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'It's a disaster': As Hamilton mom faces long waitlists, child care is top of mind this federal election
Shruti Bangera would be all for the Liberal government's national child-care program — if only she could take advantage of it. But so far, the Hamilton mom has had no luck finding a spot for her 15-month-old son.
Nearly 10 years after sexual assault, Hamilton police say DNA match has led to arrest
A 27-year-old man has been arrested for a sexual assault that took place nearly a decade ago, Hamilton police say.
Feces, urine, mould: After 1-year eviction fight, Hamilton landlord gets back home needing $100K in fixes
“I’m not exaggerating — this was the worst year of my life,” says Hamilton resident Verica Gric, who applied to Ontario’s Landlord and Tenant Board to evict her tenant a year ago over unpaid rent, but didn’t get the final order until last week.
Hamilton police searching for suspect in attempted child abduction reported in Dundas
The child, eight, was walking their dog at 8:20 a.m. Thursday, say police. A man approached offering candy.
Noisy neighbours at 3 a.m.? Hamilton bylaw officer hours expanded overnight to handle complaints
For over two years, there's been virtually no enforcement of noise rules past 9 p.m. on weekdays and 1 a.m. on weekends.
Man charged with murder in stabbing death of Hamilton senior, police say
David Gomez-Rodriguez, 30, was arrested Sunday, a week after police found Charles “Jacques” Jouvence, 74, suffering from a stab wound on his front porch.
Hamilton steelworkers are worth remembering, says Stelco retiree. Their legacy is on display at local exhibit
The Workers and Heritage Centre is hosting a storytelling event for steelworkers and their families on Saturday.
Hamilton tenants 'thrilled' after LTB blocks landlord's renoviction attempts
Some tenants had been living in the Emerald Street South building in Hamilton for decades when their landlord tried to evict them for cosmetic upgrades to the kitchens, bathrooms and floors.
Ontario woman agrees to peace bond for spraying neighbour with water gun, assault charge withdrawn
Wendy Washik sprayed her Simcoe, Ont., neighbour Sheehan Rochester with a water gun last September. Rochester says he called police after experiencing years of racially fuelled harassment.
To stop black soot from falling on homes, Hamilton looks to do its own testing and not rely on Ontario
After decades of black soot routinely coating homes and playgrounds near Hamilton's industrial sector — and no clear answers about what the Ontario government is doing to address it — city officials are pushing for change.