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Hamilton councillors approve 2020 capital budget with a 0.87 per cent increase
The capital budget approval will mean a homeowner will pay an extra $31 on a home valued at $385,600.
Hamilton councillors approve 2020 capital budget with 0.87 per cent increase
The capital budget approval will mean a homeowner will pay an extra $31 on a home valued at $385,600.
Sherwood grad grappling with wrestling movie:Deathmatch Dad being shot mostly in Hamilton
The 34-year-old Sherwood high school graduate and former pro grappler set up Iraybs Films in 2007 after retiring from ring action.
Sherwood grad grappling with wrestling movie:Deathmatch Dad being shot mostly in Hamilton
Rayburn learned the ropes from Ernie Moore (aka the Masked Executioner) at the Living Legends Wrestling Academy on the east Mountain
Hamilton school unions strike anti-violence task force:Joint effort hopes to address rising attacks on staff, leaders say
Nine education unions at Hamilton’s public and Catholic school boards are striking a task force to find solutions to what they say is an increasing number of violent attacks on their members at school.
Cannabis-infused tea and chocolate — but don’t expect candy floss or breath strips — as edible products come to stores
As companies show off their new products, some expect a cautious approach as Canadian suppliers learn from a rough cannabis rollout a year ago
'Monster homes' changing the face of Ancaster neighbourhoods, says resident:Larger homes replacing bungalows
THE ISSUE: Monster homes in Ancaster.THE LOCAL IMPACT: Infill developments are reshaping neighbourhoods.
Who’s got the best Xmas lights in the Inch Park area?:North/central Mountain neighbourhood group announces Griswold award contest
The winner will be announced on Christmas Eve.
'All I want for Christmas is a new bridge' says Welland resident:Residents gather in show of solidarity to have Forks Road Bridge replaced
Members of the community held a Christmas decorating party for Forks Road Bridge in Welland’s Dain City on the weekend — but there was no bridge.
Milton man loses his shirt in bizarre incident during busy Christmas shopping hours
A 35-year-old Milton man was arrested by Halton police after a bizarre incident during the busy Christmas shopping hours Saturday in the area of Steeles Avenue East and Esquesing Line.
Delta high school rumour mill puts board officials on hot seat:‘The property has not been sold,’ skeptical residents assured
Hamilton public school board officials insisted there’s no basis to rumours Delta Secondary School has already been sold as they faced a barrage of questions about the heritage building’s future at an information meeting.
Delta high school rumour mill puts board officials in hot seat:‘The property has not been sold,’ skeptical residents assured
Hamilton public school board officials insisted there’s no basis to rumours Delta Secondary School has already been sold as they faced a barrage of questions about the heritage building’s future at an information meeting.
Hamilton ready to roll with new skate park design finalized for Valley Park:Park could be open by next fall
"We want (the skate park) to be as inclusive as possible for all age groups," said Bill Gurney, of New Line Skateparks.
Hamilton ready to roll with new skate park design finalized for Valley Park in Stoney Creek:Park could be open by next fall
"We want (the skate park) to be as inclusive as possible for all age groups," said Bill Gurney, of New Line Skateparks.
Tainted water revelations spark calls for action
Municipalities across Canada are responding to a national investigation into lead in drinking water by a partnership of nine universities and 10 media organizations, including the Toronto Star, the Ryerson School of Journalism, Global News and Concordia University’s Institute for Investigative Journalism
Dundas teen facing arson charges
A 17-year-old Dundas male has been charged in connection with multiple small fires that were set outside residential homes during the early morning hours.
Stoney Creek CIBC branch celebrates 50 years:Technological changes have been for the better, says longtime employee
Vicki Morrow knows that while change be daunting, it’s usually for the better.
UPDATE: Young woman hit by transport truck on QEW in Oakville is on life support in hospital:OPP investigating
The OPP reported that a young woman died after she was hit by a transport truck while on foot on the QEW in Oakville, but have since corrected that information to say she's on life support.
Hamilton property owners could be paying a "rain tax" by 2021:Residential, industrial, commercial and agricultural property owners would be charged fees
Councillors rejected a storm water fee in 2011 and 2015, but come 2021 Hamilton could adopt a fee that is used in other centres such as Guelph, Ottawa, Mississauga, Newmarket and London.
Halton District School Board reaches tentative deal with custodial and maintenance staff
The Halton District School Board announced Thursday, Dec. 5 that a tentative agreement has been reached with the Canadian Union of Public Employees Halton Local 1011.
Waterdown's 'Miles From Nowhere' drops debut EP:Funky offering 4 years in the making from Miles Evans-Branagh
A funky new offering four years in the making dropped Tuesday, Dec. 3 from Waterdown native Miles Evans-Branagh.
ONTARIO COLD CASE: Killer guards secret of where he hid senior's remains:Forensic identification officers found pools of blood near SUV
Andrew Watson was convicted of killing Lise Fredette in 2014 but her remains have never been found.
'He became so enraged': Police officer attacks referee at Oakville hockey game with derogatory remarks, challenges him to fight in parking lot:Cop docked pay and given two-game suspension for 'abusive
It started with a complaint about a penalty call during a hockey game.
Waterdown high school teachers picket as part of provincial strike:One-day strike comes amid negotiations on new collective agreement
Waterdown District High School teachers and secretarial staff picketed along Parkside Drive on Wednesday, Dec. 4 as part of a one-day, provincewide strike.
Hamilton's climate change plan will be a "dramatic shift" in how city operates
The issue: Hamilton councillors approves climate change planLocal impact: Plan includes climate change investment such as transit, building retro-fits, park development and planting 7,000 trees.
Longtime Waterdown physician Dr. James Faught retires:Open house celebration to be held Dec. 6 at Waterdown Legion
After more than 40 years practicing medicine in Waterdown, Dr. James Faught is retiring.
Ministry must negotiate, not legislate, says Ancaster High teacher union rep:200 take part in one-day strike outside Ancaster High
About 200 teachers from Ancaster and Nora Frances Henderson high schools marched in front of Ancaster High School Dec. 4 as part of a one-day strike.
As the U.S. experience shows, pot edibles need tougher, clearer rules around labelling
The lack of consistent rules for labelling pot-laced edibles seems to contradict the government’s policy to keep them from children, writes Jennifer Wells
Hamilton high school teachers take contract dispute to streets:One-day walkout seeks to break provincial bargaining impasse
Hamilton public high school teachers joined a provincial one-day strike on Dec. 4 to show support for the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation in contract talks with the Ministry of Education.
Toronto Mayor John Tory praises Hamilton's growth, encourages diversity and education investment
"I want to keep disputes to a minimum," said Toronto Mayor John Tory.
Flamborough parent concerned about bullying on school buses:Demands include change to board bullying procedures
THE ISSUE: BULLYING ON SCHOOL BUSESTHE IMPACT: A LACK OF PROPER PROCEDURE
Bullying review key priority for 2020, Hamilton school board chair says
Trustees appointed a three-member panel in November to conduct the review following the public outcry over the stabbing death of 14-year-old student Devan Bracci-Selvey outside Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School on Oct. 7.
Violent crash in Milton sends 1 to hospital and was caught on video with this dash cam
Halton Regional Police are investigating a crash in Milton that left one person injured and was caught on dash cam video.The collision at Britannia Road and Eighth Line occurred on Nov. 20 around 7:45 a.m. and involved a Toyota Sienna and
Hamilton to examine photo radar for school zones in early 2020
Ontario established the criteria Nov. 28 to allow municipalities to use photo radar for school zones.
Strike clock ticking at HSR:Transit union could walk out on Dec 19
The clock is ticking toward a Dec. 19, 12:01 a.m. strike deadline.
Hamilton budgets $300,000 for Rymal Road environmental assessment
City has budgeted $300,000 for environmental assessment that could take up to two years to complete.
Dundas former Canadian Tire site sale listing released:Property impacted by floodplain regulations
The Issue: Former Canadian Tire site at 50 Cootes Dr. listed for sale.The Impact: Any potential development faces floodproofing regulations.
Open house split on Elfrida growth:Housing options include urban expansion, more downtown highrises
THE ISSUE: City of Hamilton growth plan.LOCAL IMPACT: Local opinions are split on how city can accommodate population growth.
Cannabis for Christmas: Collingwood store eyes Dec. 21 opening
The store, owned by Richmond Hill lawyer Louis Laskovski and located at 312 Hurontario St., will be called Sessions Cannabis.
UPDATE: Power restored to parts of Waterdown:More than 2,000 customers to remain without power until 11 p.m
Alectra Utilities has restored power to some areas of Waterdown, but 2,235 customers are expected to remain without power until 11 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1.
Hamilton seeks to 'rebuild trust' with residents after four-year sewage spill
'When it comes to matters of health and safety, we need to speak the truth to residents,' Ward 1 Coun. Maureen Wilson said.
Hamilton's proposed 2020 capital budget has additional funding for roads, infrastucture
Ancaster Coun. Lloyd Ferguson wants to take a "pause" and eliminate 0.5 per cent from capital budget.
Dundas's Valley Community Park review continues next year:Review of Old Guelph Road park's needs part of 2020 budget
Review of Old Guelph Road park's needs part of 2020 budget
All the Chairs Men: Ombudsman says D'Angelo hiring was an inside job
Ontario's Ombudsman says the 2016 hiring of former regional chief administrative officer Carmen D'Angelo was an "inside job" and was "unreasonable, unjust, and wrong."After 457 days of investigative work, Ombudsman Paul Dube released his 72 page
Dundas Highway 8 replacement scheduled to start April 2020:Drainage improvement, bike lanes from Woodley's Lane to Park Street
Drainage improvement, bike lanes from Woodley's Lane to Park Street.
Hamilton Health Sciences finds better way to interpret blood tests:Most study subjects were HHS or St. Joe's hospital patients
A study led by Hamilton researchers has found a new way to interpret blood test results in patients who are being checked for a pulmonary embolism or blood clots in their lungs.
'Made their getaway': This couple allegedly stole lots of groceries from an Oakville Longo's:Police hope releasing suspects' pictures will trigger arrests
Halton Regional Police are on the lookout for a man and woman after a major shopping spree theft at an Oakville Longo's.
Hometown Hearing Centre opens in Waterdown
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'When I got back to my car, I cried': Meet the Oakville & Milton Humane Society team who rescued a coyote with its head stuck in a container:Trapped coyote just one of thousands of animals aided e
Frightened, freezing and famished — the coyote shows initial distrust when approached and contained.
Dundas Parkside Cemetery construction part of 2020 budget:Work planned to continue into 2021 before selling plots
Work planned to continue into 2021 before selling plots.
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