Ford government’s child benefit cut ‘doesn’t make any sense’: Hamilton anti-poverty advocate
A Hamilton committee will ask staff to find out what the impact will be on the city should the Ford government go ahead with the planned cut to the Transition Child Benefit (TCB). Continue reading
Cause of fatal crash on eastbound Linc under investigation
The Hamilton Police Service is continuing to investigate a fatal crash on the eastbound Lincoln Alexander Parkway (Linc) early Sunday morning. Continue reading
Hamilton man charged following Stoney Creek crash that killed 60-year-old
Police say the collision happened on July 30 when two cars collided on South Service Road at Green Road. Continue reading
Hamilton Harbour contaminated by near-record dumping of partially treated sewage
High lake levels, a wet spring and some unavoidable construction have combined to cause a big problem in Hamilton Harbour. Continue reading
25-year-old motorcyclist in hospital after crash: police
Hamilton police are hoping to hear from witnesses after a motorcycle crash at Main and King streets. Continue reading
2 downtown Hamilton developments under scrutiny over shoring permit
The developments include the highrise going in across from Gore Park on King Street East at Hughson Street and the Vrancor development at Main Street East at Walnut Street. Continue reading
2 facing drug charges after Hamilton police seize meth, Ritalin in impaired driving investigation
Police say officers seized methamphetamine, Ritalin and cash during an impaired driving investigation at an Upper James Street restaurant. Continue reading
Hamilton mother charged in relation to road rage incident
A 26-year-old Hamilton mother has been charged with assault, dangerous driving, and uttering threats after what police are calling a road rage incident. Continue reading
3 men, 1 woman charged in Hamilton child porn case
During a two-week investigation, police executed four search warrants and laid 17 charges, including the possession of child pornography and making child pornography available. Continue reading
6 suspected overdoses at Hamilton’s Barton Street jail in 5 days
Hamilton EMS Supt. Dave Thompson says paramedics have responded to more than 300 opioid-related calls across the city so far this year. Continue reading
Hamilton police charge suspect with several weapons offences after anonymous tip
Police say an anonymous caller reported a man with a device capable of delivering an electronic current in the form of a plastic knuckle guard. Continue reading
Hamilton paramedics wary of Ontario ambulance merger
In its budget delivered last week, the government says it plans to streamline the way land ambulance dispatch services are delivered by integrating the 59 emergency health services operators and 22 dispatch centres. Continue reading
Hamilton’s McMaster University ranks 2nd in world of universities that make a global impact
McMaster University has placed second in the world in a new international ranking, recognizing the impact that universities are making in their own countries and on a global scale. Continue reading
Halton police arrest Hamilton man in connection with series of allegedly violent, Home Depot thefts
Police say the spree dates back to January and includes thefts from Home Depot locations in Oakville and Burlington. Continue reading
Hamilton police hand over latest case of Barton Street jail death to coroner’s office
The Ontario coroner has taken over investigation into the sudden death of a 34-year-old man at Barton Street jail. Continue reading