Hamilton's COVID-19 case numbers are increasing, and are projected to continue to rise into June, according to health officials.

Discussions over paid parking have resumed in downtown Stoney Creek, more than a decade after an unpopular decision to bring parking meters to King Street West was reversed.

The vehicles start to roll into the parking lot of the Hamilton Mountain Mosque on Stone Church Road East around 9:30 a.m.

Provincial officials confirm there are "no plans" at this time to expand Highway 403 to accommodate additional traffic.

Repairs to the Sydenham Road bridge sidewalk and railing were recommended to be completed within a year by a contractor after 2020 inspections of half the city’s bridges, as well as longer-term repairs to the Newman Road bridge in Pleasant View, previously identified by the province for rehabilitation.

The province is poised to act on the Hamilton Conservation Authority’s call to extend Greenbelt protections to publicly-owned land along the lower stretches of Stoney and Battlefield creeks.

In a salute to Earth Day, employees of the Ancaster-based Guest Plumbing and Heating—and other volunteers from the community—came together to clean up the Lake Ontario shoreline at Confederation Beach Park April 9.

Tenants’ rights and anti-poverty organization Hamilton ACORN organized a protest by residents and advocates at the townhouse complex at 1132 Upper Wellington St. April 9.

Hamilton’s public school board is calling for a reinstatement of mandatory mask wearing in schools as Ontario grapples with a sixth wave of COVID-19, but won’t act on its own this time around.

Neighbours of Winona’s LIUNA Gardens say they’re alarmed by a proposal to redevelop the former banquet hall property with 1,212 housing units, including in two 24-storey and two 15-storey condo buildings.

Legacy Constructors Inc. installed temporary fencing around 71 Main St. this week, in preparation for site plan approval and issuance of building permits for a proposed nine-storey, 64-unit residential development on the site.

The Hamilton resident will seek to defeat Mountain NDP MPP Monique Taylor on June 2.

The accidental ingestion of illegal “copycat” edible cannabis products is causing serious harm to children, Health Canada said in a warning to residents.

A 79-year-old woman is dead in the U.S. and multiple injuries have been reported in Canada in relation to certain beds that health officials are warning cause "serious impact and crushing hazards."

Health Canada is warning shoppers after some risky products have been pulled from the marketplace due to a number of injury hazards.

The public is being warned to avoid the northern section of upper Stoney Creek's Eramosa Karst Conservation Area after a daytime coyote attack on a golden retriever.

Like many others, dance artist, performer and choreographer Julia Garlisi felt compelled to act after watching news coverage of the human suffering unfolding in Ukraine.

It is shaping up to be a big comeback year for the Ancaster Agricultural Society and Ancaster Fair.

A red-light camera for westbound traffic heading into Dundas on Cootes Drive, at East Street North, is one of five new priority red-light cameras to be installed this year and the first in the Valley Town.

The Mountain’s street party is back.

The family of a 99-year-old Flamborough resident is calling on the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board to fulfil her lifelong dream and grant an honorary high school diploma.

An east Hamilton family is searching for their feline companion in an upper Stoney Creek neighbourhood after the cat was allegedly taken by a pizza delivery driver and released several kilometres away on April 5.

The City of Hamilton is hiring new recreation staff, including Supie program and camp counsellor positions. Here’s what you need to know:

Mohawk College is moving ahead with new research into remotely piloted vehicles and is helping companies address digital and communication challenges in their operations, thanks to $2.6 million in funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).

A preliminary budget for Hamilton’s public school board is cutting the equivalent of about 59 full-time jobs this September, although many positions are expected to be reinstated before then.

Peer review of noise study might be required for city building permit

City officials are reviewing all boards and committees on how they follow provincial guidelines on open meetings.

Ferrero Canada Ltd. is recalling multiple Kinder brand chocolate products from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency revealed Wednesday (April 6).

Over a few years, Ernst Ma went from a high achieving yet overly talkative high schooler to a budding entrepreneur, pitching ideas on reducing plastic waste to a Fortune 500 company.

No truck size or time restrictions imposed on route

Hamilton and Ontario are seeing COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations trending upwards.

Status of property, including apartments and plaza, unclear.

Contrary to a city report, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario says a controversial application for a cannabis shop next to a Stoney Creek daycare centre is still active more than 14 months after ending its public-comment phase.

Redeemer University, celebrating its 40th anniversary, opened a 77,000-square-foot student living and learning facility.

Labourer’s International Union of North America (LiUNA) and Fengate are building a multimillion dollar residential/commercial project on the site of the former Mountain police station.

After Ward 15 Coun. Judi Partridge announced March 28 that she wouldn’t seek re-election, the Review caught up with the outgoing three-term councillor to learn more about her decision. This interview has been edited for clarity and length.Q: W

The fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic plus inflation, a shortage of affordable housing and rising gasoline prices linked to Russia’s invasion Ukraine could lead to a spike in demand for food bank services at Neighbour to Neighbour Centre.

Knox preparing partnership with St. Mark’s United Church

Winona residents opposing city council’s rezoning of a surplus municipal property by Fifty Point to allow for a nine-storey residential building are joining forces with a nearby ratepayers group to appeal the decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal.

The Flamborough Chamber of Commerce handed out its annual Outstanding Business Achievement Awards in a virtual awards gala April 2, celebrating the best in corporate excellence and community service across Flamborough.

Kamal Alaichi is continuing a family tradition of sorts by serving as a legislative page at Queen’s Park.

Michael Carson wants to bring family game nights to a whole new realm with Critter Cards.

Students, staff and visitors to Mohawk College will no longer have to show proof of vaccination prior to entering one of the college campuses as of April 18.

A few spring flurries outside couldn’t dampen the excitement around the opening of Grandview Retirement Living.

Osler Drive and East Street North work get $2-million in Federal funds