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• Burlington neighbourhood overwhelmed as torrential rain floods streets, yards, homes

  The 75 mm of rain that dropped in just over 24 hours flooded yards and the interiors of some homes near Upper Middle Road and Brant Street just off of Highway 407.

  Weather

  Jul 16
• Stanley Cup set to hit Ontario, including stop in Six Nations, Waterloo

  A three-decade-old tradition will bring hockey's top prize to the province in July as Six Nations pays tribute to NHL defenceman Brandon Montour.

  Sports

  Jul 16
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• Ontario scraps idea of deposit-return system for non-alcoholic drink containers

  The provincial government has nixed a mandatory bottle deposit return system, suggesting it would add significant costs for small businesses and families.

  Environment

  Jul 15
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• Hamilton seeks update on Indigenous commitments, passes on appointed council seat

  A motion to put an appointed councilor into city hall and represent Indigenous peoples was defeated in favour of an ask on how the city is currently engaging that community.

  Politics

  Jul 12
• Hamilton revisits sanctioned sites for the unhoused amid discontent around tenting protocol

  Councillors approved another look at hosting sanctioned encampment sites across the city in the hopes of diverting some living rough from residential areas and local parks.

  Canada

  Jul 12
• SIU investigates death of man inside Dundas home in Hamilton

  The province's police watchdog says it's looking into the death of a Hamilton area man after officers responded to a medical call at a home in Dundas.

  Crime

  Jul 12
• Brantford mayor Kevin Davis to step down in August to join Ontario tribunal

  Brantford, Ont., Mayor Kevin Davis says he will leave his post in August after six years in office to return to his "roots as a lawyer" with a provincial licensing tribunal.

  Politics

  Jul 10
• Toronto-area man faces manslaughter charge after fatal shooting in downtown Hamilton

  Police say a Brampton man has been connected with a late-night October fatal shooting of a Hamilton man in the city's downtown core.

  Crime

  Jul 10
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• Speed limits increase on some Ontario highways, including parts of 401

  The speed limit is increasing on several more sections of provincial highways starting July 12.

  Traffic

  Jul 10
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• McMaster med student says ‘SkinCARE Project’ for Hamilton’s unhoused linked to harm reduction

  First-year medical student Miranda Branyiczky says a stint at a central Hamilton shelter was the inspiration for skin care kits geared towards those living rough.

  Jul 9
• Hamilton’s tax burden ‘high’ compared with similar-sized cities across Ontario: report

  A staff report drawing from a tax competitiveness study of more than 130 municipalities across Ontario suggests Hamilton’s residential property taxes are 'high.'

  Politics

  Jul 9
• Police officer, 2 residents injured during dog attack inside Niagara Falls home

  Niagara Regional Police say three people, including a peace officer, were attacked and bitten by a dog at home in Niagara Falls' southend.

  Canada

  Jul 8
• Man faces murder charge after woman found dead in Brantford home: police

  Police say a woman was found dead during the lunch hour July 5 at a residence in Brantford's east side. Investigators have now connected a 41-year-old with the incident.

  Crime

  Jul 8
• Hamilton councillors to see staff report before possible encampment bans in some parks

  City politicians have agreed to hold off on potential encampment bans for parks under construction until two city divisions weigh in on the potential impacts to the community.

  Canada

  Jul 8
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• Hamilton councillors poised to clash over calls to ban encampments in some parks

  Three Hamilton councillors believe parks in their wards should be immune to encampments. They say the parks meet similar criteria used to stop camps in another park last year.

  Politics

  Jul 5
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• Teen facing murder charge after body found at Six Nations home

  Ontario Provincial Police and Six Nations police said in a joint statement Thursday a homicide probe is ongoing at a residence near Mississauga Road.

  Crime

  Jul 4
• Man faces murder charge in case of woman found dead on Niagara road: police

  Niagara Regional Police arrested a Hamilton, Ont. man Tuesday and charged him with the early June death of another Hamiltonian, Jessica St Jules.

  Crime

  Jul 3
• Sedan leaving at high speed likely tied to fatal shooting at Hamilton house party: police

  Hamilton police believe a fatal shooting at a party which hosted between 60 and 100 in Flamborough likely was the result of an altercation.

  Crime

  Jul 2
• 1 dead after shooting at party near Highway 6 in Hamilton: police

  Hamilton police say a male died at a short-term rental in a rural area near Highway 6 and Concession Road 7 east Sunday morning.

  Crime

  Jun 30
• Hamilton police board approves pitch to put body-worn cameras on front-line officers

  The program is expected to cost the city roughly $9.7 million over five years and expected to provide an unbiased record of interactions between officers and the public.

  Canada

  Jun 27
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• What’s open and closed on Canada Day in Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara Region

  Canada Day is Monday and a number of services and shops will not be operating in Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara Region on July 1.

  Canada

  Jun 27
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• Trio sentenced for fatal beating, stabbing of Hamilton man in 2021 robbery plot

  A judge sentenced the trio Thursday for the brutal attack on Tommy Hoang in a central Hamilton bachelor suite in which the victim was beaten with a pipe and stabbed in the neck.

  Crime

  Jun 27
• Concerns over aging concrete spark inspections at some Hamilton Catholic schools

  HWCDSB chair Pat Daly says an order for inspections came from the province last November after some schools were believed to have suspect concrete panels.

  Education

  Jun 26
• An Ontario dog boarding business has been descended on by activists. Police demand peace

  Police say they're seeking two people from St. Catharines accused of taking a canine from a Westdale dog kennel the subject of an animal welfare investigation.

  Crime

  Jun 26
• Police ‘busy’ with uptick in Hamilton shootings, but receiving more help from public

  Hamilton police continue to deal with an increasing rash of shootings in the city, but have also seen more help from the public assisting in investigations.

  Crime

  Jun 25