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Hamilton crews continue to clear snow near schools, businesses and waterfront trail
Snow removal operations are continuing this week, the City of Hamilton says, following significant snowfall over the weekend that dumped about 31 centimetres of snow in the area in two days.
Brace for 'bitter cold' Environment Canada says, as Hamilton digs out from significant snowfall
As people in Hamilton and surrounding areas continue to dig out from Saturday’s and Sunday’s “significant snowfall,” Environment Canada is warning of a cold snap in the coming days.
City of Hamilton opens 55 new affordable housing units for vulnerable women and children
The City of Hamilton added 55 affordable housing units available for rent with the opening of a new building on Bay Street North on Monday.
Up to 15 cm of snow forecast Wednesday evening for Hamilton area, says Environment Canada
Environment Canada says Hamilton, Burlington are Brantford are in for a winter storm with snow and freezing rain possible late Wednesday into Thursday. Meanwhile hospital staff warn of injuries related to icy conditions, urging people to take care.
Hospitals in Niagara seeing 'alarming spike' in flu cases, urge people to get vaccinated
Hospitals in the Niagara region are seeing an alarming spike in flu cases, with a growing number of patients requiring hospitalization — including several in intensive care, according to Niagara Health.
Court dismisses request for judicial review in case of Windsor police officer who made convoy donation
An Ontario court has upheld a decision by the Ontario Civilian Police Commission in the case of a Windsor officer who was found guilty of discreditable conduct over a $50 donation to convoy protesters in 2022.
Trump tariffs could be 'very detrimental' for Windsor-Essex tourism. But also beneficial?
Tourism officials in Windsor-Essex are closely monitoring U.S. President Donald Trump’s looming tariffs, which they say “could be very detrimental” for an industry that’s still recovering from the pandemic.
Death of Windsor, Ont., man after police released him doesn't meet mandatory inquest criteria, coroner says
The family of a Windsor, Ont., man who collapsed shortly after being released from police headquarters on Nov. 29 wants the coroner's office to formally investigate his death. The Office of the Chief Coroner says it doesn't meet the criteria for a mandatory inquest, and "a decision regarding an inquest will be made after the death investigation is complete."
ONTARIO VOTES 2025
How to cast a ballot early and on Ontario's election day in Hamilton and area
The snap election triggered on Jan. 29 will be held Feb. 27. There are a number of ways to cast your ballot — here's what you need to know.
Porter Airlines will fly from Hamilton to Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax and Vancouver starting in June
Porter Airlines will launch service at Hamilton International beginning in early June 2025, with daily flights to Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax and Vancouver, airline and airport executives announced Tuesday.