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09/10/2024

| Take a tour down the memory lane of ghost advertising signs in Hamilton

“The vibrant signs tend to appear and then disappear,” says local historian Bill King.

09/10/2024

I’m the mum of five kids here in Hamilton, all of whom have been home-schooled in the heart of the city, writes Sam Campbell.

Our risky little experiment: A Hamilton family’s journey into the world of home-schooling

Giving my kids the space and support to do the occasionally frightening things were, for me, the toughest times of our journey.

08/02/2024

| Creeping Charlie is my nemesis, but also my therapist. I trundle out to the yard ... and unload my troubles into the dirt. Charlie never says anything, but instead bears witness to my ups and downs as I choke the life out of it.

Creeping Charlie is my nemesis, but also my therapist.

08/02/2024

From 2021 to 2023, Ontario had 2,908 people whose bodies went unclaimed. Most of them were older adults — about 2,500 were Ontarians age 50 and older.

The number of unclaimed bodies is rising and there are fewer places to bury them.

From 2021 to 2023, Ontario had 2,908 people whose bodies went unclaimed. Most of them were older adults.

08/02/2024

Medical company Stryker has completed a major expansion at its Canadian headquarters in Waterdown.

Addition means 20 more jobs and extra storage space for medical company

08/02/2024

Whether you’re a beginner or expert, if you’re itching to get out paddling in Brant County, but are unsure where to begin, read on.

The Grand River is a popular destination for paddlers with local access points in Glen Morris and Paris.

08/02/2024

A heat alert has ended in Hamilton but showers and thunderstorms will bring a cooler start to the Civic holiday long weekend.

A heat alert has ended in Hamilton with showers and thunderstorms bringing a cooler start to the Civic Holiday long weekend.

08/02/2024

Canadian doctors will soon have a made-in-Hamilton guide to prescribing antibiotics that aims to ensure appropriate use of the medicine to combat antimicrobial resistance.

Hamilton protocol will combat global threat of antimicrobial resistance

08/02/2024

| Nine out of 10 Canadians are interested in a four-day work week, according to a recent survey.

5 reasons why Canada should consider moving to a 4-day work week

Over the past 150 years, work hours have been consistently decreasing despite resistance from employers.

08/02/2024

OPEN & CLOSED: While it’s a long weekend for some workers, many businesses will remain open on Monday with full or reduced hours.

Here's what you need to know + what's happening this weekend

While it’s a long weekend for some workers, many businesses will remain open on Monday with full or reduced hours.

08/02/2024

“We’re dealing with the issue here in Gage Park, but we’re not oblivious to the fact that it’s all over the city … but I haven’t seen any real solutions.”

‘Compassion fatigue’: Gage Park neighbours frustrated with encampments

Councillor says ‘sanctioned’ sites could address issues in parks

08/02/2024

Haldimand County says it wouldn’t have rented a Jarvis hall to a far-right group on a cross-country tour had it known who booked it.

Had they known, volunteers at the Jarvis community centre wouldn’t have rented to ‘Road Rage Terror Tour’

08/01/2024

Hot, muggy conditions continue today in Hamilton. A heat warning continues. Is relief on the way?

A cooler air mass expected to arrive this evening could bring some relief, albeit with a chance of showers.

08/01/2024

Residents have expressed frustration over encampments at Gage Park and the smaller nearby Delta parkette. An online petition with more than 300 signatories calls on authorities to act

Councillor says ‘sanctioned’ sites could address issues in parks

08/01/2024

Some Hamilton students facing short-term suspensions can now opt to spend their days away from school at the YMCA on school work and learning from their mistakes instead of watching TV at home.

Fifty-one public board students participated in 2023-24

08/01/2024

YMCA Hamilton says the return of second-floor tenants to its downtown men’s residence marks the first step in an ongoing restoration effort to rehouse some 131 others still displaced from a recent fire.

Floors four and five still being restored, tentative move-in date set for Aug. 17 at the earliest

08/01/2024

Hamilton's 40th shooting confirmed:

Video shows a man with a bike walking through the parking lot at 25 East Ave. N. when he raises his right hand and — while still looking straight ahead — fires a shot into the air.

Video shows a man with a bike walking through the parking lot at 25 East Ave. N. when he raises his right hand and — while still looking straight ahead — fires a shot into the air.

08/01/2024

Paris Olympics: Hamilton-area athletes to watch for Thursday

We’ve got Hamilton’s Kia Nurse, 7:30 a.m., and Heather Bansley, 10 a.m., competing in women’s basketball and beach volleyball today in Paris.

Welland’s Sabrina D’Angelo, a keeper for Canada, and the highly anticipated final first round match against Colombia is at 3 p.m. Wednesday.

08/01/2024

National Steel Car was fined $240,000 after pleading guilty Wednesday to a provincial safety charge related to the 2022 workplace death of welder Quoc Le — the third fatality at the railcar plant in less than two years.

Welder died on the job in June 2022 after a heavy railcar bulkhead fell on him

08/01/2024

The hamlet of Newport won’t be getting a parking lot for a new Grand River access point any time soon, after more than 1,300 artifacts were uncovered on a County of Brant-owned property earmarked for a boat launch.

Project in Brant County near Grand River was to include a parking lot, picnic area and boat launch

08/01/2024

Good morning, Hamilton! We climb to a high of 31 C today but it will feel more like 39 with the humidex. Here are the top stories, weather and traffic for the area to start your day

Here is what’s happening in Hamilton and area this morning with your top news stories.

07/31/2024

Sixty-eight years later, Joe Benn still vividly recalls the moment the first nuclear bomb exploded and obliterated a small south seas island — one of three tests of the ruinous weapon conducted by Britain that he took part in between 1956 and 1958

Joe Benn awarded British medal for serving during 1950s bomb tests in south seas

07/31/2024

Ghost hunting and Victorian role-play: How a rural museum finds ways to engage modern audiencehttps://www.thespec.com/news/ghost-hunting-sommelier-blended-tea-and-victorian-role-play-how-a-rural-museum-finds-ways/article_eef2ec55-30e6-5206-8c7f-f308d45c97da.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign&utm_content=ap_uwlgnau3dn

Rural Selkirk museum draws crowds with immersive Victorian experience, afternoon teas and paranormal investigations

07/31/2024

| Premier Doug Ford must address crime concerns through legislative reforms rather than undermining judicial independence, risking parallels to authoritarian tactics seen in Nicolás Maduro’s Venezuela.

Criticism of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro mounted a day after authorities declared him the winner in a presidential election that the opposition claims to have won by a landslide.

07/31/2024

Another heat wave is gripping Hamilton, with daytime temperatures expected to reach 31 C today, feeling more like 40 with the humidex.

The heat warning is expected to continue into Thursday, with daytime high temperatures ranging from of 30 to 32 C and humidex values near 40.

07/31/2024

A man was shot in the foot early Tuesday morning in east Hamilton — marking the 39th shooting in the city this year.

Man shot in the foot in area of Cochrane and Hixon roads

07/31/2024

As if mosquitoes were not enough of a summertime annoyance, bugs carrying the West Nile virus have been detected in Haldimand-Norfolk.

Surveillance testing finds pool of infected mosquitoes in Caledonia

07/31/2024

Hamilton plans to build a $82.5-million hub for paramedics to alleviate cramped conditions and improve operations.

Central reporting centre would ease a space crunch and improve operations, chief says

07/31/2024

A 23-year-old man is facing charges of criminal harassment after an incident involving two teenaged girls near Woodlands Park.

The 13 and 14-year-old girls were allegedly approached by man who asked them to get into his car.

07/31/2024

Second man wanted for manslaughter in shooting death of Tito Kelly

Albert Hyseni was hurt in the October 2023 shooting, now he’s wanted for manslaughter. (Pictured is victim, Tito Kelly)

Albert Hyseni was hurt in the October 2023 shooting, now he's wanted for manslaughter.

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