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Hamilton tenants 'thrilled' after LTB blocks landlord's renoviction attempts
Some tenants had been living in the Emerald Street South building in Hamilton for decades when their landlord tried to evict them for cosmetic upgrades to the kitchens, bathrooms and floors.
Ontario woman agrees to peace bond for spraying neighbour with water gun, assault charge withdrawn
Wendy Washik sprayed her Simcoe, Ont., neighbour Sheehan Rochester with a water gun last September. Rochester says he called police after experiencing years of racially fuelled harassment.
To stop black soot from falling on homes, Hamilton looks to do its own testing and not rely on Ontario
After decades of black soot routinely coating homes and playgrounds near Hamilton's industrial sector — and no clear answers about what the Ontario government is doing to address it — city officials are pushing for change.
Man, 74, killed in Hamilton home, while SIU probes 'police involved shooting' of suspect at scene
Hamilton police have identified the victims as Charles James Francis Jouvence, 74. Those close to him are "obviously devastated," said a lead investigator.
Hamilton, Grand Erie public health units recommend measles vaccine for some babies under 1 year old
In response to an Ontario-wide measles outbreak, with many cases near Brantford, Grand Erie, Hamilton and other public health units have expanded vaccinations to include infants as young as six months.
'Brutal' or 'iconic'? How a giant puddle in a Tim Hortons lot became Hamilton legend 'Lake Timmicaca'
At John Street S. and Jackson Street E., the body of water has for years formed with the spring thaw and during downpours in the summer months. The impressive pool that sits over a sewer grate has inspired some, while others call it "atrocious."
In the 'steel city of Canada,' Trump's tariff threats generate 'fear and confusion'
The U.S. president on Tuesday escalated tariff threats against Canada, vowing to boost them on steel and aluminum. "It scares us, it scares families," says Hamilton union president Frank Crowder. By Tuesday afternoon, the U.S. said the 25 per cent tariff, not 50 per cent, would begin Wednesday.
All charges withdrawn against Stelco after 2 workers died from burns at Nanticoke, Ont., plant
Gabriel Cabral, 32, and Sean MacPherson, 56, were severely burned on April 25, 2023, and later died of their injuries. Their direct employer John Kenyon Ltd. pleaded guilty to 1 of 4 charges in court last week.
How a century-old, Canada-U.S. collaboration keeps Niagara Falls shining bright — even in a trade war
"Our mutual respect and admiration of the falls is a reflection of how we should really be with one another," says Niagara Falls N.Y., Mayor Robert Restaino.
Is it possible for cities to split from U.S. businesses? In Hamilton, staff say it's complicated but doable
Like other Ontario municipalities, Hamilton is looking to stop buying goods and services from American companies, but it's proving to be a complicated process. Procurement staff told council they're working on definitions and possible exemptions, and to understand the impact of tariffs on operations.