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

19 people now live at Hamilton's new outdoor shelter, with all 80 spots to be filled this month

City officials offered a tour of Hamilton's new outdoor shelter site, which currently has 19 residents.

Hamilton and Niagara residents cast their ballots as Ford eyes 3rd straight majority win

Here's what you need to know on election day in Hamilton, Burlington, Haldimand-Norfolk, Brantford and Niagara.
ONTARIO VOTES 2025

PCs take Hamilton Mountain for 1st time in 30 years, while NDP win Hamilton Centre

As NDP incumbents across the Hamilton and Niagara areas held on to their seats this provincial election, the PCs picked up Hamilton Mountain in a surprise win. Ontario Premier Doug Ford also won his third straight majority government.

PC, NDP, Liberal leaders visit Hamilton as election looms

The day before the 2025 Ontario election, the PC, NDP and Liberal leaders planned visits to Hamilton and Niagara. One politics professor says that indicates they believe local ridings could be close races.

Ontario Votes 2025: Niagara Centre

An NDP candidate seeking re-election faces a sitting mayor running for the PCs, as three local mayors endorse the conservatives. 

Ontario Votes 2025: Niagara West

Voters in Niagara West will have their say on a political rematch between the same Conservative and NDP candidates as last election. 
ONTARIO VOTES 2025

Ontario college students and workers call on provincial candidates to fund post-secondary education

Across Ontario, colleges are cutting programs and jobs. Unions representing workers and students say they want the next provincial government to properly fund the sector.

Over 200 stolen vehicles recovered in joint investigation, Hamilton police say

Eight Hamilton-area people face charges related to an alleged auto-theft ring Hamilton police say they spent a year investigating alongside other organizations.  
ONTARIO VOTES 2025

Keep urgent care in smaller communities, Niagara residents tell Ontario party leaders

Niagara voters are calling for health-care support this election, including investing in workers and reversing a planned urgent care centre closure.

More layoffs at Mohawk College. This time it's 91 full-time and over 100 part-time jobs lost

Mohawk College has announced that 91 full-time and over 100 part-time jobs have been lost.