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Latest Hamilton homeless snapshot underscores 'significant' ongoing crisis
Latest Hamilton homeless snapshot underscores 'significant' ongoing crisis
The “point-in-time” exercise tallied 1,304 people without housing, which is a low estimate of the landscape, the city says.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Latest Hamilton homeless snapshot underscores 'significant' ongoing crisis
Fractions of facts, slivers of science about taking antioxidants and living forever
Fractions of facts, slivers of science about taking antioxidants and living forever
The problem is that most of these promising ideas come from research done on single cells, bacteria or other simple organisms. But humans are more complicated than that.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Fractions of facts, slivers of science about taking antioxidants and living forever
Why Canada must take Trump’s invasion of Venezuela seriously
Why Canada must take Trump’s invasion of Venezuela seriously
When international law collapses, its damage spreads.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Why Canada must take Trump’s invasion of Venezuela seriously
Jan. 7: Does Trump deserve a Nobel Peace Prize? Readers muse about the U.S. invasion of Venezuela in today's letters
Jan. 7: Does Trump deserve a Nobel Peace Prize? Readers muse about the U.S. invasion of Venezuela in today's letters
What’s to stop Trump from invading Canada under the auspices of stopping “trafficking fentanyl into the U.S.” or some other “Trumped-up" excuse, a reader wonders.
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January 7, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Jan. 7: Does Trump deserve a Nobel Peace Prize? Readers muse about the U.S. invasion of Venezuela in today's letters
Fewer kids, more pets and a food system that isn’t ready
Fewer kids, more pets and a food system that isn’t ready
Pets now occupy the social space children once did, but our food affordability debates haven’t caught up.
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January 7, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Fewer kids, more pets and a food system that isn’t ready
Campden General Store to become mini grocery store
Campden General Store to become mini grocery store
Owner Marites Diaz-Lee said an agreement has been made with Sobeys to supply groceries for the growing community.
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January 6, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Campden General Store to become mini grocery store
A regime change in Venezuela could have grim consequences for Canada’s oil sector
A regime change in Venezuela could have grim consequences for Canada’s oil sector
Diversification is no longer optional, it’s an urgent necessity.
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January 6, 2026 at 8:15 PM
A regime change in Venezuela could have grim consequences for Canada’s oil sector
Brandon Revenberg signs one-year extension with Tiger-Cats
Brandon Revenberg signs one-year extension with Tiger-Cats
Veteran was finalist for most outstanding offensive lineman this past season.
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January 6, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Brandon Revenberg signs one-year extension with Tiger-Cats
New name for stretch of Upper James
New name for stretch of Upper James
Council approved designation in December, despite concerns from some councillors about a lack of proper process.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:16 PM
New name for stretch of Upper James
Election 'silly season' tops the list of Hamilton city hall stories to watch in 2026
Election 'silly season' tops the list of Hamilton city hall stories to watch in 2026
A tax hike, the LRT and a stinky landfill are all set to make news in 2026.
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January 6, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Election 'silly season' tops the list of Hamilton city hall stories to watch in 2026
Let 'compassion' be the keyword for 2026
Let 'compassion' be the keyword for 2026
Acting compassionately should cost us something, even if only in time and the casting of a ballot.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Let 'compassion' be the keyword for 2026
Hamilton renews cyber insurance policy until 2027
Hamilton renews cyber insurance policy until 2027
City’s cyber insurance claim was denied following 2024 cyberattack due to lack of IT system security.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Hamilton renews cyber insurance policy until 2027
Beamsville childcare centre poised for large expansion
Beamsville childcare centre poised for large expansion
The Lincoln Community Hub service on Central Avenue plans to boost the number of children it looks after to 113 from 39.
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January 5, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Beamsville childcare centre poised for large expansion
Freezing rain alert issued for Hamilton
Freezing rain alert issued for Hamilton
Environment Canada says roads, walkways may become icy and slippery on Tuesday.
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January 5, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Freezing rain alert issued for Hamilton
Stavros Katsantonis inks three-year deal to stay with Ticats
Stavros Katsantonis inks three-year deal to stay with Ticats
Star safety was set to become free agent in February.
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January 5, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Stavros Katsantonis inks three-year deal to stay with Ticats
Pet surrenders on the rise in Hamilton amid affordability crisis, say animal welfare groups
Pet surrenders on the rise in Hamilton amid affordability crisis, say animal welfare groups
More pets are being given up or even abandoned as owners struggle to make ends meet, according to local agencies.
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January 5, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Pet surrenders on the rise in Hamilton amid affordability crisis, say animal welfare groups
Uncertain loss: More than half a year has passed since John Edwards disappeared
Uncertain loss: More than half a year has passed since John Edwards disappeared
The 62-year-old was reported missing after leaving St. Joseph's Villa in Dundas on June 11.
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January 5, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Uncertain loss: More than half a year has passed since John Edwards disappeared
Stalled Cannon Street condo project with 'significant deficiencies' faces city order, legal woes
Stalled Cannon Street condo project with 'significant deficiencies' faces city order, legal woes
The Jamesville Lofts project is mired in litigation over the partly built structure, which also faces a city building department order to remedy “structural inadequacies.”
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January 5, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Stalled Cannon Street condo project with 'significant deficiencies' faces city order, legal woes
Hamilton-area Today: Snowfall warning in effect + Could Toronto vs. Hamilton be next PWHL rivalry? + What's happening with stalled condo project on Cannon Street?
Hamilton-area Today: Snowfall warning in effect + Could Toronto vs. Hamilton be next PWHL rivalry? + What's happening with stalled condo project on Cannon Street?
Here is what's happening in Hamilton and area this morning with your top news, weather and traffic.
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January 5, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Hamilton-area Today: Snowfall warning in effect + Could Toronto vs. Hamilton be next PWHL rivalry? + What's happening with stalled condo project on Cannon Street?
Environment Canada warns of snowy Monday morning commute in Hamilton
Environment Canada warns of snowy Monday morning commute in Hamilton
Special weather statement issued for city regarding overnight snowfall
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January 5, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Environment Canada warns of snowy Monday morning commute in Hamilton
The PWHL says it's expanding. Could Hamilton be in the mix?
The PWHL says it's expanding. Could Hamilton be in the mix?
Game between Toronto and Seattle drew over 16,000 to TD Coliseum Saturday.
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January 4, 2026 at 4:16 PM
The PWHL says it's expanding. Could Hamilton be in the mix?
Trump's plan to seize and revitalize Venezuela's oil industry faces major hurdles
Trump's plan to seize and revitalize Venezuela's oil industry faces major hurdles
President Donald Trump's plan to take control of Venezuela's oil industry and ask American companies to revitalize it after capturing President Nicolás Maduro in a raid isn't likely to have a significant immediate impact on oil prices.
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January 4, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Trump's plan to seize and revitalize Venezuela's oil industry faces major hurdles
From canes to cha-cha: How a Hamilton dance study is defying aging
From canes to cha-cha: How a Hamilton dance study is defying aging
Researchers seek recruits for dance class aiming to improve mobility, mood and brain health.
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January 4, 2026 at 11:15 AM
From canes to cha-cha: How a Hamilton dance study is defying aging
Amid merger, Grand Erie Public Health managed one of Ontario’s biggest measles outbreaks. Here's how.
Amid merger, Grand Erie Public Health managed one of Ontario’s biggest measles outbreaks. Here's how.
Loss of measles elimination status ‘a huge wake-up call,’ top doc says.
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January 4, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Amid merger, Grand Erie Public Health managed one of Ontario’s biggest measles outbreaks. Here's how.
One injured in east Hamilton stabbing
One injured in east Hamilton stabbing
Police continue to investigate Friday night incident.
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January 3, 2026 at 4:15 PM
One injured in east Hamilton stabbing