Hamilton

• Hamilton ‘black soot’ not expected to pose long-term risk, public health says

  Hamilton public health says black particulate that fell across parts of the city in July is not expected to pose a long-term health risk.

  Health

  Aug 14
  
• McMaster researchers identify cause of Hamilton’s mystery soot

  Researchers with McMaster University have identified the cause of a mysterious black grime that has blanketed houses and yards near the city's industrial area for decades. 

  Environment

  Aug 11
  
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• Hamilton’s Festival of Friends: The free music fest that’s lasted 50 years

  The Festival of Friends has been running since 1976. How does a free three-day music festival manage to last for 50 years? Let's find out.

  Entertainment

  Jul 26
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• ArcelorMittal Long Products Canada closing wire drawing mill in Hamilton

  ArcelorMittal is closing its Hamilton wire mill, cutting 153 jobs. The company will move the work to Montreal to save money and stay competitive.

  Canada

  Jun 11, 2025
• Suspicious fire at commercial mall in Hamilton causes $1million in damage

  Hamilton's fire chief says an early-morning blaze currently considered suspicious has damaged multiple stores at a strip mall in the city.

  Fire

  Apr 20, 2025
• Ontario cities prepare to contain St. Patrick’s Day weekend celebrations

  The cities of Hamilton and Waterloo are ramping up their preparations for the St. Patrick's Day weekend, including new nuisance bylaw powers.

  Canada

  Mar 15, 2025
• Ontario city begins clearing encampments from public property after changing rules

  In 2023, the city approved an encampment protocol that allowed outdoor shelters as long as they followed specific location guidelines.

  Canada

  Mar 14, 2025
• ‘Grab the baby and run’: Tenant afraid to return to unit after deadly apartment fire

  A Hamilton, Ont. woman who lives in the building where 3 people died from a weekend blaze claims the fire alarms were late going off to warn residents.

  Canada

  Jan 28, 2025
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• 3 injured in overnight shooting in Hamilton, Ont.; police ask public for help

  Three people were hospitalized following an overnight shooting in Hamilton, Ont.'s Crown Point West neighbourhood. They are reported to be in stable condition.

  Crime

  Jun 2, 2024
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• Two byelections loom for Ontario; Milton race high stakes for Ford and Crombie

  Voters in two Ontario ridings head to the polls in a pair of byelections Thursday, but most eyes will be on Milton, where the tight race comes with high stakes.

  Politics

  May 1, 2024