Cold weather alert issued for Hamilton
The Hamilton Medical Officer of Health has issued a cold weather alert. Continue reading
Hamilton police introduce measures in response to spike in shootings
There have been eight shootings in the city since the beginning of January compared to three during the same time in 2018. Continue reading
Impaired-driving charges increase in Halton region
Halton 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. Continue reading
Alt-right posters plastered on transit shelters in West Hamilton
New 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. Continue reading
National Steel Car lands another rail contract securing Hamilton jobs
CP 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. Continue reading
Hamilton’s Burlington Street East named Ontario’s worst road for a second year in a row
Hamilton’s Burlington Street east has topped the CAA Ontario’s worst road list for a second year in a row. Continue reading
Hamilton police lay another stunt-driving charge in zero tolerance campaign
The 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. Continue reading
2 men seriously injured after being hit by vehicle in east Hamilton
The 72-year-old driver of the vehicle wasn’t hurt and police say he is co-operating with their investigation. Continue reading
Hamilton public school board chair voices concerns on marijuana stores
The 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. Continue reading
Hamilton puts its best foot forward as Intelligent Communities Forum judge visits
McMaster University and Mohawk College are two of Hamilton’s institutions that are getting praise from a judge connected to the Intelligent Communities Forum. Continue reading
Ministry of education rejects funding for downtown Hamilton community hub
The province has rejected a $16 million funding request to transform the Sir John A. Macdonald Secondary School property into a community hub. Continue reading
Book fair linked to Locke Street vandalism was vetted, school board chair says
Todd White said they’ve rented Westdale out for the annual book fair since 2010 and there’s never been a problem. Continue reading
Hamilton councillor defends parkway billboard deal amid criticism over safety
At least one Hamilton councillor is defending the decision to allow digital billboards on the Lincoln Alexander Expressway. Continue reading
Fatal accident at Hamilton harbour under investigation
The Ministry of Labour is investigating after a fatal industrial accident at Hamilton harbour. Continue reading
Hamilton’s Munro International is now Canada’s fastest growing airport
Passenger traffic jumped 80 per cent last year over 2016, making Hamilton the country’s fastest growing airport. Continue reading