Hamilton News

With her hammer throw competition behind her at the 2022 Canada Summer Games, Chanell Botsis is ready to turn to her second sport: pin trading.

The fire department in Burlington, Ont. is warning people of a new scam involving fraudsters who they say are impersonating “fire personnel” to sell fake safety kits.

Hamilton police have arrested a man wanted for shooting at a West Mountain townhouse complex – critically injuring a 27-year-old man – at the Edmonton airport.

A program being run by the Hamilton Regional Indian Centre (HRIC) is helping Indigenous women who are single mothers get a college diploma.

The driver who hit and killed migrant worker Fermin Soto Sanchez in June was charged on Wednesday, with careless driving causing death, according to police. 

Family should begin implementing this estate and tax planning strategy before their terminally-ill father dies

Step back to simpler times of ribbons won, candy apple treats and giant pumpkins.

Former ombudsman for the CBC from 2006-2010, Vince Carlin held other high-powered jobs as well, such as Time magazine’s foreign correspondent to Canada.

Longtime Ancaster resident to be inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame

Documents provided to The Spectator shed new light on the extent of recent privacy scandals

The Taliban remain responsible for the consequences of their behaviour. Just as we remain responsible for the consequences of ours.

“To learn that Zimfira would be departing from the HCC was difficult news for everyone,” said Tellez, a Nova Scotia native who holds a bachelor’s degree in voice from Dalhousie U and a master’s degree in choral conducting from the U of Alberta.

Police search for fifth suspect after arresting four individuals on forcible confinement charges

Hamilton police have arrested four people and are looking for one more after a man woke up tied to a chair in an east-end basement, then managed to escape.

The OHL club is recruiting local families to house, feed and support its young players.

The last thing lower- and middle-class Ontarians need with the current state of inflation, gas prices, food costs, and housing, combined stagnating minimum wage and social supports (e.g., ODSP), is to add the cost of health care on top, writes Sonja Swanson.

Capacity issues in Canadian health care aren’t new nor entirely attributable to COVID-19, writes Krystle Wittevrongel.

Several qualified, impressive candidates will be challenging council incumbents, writes Joan Little.

CityKidz alumnus Jonathan Bowen was on hand to entertain at the event.

Mayors, police leaders and businesses in Ontario are calling on the province to provide more help in dealing with the growing homelessness and opioid crises gripping both big cities and small towns.

Hydro One tower repairs will cause an extended power outage in Mississaugas of the Credit territory and Dunnville on Aug. 23 and Aug. 28 respectively.

Soaring food inflation rates, coupled with increased costs of ingredients and takeout materials, are forcing business owners in Hamilton and across Ontario to adapt — and in some cases, close shop.

Some don’t want to grow out, some don’t want to grow up and some don’t want to grow in. What’s the other option?

With six members guaranteed to make exits, a provincial law will soon kick in restricting big decisions.

A Run for Chris, organized in partnership with St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, is taking place on Aug. 21 at Joe Sams Leisure Park. All donations will go toward a St. Joe’s program to help young adults with addiction issues.

The towering structure was felled by a controlled explosion just after 9 a.m.