Justin Chandler

Reporter

Justin Chandler is a CBC News reporter in Hamilton. He has a special interest in how public policy affects people, and loves a quirky human-interest story. Justin covered current affairs in Hamilton and Niagara for TVO between 2020 and 2023. Before that, he worked on a variety of CBC teams and programs, including As It Happens, Day 6 and CBC Music. He co-hosted Radio Free Krypton on Met Radio. You can email story ideas to justin.chandler(at)cbc(dot)ca.

Latest from Justin Chandler

What's open and closed in Hamilton this Civic Holiday

Outdoor pools are open Monday but there won't be any garbage collection. A range of city services will be closed or adjusted for the Civic Holiday in Hamilton Monday.

What's on in Hamilton this August long weekend?

This August long weekend, Hamilton is host to events including the Festival of Friends Music festival, a night market and a historical milk exhibit.

Prairie wildfire smoke is causing poor air quality in Hamilton, southern Ontario: Environment Canada

Smoke from wildfires in the Prairies is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility in the Hamilton-Niagara area and much of southern Ontario, Environment Canada says.

Ontario police watchdog investigates after man fatally shot by officer in Niagara Falls, Ont.

The province's police watchdog is investigating after it says an officer shot and killed a man in Niagara Falls, Ont., Wednesday morning. The 40-year-old was pronounced dead in hospital after the shooting.

50 years ago, rocker Kim Mitchell's guitar was stolen in Hamilton. Now his biographer wants to get it back

In 1975, someone in Hamilton stole rock icon Kim Mitchell's guitar after a show. Now, the music historian who wrote a book about the Go For Soda and Patio Lanterns singer wants to help him get it back.

Hamilton police officer accused of sexually assaulting co-worker 'purposely' misinterpreted her: Crown

Closing arguments ended Tuesday in the trial of Jeffery Turnbull, a Hamilton police constable accused of sexually assaulting a colleague in 2022.

NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander coming to Hamilton for hometown rally in his honour

The City of Hamilton says it will honour Hamilton NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with the key to the city and a rally on Aug. 7.

Hamilton mayor asks residents to report hate after CBC traces white nationalist 'active clubs' to the city

Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath is calling on residents to report hate after CBC News’ visual investigation unit identified local places white supremacist ‘active clubs’ train.

Hamiltonians call on Canada to speed up Palestinian family reunification

Two Palestinians who live in Hamilton joined demonstrators outside the local Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada office earlier this week. It was one of multiple rallies throughout the country calling on the government to speed up its reunification efforts for Canadians with families in Gaza.

Push back against Bill 5 continues to grow in Hamilton area

About 100 people rallied against Ontario's Bill 5 outside Hamilton City Hall last week decrying the controversial development legislation.