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Scones, teas and more at Lukaya Café:592 Upper Wellington near Brucedale on Hamilton Mountain
Looking for a hot cup of tea, coffee or apple cider and a tasty treat?Drop by Lukaya Café at 592 Upper Wellington, a short drive from the Mountain brow.“We’re known for our scones,” said business owner Julie Bobiak who named the café after her
Scones, teas and more at Lukaya Café on Hamilton Mountain:592 Upper Wellington St. near Brucedale
Looking for a hot cup of tea, coffee or apple cider and a tasty treat?
Stoney Creek's Valley Park library renovation project has $1-million deficit
Tenders are expected to be issued for Valley Park's $9.5-million project early this year, with construction taking about 18 months.
Inch Park/Eastmount association moving ahead
The issueThe Inch Park Eastmount neighbourhood association is moving ahead. Local impactThe group is looking at initiatives such as a leash free area to benefit the 8,400 people who live in the area.
Tweed Collective accepting project applications to support Canadian communities
Tweed Collective is a social purpose initiative that funds community impact projects that are changing where and how Canadians live in meaningful ways.
Hamilton teachers’ union ‘perplexed’ by cancellation of report cards:Elementary principals face easier task than usual, local president says
The president of the union representing Hamilton’s public elementary teachers says he’s “very perplexed” by the school board’s decision to cancel first-term report cards.
Dundas former Canadian Tire site offers accepted until Jan. 30:Buyer must agree to restrictive covenant limiting commercial uses
Buyer must agree to restrictive covenant limiting commercial uses
Redeemer University says soccer dome will remain open:University says it has terminated use agreement with Ancaster Soccer Club
Despite consistent financial losses, Redeemer University’s indoor soccer facility will remain open after terminating its use agreement with the Ancaster Soccer Club, a university official said.
'The only means': Halton District School Board elementary teachers are on strike today
Elementary schools of the Halton District School Board will be closed Thursday, Jan. 23, as teachers and education workers participate in a one-day strike.
Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority's CAO Chandra Sharma apologizes to Hamilton councillors
Hamilton's funding contribution to the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority increases by two per cent to over $1.4 million for 2020.
Hamilton Catholic teachers take it to the streets
Teachers wave to passing Mohawk Road West motorists as they picket outside Regina Mundi Catholic Elementary School on Tuesday. Members of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association went on strike for the day across the province as part of the
Waterdown students pitch water quality idea to city staff:City plans to investigate floating treatment wetlands
Students at Waterdown’s Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School think they may have a solution to Hamilton’s water quality issues — floating treatment wetlands.
Sherwood Secondary set to gain two Hamilton Mountain feeder schools:Changes supported by families, increase walkability, trustee says
George L. Armstrong and Franklin Road elementary schools are moving into Sherwood Secondary School’s catchment area this September as part of central Mountain boundary changes approved by Hamilton public school board trustees.
'Class size matters': Flamborough Catholic teachers hit the picket line Jan. 21:Teachers picketed at Dundas and Burke on Tuesday morning
Teachers from three Catholic elementary schools in Flamborough picketed at the corner of Dundas Street and Burke Street Jan. 21, as part of a provincewide one-day strike by the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association.
What's going on here at Ancaster Lawn Bowling Club?:Ancaster Lawn Bowling
The Ancaster Lawn Bowling Club had its lawn bowling green upgraded last fall. The bowling green was initially installed for the 2016 season. The green is 37 metres east to west and 35.5 metres north to south.
Hamilton to examine strengthening property standards for apartments
"We need protection," said Veronica Gonzalez of ACORN Hamilton.
Dundas vacant property subject of resident delegation:Still no final plan for South Street property
Still no final plan for South Street property
Wayne Parrish, digital media leader, named Torstar’s senior vice-president editorial:Parrish to oversee editorial transformation for community and daily newspapers
Wayne Parrish, an award-winning reporter, editor and digital media leader, is Torstar’s new senior vice-president editorial. “Wayne Parrish brings a wealth of experience, a history of digital innovation and a burning desire for our papers to flou
'Significant charges': 2 crashes in Oakville turn up loaded gun and senior suspected of drunk driving:Burlington OPP made the arrests in both cases
Two men are facing multiple charges Monday morning after two separate crashes in Oakville turned up a loaded gun and a 66-year-old man accused of having three times the legal limit of alcohol in his system.
Flamborough chamber seeks nominations for Outstanding Business Achievement awards:Chamber awards program celebrates business excellence
Do you know a business deserving of recognition?
'A chunk of ice flew off': Injured driver's post goes viral after ice crashes through windshield near Renfrew
A Facebook post by 'Martin Burger Shannon Helferty' intended to raise awareness of the importance of clearing ice and snow off vehicles before driving has been shared more than 32,000 times in less than 24 hours, as of noon on Sunday, Jan. 19.
Hamilton councillors try to dispell notion city residents are highest taxed in Ontario:It's not the highest, not the lowest, says mayor
Hamilton councillors approved a combination of reductions and fee increases totalling $42 million to reduce 4.6 per cent tax increase to 3.5 per cent.
Hamilton councillors try to dispel notion city residents are highest taxed in Ontario:It's not the highest, not the lowest, says mayor
Hamilton councillors approved a combination of reductions and fee increases totalling $42 million to reduce 4.6 per cent tax increase to 3.5 per cent.
'It's about time': Two troublesome fill dumping sites in Flamborough closed:8th Concession, Safari Road sites not accepting fill
The City of Hamilton announced Jan. 17 that two legal fill sites which have caused headaches for residents in west Flamborough have been closed.
Flamborough's Middletown Road reopens Jan. 16 after flooding:HCA warns Spencer Creek water levels remain high
Flamborough’s Middletown Road reopened to traffic Jan. 16 in the area of Christie Lake and Middle Spencer Creek.
Dundas Highway 8 reconstruction project receives 10 bids:Public Information Centre scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 18
Public Information Centre scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 18
Hey, bud. Barrie’s first cannabis retail store, One Plant, is now open:Business is located in a strip plaza at the southwest corner of Essa and Ardagh roads
Business is located in a strip plaza at the southwest corner of Essa and Ardagh roads.
Metrolinx LRT funding plan for McMaster projects revealed:Budget was to include more than $34.2-million for bus terminal, parking garage
The $34,289,716 price tag for McMaster University campus projects was to be paid by Metrolinx’s Hamilton LRT budget; however, McMaster campus improvements contributed to LRT costs and may have contributed to project being cancelled.
DIGGING OUT: Snow and ice clearing tips
Ahh, the joys of shovelling your driveway and sidewalk …
'You can't erase 34 years': Ron MacLean acknowledges fans' feelings over Don Cherry:MacLean co-hosts Rogers Hometown Hockey in Ancaster
Ron MacLean acknowledged hockey fans probably haven’t gotten over the abrupt departure of Don Cherry and his Coach’s Corner segment on Hockey Night in Canada.
Dundas Columbia International College student residence sewage spill caused by malfunctioning equipment:Environment ministry’s comprehensive inspection and testing is ongoing
Environment ministry’s comprehensive inspection and testing is ongoing.
Your guide on how to get compensation for the Ontario teachers’ strike
The provincial government has pledged to reimburse parents for any child-care costs incurred during the Ontario teachers’ strikes. Here’s your guide on how to get compensation.
Hamilton urges money for LRT, housing during federal Liberal pre-budget talks
Federal Liberals are holding pre-budget consultations until later in February.
Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger says he has mandate to get LRT back on track
"It's not over yet," said Mayor Fred Eisenberger.
Name suggestions invited for new Greensville, Stoney Creek schools
Hamilton’s public school board is inviting people to suggest names for the replacement elementary schools being built in Greensville and on the playing field behind the existing Memorial school in lower Stoney Creek.
Dundas Central teacher Rob Bell to receive national teaching award:'Who Was Hazel Layden' brought local history of Spanish Flu alive
"Who Was Hazel Layden" brought local history of Spanish Flu alive
Stoney Creek MPP Paul Miller blasts ‘incompetent’ Stephen Lecce for Collegiate school delay:Ministry still reviewing $10.35M project, spokesperson says
Stoney Creek MPP Paul Miller is calling on Education Minister Stephen Lecce to stop “playing games” and sign off on the long-delayed addition to Collegiate Avenue Elementary School.
Hamilton councillors shut out proposed Mountain arena idea
Hamilton's general issues committee voted 11-3 to not pursue arena offer made by Bulldogs' owner Michael Andlauer.
The fallout from a false nuclear alarm
York University Associate Professor of Disaster and Emergency Management takes a look at the fallout from the false nuclear alarm on Jan. 12, 2019.
'They’re fast and furious now': Concerns continue at Flamborough fill dump site:City says work at 8th Concession property will end Jan. 24
Residents of the 8th Concession West in Flamborough remain concerned about a fill site that continues to see heavy dump truck traffic clog the roadway.
ONTARIO COLD CASE: Witnesses know who shot Wayne Mohan, but no one's talking:Parents believe shooting was over a $50 debt
Orville Mohan, known better as Wayne, was shot after leaving a soccer celebration in 1996.
NPCA's new chair, Brenda Johnson, will seek a Hamilton-focused agenda
Glanbrook Coun. Brenda Johnson will help to make Hamilton a full partner in NPCA decisions
Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority's new chair, Brenda Johnson, will seek a Hamilton-focused agenda:It will happen by 'osmosis,' Glanbrook councillor says
Glanbrook Coun. Brenda Johnson will help to make Hamilton a full partner in NPCA decisions
Waterdown high school teachers picket as part of latest round of rotating strikes:WDHS teachers say public has been supportive
Waterdown District High School teachers and support staff took to the picket line Jan. 15 as part of the latest round of one-day rotating strikes by the Ontario Secondary School Teacher’ Federation.
Hamilton Coun. Brenda Johnson to replace Niagara conservation chair Dave Bylsma, who questioned climate science
Glanbrook Coun. Brenda Johnson defeats West Lincoln Mayor Dave Bylsma, who was under pressure to resign by environmentalists.
Last Pickering reactor to be shut by 2025:Ontario energy minister emphasizes slow online phase-off of nuclear plant
The last reactor at the Pickering nuclear station will be shut down within five years, says Energy Minister Greg Rickford.
Planning committee approves 3-storey Ancaster retirement home on Wilson Street:Committee approves plan despite neighbours' objections
The facility, set to be operated by U.S.-based developer Sunrise Senior Living, will accommodate 134 people.
Help HWDSB name the new Greensville school:Board also seeking input on new Stoney Creek school name
The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board is asking for community input to name a new elementary school in Greensville.
Upper Stoney Creek Taro dump hearing rejection finally explained:Province satisfied five lost benefits addressed, environment minister says
He had to wait half a year, but upper Stoney Creek resident Wes Connor now has a response from Ontario environment minister Jeff Yurek to his unsuccessful request for a hearing on the Taro industrial dump’s expansion.
How to prepare for a nuclear emergency
A recent false alarm has left many Durham residents wondering what they need to do to prepare for a nuclear emergency.
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