privacy commissioner after months-long review
‘Spare’ is a compelling portrait of a lost boy and a haunted man trying to heal
400-plus pages later, I’m still not a Harry hater, Anne Bokma writes.
Deirdre Pike ‘couldn’t say no anymore’ to running in Hamilton Centre byelection for Liberals
Pike was motivated to run by Bill 23 and the end of the basic income project
$1 million ‘not easy to make,’ says Hamilton lotto winner
Ultimate game offered instant prizes, including a New Year’s Eve draw for 40 prizes of $1 million
Hamilton highway closures for planned roadwork (Jan. 21, 2023)
Plan your commute before you’re in your car: The Ministry of Transportation has scheduled two closures in Hamilton on Jan. 21, 2023 for roadwork on Qu
Hamilton to fund more overnight warming spaces after public outcry
City criticized for closing municipally-funded warming centres on Christmas Eve.
After early goal drought, Mason McTavish finding NHL groove
Star of Bulldogs’ Memorial Cup run has been centring Anaheim’s top line as Ducks play in Buffalo Saturday, Steve Milton writes
Grandad’s renovations delayed, doughnut shop’s closure postponed
The renovations will see the North End shop completely revamped.
Everything you need to know about XBB.1.5, a.k.a. the Kraken subvariant
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Hamilton Public Library loaned out more than five million books and other materials last year
Hamilton Public Library (HPL) officials say card holders borrowed and watched more 5.1 million books, videos and other digital materials in 2022.
Stipley Lions Club hosting Valentine's Day dinner and dance
It’s a night of music, food and fun that promises to put you in an amorous mood.
'Hero dog' Jack credited with saving Ancaster woman from fire
Erin Watson was baking muffins in her kitchen when she noticed the family dog, Jack, acting strangely.
'I was jumping up and down screaming with excitement': Hamilton roofer wins $1 million in Instant Ultimate
Paulo Henrique Aveiro is planning to buy a new home after winning $1 million on his Instant Ultimate ticket from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, (OLG).
‘Even the longest life is short’: Rabbi Bernard Baskin had a profound influence on minds and souls in Hamilton
Rabbi Baskin died Wednesday at age 102. This profile written by The Spectator’s Jon Wells was published in 2012
Vehicle struck building in Concession Street crash
No injuries in two-vehicle collision
Hamilton police investigating sudden death near King’s Forest Golf Club
Death is not considered suspicious
WHAT’S GOING ON HERE? Temporary power interruption on Upper Sherman, Hamilton Mountain for Alectra upgrades
Commuters may have noticed a line of Alectra vehicles during the morning of Jan. 20 on Upper Sherman Avenue, between Queensdale Avenue and the Sherman Cut. This activity was part of a scheduled maintenance program by Alectra Utilities.
Court challenge looms over Hamilton debate on how to deal with tent encampments
A new council is being asked to spend $1.3 million on a permanent encampment ‘response team’ — but advocates in and out of court want an end to cleari
Get out the house: things to do around Hamilton this weekend
Head to the library, go skating or celebrate the Lunar New Year
Obituary: Brig.-Gen. Bernard Johnson got his childhood wish ‘to fly with the birds’
Ancaster resident served four decades in air force, including jobs with Norad
Haldimand, Norfolk, Niagara and Brant have among highest spread of Kraken
Highly transmissible COVID subvariant predicted to be growing fast in Ontario
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