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Police identify 17-year-old as suspect in killing of 26-year-old woman in downtown Hamilton
Police have identified a suspect in the killing of Belinda Sarkodie, an immigrant from Ghana who was struck by a bullet on Friday in downtown Hamilton.
Air quality statement issued for Hamilton and area
The Air Quality Health Index for downtown Hamilton reached 10, or high risk, by 10 a.m. on Monday morning, and is expected to go down to five Monday evening. By 4 p.m., the index showed Hamilton at a level 8.
One man dead after house fire in Hamilton Mountain, police say
Police said they attended alongside the fire department to a residential fire on Cielo Court, near Stone Church Road E. between Upper Wellington and Upper James streets on Friday at 4 p.m.
Niagara group aims to bridge the gap in mental health services for young Black men
Since 2019, Future Black Female (FBF) has been helping young Black women and girls gain access to mental health services, financial literacy and career strategies. Now, the non-profit is looking to expand that mission to support young Black men and boys.
B.C. man arrested after scam sees $500K in City of Hamilton funds sent to fake vendor
A 32-year-old Surrey, B.C., man has been arrested and charged in connection with a cyber scam that prompted half a million dollars in city funds to be sent to a fake vendor, police say.
City Hall encampment protesters forced to move from shaded park to concrete amid heat wave
Protesters in tents who had been at Hamilton City Hall for over a month had to move to the concrete during a heat warning after bylaw officers asked them to move from the shaded, grass area.
Man dead after being struck by transport truck on the Linc, police say
The man had pulled over Friday evening to the east shoulder near Garth Street, according to police, and when he stepped out of his car, he was hit by a transport truck.
Internal investigation underway at Hamilton Community Legal Clinic after rupture with Indigenous committee
The legal clinic is conducting an internal investigation following allegations of discrimination and harm against Indigenous women and two-spirit people on its Indigenous justice committee.
Sounds Gay! open mic night in Hamilton brings 2SLGBTQ+ community together through music
If you go to Mosaic on the fourth Thursday evening of the month, you’ll likely find a warm and welcoming community of 2SLGBTQ+ musicians playing some tunes. That’s what Sounds Gay! is all about.
Downtown Hamilton tenants frustrated after spending weeks with no gas and AC
Tenants at 'luxury' apartments at 27 Bold St. have had no gas for over a month and no AC for over two weeks. The owner has waived rent while working on the issues, the company said.