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Torrential rain leads to flooding at Flamborough's Christie Lake:HCA balancing reservoir levels, downstream flows
Torrential downpours that dumped between 50-70 mm of rain on Flamborough over the weekend, combined with melting snow has led to flooding on Middletown Road in the vicinity of Middle Spencer Creek and Christie Lake.
'Getting their drink on': Oakville man, 40, accused of drinking and driving after police find these in his vehicle:Blue pick-up truck belonged to employer, police said
An Oakville man is facing a number of charges after a traffic stop in Oakville led to a troubling discovery.
'Please avoid the area': Major road closed in Milton after multi-vehicle crash involving tractor trailer:Halton Regional Police and Milton firefighters on scene
Halton Regional Police have closed a major stretch of road Tuesday (Jan. 7) after a crash between a van and a tractor trailer.
'Wow': Oakville teen charged with stunt driving after car clocked at 218 km/h:Officer compares car's speed to that of an airplane during takeoff
A car has been impounded for seven days and an Oakville teen charged after the car he was driving was clocked at 218 km/h early Tuesday (Jan. 7).
Sanitation capacity leads to Waterdown childcare centre timeline back up:Board looks to secure meeting with city to discuss alternatives
​Plans for a childcare centre at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Elementary School in Waterdown are still held up by sanitation capacity issues.
Flamborough councillor sees LRT cancellation as 'windfall':Transit needs to connect entire city, says Partridge
Ward 15 Coun. Judi Partridge is celebrating the Ontario government’s decision to pull the plug on Hamilton’s LRT and sees it as an opportunity to build a transit system that connects the entire city.
Speed limit reductions coming to Waterdown, Greensville:40 km/h residential speed limits part of citywide push
The City of Hamilton has begun reducing speed limits in residential neighbourhoods across the city — including in Waterdown and Greensville.
Stoney Creek’s new Eastdale school a window into student learning and beyond:‘It’s bright and it’s welcoming and there’s space,’ principal says
The name and location remain the same, but little else about Stoney Creek’s new Eastdale Elementary School is déjà vu.
Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger honours 'exceptional' individuals who make a difference in the city
Mayor Fred Eisenberger says without volunteers "this city wouldn't function."
Dundas student residence site to be investigated by environment ministry:Total of 51 students living in former Sisters of St. Joseph Convent building
The Issue: Columbia International College has operated a student residence in a former Dundas convent building since October.The Impact: Neighbours share concerns about traffic, litter and septic system performance.
Hamilton's Red Hill Valley Parkway inquiry set to begin:Event is Jan. 9
Justice Herman Wilton-Siegel is overseeing inquiry that holds public meeting Jan. 9.
'People still think it's cool to drink and drive': Young man, 24, facing 6 charges in Milton crash that hospitalized 4 people:Police allege the driver had more than twice the legal limit of alcohol in
A 24-year-old man is facing six criminal charges after Halton regional police allege he had more than twice the legal limit of alcohol in his blood during a crash that left four people injured.
Hamilton high school teachers won’t join Jan. 8 walkout:3rd in series of limited OSSTF actions again targets other boards
Hamilton teachers have thus far only participated in a provincewide OSSTF walkout on Dec. 4, but appear likely to be included in a future action should the contract impasse continue.
Stoney Creek native Marie Robbins praised for being a 'genuinely nice' person who gave back to her community
"I don't think there was anybody who didn't like her," says Stoney Creek Chamber's Patti Hall.
From paddling to parliament:Olympian Adam van Koeverden on being a rookie MP
Olympian Adam van Koeverden on being a rookie MP
Ontario pot stores to start selling edibles next week
The province’s government-run cannabis retailer is taking orders from stores looking to sell a small selection of pot-infused edibles, extracts, vapes and beverages, but Ontarians will have to wait a few more days to get their fix.
Burial urn stolen in Pelham break-in:Stolen from a home during the day
Stolen from a home during the day.
Hamilton's senior advisory committee supports dedicated bus lane for King Street
Hamilton's senior advisory committee voted 7-5 to support creating dedicated bus lane for King Street.
Stoney Creek-area Tim Hortons will be missed, says longtime customer:Restaurant closed permanently Jan. 3
To Frank Greco, the Barton and Grays Tim Hortons was more than a coffee shop. It was like a second home.
Hamiltonians to pay less tax, use an E-scooter or take a dog to a patio in 2020
Under the federal government's tax changes, Canadians in the middle-income bracket could see annual savings of up to $240.
Ancaster Dairy Queen now open:1015 Golf Links Rd.
Most of us probably don’t look forward to a Blizzard in the wintertime, unless you’re referring to the frozen dessert from Dairy Queen.
Cannabis control fever grips south Niagara:Pelham, Welland, Port Colborne enact cannabis freeze, Fort Erie considering same
Amid the rapid growth of the cannabis industry since legalization in 2018, a number of municipalities have been looking to slam on the brakes.
Mountain high school boundaries up for debate:Jan. 9 meeting at Ed Centre to consider potential changes
Hamilton’s public school board is inviting input on a high school boundary review for four central Mountain elementary schools prompted by the anticipated opening of the new Nora Frances Henderson Secondary School in September.
Tragedy on Flamborough roads, a mobster, massive development plans and business closures: The Review's most-read stories of 2019
As the year draws to a close, the Review takes a look at some of the most popular stories of 2019.
Dundas’ St. Joseph’s Villa ready to start building 10-bed hospice:Province approves project for 4 additional spaces immediately
Province approves project for four additional spaces immediately.
Hamilton collecting real Christmas trees during weeks of Jan. 6, 13
The City of Hamilton will collect real Christmas trees at the curb during the weeks of Jan. 6 and Jan. 13
Flamborough's Friday 5 at 5: Dec. 23-27:News and information from the past week
Here's what made headlines this week in Flamborough.
Ancaster Starbucks closes as petition fails to brew sufficient support
An Ancaster Starbucks served up its final cups on Dec. 27 after a Change.org petition failed to brew enough support to keep the doors open.
UPDATE: Police standoff in Richmond Hill after gunshots fired, man barricaded in home:Gunman suspected to have barricaded himself in house near major Richmond Hill intersection
Gunman suspected to have barricaded himself in house near major Richmond Hill intersection
Stoney Creek-area Tim Hortons closing Jan. 3:Barton and Grays store to be shuttered
Residents of the Stoney Creek area will soon have to drive a bit farther for their morning caffeine fix.
MyDovetale helping patients at St. Joes:Secure portal enables patients to see doctors on their smartphones and tablets
The issue: St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton's MyDovetale serviceLocal impact: Thousands of patients will be able to see their doctors without leaving home
Flamborough's Ward 12 councillor lists top 3 priorities for 2020
As the calendar flips to 2020, the Review has reached out to Flamborough’s three councillors — Ward 12’s Lloyd Ferguson, Ward 13’s Arlene VanderBeek and Ward 15’s Judi Partridge — to nail down their top priorities for Flamborough in the coming year.
Get your fix at Waterdown's newest beauty bar:The Fix offers manicures, pedicures, waxing and eyebrows
“I wanted somewhere where people come in and get a nice manicure and pedicure and not have to pay a premium,” said Anastasia Yarrow, Founder of The Fix.
New cannabis store opens in east Toronto's Greektown:CANVAS is city's sixth pot shop and is female owned
Toronto’s sixth cannabis store — at 730 Danforth Ave., just east of Pape Avenue, opened its doors on Dec. 16, 2019.
Flooding cost North Niagara over $1.6M in 2019:Lake Ontario has receded but remains higher than the long-term average
The Issue: Lake Ontario hit record-high levels in 2019Local Impact: Lincoln, St. Catharines and Niagara-on-the-Lake are collectively forking out $1,691,430 to deal with the aftermath of a long, hard flood season.
Merry Christmas Flamborough
As Flamborough families come together to celebrate the holidays, the Review team wishes you a very Merry Christmas.
Family joint: Stouffville pot shop set to open soon:Owner Kevin Schmidt, whose grown children will work at business, says he aims to open One Plant location Dec. 28
Owner Kevin Schmidt, whose grown children will work at business, says he aims to open One Plant location Dec. 28
Police arrest suspected multiple arsonist
Police have arrested a 17-year-old Dundas male in connection with a series of suspicious fires in Dundas.Just after midnight on Dec. 22, police were called to Dundas Driving Park about a male who was seen trying to light fires in the park.After
Dundas Canadian Tire site to have "offer date" set in January:No asking price set for 50 Cootes Dr. site
The Issue: Realtor setting date in January to present purchase offers to Canadian TireThe Impact: Possible sale of 50 Cootes Dr. property takes another step.
Flamborough equipment donation boosts girls hockey in remote First Nation:40 sets of equipment to be shipped to Pikangikum First Nation
The Flamborough Hockey Association is helping foster girls hockey in a remote Ontario First Nation.
Stoney Creek neighbourhoods to see speed limit reductions in 2020
Stoney Creek’s Eastdale, Guernsey, Southmeadow and Leckie Park neighbourhoods have been selected for speed limit reductions from 50 km/hr to 40 km/h and to 30 km/hr in school zones, as part of a city-wide traffic safety initiative.
Ancaster Meadowlands included in City of Hamilton's speed reduction initiative
The Ancaster Meadowlands have been selected for speed limit reductions from 50 km/hr to 40 km/h and to 30 km/hr in school zones, as part of a city-wide traffic safety initiative.
A year in Hamilton with plenty to say:A look back at some more colourful quotes in 2019
A look back at some more colourful quotes in 2019.
Hamilton Mountain Swansea seniors enjoy Xmas dinner:125 meals served up by volunteers at Upper Gage city housing building
The issueA Christmas tradition continued at the Swansea seniors building at 801 Upper Gage.Local impact125 seniors, many of whom are on fixed incomes, got a Christmas dinner for $5.
2019 was a year of transition for Ancaster's 'monster homes':New rules now in force and effect
A new bylaw that aims to regulate the size, setbacks and densities of Ancaster’s so-called “monster homes” marks its first full year in 2020.
WPE Landscape Equipment breaks ground in Flamborough:New 30,000 square foot site located on Highway 5
WPE Landscape Equipment held an official groundbreaking ceremony for its new home on Highway 5 west of Waterdown on Monday, Dec. 16.
Dundas design guidelines and secondary plan background continued through 2019:Background work began in 2018
Background work began in 2018
Canadians decry former Vaughan MP Fantino's link to new cannabis store:Why is former Vaughan MP, YRP chief cashing in on cannabis after jailing others for same thing?
Citizens decry ‘hypocrisy’ over Ex-Vaughan MP Fantino link to cannabis store
Dundas's oldest building awaits 2020 heritage assessment:Priority review has been delayed at least 17 months
Priority review has been delayed at least 17 months.
'Unsettling and concerning': Heavily-armed Halton police raid luxury home in Burlington neighbourhood and shut down restaurant:Several officers on scene
Halton police have a heavy presence in a Burlington neighbourhood Friday as officers are conducting an ongoing investigation.
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