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WHO’S HIRING IN FLAMBOROUGH: Seeking Waterdown school bus drivers
First Student Canada is actively recruiting school bus drivers in Waterdown to join its team of professionals driven to getting students to and from school — safely.
Unvaccinated GO Transit, UPX contract employees called back to work amid staff shortages
On July 29, Alstom recalled some of those workers, saying that Metrolinx had reversed course on its vaccine requirement.
'Needle in a haystack': Family seeks mistakenly donated heirloom wedding dress
Dress was donated in error at Waterdown Legion in late July.
Hamilton mayoral candidate Keanin Loomis 'guarantees' to fix city's worst roads
Loomis says it is not about increasing spending, but "how do we spend effectively."
‘Fix the damn roads:’ Mayoral candidates see road to election paved with asphalt fixes
Keanin Loomis is the first mayoral candidate to formally pitch road repairs as part of his platform — but it sounds like he won’t be the last.
'DO NOT USE IT': Hundreds of counterfeit COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test kits found in Ontario and Health Canada is warning residents
Health Canada is warning consumers about counterfeit Rapid Response COVID-19 antigen rapid test kits found in Ontario.
Nurses at Hamilton Health Sciences paid double to avoid closures during staffing crisis
‘It’s a disaster,’ says union about Ontario’s nursing shortage that gets worse everyday
Firing innocent spouse expensive
Stereotyping somebody’s expected behaviour or attitude based on how their spouse thinks is discriminatory, writes Ed Canning.
A lifetime in the garden
Dan MacGillivray has spent more than six decades making gardens. His most recent effort has been in the family for more than a century, writes Rob How
Hamilton doctor accused of sexual assault barred from seeing patients alone
Practice restrictions come after regulator received ‘public complaints’ against Dr. Koma Israel’s conduct
Victorian-style home previously occupied by former MP John C. Munro listed for $899,900
St. Clair Avenue house built in 1913 perfect for big ‘Downton Abbey’-style dinners.
Paddling to paradise, wilderness camping style
Kayaking and camping on the shores of Georgian Bay, just you, your kayak, supplies ... and some expert guides, writes Denise Davy
New Hamilton hotel tax takes effect in January
Revenue-generating tool meant to support local tourism initiatives
What the shortage of children’s Tylenol says about this wave of COVID-19
A shortage of children’s over-the-counter pain medication may be only the most obvious sign the latest wave of COVID-19 is spreading rapidly among the youngest — and least vaccinated — segment of the population, according to some experts.
'STOP USING': Major recall at No Frills, Shoppers Drug Mart, Walmart, Real Canadian Superstore, Fortinos and other grocery stores involving these health products triggers Health Canada warning
Health Canada is warning shoppers about a nation-wide recall involving "all lots" of certain health products sold at big-name stores across the country.
111 games in a Ticat uniform, but not this one for Brandon — ‘Speedy’ — Banks
Speedy Banks plays his first regular season game against Hamilton, as an Argo, writes Steve Milton
Partial building collapse prompts King Street East closure
King is closed between Emerald Street North and East Avenue North after the facade of a building collapsed Friday afternoon
Ancaster council candidate Karl Hanley wants additional transit, more services for seniors
Hanley, a local businessperson, has joined a growing list of people seeking to become Ancaster councillor.
WHAT'S GOING ON HERE?: New playground equipment for Father Sean O’Sullivan Memorial Park in east Hamilton
It has taken over 16 months for the city to issue tenders to upgrade the playground structure at Father Sean O'Sullivan Memorial Park.
WHAT’S GOING ON HERE?: Demolition imminent for vacant former Dundas Beverly Tire for new service centre
A demolition permit was “ready to be issued” according to the City of Hamilton building department, as of Aug. 3 for removal of the one storey, 347-square-metre former Beverly Tire building at University Plaza.
Hamilton Mountain resident keeping Ruck the Bruce hikers on track
He’s called the “company quartermaster,” the guy who looks after supplies, laundry and all the other required logistics for Ruck the Bruce, a 900-kilometre hike along the entire length of the Bruce Trail that is raising funds for veterans experiencing homelessness.
Two-day heat event for Hamilton brings weekend weather warnings
City and Environment Canada issues alerts for Saturday, Sunday
Warning graphic content: Video released in Hamilton police gas station assault
Patrick Tomchuk was allegedly assaulted by an officer during his arrest in May
Love is in the air for romantic movie shoots
Four films are part of ‘The Love Club’ project being made for W Network
Stay out of the water at Hamilton’s Valens Conservation Area (Aug. 5)
Heading to the beach? You’ll want to stay out of the water at Valens Conservation Area as of Aug. 5 at 7 a.m. Here’s the latest beach water quality report from Hamilton Region Public Health:
National Ball Hockey Championships arrives in Hamilton for the first time
24 teams from seven provinces in men’s and women’s National championships, Steve Milton writes
Home sales and prices continue to dip in Hamilton
According to a report by RAHB, the average sale price for residential properties was $878,816 last month, down 7.1 per cent compared to June 2022.
Group fundraising to build Haldimand-Norfolk’s first hospice
Six-bed facility would provide end-of-life care close to home
Ten hot things to do around Hamilton this weekend
Visit with authors in Gore Park, enjoy live theatre or find some shade visiting a National Historic Site. There’s lots to keep you busy around town.
Water in Mali is Forge star Abou Sissoko’s goal
Abou Sissoko is helping provide water wells in his Mali homeland
Bill for Red Hill judicial inquiry set to climb beyond $26 million
Pandemic woes and a city fight to keep some legal documents secret has further delayed a public inquiry into the safety of Hamilton’s Red Hill Valley
Hundreds of hospital staff self-isolate as COVID spread high and holding steady in Hamilton
Metrics show the seventh wave has signs of plateauing. Hamilton’s pandemic fatalities are now at 590.
Hamilton highway closures for planned roadwork (Aug. 5)
You don’t need to sit in traffic: The Ministry of Transportation has scheduled 20 closures in Hamilton on Aug. 5 for roadwork on Highway 403, Highway 5, Highway 6 and Queen Elizabeth Way.
Dundas legion hosts August dining events
The Royal Canadian Legion, Valley City Branch 36, has two dining events in August that are open to the public.
Burgers to Beat MS is back at Hamilton A&W restaurants
Burgers to Beat MS returns to A&W restaurants on Aug. 18.
Hamilton in discussions about NPCA composition as Niagara votes to increase their membership number
Niagara Regional council votes to have eight members, while Hamilton would see its four members drop to three.
Hamilton's' Anthony Frisina says city should do more than 'Band-Aid' solutions to help disability community
Frisina is registered to run in Ward 8 against incumbent Coun. John-Paul Danko in this fall's municipal election.
'Big Ben' pays tribute to Canada's cactus capital at Ancaster's Harper's Garden Centre
It’s a reminder of Dundas’ enduring legacy as the cactus capital of Canada.
Dundas' Bonnie and Clyde: Abandoned Shih Tzu dogs expected to find new homes
Three dogs discovered on the trail were recovered by Hamilton Animal Services.
No ‘gentle density’ for old Ancaster, Coun. Lloyd Ferguson says
Councillors back Ward 12 exception amid citywide plan to increase options in neighbourhoods
Hamilton council chambers cleared during COVID-19 vaccination discussion
Staff’s early estimate of severance costs ranges from $2.8 million to $7.4 million
The food game: changing of the guard
As the years roll by, so does the amount of food in your fridge, writes Lorraine Sommerfeld.
‘Make every effort’: Ontario health minister urges faster approval of foreign-trained nurses and doctors
In a bid to ease the staffing crisis hitting hospitals, Health Minister Sylvia Jones is directing the regulatory bodies for nurses and doctors to “make every effort … as expeditiously as possible” to accredit those trained in other countries.
Ikea buys 65 acres of land in Hamilton for $82 million
Property records show Ikea Properties Limited acquired 212 Glover Rd. from Paletta International Corporation on July 18
Gas prices in the GTA to drop 12 cents over two days — but don’t expect it to last
The GTA is expected to see a 12-cent drop in gas prices Thursday and Friday, according to Roger McKnight, chief petroleum analyst at En-Pro International.
Hamilton homeowners renting out pools call city crackdown an ‘overreaction’
City officials have said renting out private pools is a ‘public health issue’
ABBA’s ‘Dancing Queen’ comes to Liuna Station at Brott Music Festival
Brott Music Festival will roll out the hits for fans of all ages
Motorcyclist killed in Mount Hope crash
OPP investigating crash on Highway 6 at Chippewa Road
Stay out of the water at Hamilton’s Valens Conservation Area (Aug. 4)
Heading to the beach? You’ll want to stay out of the water at Valens Conservation Area as of Aug. 4 at 3 p.m. Here’s the latest beach water quality re
Stay out of the water at Hamilton’s Pier 4 Park and Valens Conservation Area (Aug. 4)
Heading to the beach? You’ll want to stay out of the water at Pier 4 Park and Valens Conservation Area as of Aug. 4 at 7 a.m. Here’s the latest beach water quality report from Hamilton Region Public Health:
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