Aura Carreño Rosas

Reporter, CBC Hamilton

Aura Carreño Rosas is a Hamilton-based reporter from Venezuela, with a passion for pop culture and unique people with diverse journeys. You can contact her at [email protected]

Latest from Aura Carreño Rosas

McMaster students, faculty question 'abrupt' changes of key staff at sexual violence office on campus

Dozens gathered in front of Gilmour Hall at McMaster University in Hamilton this week to protest recent changes to its Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO).

Hamilton declares 'significant weather event' as major snowfall of up to 40 cm begins

The city said up to 40 centimetres of snow were expected between Saturday and Monday and thanked residents "for their continued support and patience as city teams work diligently to address the conditions." 

Hamilton and Burlington declare 'weather event' ahead of Wednesday's winter storm

Many programs, offices and events are cancelled, postponed or ending early ahead of Wednesday night's snowstorm.

Hamilton author honours Miss Lou, 'one of the giants of Jamaican culture,' in new book

Hamilton-based author, teacher and performer Tania Hernandez wrote a book to honour Miss Lou, someone who 'challenged the status quo … to empower our Jamaican people to reclaim and celebrate our unique cultural identity,' she says.

Federal government pledges $62M in transit funding for Hamilton

The federal government is pledging over $62 million for transit funding in Hamilton over the next 10 years.

Province appoints Ontario Shipyards CEO Shaun Padulo to Hamilton police board

Ontario Shipyards president and CEO Shaun Padulo, the Hamilton Police Service Board's newest member, joins at a time when city council is set to approve the police-presented budget in the coming weeks.

Internet back on at HWDSB schools following cyber incident

Internet access is set to be restored Tuesday at Hamilton-Wentworth District School Boards (HWDSB) schools following a cyber incident late last week.

Ontario orders closure of St. Catharines waste plant where explosion led to worker's death

A hazardous waste facility in St. Catharines, Ont., has been ordered to permanently close after an investigation into an explosion that killed 37-year-old Ryan Konkin in 2023.

HWDSB schools remain open Monday as board continues to deal with potential cyberattack

The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board shut down its internet access temporarily late last week following concerns someone accessed its internal systems without authorization. Wi-Fi remained down Monday morning.
ONTARIO VOTES 2025

Here's who's running in the provincial election in Hamilton, Burlington, Niagara and area

Ontario voters are set to go to the polls on Feb. 27.