Hamilton Latest News
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Federal Green leader urges Mike Schreiner to think twice about Liberal offerFederal Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, who described Mike Schreiner as a good friend, offered her view on whether Schreiner should take the Liberal leap.Politics9 hours
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Hamilton’s overnight drop-in centres expected to be at capacity amid latest cold weather alertStaff at the Hub on Vine Street say over 100 people have dropped-in each night over the past three nights with temperatures dropping close to -15 C.Weather10 hours
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2 Hamilton, Ont. residents celebrating recent six-figure lottery winsThree Hamiltonians recently picked up large wins playing instant lottery games -- two won six figures, while another won $50,000 from the OLG.CanadaJan 31
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Reports: Jays sign free agent reliever Chad GreenFree-agent reliever Chad Green has signed a two-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays, according to several media reports.SportsJan 31
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New long-term care home standards highlight ‘time is of the essence,’ authors urgeThe standards from the panel of experts says those who work in long-term care residences must be paid more, and for governments to make sure recommendations are followed.CanadaJan 31
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No interest in ‘watering down’ LTC standards: Ontario ministerThe Health Standards Organization released updated standards today, including that residents should get at least for hours of direct care every day.CanadaJan 31
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Brantford considers relocation agreement with OHL’s Hamilton BulldogsThe Hamilton Bulldogs and Brantford are in talks to move the OHL franchise to the city temporarily while FirstOntario undergoes a major renovation.SportsJan 31
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Police investigate ‘homophobic’ vandalism on bridge crossing in BrantfordBrantford Police are investigating 'homophobic vandalism' at the TH and B Crossing Bridge they say targeted the LGBTQ2 community.CrimeJan 31
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Teen suffers serious injuries after struck by SUV in Grimsby, Ont.Niagara police say a teen girl was sent to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by an SUV on Livingston Avenue.CanadaJan 31
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Residential fire on Dundurn Street in Hamilton that caused $500K in damage ‘deemed suspicious’Firefighters say they were called out to a residential blaze on Dundurn Street South at Charlton Avenue just before 10:30 p.m. on Monday.FireJan 31
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Ontario job seekers increasingly looking for work in other provinces: IndeedOntario job seekers are increasingly looking for work in other provinces, especially positions in remote-friendly sectors like tech, said a new report from Indeed.CanadaJan 31
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Utah and Toronto meet in cross-conference matchupToronto Raptors (23-29, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (26-26, 10th in the Western Conference)SportsJan 31
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Bridges scores 29, Suns pull away late, beat Raptors 114-106PHOENIX (AP) — Deandre Ayton had to do a double-take in the final minutes as his Phoenix Suns pulled away for another win.SportsJan 30
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Black History Month kicks off at Hamilton city hallLocal Black-led organizations have partnered with the city of Hamilton for Black History Remembered which will celebrate 16 prominent Black Hamiltonians throughout February.CanadaJan 30
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Team McEwen finds spark at Ontario Tankard to earn berth at Tim Hortons BrierMcEwen, Fry, Brent Laing and Jonathan Beuk endured a slow start to the campaign after forming the lineup in the off-season.SportsJan 30
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Hamilton’s labour council seeks expansion of free and subsidized transit via ‘care fare’ initiativeThe Hamilton District Labor Council (HDLC) has started a petition seeking free or subsidized rides on HSR buses for students, people over 60 and those on government supports.PoliticsJan 30
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Burlington’s 150th anniversary to ‘lay the foundation for the next generation,’ says mayorMarianne Meed Ward says the city's anniversary will look to the past to provide a potential roadmap for the future development of its community centres, facilities and parks.CanadaJan 30
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Ontario judge denies request to clear Kitchener encampment citing Charter violationThe Region of Waterloo was asking the court to find that roughly 50 people living in a Kitchener encampment were in violation of its trespassing bylaw.CanadaJan 30
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Ontario hospital nurses start contract talks, plan ‘escalating actions’The nurses have been subject for three years to a wage restraint law known as Bill 124, which capped increases at one per cent a year.HealthJan 30
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‘Time to think’: Mike Schreiner now mulling letter from senior Ontario Liberal figuresAn open letter signed by a number of senior Liberal figures urged the Ontario Green Party leader to abandon his post and run to head the Liberals instead.PoliticsJan 30
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Top Jays’ prospect Tiedemann gets spring inviteTop pitching prospect Ricky Tiedemann was among the 14 internal non-roster players invited by the Toronto Blue Jays to major-league spring training on Monday.SportsJan 30
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Firefighters battle blaze on multiple floors of downtown Hamilton buildingHamilton fire says crews were called out to a blaze just after 8:30 a.m. Monday morning on Hess Street South after smoke was seen coming from multiple floors.FireJan 30
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‘Significant damage’ to central Hamilton building after early morning fireFirefighters say the Office of the Fire Marshal has been notified following a blaze at a building on Barton Street East that spread to several floors.CanadaJan 30
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David Onley, former Ontario lieutenant governor, remembered as role model, family manDavid Onley, who emerged as a champion of disability rights both during and after his stint as Ontario's 28th lieutenant-governor, died at age 72 on Jan. 14.PoliticsJan 30
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Man, 20, charged after allegedly setting fire to Hamilton university residence roomHamilton police said a fire alarm was reported at 1820 Main Street West on Saturday at around 2 p.m. Both firefighters and police officers responded, and no injuries were reported.CrimeJan 29
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