Hamilton teachers’ union leaders concerned about ‘stacked’ classrooms and lack of student options
Leaders of local teachers’ unions are sounding the alarm about overcrowding in Hamilton classrooms, fewer options for students, and teachers being stretched thin across curriculums. Continue reading
Federal NDP leader addresses hate and racism during Hamilton campaign stop
On a scheduled stop to announce the federal NDP plan for universal dental and healthcare, Jagmeet Singh addressed ‘hurtful’ blackface images of Justin Trudeau. Continue reading
Burlington will not issue fines to drivers who give money to panhandlers
An idea to ticket drivers who hand over cash to panhandlers at busy intersections will not be pursued by the city of Burlington. Continue reading
21-year-old pedestrian dies from injuries weeks after east Hamilton crash
A 21-year-old pedestrian has died after suffering a serious head injury when he was hit by a vehicle in east Hamilton last month. Continue reading
Hamilton’s ‘Take Back The Night’ march for survivors of sexual violence cancelled
Hamilton’s annual ‘Take Back The Night’ event for survivors of sexual violence will not include a march this year for the first time since 1981. Continue reading
Police board discusses review of actions at Hamilton Pride, field complaints over chief’s remarks
The city’s police services board is considering its options for an independent review of police actions when violence broke out at Hamilton’s Pride event in June. Continue reading
New long-term care home to be built on Hamilton mountain, province announces
Hamilton will be getting nearly 450 new long-term care beds, with roughly one-third of those beds located at a brand-new long-term care facility on the mountain. Continue reading
Two suspects arrested in Burlington sexual assault investigation
Two men have been arrested in connection with a violent sexual assault in Burlington and police say they believe there may be more victims. Continue reading
Baby snapping turtles released in Cootes Paradise as part of RBG’s turtle recovery plan
A handful of baby snapping turtles rescued from a construction site next to McMaster University have been released into Cootes Paradise. Continue reading
Hamilton’s Ron Foxcroft receives Order of Canada: ‘It’s quite emotional’
The man nicknamed “Mr. Hamilton” has received Canada’s highest honour. Continue reading
Hamilton man dead after 2-vehicle crash in Flamborough
Police are appealing for witnesses after a two-vehicle crash in Flamborough on Wednesday morning left a 36-year-old Hamilton man dead. Continue reading
6-year-old boy hit by truck in Dunnville: OPP
The OPP is investigating after a six-year-old boy was hit by a pickup truck in Dunnville on Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading
Suspects escape in stolen car after van smashes into cruiser: Hamilton police
Hamilton police say two suspects escaped in a stolen car when their arrest was interrupted by a van smashing into a police cruiser. Continue reading
2 Hamilton men arrested after allegedly stealing plaque from Dieppe Veterans’ Memorial
Police say they searched a vehicle during a routine traffic stop and found a large bronze plaque that had been removed from the Dieppe Veterans’ Memorial on Beach Boulevard. Continue reading
Meeting through dating app leads to stabbing in Burlington: Halton police
Police are reminding the public to be careful using dating apps after a stabbing in Burlington. Continue reading