Don Mitchell
Digital Content Coordinator
Don Mitchell has a radio news background on-air and behind the scenes and has worked at stations in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario.
For the last few years he’s been working for Global News Radio 640 Toronto where he has found a calling writing online stories. He currently covers local news in the Hamilton and Niagara area.
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Hamilton consortium says Bulldogs will be ‘welcome back’ following multi-year arena redevelopmentHUPEG partner Jasper Kujavsky told 900 CHML his organization is looking forward to welcoming back all tenants who've been asked to find alternative venues during renovations.Sports7 mins
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Inventory increase suggests Hamilton area looking better for first-time buyers: RAHBRealtors Association of Hamilton-Burlington say final sales numbers for January are pointing to a shift in the market that may indicate stability despite rising interest rates.CanadaFeb 2
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Blast of extreme cold brings bitter chill to Hamilton, Ont.Environment Canada is predicting extreme cold in the Hamilton-area Friday into Saturday prior to more milder evenings arriving early next week.WeatherFeb 2
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Hamilton fire evacuates Canada Post site in Stoney Creek after suspicious package incidentHamilton fire deployed a hazmat team to a Canada Post sight Thursday afternoon following reports of suspicious package at a facility on Millen Road.CanadaFeb 2
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Brantford, Ont. man charged in child porn investigation: policeBrantford, Ont., police say they confiscated pornographic images and videos involving children, as well as a large amount of illegal cannabis at a residence on the southwest end.CrimeFeb 2
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Hamilton to extend encampment response pilot until the end of AprilA pilot program enlisting an encampment response team, providing outreach services and bylaw enforcement, is set to be extended after the initiative expired at the end of 2022.CanadaFeb 2
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Niagara police release video of possible suspects in St. Catharines homicide investigationThe victim, Raymond Riley of St. Catharines, succumbed to serious injuries in hospital two weeks after the incident.CrimeFeb 1
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Hamilton-area man facing harassment charge following incident at Burlington Centre mallPolice say the man was 'acting suspiciously' on numerous occasions at the shopping centre at Guelph Line and Fairview Street in January.CrimeFeb 1
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Simcoe, Ont. woman ‘preemptively’ seeks kidney donor to avoid long wait, dialysisA Norfolk County woman wants to avoid dialysis and the province's organ wait list by proactively searching for a living kidney donor through social media.HealthFeb 1
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Hamilton company to pay $175K for 2018 Lake Ontario dumping incidentA Hamilton company will pay $175,000 to a federal environmental damages fund in connection with dumping water harmful to fish into Lake Ontario.EnvironmentFeb 1
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Catholic Family Services to shutter Hamilton, Ont. operationsCatholic Family Services of Hamilton says it will shut down April 30 due to 'concerns about the ongoing viability' of the organization.CanadaFeb 1
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Police arrest Hamilton men connected with Brantford, Ont. stabbingBrantford Police Service say the arrests, for aggravated assault, were made on Monday along with local police at a location in Windsor, Ont.CrimeFeb 1
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Hamilton’s overnight drop-in centres expected to be at capacity amid latest cold weather alertStaff at the Hub on Vine Street say over 100 people have dropped-in each night over the past three nights with temperatures dropping close to -15 C.WeatherJan 31
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2 Hamilton, Ont. residents celebrating recent six-figure lottery winsThree Hamiltonians recently picked up large wins playing instant lottery games -- two won six figures, while another won $50,000 from the OLG.CanadaJan 31
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Brantford considers relocation agreement with OHL’s Hamilton BulldogsThe Hamilton Bulldogs and Brantford are in talks to move the OHL franchise to the city temporarily while FirstOntario undergoes a major renovation.SportsJan 31
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Police investigate ‘homophobic’ vandalism on bridge crossing in BrantfordBrantford Police are investigating 'homophobic vandalism' at the TH and B Crossing Bridge they say targeted the LGBTQ2 community.CrimeJan 31
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Teen suffers serious injuries after struck by SUV in Grimsby, Ont.Niagara police say a teen girl was sent to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by an SUV on Livingston Avenue.CanadaJan 31
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Residential fire on Dundurn Street in Hamilton that caused $500K in damage ‘deemed suspicious’Firefighters say they were called out to a residential blaze on Dundurn Street South at Charlton Avenue just before 10:30 p.m. on Monday.FireJan 31
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Hamilton’s labour council seeks expansion of free and subsidized transit via ‘care fare’ initiativeThe Hamilton District Labor Council (HDLC) has started a petition seeking free or subsidized rides on HSR buses for students, people over 60 and those on government supports.PoliticsJan 30
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Burlington’s 150th anniversary to ‘lay the foundation for the next generation,’ says mayorMarianne Meed Ward says the city's anniversary will look to the past to provide a potential roadmap for the future development of its community centres, facilities and parks.CanadaJan 30
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Firefighters battle blaze on multiple floors of downtown Hamilton buildingHamilton fire says crews were called out to a blaze just after 8:30 a.m. Monday morning on Hess Street South after smoke was seen coming from multiple floors.FireJan 30
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‘Significant damage’ to central Hamilton building after early morning fireFirefighters say the Office of the Fire Marshal has been notified following a blaze at a building on Barton Street East that spread to several floors.CanadaJan 30
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Hamilton, Ont. chef facing deportation gets extension to stay in Canada, says attorneySince arriving eight years ago from Kenya, John Mulwa has struggled with keeping his protected person refugee status in Canada to remain in Hamilton, Ont.CanadaJan 27
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Teens face charges in phone threat probe tied to 3 Fort Erie, Ont. public schoolsNiagara police say they have charged suspects in connection with a rash of telephone threats made over three days to public schools near Fort Erie, Ont.CrimeJan 27
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Hamilton reports historic low in homicides for 2022, but shootings still high: policeDet.-Sgt. Steve Bereziuk can't 'pinpoint' one reason for a drop in homicides, but suggested 'locking up some significant players' in violent crime may have helped.CrimeJan 27