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Updated 2025-02-04 04:30
‘Linda O’Leary was not impaired’ during fatal boat crash, says defence lawyer
Defence making the case that she was sober but collided with an unlit boat on a moonless night.
Drug trafficker’s lawsuit against Hamilton Police settled out of court
Andre Gravelle says settlement vindicates him from ‘false murder charges’ on 1998 Gilbank killings
U.K. police explain decision on Prince Andrew case
London police are defending the decision not to pursue a full investigation of allegations made against Prince Andrew by a woman who says she was trafficked by the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Scott Radley: The Hamilton guy who knows the new Leafs’ coach better than almost anyone
Tyler Gaudet has played for Sheldon Keefe in Pembroke, Sault Ste. Marie and Toronto
City facing escalating rent prices and evictions
Social Planning and Research Council says the cost of renting an apartment is becoming ‘urgent’
British supermarkets’ plastic-bag initiative backfires
When the British government introduced a 5-pence levy on plastic bags four years ago, it encouraged shoppers to help reduce environmental damage by bringing their own reusable “bags for life.”
Two women charged after body left for ‘prolonged period of time’ in Thorold home
Two women have been charged with neglecting a dead body after the remains of a man were found in a Thorold home.
Freedom 65: Inheritance should be a windfall, not part of retirement plan, experts say
As people live longer, presumed benefactors may spend much of their money, choose to donate or even acquire new heirs through a second marriage — among other potential hiccups.
UPDATE: Secret Cootes sewage spill docs to be released, with Hamilton council apology
Council also agreed to issue a formal apology for the not disclosing the full details of the sewage spill from an overflow tank into the creek, which flows into Cootes Paradise.
Graham Rockingham: Five shows to see this week in Hamilton
Toronto singer-songwriter Jerry Leger hasn’t been compared to Bob Dylan yet, but it will come.
Hollywood in the Hammer: Six movies you didn’t know were filmed in Hamilton
From John Candy to Gene Simmons, the Hammer is a hotbed for Hollywood stars and film shoots
Owner of Milton family farm frustrated over $100,000 development charges
There’s no lack of support shown by council members to a Milton farmer who was on the hook for over $100,000 in development fees, though their hands were tied due to the strict interpretation of the development charge bylaws.
St. Catharines hospital demolition reveals hidden tunnels, underground swimming pool
There isn’t much left now. A thin column of floors and part of the building’s brick exterior, framed by piles of rubble, are all that remain of the old St. Catharines hospital on Queenston Street.
Kitchener ‘good guy’ needs a place to call home
Extend-A-Family program connects families who invite adults with a developmental disability into their lives
Hamilton seeing rapid growth in tech jobs
National study ranks city No. 9 in Canada among technology hubs
Canadian telecom complaints hit record high, with Bell leading the pack
Frustration over billing and disconnection notice periods as well as greater awareness of customer rights fuel unprecedented increase.
Last-ditch pitch for every-second-week trash pickup in Hamilton dumped
After failing to gain support already at committee, motion to get a quote on biweekly pickup loses again
Police charge mom and student after weapons brought to school
A verbal dispute between the mother and the boy took place in the parking lot at St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School yesterday
Dale King found not guilty in shooting death of Yosif Al-Hasnawi
Carrying a loaded handgun, King said he acted in self-defence
ONTARIO COLD CASE: Little boy vanishes during fishing trip
Adrien McNaughton, 5, was last scene playing on the shoreline while fishing with his three siblings, dad and family friend.
On the Sidelines: Rowers are an anomaly
Single sports specialists focus intensively and exclusively on one sport year-round.
Hamilton needs ‘clear public accounting’ of sewage spill details
Councillors Wilson and Nann urge colleagues to release all documents relating to the 24-billion-litre leak into Chedoke Creek
Hamilton student trustee unmoved by e-learning rollback
Cutting grad requirement to two courses doesn’t resolve concerns, he says
Sewergate: A Chedoke Creek sewage spill timeline
Four years of nastiness
Burlington mayor angry after being kept in the dark about sewage spill
“This is shocking, this is disturbing,” mayor says of Hamilton spill.
Electronic monitoring system showed when sewage tank gate was open: Hamilton public works
It’s ‘a wonderful tool, but it’s not 100 per cent fool proof,’ department head says in aftermath of massive spill that went undetected for four years.
Sewergate: A Chedoke sewage spill timeline
Four years of nastiness
Flood warning issued along Lake Erie shoreline
Wind gusts of up to 100 km/h are expected to result in flooding and erosion Wednesday
With Mali over, Canada’s peacekeeping contribution returns to historic low
Canada’s contribution to peacekeeping has returned to historic lows following the end of its mission in Mali, sparking fresh allegations of hypocrisy and concerns about the country’s bid for a Security Council seat at the United Nations.
Human rights tribunal critical of Ottawa for actions in child welfare case
The tribunal sent a letter to the government saying they now have until Jan. 29, 2020, to figure out a way forward on the compensation package.
Freeland in a divided Washington for new NAFTA talks with U.S. and Mexico
Officials from the continent’s three countries have been holding talks aimed at speeding the ratification of new NAFTA.
BREAKING: Dale King found not guilty in shooting death of Yosif Al-Hasnawi
Was charged with second degree murder of 19-year-old
Hikers answer plea to find wedding ring lost on mountaintop
WMUR-TV reports Bill Giguere, of Massachusetts, recently lost the gold band on Mount Hancock. Giguere, who had been wearing it for three years, put out a plea to a hiking group for help.
UN: Measles cases spike in numerous outbreaks worldwide
As of Nov. 5, there were more than 440,200 measles cases worldwide reported to WHO.
Hamilton council: Where they stand on the sewage spill secret
Here’s some of what council members have said about keeping the $24-billion-litre mess under wraps
Snowbirds aerobatics team to return to Canada after crash in U.S.
Investigators are trying to determine why a Tutor aircraft crashed Oct. 13 before an air show at the Atlanta Speedway.
Google pens Twitter ode to Scarborough after depicting it as a semi-collapsed house
“Scarborough is more than just a Google Search result,” the company wrote on Twitter.
Hamilton’s Mettamade all started with the Morgan Jumpsuit
Less than two after creating it, Morgan MacDonald and Carol Davies would find themselves selling the Morgan Jumpsuit, in their Westdale shop, Mettamade.
Cootes Paradise: The beauty and grandeur (despite the sewage)
Enjoy these photos from our archives that show the area it in all its glory.
Cellphones, radio, TV stations to broadcast emergency alert system test today
Do not to call 911 for information about the test.
Hamilton police looking for missing man Michael Samdass
Police say the 40-year-old was last seen in Toronto Sept. 5
Hollywood in the Hammer: Six movies you didn’t know were filmed in Hamilton
From John Candy to Gene Simmons, the Hammer is a hotbed for Hollywood stars and film shoots
Basic income class-action lawsuit information sessions in Hamilton, Brantford
The Dec. 5 sessions will give former participants a chance to learn more about the class action and how it could affect them
Could parks replace parking lots? These students think they should.
Then and Now program, led by the public library and Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board, allows gifted students to brainstorm how urban planning could change the city for the better.
He spent a night in jail for attacking his girlfriend. He killed her when he got out, police say
He agreed not to contact her and to stay at least 500 feet away from her
Music Editor Graham Rockingham’s 5 acts to see in Hamilton this week
Pete Elkas, James Ferris, Laila Biali, Monowhales, Espanola
FIRED Rockton Agricultural Society GM suing for $300,000
Ousted Rockton Agricultural Society general manager Don Pede is suing the agricultural society for in excess of $300,000 plus damages and lost wages - and demanding he be returned to his position.
Dundas Grightmire arena contractor ban extension to be considered
Settlement negotiations to continue into second quarter of 2020
Flamborough man gets two years in U.S. prison for Dominican resort Ponzi scheme
Derek Elliott, 49, had pleaded guilty nearly five years ago to conspiracy to commit mail fraud after reaching a plea agreement with prosecutors.
UPDATE: Mississauga man killed in crash on Highway 403 in Ancaster
Two others, a 27-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman were sent to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
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