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Updated 2024-12-23 14:46
Winter semester begins at Mohawk College with limited student numbers:Online classes continues for many students
The Omicron variant of the coronavirus has forced officials at Mohawk College to shelve plans to welcome back most students to on-campus learning, at least for January.
Dundas Sydenham Road bike lanes planned in 2022:Federal funding will pay for cycling infrastructure project
Federal funding will pay for cycling infrastructure project
Spurned rebuild puts Sherwood high school’s future in doubt:Options on table include relocating students to refurbished Barton
Hamilton’s public school board is giving up on rebuilding Sherwood Secondary School after being turned down for Ministry of Education funding for an eight time.
Education Minister Stephen Lecce urged to end ‘indecision’ on school gyms:Billy Green, Queensdale and Rosedale gyms in limbo as board awaits funding word
Hamilton’s public school board is urging Education Minister Stephen Lecce to decide as quickly as possible on funding requests for long-promised new gyms at three elementary schools, including Billy Green in upper Stoney Creek.
NEW BUSINESS: Billyard Insurance Group expanded in Stoney Creek in 2021
With its recent office expansion in Stoney Creek, Billyard Insurance Group is striving to make insurance convenient and accessible.
Calls grow for school trustee Becky Buck to go:Buck says ‘better way forward than cancelling one another’
The Hamilton public school board’s human rights and equity community advisory committee is renewing its call for west Mountain trustee Becky Buck to resign in response to her election as vice-chair by fellow trustees earlier this month.
'Totally full right now': Animal Adoptions of Flamborough managing though COVID-19:Donations down due to lack of normal fundraising events
Although the COVID-19 pandemic forced Animal Adoptions of Flamborough to alter its operations — and severely impacted its fundraising — president Pam Hesketh said the need is greater than ever.
Snow Angels program welcomes new volunteers and clients in Flamborough
With Jack Frost’s winter chill just around the corner, Flamborough's Snow Angels program is preparing for a winter wonderland.
Hamilton Mountain group making sleeping mats for the homeless:St. Catherine of Siena Parish folks crocheting plastic milk bags
Some of Hamilton’s homeless will be getting a special gift in January from a group at St. Catherine of Siena parish on the Mountain designed to keep them warmer and dryer.
Dundas Pleasant View fruit orchard application made to NEC:Commission reviewing application for 711 York Rd.
Commission reviewing application for 711 York Rd.
COVID restrictions close Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre indefinitely
For many Mountain seniors it’s their connection to socialization, a reason to get out of the house.
'Now we're set back another year': Proposed east Waterdown school not approved by province:School would ease pressure on Mary Hopkins, Flamborough Centre
A new elementary school for east Waterdown to deal with the pending growth in the community was not approved by the Ministry of Education in the most recent window for boards to submit capital projects.
When can you get a bus in Waterdown over the holidays?:No myRide service Dec. 25, Dec. 26 and Jan. 1
If you’re hoping to hop on the bus in Waterdown over the holidays, you might be out of luck.
NORAD's Santa Tracker is keeping watch as the big man makes his rounds on Christmas Eve:Watch the live map to see when he's in your neighbourhood
A typo in a Colorado Springs Sears Roebuck & Co. ad in 1955 accidentally launched a Christmas Eve tradition that continues to this day.
Fifty Point plan seeks to stem traffic snarls:Park and road upgrades recommended to improve access, safety
A new master plan for Fifty Point Conservation Area seeks to manage surging attendance while improving the habitat for migratory birds and other wildlife that make it a “green oasis” on Lake Ontario’s shoreline.
Dundas Pleasant View tree planting start of required long-term tree management:Not all trees planted at 10 Newman Rd. this month expected to survive
Not all trees planted at 10 Newman Rd. this month expected to survive
'Close and deep clean as directed': More employees at Metro, Food Basics, FreshCo, Sobeys, Farm Boy, Longo's and other Ontario grocery stores test positive for COVID-19 and here are the impacted locat
'We strictly enforce that teammates who feel sick do not come into work'
Dundas Knox Church property to be sold to Grace Valley Church:Sale closing date set for March 31, 2022; more details to come
Sale closing date set for March 31, 2022; more details to come
Q-and-A: Coun. Judi Partridge named to police services board:Gender-based violence, new station priorities, says councillor
Ward 15 Coun. Judi Partridge has been appointed to the Hamilton police services board for the remainder of the 2018-22 term of council.Partridge was appointed to the board effective Nov. 26 and in a statement following her appointment said she wa
Hamilton councillors approve 221 unit residential development project on Stone Church Road
Area residents are concerned about traffic and parking problems, as well as replacing existing sewer to accommodate plan.
Hamilton staff considering application for either retirement facility or mix-use proposal on former Brandon House property
Ironpoint Capital Management has submitted an application with two concept options to develop the former Brandon House property in Ancaster.
'This is wonderful and surreal': Dundas resident wins $100K on Encore
Brenda Fortier checked her Encore ticket several times to confirm the news.
'IMMEDIATELY STOP USING': Major recalls of lawnmowers sold at Costco, ranges at Best Buy, Walmart deodorants and H&M clothes trigger multiple Health Canada warnings:Several incidents reported
A number of recalls are being put into motion by some big-name stores across Canada due to health and safety hazards.
Ontario's top doctor says Omicron will produce highest COVID-19 case totals ever
Ontario’s chief medical officer of health said COVID-19 case numbers will likely hit an all-time high in the coming weeks.Dr. Kieran Moore said the Omicron variant has become the dominant strain of COVID-19 in the province and being four to eight
Hamilton's heritage committee places beach lighthouse into its 'red' endangered category
The move follows the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority's plan to relocate the 163-year-old structure.
Dundas banks protest highlights climate change impacts
Elders For Climate Sanity protested Canada’s banks support of fossil fuel projects at the busy “Banker’s Corners,” the intersection of King Street West with Sydenham Street and Memorial Square in downtown Dundas, Friday morning.
Mountain Coun. Esther Pauls offers up $125,000 for new play structure at George Armstrong school
The current play amenities, located at the back of the school on 460 Concession St., are aging and needs to be replaced.
Centre for Climate Change Management at Mohawk College offers 5 ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Since late 2017 the Centre for Climate Change Management at the Joyce Centre for Partnership and Innovation at the Fennell campus of Mohawk College has been a regional hub for collaboration on climate change action.
Hamilton Liberal MP Filomena Tassi's responsibilities include accessing COVID-19 supplies:Human rights abuses, diversity and climate change among other priorities
The minister of public service and procurement has a series of responsibilities, including focusing on diversity and climate change.
Longtime Hamilton Catholic board chair sees 'tremendous growth' in 30 years of service:Daly re-elected chair for 31st term
Pat Daly will begin his 31st year as board chair for the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board after being re-elected during the Dec. 6 initial meeting. As he prepares for the new term, he spoke with the Review about his tenure and the future.
'Help give back': Waterdown Collision boosts Men's Street Ministry this winter:Business collecting donations until end of February
Waterdown Collision is using its winter community outreach initiative to support the Men’s Street Ministry.
‘Unlike anything we’ve seen’: Omicron threat pushes Ontario to announce capacity limits, other restrictions:Indoor and outdoor gathering limits to be capped at 10 and 25 people, resp
Indoor and outdoor gathering limits to be capped at 10 and 25 people, respectively.
COVID testing kits on Hamilton Mountain snapped up
There were long lineups outside many LCBO stores Dec. 17 for COVID-19 rapid testing kits.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford imposes new COVID-19 restrictions across the province as Omicron variant spreads:'The most transmissible variant we've seen yet'
New measures come into place Sunday (Dec. 19).
LIVE VIDEO: Ford to make an announcement as COVID cases soar, residents scramble for boosters, rapid tests
Ontario's top doctor and Premier Doug Ford to provide an update on COVID-19 restrictions
Looking for a COVID-19 rapid test? These are the first 100 LCBOs that will have them
The first 100 LCBO outlets that will have COVID-19 rapid tests has been released.Available on a first come, first served basis, the free take-home rapid tests will be available at the following stores to anyone without symptoms or who has not rec
City closing some Flamborough facilities, programs to fight Omicron:Carlisle arena, Flamborough Seniors Centre closed until Jan. 10 as 100 workers redeployed
The City of Hamilton is closing some facilities and cancelling some programs — including two in Flamborough — to redeploy 100 approximately staff to help with COVID-19 vaccination to curb the spread of Omicron.
Dundas Knox Presbyterian Church offer considered by another church:Total number of offers submitted so far not known
Total number of offers submitted so far not known
Hamilton public school board relents on mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations:Staff shortages prompt decision to allow rapid COVID-19 tests instead
Already unable to cover staff shortages, Hamilton’s public school board won’t proceed with a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy that could put more employees on unpaid leave.
Hamilton closes recreation centres and museums to deploy staff to COVID-19 vaccine clinics
Ancaster Rotary Centre, Hill Park Recreation Centre, Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre will close starting Dec. 18.
'More and more horrific every day': Women's organizations managing 'shadow pandemic' of gender-based violence:Interval House calls have 'steadily increased,' says Smith
“The stories women are telling us are just more and more horrific every day.”
Hamilton councillors demand province remove ministry zoning order from former psychiatric hospital lands
"We as a council, we are saying the MZO was not requested, was not wanted," said Mountain Coun. John-Paul Danko.
Hamilton ACORN protests high-interest loans:Group calls for government intervention to lower interest rates
When money is tight at the end of the month, Liz Scott is forced to make some difficult decisions.
Dundas vacant city-owned land confidential report received with no action:Site has been municipal property for nearly 111 years
Site has been municipal property for nearly 111 years
'Rapidly evolving': Employees at Sobeys, FreshCo, Food Basics, Metro, Longo's, Farm Boy and other Ontario grocery stores test positive for COVID-19 and here ate the impacted locations:Nearly 30 new ca
With COVID-19 cases surging across Ontario and the Omicron variant poised to become the dominant strain in the coming days, an increase in new infections have emerged in some big-name Ontario grocery stores.
Omicron variant could create 'significant demands on health care system,' says Ontario medical officer of heath
Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health said although initial indications are that the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has less severe health implications, the province is still planning for the worst.
UPDATE: WHAT’S GOING ON HERE NOW? Centre Road is expected to open Dec. 21:Closure was expected to last until Jan. 10
The City of Hamilton says Centre Road is expected to reopen to traffic later this month.
'Somebody knows something': Police appeal for information in Flamborough hit-and-run:Wayne Miller, 76, was struck and killed on Centre Road Sept. 17
It has been nearly three months since Wayne Miller was struck and killed in a hit-and-run on Centre Road and his brother Jim Miller is still looking for answers.
Dundas Cootes Drive temporary closures result of flooding, downed power lines:Storm dropped 30 millimetres of rain, wind knocked down trees
Storm dropped 30 millimetres of rain, wind knocked down trees
Hamilton Public Library mailing out Postcards for Special People:Post cards for long-term-care residents can be picked up at any library branch
It’s a simple way to bring a smile to the face of someone living in a long-term care home.
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