Southbound Red Hill to be closed overnight Sunday for asphalt testing
The closure, weather permitting, will allow city crews to take samples of the asphalt, which will be tested for its recycling potential when the parkway is resurfaced in 2019. Continue reading
SIU investigates man’s death in Hamilton parking garage
Upon arrival, the agency says a Hamilton police officer started helping a medical professional who was providing first aid to the man, who was pronounced dead a short time later. Continue reading
Hamilton councillor Aidan Johnson to step away from politics
Ward 1’s Aidan Johnson has withdrawn his candidacy and will be returning to the private sector, as executive director of the Niagara Community Legal Clinic. Continue reading
Driver clocked at 178 km/h on QEW near Burlington Skyway: OPP
A man faces a stunt-driving charge after the vehicle was stopped around 6 a.m. on Wednesday in the southbound lanes. Continue reading
Councillor Matthew Green aims to jump from municipal to federal politics
Green hopes to succeed David Christopherson, as the New Democratic Party’s member of parliament (MP) in Hamilton-Centre. Continue reading
Hamilton chamber continues to prepare for LRT construction
Loomis, a steadfast supporter of Hamilton LRT, notes that ‘if everything goes right, as I expect it will, we’re going to be facing construction next year.’ Continue reading
Hamilton city manager Chris Murray resigns to take on same role in Toronto
Murray said that Hamilton is “on a good groove and we’re moving in a good direction” and he has no doubt that trend will continue. Continue reading
Police arrest second man in Aldershot home-invasion robbery
Police said two men, one armed with a handgun and the other with some type of aerosol spray, entered the Bonnieview Avenue home on the night of April 25. Continue reading
HCA pinpoints cause of Valens Lake carp deaths
KHV affects only carp, koi, and goldfish and is not a risk to human health. Continue reading
Public health warns of Blue Heroin in Hamilton
So far this year, Hamilton paramedics have responded to over 200 suspected opioid overdoses. Continue reading
Missing Burlington man found safe
On Friday night, Halton Regional Police announced that William Armstrong was found safe after being last seen on Thursday morning. Continue reading
Worker killed at construction site in Upper Stoney Creek
The investigation is now in the hands of the coroner and Ontario’s Ministry of Labour. Continue reading
Hamilton councillor to meet with St. Joe’s hospital, police after 2 forensic unit escapes
Coun. Terry Whitehead will ask for “consideration of GPS bracelets on anyone that is stepping outside of that facility while they are still under court order.” Continue reading
Police board approves military-style assault rifles for some front-line Hamilton officers
Training will be provided to 16 officers from each division based on previous military or tactical unit experience and use of force qualifications. Continue reading
Hamilton councillor suggests Ward 7 appointee be selected through ‘open, fair and transparent’ application process
The proposal has been referred to the governance review sub-committee, which meets on June 26. Continue reading
