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Updated 2025-02-02 22:45
VIDEO: Four protesters charged for Hamilton rail blockade in solidarity with Wet’suwet’en
Police say the investigation into the daylong demonstration off York Boulevard is ongoing
Solicitor general ‘spinning’ tales about how death investigations moved out of Hamilton, says NDP Leader Andrea Horwath
The solicitor general, her own ministry and the chiefs of death investigations in Ontario all contradict each other on the closure of the Hamilton Forensic Pathology Unit
Secret government reports say public doesn’t like Ford’s education plans
The reports — which the government has refused to release — were entered as evidence at an ongoing Ontario Labour Relations Board hearing into allegations that the province engaged in bad-faith bargaining by boosting class sizes during negotiations.
Hamilton charity facing $170M class-action suit
Gospel for Asia is facing allegations Canadian donors were ‘duped’ into giving money they believed was going to be 100 per cent used to help people in India’s poorest caste
The old Hanrahan Hotel on Barton Street in Hamilton will be restored
The old hotel which dates back to 1908 as Hanrahan Hotel, is currently having its interior carefully dismantled.
Jeremy Hall trial: Jane Doe witness called to bolster Eaton’s police intimidation defence
Woman who cannot be identified says homicide detective Ian Matthews intimidated her
Deputies shared graphic photos of Kobe Bryant crash scene, sources say
The source said he saw a graphic photo from the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight others, on the phone of another official, in a setting that had nothing to do with the investigation.
Saskatchewan coroner’s jury recommends letting prison guards call 911
Curtis Cozart, who was 30, was found hanging in his cell in 2017 at the federal prison in Prince Albert and died the next day in hospital.
Former students who say they suffered abuse at Christian boarding school in Brockville, Ont., win class-action
Former students of the Grenville Christian College testified during the class-action trial that they were subjected to exorcisms and physical beatings while attending the institution.
Black youth mentorship program will go ahead at Bernie Custis Secondary following student protests
School board and Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion say in a joint release they have agreed on a ‘positive path forward’
What we know about the Molson Coors shooting in Milwaukee
Police have not yet offered a motive for Wednesday’s shooting, nor have they released details about the gunman or how the shooting unfolded.
Hamilton councillor Terry Whitehead worries free tampon pilot will open ‘floodgates’
Whitehead also cites concerns about ‘hoarding’ of menstrual products
Hamilton high school teachers walkout planned for Feb. 28
But previously scheduled rotating strikes this week by the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association are cancelled for now.
Vexed by how to contain virus, countries take tough steps
As growing parts of Europe and the Middle East saw infections and a first case was found in South America, air routes were halted and border control toughened.
Andrew Scheer’s commitment not to reopen abortion debate goes up against Tory MP’s bill
Conservative MP Cathay Wagantall put forward a proposed law Wednesday that would ban sex-selective abortions.
Ottawa imposes new rules to protect fragile population of right whales
Officials say the changes are needed to deal with the fact that the whales’ movements in Canadian waters have become difficult to predict.
Canada pumps nearly 900 billion litres of raw sewage into waterways since 2013
The amount of raw sewage being vented is increasing every year, with 2018’s overflow amounts up 44 per cent over 2013.
Federal government has room to spend more, parliament’s budget watchdog says
Parliamentary budget officer Yves Giroux says based on current policies and programs, the federal government could permanently increase spending or reduce taxes by around $41 billion and maintain its current debt-to-GDP ratio over the long term.
Ottawa’s LRT line leaves thousands out in the cold during heavy snowstorm
Many transit riders in Ottawa were left out in the cold during a heavy snowstorm after serious power issues on the city’s light-rail system slowed service to a snail’s pace Thursday.
Mac researcher Jonathan Pruitt has third scientific paper retracted
Retractions are underway for five other scientific articles co-authored by Pruitt and retractions have been requested for another four of his articles.
Four protesters charged in relation to Hamilton rail blockade
The blockade near York Boulevard was in solidarity with Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs
Hamilton police victim services administrator named justice of the peace
Susan Double was among 10 new justices named by the Ministry of the Attorney General
Hamilton’s historic Delta Secondary School up for sale on open market
Opened in 1924, Delta had been the city’s oldest operating high school, with additions made in 1948 and 1970.
Good Samaritans save the day for man in wheelchair stuck on snow-covered sidewalk near Dundurn Plaza
Spectator photographer John Rennison captured the impromptu moment.
Human error and systemic issues caused Pickering false alarm, probe finds
Solicitor General Sylvia Jones ordered the expedited inquiry by emergency management officials the day after the Jan. 12 scare.
North York woman killed in stabbing at spa was a ‘loving mother’ who had ‘contagious’ smile
Ashley Arzaga, 24, was killed in a stabbing at Crown Spa at 3598 Dufferin St., just south of Wilson Avenue.
Chinatowns across Canada report decline in activity
Chinatowns across Canada report drop in business due to new coronavirus fears
Black youth mentorship program will go ahead at Bernie Custis Secondary following students protests
The school board and Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion say in a joint release they have agreed on a “positive path forward” for the program.
Openness in relationships extends to finances
Openness in relationships extends to your finances, experts say
Hamilton’s Arkells release ‘Years In The Making’ — first new song since 2018’s ‘Rally Cry’
“Song gods” have delivered, says frontman Max Kerman
Wet’suwet’en chiefs and federal, provincial governments to meet today after talks cancelled Wednesday
A spokesman for the office of the B.C. premier says the report of a rescheduled meeting is “promising,” but the provincial government was not in a position to confirm it until Thursday morning.
Six years after a Hamilton construction worker fell from 68th floor, inquest focuses on safety device
Kevin Raposo was working on the 68th floor of a highrise building in Toronto in August 2013 when he fell to his death.
UPDATE: Wet’suwet’en solidarity protesters continue to block Caledonia bypass
Dozens of Six Nations Confederacy members are blocking the Highway 6 bypass around Caledonia
A quarter of all taxicabs in Hamilton parked over insurance woes
An insurance cost spike has prompted drivers of more than 100 local taxis to give up their plates — and in some cases, leave the industry altogether.
It didn’t work for Tim Hortons — will Beyond Meat be a Starbucks success at Canadian stores?
Coffee giant says a new sandwich featuring a meat-free patty, which also has egg and cheddar cheese, will be available at most of its 1,500 Canadian stores in March
UPDATE: Hamilton woman ejected, car ripped in half on Highway 403 in Brantford
Westbound lanes of the highway, west of Garden Avenue are reopened
Meet the Sherman Boys and Girls Club — Hamilton’s new and improved HARRRP
The programs offered are the same, expanded even, but what the neighbourhood used to know as HARRRP has been reconstituted as the Sherman Boys & Girls Club.
UPDATE: Hamilton woman ejected after car ripped in half on Highway 403 in Brantford
OPP have closed the westbound lanes of the highway, west of Garden Avenue
Man rescued after plunging through ice at Cootes Paradise
EMS crews rescue man who fell through ice Wednesday night.
Anti-racist policing activist Desmond Cole to appear at Hamilton Public Library
Cole has made huge waves in this country for his uncompromising spotlight on racism in policing, which he explores in his new book ‘The Skin We’re In.’
Council debates risk of backing Hamilton 100’s Commonwealth Games bid
Coun. Brad Clark says he has ‘concerns about finances’ but still backs proposal so far.
Saskatchewan mom charged with the second-degree murder of infant daughter
A woman from a town in west-central Saskatchewan is accused of murdering her infant daughter.
Hamilton woman in hospital ‘fighting for her life’ after Highway 403 crash in Brantford
OPP have closed the westbound lanes of the highway, west of Garden Avenue
Gunman kills five co-workers at Molson Coors in Milwaukee
Wednesday afternoon, officials said, a worker still in his uniform stormed the facility and began shooting.
Multiple people dead in Milwaukee shooting at Molson Coors
At least six people were killed Wednesday afternoon after a gunman, apparently a disgruntled employee, opened fire at a Molson Coors complex in Milwaukee, local and federal officials said.
Cardus pitch for Balfour House hits snag — and more debate
Ontario Heritage Trust says it wants city to deal with think-tank
Winter strikes back in Hamilton but not for long
Environment Canada says there is a risk of blowing snow Thursday into Friday.
Hamilton police search for ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect in Keith Street shooting
Man wanted in residential shooting Tuesday morning
Court of Appeal orders new murder trial for Peter Khill
Binbrook man was acquitted in 2018 of the murder of Jonathan Styres during a driveway confrontation that was ruled self-defence
Coronavirus: Hamilton public health asks return Wuhan, China visitors to isolate for 14 days
Department has fully implemented its ‘incident management system’ to ‘focus resources’ on preparing to respond to the illness
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