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
Halton police investigate reported sex assault in Burlington linked to dating app
Police say the app Hinge is for millennials looking for long-term relationships. Continue reading
Hamilton city council to consider investigative options in buried RHVP report
Hamilton city council is about to consider what kind of an investigation will be done into the buried Red Hill Valley Parkway (RHVP) friction report. Continue reading
New safety measure considered for Hamilton’s RHVP
The installation of lighting along the Red Hill Valley Parkway (RHVP) is going to be studied. Continue reading