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‘Child dumped down school well’: Indigenous communities seek answers, healing with investigation underway into Mohawk Institute
Indigenous families seek the truth about what happened at Mohawk Institute. Indigenous residential school survivor Dawn Hill, 72, always remembers the day she was told about the kid who was “dumped” down the local well at her school.
New radar technology used to search for Indigenous Brantford graves
Indigenous survivors use radar to locate the graves of children who died at the Mohawk Institute.
Buy an orange-sprinkled doughnut at Tim Hortons on Sept. 30 to help raise money for Indigenous charities
Friday, Sept. 30 is National Truth and Reconciliation Day, and Tim Hortons is bringing back a popular fundraising campaign that raised more than $1.6 million last year.
Hamilton highway closures for planned roadwork (Sept. 30)
You shouldn’t have to sit in traffic: The Ministry of Transportation has scheduled 20 closures in Hamilton on Sept. 30 for roadwork on Highway 403, Hi
Theatre Ancaster's British Invasion’s final weekend almost sold out
“Fabulous! Incredible! Wow! Great voices! State-of-the-art sound and lighting.” Theatre Ancaster's British Invasion’s final weekend almost sold out.
Ontario government provides over $800,000 for another year to support after-school programs in Hamilton
The local funding is part of a $13.5 million investment in youth programing across the province that will assist 110 organizations.
'The feeling was unreal': Hamilton Mountain winner claims top prize of $77,777 on Diamond 7s scratch ticket
Marion Richardson was shaking with excitement after winning the top prize of $77,777 on her $5 Instant Diamond 7s scratch ticket.
There had to be a new season of ‘The Hardy Boys’ after supernatural cliffhanger
The popular teenage sleuthing brothers — which is shown on YTV and Global TV in Canada — has added a lot of the supernatural to it, writes Daniel Nola
‘Okay counselor counselor fart,’ and other befuddling exchanges on Hamilton’s YouTube channel
Closed-captioning goofs make for bizarre reading at city council meetings
Devon Freeman taunted about death of mom day before he disappeared, inquest hears
Testimony highlights communication barriers, including staff, family and First Nation community not knowing about past suicide attempts
Can we go back to unbreaking news?
Evening papers became morning papers; there was early news and late news and then hourly news. And now, of course, there is 24-hour news, and we wonde
‘We’re completely devastated’: Corktown crash victims remembered by family
John Wignall, 57, and Ryan Valentim, 38, died Sunday night in a dramatic downtown collision
Low-hanging wires, sun’s glare to blame in Brantford helicopter crash, safety board says
Crop-dusting pilot survived, chopper left mangled
Familiar-looking Bulldogs begin defence of their title
Some stars are gone but the bulk of the OHL champion team is back for the new season that begins Friday, Scott Radley writes.
Rare tape of Neil Young live at McMaster found in Hamilton vintage music shop
This week, a local vintage music and movie store went viral on TikTok after showing the cassette tape of the famous $5 concert.
Forge has three home games — and needs just one win — to firm up its playoff spot
Saturday against York, David Choinière will become fifth Hammer to reach 100 games, Steve Milton writes
Highway 403 closure expected to bring traffic chaos to Hamilton this weekend
Highway 403 westbound is closing between Highway 6 and King Street West from Friday night to Monday morning
Born Ruffians latest band to make the move to Hamilton
You can welcome the Juno-nominated pop-rock band to the city Oct. 1 at Bridgeworks
Transit, traffic and a fair shake for Flamborough
Ward 15 candidates grapple with how to improve services while keeping taxes low
Man in 20s dead in Westdale house fire
Police say emergency services were called to a house on Traymore Avenue just after 8 p.m. Wednesday
'More we still have to do': Education should be focus on Sept. 30, say advocates
As the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is marked Sept. 30, local Indigenous stakeholders and allies say education should be the top priority.
Grand opening of Bobby's Place in Waterdown, Oct. 1
Waterdown’s Grace Anglican Church will unveil Bobby’s Place to the community on Saturday, Oct. 1.
McMaster Museum of Art event brings live music and an art market
The admission-free event happens on Oct. 6
Union says staffing ‘crisis’ compromising student safety in Hamilton public schools
Two Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board special-needs elementary students were left unattended at recess in separate incidents on the same day ea
Hamilton highway closures for planned roadwork (Sept. 29)
You don’t need to sit in traffic: The Ministry of Transportation has scheduled 17 closures in Hamilton on Sept. 29 for roadwork on Highway 403, Highway 6 and Queen Elizabeth Way.
Interval House of Hamilton partnering with Shoppers Drug Mart
With demand for services at their Victoria and Friends women’s shelter on the west Mountain on the rise, Interval House in Hamilton (IHH) has once again teamed up with Shoppers Drug Mart on a key fundraising initiative.
Upper Stoney Creek’s Saltfleet Conservation Area ready for the birds
Scott Peck says it may take a bit of imagination to appreciate the impact of the two new mostly barren and dry wetlands at upper Stoney Creek’s Saltfleet Conservation Area.
Ward 14 candidates debate defunding police
With one exception, all hopefuls are against cuts to Hamilton Police Service budget
Social worker says Devon Freeman had two sides
Inquest into 16-year-old’s death by suicide at group home continues in Hamilton
HUM awards raises funds for flood relief in Pakistan
The sold-out event celebrated Pakistani entertainment in a star-studded night
Dolled Up Desserts on James Street North to close in October
The vegan and gluten-free bakery launched in 2016.
The Art of Time Ensemble’s tribute to a troubadour
Choosing what to include from Leonard Cohen’s songbook wasn’t as straightforward as one might think, Leonard Turnevicius writes.
Worried sick that cancer diagnosis will affect life insurance
A life insurance policy becomes ‘in force’ when it has been issued by the life insurance company and accepted by the owner, Thie Convery writes.
Hamilton mayoral candidates Horwath, Loomis trade barbs on debate stage
With Bratina sidelined by COVID-19, rivals take each other’s track records to task
Should Hamilton clean up the Mob-linked dirt mountain on Highway 5?
Residents living near Waterdown Garden Supplies in Troy want to know what a new council will do to get rid of the piles of polluted dirt.
Entering final year, Norfolk County cancer survivor’s pumpkin patch market close to raising $200,000 for Juravinski
All proceeds from Waterford farm market support cancer research and treatment
HAMILTON VOTES: Meet Bob Maton, council candidate for Ward 12, Ancaster/West Flamborough
Hamilton Community News has reached out to all Ward 12 council candidates and asked them to fill out the questionnaire below. This is how candidate Bob Maton responded.
'Just so grateful': 10th annual Flamborough Chili Fest heats up from Oct. 1 to 2
Things will heat up at local restaurants from Oct. 1 to 2 for the 10th annual Flamborough Chili Fest.
Restoring muscle strength and flexibility is the key to getting over a cyst behind the knee
Working out with a Baker’s cyst can be done if you modify your regular routine after assessing exactly where strengths and weaknesses are, Ernie Schra
Youth versus experience in Ward 13 debate
‘It’s time to break with the past,’ says Alex Wilson, who is challenging Dundas incumbent Arlene VanderBeek.
Defence says pair convicted of manslaughter in Ali Mohummad’s death were ‘immature’
Crown applied to have both young men, who were 17 at time, sentenced as adults
Hamilton never trained for a pandemic that would last years and affect ‘absolutely everything and everyone’
City’s Emergency Operations Centre recommends ways to better prepare for the next pandemic
‘Does nobody care?’ Family looking for answers in death at Barton Street jail
Released from jail without medication, Zakery Rogers spiralled. A month later, he was back in jail where he died.
Hamilton highway closures for planned roadwork (Sept. 28)
You don’t need to sit in traffic: The Ministry of Transportation has scheduled 12 closures in Hamilton on Sept. 28 for roadwork on Highway 403 and Queen Elizabeth Way.
West Flamborough Township Hall's future under review
Decision on internal repairs awaits real estate plan.
Winona pooch sends Canada Post packing
Canada Post says it will relocate a community mailbox on Highway 8 in Winona because a nearby dog known for running loose is threatening the safety of staff and customers.
Hamilton Ward 6 candidate Chris Slye wants to represent the city he loves
A first-time candidate, Slye says traffic and pedestrian safety No. 1 issue for residents.
Hamilton's Ward 12 candidates address the simmering rural issues in Ancaster and West Flamborough
Candidates address lack of communication, protecting farmland, and illegal dumping.
HAMILTON VOTES: Meet Megg Markettos, council candidate for Ward 12, Ancaster/West Flamborough
Hamilton Community News has reached out to all Ward 12 council candidates and asked them to fill out the questionnaire below. This is how candidate Megg Markettos responded.
HAMILTON VOTES: Meet Karl Hanley, council candidate for Ward 12, Ancaster/West Flamborough
Hamilton Community News has reached out to all Ward 12 council candidates and asked them to fill out the questionnaire below. This is how candidate Karl Hanley responded.
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