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Burlington to give musician Sarah Harmer key to the city as she fights quarry expansion
As singer-songwriter Sarah Harmer prepares to receive the symbolic key to the City of Burlington – in large part for her leadership in a fight against quarry expansion on Mount Nemo – the fate of the quarry is in the hands of the Ontario Land Tribunal.
How would federal parties handle the industrial carbon tax? Climate-focused voters in Hamilton want to know
The Liberal government has already cancelled the consumer carbon tax, but the issue of carbon pricing for industrial pollution is still on the table in the current federal election campaign.
On Trans Day of Visibility, community remembers Hamilton woman who died in 2003 after interaction with police
Chevranna Abdi died in 2003 after Hamilton police were called to a Sandford Avenue apartment building with reports of a woman "wielding a knife and acting in a bizarre fashion.” Her friend says she was a "staple in the community" who should be remembered with humanity.
West Lincoln council votes to remove U.S. flag from community hockey arena
After years of displaying the American flag at the arena inside the West Lincoln Community Centre, the local council has voted to take it down.
Ontario Votes 2025: Hamilton East-Stoney Creek
Hamilton East-Stoney Creek, a lower-city riding stretching east from Hamilton’s industrial sector to past Fifty Road, was an Ontario New Democratic Party (NDP) stronghold for years until the 2022 election, when it went to the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario.
Ontario Votes 2025
Tariffs, Greenbelt and food security: Farmers share what's important to them as Ontario election nears
In the midst of a provincial election campaign, several farmers said they are concerned about the success of Ontario agriculture compared to the juggernaut to the south of the border.
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2nd Hamilton venue cancels shows by controversial comics Danger Cats
A second Hamilton venue has now backed out of hosting Danger Cats, a controversial Alberta-based comedy troupe. EndZone Bar and Grill said Wednesday that it's cancelled the show Friday, after Levity Comedy Club decided not to proceed with two shows this week.
As comedy troupe known for racist jokes set for Hamilton, venues urged to consider how 'harmful ideas' spread
A comedy troupe known for racist jokes is scheduled for two shows at Hamilton's Levity comedy club next month, in the wake of the cancellation of performances at other Canadian venues following community backlash.
4 ridings to watch in the Hamilton-Niagara area this Ontario election
Two Independent MPPs are running against their former parties, one incumbent is stepping down to run federally, and a current mayor is running for MPP. Here are four ridings to watch in the Hamilton-Niagara area.
Hamilton council votes to restart ban on tents in parks starting in March
Hamilton councillors and the mayor voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to end the city’s encampment protocol, rules dictating where people in tents could stay and not be forced to move. The vote was on a motion by Ward 14's councillor that noted an Ontario court found clearing park encampments doesn't violate Charter rights.