LGBTQ2 advisory committee votes against raising Pride flag in front of Hamilton City Hall
During its meeting last week, the committee put forward a motion calling on the city to cancel the flag raising on May 31 and instead hold an “open public discussion.” Continue reading
Hamilton police investigating after pedestrian struck by vehicle
A 64-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries after he was hit by a vehicle in downtown Hamilton on Friday night. Continue reading
Man dies after stabbing in central Hamilton, police say
A 33-year-old man is dead after a stabbing in central Hamilton on Saturday. Continue reading
Juravinski Hospital receives $25M in provincial funding for cancer treatment
Juravinski Hospital is getting up to $25 million from the provincial government to expand an important cancer care facility. Continue reading
Hamilton Drug Strategy aims to reduce harm associated with drug, alcohol use
A group of community agencies has launched the Hamilton Drug Strategy to cut down on the harms associated with substance use. Continue reading
Hamilton police emphasizing boat safety ahead of Victoria Day long weekend
Boaters heading out this long weekend should be prepared to be stopped as the Hamilton Police Marine Unit conducts routine safety checks. Continue reading
Flood watch issued for Hamilton ahead of heavy rainfall
The Hamilton Conservation Authority has upgraded the region’s flood outlook to a flood watch ahead of heavy rainfall in the forecast. Continue reading
OPP officer pulls over 15 drivers for speeding in Burlington
OPP say they’ve pulled over a significant number of people over the past few days for speeding on highways in the GTA. Continue reading
Hamilton to receive $1.6 million in provincial funding for mental health and addiction services
Organizations in Hamilton will receive $1.6 million of a total investment of $374 million in mental health and addictions services across the province. Continue reading
Teenage boy arrested on theft charges after found sleeping under truck in Dundas: police
Police say a 15-year-old boy has been charged in connection with a break-and-enter in Dundas after he was found sleeping underneath a parked pick-up truck. Continue reading
Minor injuries after 3-vehicle crash on Hamilton mountain
Police say one person was taken to hospital with minor injuries after a three-vehicle collision at Upper Wellington Street and Fennell Avenue. Continue reading
Police seeking armed suspect after alleged assault at Burlington hotel
Halton Regional Police are seeking a suspect who reportedly pulled a gun on a guest at a hotel in Burlington. Continue reading
Anti-poverty advocates concerned about Hamilton budget in wake of provincial changes
Hamilton’s 2019 operating budget has lost $8.8 million as a result of changes to cost-sharing agreements between the provincial government and municipalities. Continue reading
Vehicle reported stolen in Barrie turns up in Hamilton’s east end
During a search of the vehicle, police say officers noticed evidence that there had been an effort to disguise the identity of the vehicle. Continue reading
Library launches Hamilton Music Archives celebrating more than 100 years of local music
The library has launched the Hamilton Music Archives, featuring recordings, photos, posters, sheet music, programs, and more artifacts from more than a century of local music history. Continue reading