
Justin Chandler
Reporter
Justin Chandler is a CBC News reporter in Hamilton. He has a special interest in how public policy affects people, and he loves a quirky human-interest story. Justin covered current affairs in Hamilton and Niagara for TVO, and has 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

Roadside killing of OPP officer Greg Pierzchala a 'joint effort,' Crown tells Cayuga, Ont., trial
In his closing argument at the first-degree murder trial that began a month ago in Cayuga, Ont., Crown prosecutor Fraser McCracken said Randall McKenzie shot Const. Greg Pierzchala and Brandi Stewart-Sperry helped him do it.
Canada -Hamilton |

110-year-old Fort Erie, Ont., man says to treat others as you'd like to be treated
Burdett Sisler, who's believed to be Canada's oldest man, turned 110 this week. The Fort Erie, Ont., resident says to pay attention to what's going on in the world, even when "a lot of stuff going on shouldn't be going on."
Canada -Hamilton |

Know your riding — Canada Votes 2025: Hamilton Mountain
After a close race in 2021, a former Hamilton NDP MPP is challenging the Liberal incumbent.
Canada -Hamilton |

Know your riding — Canada Votes 2025: Niagara Falls—Niagara-on-the-Lake
A Conservative runs for re-election in a riding with a new name and very different boundaries.
Canada -Hamilton |

Burlington, Ont., federal candidates meeting cancelled after excluded PPC candidate planned protest
A Burlington, Ont., committee cancelled a federal candidates meeting Monday citing safety concerns over a protest planned nearby. People’s Party of Canada candidate Michael Bator organized a protest outside the venue after he was excluded from full participation in the event.
Canada -Hamilton |

Know your riding — Canada Votes 2025: Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas
There will be a new MP in the west Hamilton riding no matter who wins.
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Know your riding — Canada Votes 2025: Flamborough—Glanbrook—Brant North
Candidates challenge incumbent Conservative Dan Muys in a riding that's larger this time out.
Canada -Hamilton |

Hamilton Bike Share receives boost from city as councillors support increase in funding
Councillors voted in favour of a city staff report recommending an increase to Hamilton Bike Share Inc. of $258,000, for a total contribution of $744,000. The program logged 500,000 rides in 2024, according to city staff.
Canada -Hamilton |

Where do parties stand on workers' rights? Hamilton labour leaders want answers this federal election
Hamilton labour leaders say workers want to know where candidates in this federal election stand on issues including the right to strike, supporting public services and protecting workers affected by the Canada-U.S. trade war.
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Hamilton man shared women's intimate images without consent and there may be more victims, police say
Hamilton police have arrested an 18-year-old Hamilton man for extortion and non-consensually sharing intimate images. They say they believe there may be more victims and are asking the public to come forward with information.
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