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A sombre melody of tributes are pouring in for renowned Hamilton-based conductor Boris Brott, who died hours after being struck by a suspected hit-and-run
Critically endangered black rhinos in South Africa will get help from an unusual source: Wall Street, where institutional investors want to help
Plan will look at gaps in Hamilton's policies and bring together conservation and environment groups
Local residents may see various military vehicles across the region this weekend as part of the Canadian Army Reserve 31 Service Battalion
The largest construction project for Hamilton's upper east area since the Red Hill Parkway is slated to begin this year.
Interest rate cuts may do more harm than good to Japan's economy hit by fallout from the coronavirus pandemic
New travel restrictions put in place by the federal government to protect against the spread of COVID-19 will officially come into effect Monday March 30th
“We are now, inadvertently, conducting the largest-scale experiment ever seen,” observed a British professor.
A spokesman for Clarence House, the residence of Prince Charles, confirmed in a statement that the 71-year-old has been diagnosed with the coronavirus
The Ontario government has ordered all non-essential businesses to close for the next two weeks amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Ontario Energy Board has decided that greenhouse gas emissions linked to a new fracked gas pipeline across Hamilton are not part of its mandate.
Hamilton city councillors voted Monday to increase rates at parking meters by 50 cents to $2 per hour, and at downtown lots up to $3 per hour
Ontario Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism & Cultural Industries announced that the province enjoyed a record year in film and television production
Washington and the Taliban movement have signed a deal that lays out conditions for the withdrawal of US and NATO troops from Afghanistan.
Ontario’s energy regulator is exploring uncharted territory in the wake of strong Hamilton challenges to a proposed fracked gas pipeline.
Torstar Corp. has signed a deal to sell the land and building used by the Hamilton Spectator newspaper for $25.5 million.
The United Kingdom leaves the EU for an uncertain Brexit future, the most significant change to its place in the world since the loss of empire
The creation is about 10 feet tall, with his interior carved out so kids can climb inside him and see what it's like to be a snowman.
The city is intervening in the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) hearing on Enbridge’s proposed new fracked gas pipeline across rural Hamilton.
Last year, 955,373 passengers travelled through Hamilton International representing a 32% growth over 2018, 60% over 2017 and a remarkable 187% over 2016
Hamilton will invest a record amount this year in bike lanes and other infrastructure to support cycling and pedestrian safety.
The influential musician and lyricist died Tuesday in Santa Monica, Calif., after having been diagnosed with brain cancer
Nick Blagona, one of the most successful Canadian record producers and engineers over the last 50 years, has passed away at the age of 74.
The Ford government says its task force on how to best spend $1 billion on Hamilton transportation projects will still consider light rail transit (LRT).
For his long-standing career in politics and for his service to the nation as the 22nd prime minister of Canada.
Negotiations are scheduled to resume, but bus riders are being urged to look for alternative transportation options in the event of an HSR strike.
Canada’s federal budget deficit will be billions of dollars deeper than it was supposed to be this year and next, according to the Finance Department.
You may be forgiven if you are confused about the current public consultations on whether or not to pave over more farmland.
Enbridge’s proposal to build a new 48–inch fracked gas pipeline across rural Hamilton now has been submitted to the Ontario Energy Board.
Corbec Steel has announced a $40 million investment in Hamilton, which will see the Quebec-based company build its first plant in Ontario
Whether Hamilton will expand onto more farmland or accommodate growth with higher densities will be decided by February.
DHL is investing C$100 in a new cargo facility at Canada’s John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport to meet double-digit growth in shipment volumes.
All six federal party leaders will take part in an English-language debate Monday night that could have a significant impact on the election campaign.
International media reaction to elderly woman being intimidated and verbally assaulted by masked antifa members at Mohawk College
Could it be the next stadium debate? Councillors are trying to decide what to do with the First Ontario Centre.
Cocaine Anonymous (CA) is holding its Third Annual Steps in Action Workshop event on Saturday August 3rd.
Hamilton’s transit system could get a significant financial boost from a new stream of provincial and federal funding.
Canada’s arctic port of Churchill is set to resume its first grain shipments since 2015 after a group backed by investor Prem Watsa stepped in last year
A man is in hospital with serious injuries after trying to extinguish a fire in the basement of his east Mountain home.
“I went to Delta!”, was the punchline, in what is the funniest joke in Douglas Rodger’s How Could You, Mrs Dick?, the 1989 stage play about Evelyn Dick
In his executive order issued Wednesday, President Trump weakened part of an order first issued by Obama in July 2016.
Tom Jackson is asking city staff and the Hamilton Police Service if either organization will consider taking over investigating animal cruelty complaints
Things are happening in Hamilton lately – going through a gentrification, becoming a hot spot for new breweries, restaurants and trans-Atlantic flights
The CHL in association with the OHL and the Hamilton Bulldogs today announced that the 2020 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game will be hosted by the Bulldogs
Mike Filer didn’t think twice before putting pen to paper to sign a new contract with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats after he hit the free agent market
Canada's central bank has decided to keep its benchmark interest rate at 1.75, and says the timing of future hikes has become increasingly uncertain.
Maxime Bernier rallied against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Conservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer over their stances on pipelines on Tuesday
Trudeau is not apologizing over the allegations of attempted interference by himself and his staff detailed by Jody Wilson-Raybould
Last month, 735 homes were sold across the Hamilton area, a four per cent drop from February of last year, but a 24 per cent increase over January.
Theresa May will urge the EU to help get her Brexit deal through the Commons by agreeing legally binding changes to the controversial backstop.