Feed hamilton-news-from-http-wwwthespeccom

Link http://rss.metroland.com/
Feed http://rss.metroland.com/9/article/hamilton
Updated 2025-02-07 05:45
Five to hospital, including three children, after “serious, violent crash” in Norfolk County
A 26-year-old man has life-threatening injuries and a 26-year-old woman has life-altering injuries after crash at Brantford Road and Burford Delhi Townline Road
Does the Oct. 21 federal election date trample on Orthodox Jewish rights? It’s now in a judge’s hands
Madam Justice Ann Marie McDonald considers a lawsuit to push back the date of the vote as a deadline for potential changes looms.
Rescuers make slow progress on freeing entangled North Atlantic right whales
The whale known as 4423, which had been partially disentangled last Thursday, was spotted again Tuesday morning during an aerial surveillance flight,
Pelham council defers cannabis interim-control bylaw extension
The Town of Pelham will wait before deciding whether to extend an interim-control bylaw for cannabis production.
Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán to be sentenced in New York
Guzmán, 61, was convicted in February after a three-month trial.
Joe Fresh baby sun hats recalled over fears of potential choking hazard
The recall affects roughly 64,100 hats that were sold across the country between January and June 2019.
An ‘important and substantial milestone’ for the old Prudhommes Landing site
At request of council, developers have added more units, employment lands
'I miss her smile': Beloved grandmother who drowned in Oakville pool identified
Charlotte was a snowbird, spending six months of the year on Marco Island
Ontario government writes off $445 million loan to Chrysler
The loan, originally made during the 2009 financial crisis, was recently deemed unrecoverable by the province following the carmaker’s restructuring
10 steps to getting the lowest price
Stephen Weyman loves the nitty gritty of comparison shopping, price matching, getting cash rebates and piling up loyalty points for travel rewards, Ellen Roseman writes
Expedited heritage designation sought for Waterdown buildings
THE ISSUE: Heritage designation LOCAL IMPACT: The Royal Coachman and Village Fish and Chips building added to municipal heritage registry and assigned immediate priority for heritage designation.
Six Nations council seeks end to band office blockade with injunction
Protesters, however, say they’re staying put. ‘We made that clear since Day 1.’
Jeff Mahoney: Gordon Precious, Hamilton’s own, is in the Guinness World Records as oldest heli-skier
Gordon Precious, 95, who helped start Chedoke ski hill is on top o’ the world.
Mac testing new tech at Westdale Smart Home to help seniors live on their own
McMaster researchers are using sensing, Bluetooth and diagnostic technologies to make housing smarter for an aging population.
LGBTQ+ activist Cedar Hopperton released from jail
A Facebook post from The Tower says the activist is “free”
Photo contest highlights beauty of Dundas butterfly garden
The annual Urquhart Butterfly Garden photo contest is once again taking place this summer at the Dundas site. Open from June 10 to Sept. 3 the contest includes four different categories: Butterflies and Moths, Insects, Spiders and Bugs, Birds and other wildlife, and Plants and Flowers.
Stunt driving: Hamilton woman clocked doing 121 km/h in 60 zone near Binbrook
Hamilton police stopped 2018 Mercedes GLC 300 westbound on Kirk Road doing double the speed limit
Fleeing shoplifter abandons baby stroller stuffed with $1,000 in stolen goods
The 37-year-old man fled store security and was found hiding in a Mountain backyard
Cruise Night at Hutch’s on the Beach Strip happens each Monday until September
Monday was the first Hutch’s Cruise Night as about 40 car enthusiasts brought out their cars to show off. The event is a fundraiser for the Jeff McKillop Memorial Fund for mental health awareness and suicide prevention. The event runs through September, weather permitting.
Would-be rescuer traumatized after mother drowns in Lake Ontario trying to rescue her son
David Rowan dove into the lake’s frigid waters in Pickering on Sunday after seeing the 33-year-old woman not moving. She had gone into the lake to retrieve her child, who had floated to far from her shore; he survived.
Police arrest second accused killer in Carel Douse slaying
Daniel Wise is charged with first-degree murder in the May 18 stabbing.
Hamilton Police Chief Eric Girt says he is open to an ‘adjudicative’ review of response to Pride violence
The public has only heard “one side of the story” about how police dealt with a clash of protesters at Pride, Girt said in a radio interview.
Hamilton Police Chief Eric Girt says he is open to an ‘djudicative’ review of response to Pride violence
The public has only heard “one side of the story” about how police dealt with a clash of protesters at Pride, Girt said in a radio interview.
Visiting U.S. man drowns in Hamilton backyard pool
This is the third drowning in the area in less than two weeks
Hamilton sees gains in technology jobs
Only San Francisco and Seattle ahead of Toronto which now boasts 228,500 tech jobs, according to research firm’s annual Scoring Tech Talent report
CP Rail rakes in record second-quarter revenue as traffic increases
Grain traffic hits third-highest level in company’s 138-year history at $422M
Former gun advisory panel chair Jack Major felt he ‘wasn’t serving any purpose’
He wanted to hear witnesses and gather facts on gun-related issues.
President Trump calls on GOP to oppose House condemnation of tweets
Trump is willing to again rely on incendiary rhetoric on issues of race and immigration to preserve his political base in the lead-up to the 2020 election.
Pool chemical mixture leads to hotel evacuation on Hamilton Mountain
Firefighters ventilate Courtyard by Marriott on Upper James Street as a precaution
Fat cats? New study shows cats’ heaviest weight higher now than in 1990s
Researchers at the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph analyzed 54 million weight measurements taken at vet offices between 1981 and mid-2016 to get a sense of the typical weight gain and loss pattern over the course of a cat’s life.
Toronto taking steps to curb noise pollution
City campaign to target extra loud vehicles.
R. Kelly ordered held without bond on sweeping new federal charges
Kelly accused of sweeping scheme to groom and sexually exploit young girls and then cover it up.
Poll suggests two thirds of Ontarians do not believe Doug Ford cares about people like them
Premier Doug Ford bills himself and his government as “for the people,” but a new poll suggests a majority of Ontarians do not believe he cares about people like them.
New president at Burlington Chamber of Commerce
The Burlington Chamber of Commerce has announced that Carla Y. Nell will be the organization’s new president and CEO.
Judge rejects young Quebecers’ novel lawsuit seeking federal climate change action
The action brought by the group ENvironnement JEUnesse would be on behalf of Quebecers aged 35 and under, whom lawyers argue are being deprived of a right to a healthy environment and will suffer the effects of global warming more than older generations.
Cuts to Legal Aid Ontario will cause hearing delays: Immigration and Refugee Board
Cuts to legal-aid funding imposed by the Ontario government will lead to delays and other disruptions of refugee hearings, says the tribunal that adjudicates asylum claims in Canada.
Mumbai building collapse kills at least 5, with dozens more trapped
Residents formed a human chain to help remove bricks and slabs of concrete.
Airline confirms three dead after float plane crashes in Labrador lake
Four occupants of a float plane remained missing Tuesday after the aircraft crashed into a Labrador lake, killing three others on board.
Florida expert captures elusive alligator at Chicago lagoon
Investigators don’t know why the animal was in the lagoon but they knew they had to capture it.
Cedar Hopperton released from jail
A Facebook post from The Tower says the activist is “free”
Northern Ontario First Nation declares state of emergency over water quality
The community has been on a boil water advisory for almost two decades.
Montreal cyclist faces charges after bus windows smashed in apparent road rage
A 43-year-old cyclist is facing charges after allegedly smashing the windows of a Montreal city bus on Monday night.
Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins recalls ‘we wanted to do the best we possibly could’ 50 years after historic launch
Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins returned Tuesday to the exact spot where he flew to the moon 50 years ago with Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.
Scrap the jet, says widower whose Hamilton family died in Boeing 737 Max crash
Paul Njoroge says if only the airliner had been grounded back in November, he would be playing football with his son now
Opioid crisis: Brantford mayor wants safe injection site for one of Ontario’s hardest-hit cities
‘Whether you like it or not, it’s happening in our community,’ Kevin Davis says about ‘unofficial’ places where people use dangerous drugs.
Alternative mortgage lenders gain foothold
Alternative lenders increase share of slowing Canadian mortgage market: CMHC
Jeff Mahoney: Jacqui Templeton Muir’s gift for art is making it possible for the Brott Festival to mount operas
Jacqui Templeton Muir has always charmed Brott Music Festival admirers with her Christmas cards. Now her paintings are providing the basis for whole operatic sets.
From consensus to action: Canadians need to elect representatives who understand climate change
The declining natural health of our planet demands that we follow the best available expert advice, David Anderson and Roy Brooke write.
Trump digs in on racist tweets: ‘Many people agree with me’
The episode served notice that the U.S. president is willing to again rely on incendiary rhetoric on issues of race and immigration to preserve his political base in the leadup to the 2020 election.
Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara both nab Emmy nominations for Schitt’s Creek
Nominations revealed Tuesday morning in Los Angeles.
...943944945946947948949950951952...