Hamilton Latest News
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Hamilton’s per-person carbon emissions are double other regions in the GTHAAccording to a new study, the city's carbon emissions are climbing back to pre-pandemic levels, moving climate targets further out of reach.Environment4 hours
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Doug Ford says he will waive cabinet privilege in RCMP Greenbelt investigationThe federal police force is investigating the Ford government's decision to remove 7,400 acres of land from the Greenbelt to allow developers to build more housing.Canada7 hours
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Police identify couple involved in Rainbow Bridge explosionThe two people killed when their car crashed into a border checkpoint in Niagara Falls and exploded in a fiery wreck were identified Friday as a western New York husband and wife.Canada7 hours
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High viral activity creating ‘ED gridlock,’ long waits at Hamilton’s McMaster Children’s HospitalMcMaster Children's Hospital admissions related to Flu, RSV and COVID have gone up week over week and at times have put inpatients beds to full capacity.Health8 hours
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Ontario sets aside $18M for police forces to fight auto theftIn an announcement Friday morning in Mississauga, Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled provincial grant funding to help local police forces deal with auto thefts.Canada8 hours
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Foreign workers at subsidized EV battery plant a ‘slap in the face’: unionThe head of Canada's Building Trades Unions is calling plans to hire upwards of 900 temporary foreign workers to help build a heavily subsidized EV battery plant an 'insult.'Canada10 hours
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Driver dead after pickup rolls over, crashes in Wainfleet: policeNiagara Regional Police say they are seeking witnesses and surveillance video following a crash on Regional Road 24 on Thursday afternoon.Traffic11 hours
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Hamilton tutor who advertised online faces sex assault charges: policeHamilton Police say a sex assault investigation connected with a post-secondary instructor is ongoing and they believe there may be additional victims.Crime11 hours
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Hamilton transit workers vote in favour of tentative agreement with cityMembers of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 107 and the city of Hamilton have ratified a 'strong tentative agreement,' averting any further labour disruptions.CanadaNov 24
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Hamilton’s vacant homes tax voted down by councilAfter several months of debates and information sessions which saw approvals at other levels, several councillors were surprised the legislation failed to pass a final step.PoliticsNov 23
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Leafs place Klingberg on long-term injured reserveThe Toronto Maple Leafs placed defenceman John Klingberg on long-term injured reserve Thursday and recalled forward Alex Steeves from their American Hockey League affiliate.SportsNov 23
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Man sent to hospital, pets rescued from fire in Hamilton’s Kirkendall North neighbourhoodA three-alarm blaze burned the roof off a couple of homes on Melbourne Avenue near Dundurn Avenue Thursday afternoon, say firefighters.FireNov 23
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Could prescription contraception be free in Ontario? Ford government signals willingnessOntario's minister of health has suggested she is open to an opposition proposal to amend provincial health insurance to cover contraception.HealthNov 23
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Ontario’s elementary teachers to get Bill 124 back pay in new contract dealOntario's public school elementary teachers are set to receive years of backpay to make up for the Ford government's controversial Bill 124.EducationNov 23
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45-storey residential tower to be a part of Hamilton’s waterfront developmentHamilton's council have given the green light for a Guise Street tower that will bring some 645 condo suites to the city's waterfront.PoliticsNov 23
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A story of Christmas lights and a proposal of magical proportions in OntarioRyan Kelly spent about a month working with the team of the local Magic of Lights event in London, Ont. to pull off the romantic proposal to longtime girlfriend Meagan Dove.CanadaNov 23
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‘Barely’ surviving: A stay-at-home dad and his family’s financial struggles in OntarioWhile Jason Ladouceur and his family’s needs have not gone up, the increased cost of living has led to a double or sometimes even tripping of the basics they need to survive.CanadaNov 23
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Rainbow Bridge reopens as probe of ‘horrific’ vehicle explosion continuesThe Rainbow Bridge border crossing between Canada and the United States remains closed as the investigation into a 'horrific' vehicle explosion continues.CanadaNov 23
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Ontario funding projects aimed at using hydrogen to power electricity gridOntario is putting nearly $6 million toward nine projects aimed at making use of hydrogen to power the province's electricity grid.EnvironmentNov 23
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More Canadian companies are offering fertility benefits, but is it enough?A new survey shows more than half of Canadian employers still do not offer fertility benefits, and of those that do less than two per cent cover both drugs and treatment costs.CanadaNov 23
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Leafs return to practice after Swedish sojournGuy Boucher's team boarded the plane with four points in the bank.SportsNov 22
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KISS concert in Toronto cancelled as Paul Stanley deals with the fluRock legends KISS have cancelled their concert in Toronto at Scotiabank Arena Wednesday evening as frontman Paul Stanley battles the flu.EntertainmentNov 22
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Police offer $10K reward amid ongoing Jeffrey Roberts homicide probe in BrantfordAfter seven years, police are now offering a reward for information leading to a conviction in the Jeffrey Roberts homicide in Brantford, Ont.CrimeNov 22
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Hamilton hospital leads province away from fax-based data transfers to LTC homesSt. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton said moving away from faxes allows health-care workers to spend more time caring for their patientsHealthNov 22
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3 sent to hospital following two-vehicle crash in Hamilton’s Westdale neighbourhoodThree people were sent to hospital late Tuesday afternoon following a multi-vehicle crash at an intersection in Westdale, according to police.TrafficNov 22