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Cold weather alert issued for HamiltonThe Hamilton Medical Officer of Health has issued a cold weather alert.EnvironmentFeb 18, 2019
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Hamilton police introduce measures in response to spike in shootingsThere have been eight shootings in the city since the beginning of January compared to three during the same time in 2018.CrimeFeb 12, 2019
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Impaired-driving charges increase in Halton regionHalton Regional Police say there was a seven per cent increase in the number of impaired-driving charges laid in the region last year compared to 2017.CannabisJan 21, 2019
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Alt-right posters plastered on transit shelters in West HamiltonNew posters being plastered on numerous bus shelters in West Hamilton and Dundas are being called the latest example of the "hard right" on the rise in Canada.CrimeJan 16, 2019
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National Steel Car lands another rail contract securing Hamilton jobsCP Rail has announced its investing half a billion dollars in new high-capacity grain hopper cars that will be built at Hamilton's National Steel Car.EconomyJun 7, 2018
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Hamilton’s Burlington Street East named Ontario’s worst road for a second year in a rowHamilton's Burlington Street east has topped the CAA Ontario's worst road list for a second year in a row.TrafficJun 4, 2018
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Hamilton police lay another stunt-driving charge in zero tolerance campaignThe latest Hamilton motorist to be charged with stunt driving was caught driving 115 kilometres an hour on Upper Centennial where the speed limit is 60 km/h.CrimeMay 3, 2018
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2 men seriously injured after being hit by vehicle in east HamiltonThe 72-year-old driver of the vehicle wasn't hurt and police say he is co-operating with their investigation.CanadaApr 23, 2018
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Hamilton public school board chair voices concerns on marijuana storesThe chair of the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board is adding his voice to those concerned about the location of provincial cannabis stores when recreational marijuana is legalized later this year.EducationApr 18, 2018
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Hamilton puts its best foot forward as Intelligent Communities Forum judge visitsMcMaster University and Mohawk College are two of Hamilton's institutions that are getting praise from a judge connected to the Intelligent Communities Forum.EconomyApr 6, 2018
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Ministry of education rejects funding for downtown Hamilton community hubThe province has rejected a $16 million funding request to transform the Sir John A. Macdonald Secondary School property into a community hub.EducationApr 5, 2018
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Book fair linked to Locke Street vandalism was vetted, school board chair saysTodd White said they've rented Westdale out for the annual book fair since 2010 and there's never been a problem.CanadaMar 7, 2018
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Hamilton councillor defends parkway billboard deal amid criticism over safetyAt least one Hamilton councillor is defending the decision to allow digital billboards on the Lincoln Alexander Expressway.TrafficFeb 26, 2018
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Fatal accident at Hamilton harbour under investigationThe Ministry of Labour is investigating after a fatal industrial accident at Hamilton harbour.CanadaJan 26, 2018
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Hamilton’s Munro International is now Canada’s fastest growing airportPassenger traffic jumped 80 per cent last year over 2016, making Hamilton the country's fastest growing airport.ConsumerJan 24, 2018
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Hamilton steel plant in bankruptcy protection, search for new owner underwayHamilton Speciality Bar on Sherman Avenue, has gone into receivership and is looking for a buyer.EconomyJan 17, 2018
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Hamilton Police Service holding recruiting event at mosqueThe Hamilton Police Service is holding a recruitment event at a mountain mosque this evening, in the hopes of attracting Muslim recruits.CanadaNov 29, 2017
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Hamilton CityHousing pest control spending rises to $1.2M over bed bugs: CouncillorWard 5 Coun. Chad Collins says the the city used to spend $100,000 dollars on pest control in CityHousing Hamilton units, but that number will top $1.2 million this year.CanadaNov 24, 2017
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Hamilton’s city-owned entertainment facilities need millions of dollars in upgrades: reportFriday's city budget meeting will hear that $45 million is required to upgrade the Convention Centre, FirstOntario Centre and Hamilton Place.PoliticsNov 22, 2017
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Hamilton looks to update bylaw to prevent vehicles from blocking bike lanesThe city of Hamilton is looking at updating its bylaw regarding bike lanes to clear up confusion about which vehicles can park or stop in the lanes.TrafficNov 17, 2017
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Striking college faculty across Ontario set to vote on final contract offerHalf a million full- and part-time students at public colleges across the province will be watching closely as faculty begin voting Tuesday on the offer.EducationNov 13, 2017
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New medicinal marijuana research centre opening in HamiltonMcMaster University and Hamilton's St. Joseph's Healthcare are teaming up to study the effectiveness of medicinal marijuana.HealthNov 7, 2017
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Hamilton police seeking suspect in Westdale armed robberyThe suspect was armed with what police are calling an "edged weapon," though no one was injured during the robbery.CrimeOct 31, 2017
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Hamilton economy on pace for ‘impressive’ growth in 2017, slower 2018: reportEmployment in Hamilton is expected to climb at its fastest rate in 14 years.CanadaOct 17, 2017
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Hamilton trustee calls for new guidelines for mobile devices in the classroomA Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board trustee wants a full review of how iPads and personal mobile devices are used in the classroom.EducationOct 13, 2017
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