Missing Hamilton man Jerry Bokma has been found: police

CBC News Posted: Apr 30, 2014 9:06 AM ET Last Updated: Apr 30, 2014 9:08 AM ET Jerry Bokma, who went missing on April 4, has been found. Police say the 42-year-old Hamilton man has been located and that they are no longer concerned...

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Why a Flamborough school bus ride takes as long as a Toronto commute

Last week Robert Safko noticed that his eldest son had a very long bus ride from school to home in West Flamborough, so he took to the road to find out exactly how long. He and his 13-year-old son got in the car, and his son navigated them through the...

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Halfway house is finally leaving downtown Hamilton

A controversial downtown halfway house is leaving Hamilton. Corrections Services Canada has confirmed that it's closing its halfway house at 94 York Blvd. by the end of the year. It will not relocate it in Hamilton, and its current residents will go...

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US Steel turns quarterly profit for first time in a year

U.S. Steel says it turned a quarterly profit for the first time in more than a year as its costs decreased and its flat-rolled steel business performed better. U.S. Steel last reported a profit in the third quarter of 2012, and it has lost money for...

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Larry Di Ianni endorses Fred Eisenberger in Hamilton mayoral race

New Di Ianni served as Hamilton's mayor from 2003 to 2006 CBC News Posted: Apr 30, 2014 11:33 AM ET Last Updated: Apr 30, 2014 11:33 AM ET Ex-Hamilton mayor Larry Di Ianni has announced his support for his former rival Fred Eisenberger....

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Gas station sexual assault leads to arrest

CBC News Posted: Apr 29, 2014 9:20 AM ET Last Updated: Apr 29, 2014 9:20 AM ET A Hamilton man has been arrested for allegedly locking a woman in a Brant County gas station bathroom and sexually assaulting her, police say. Officers were...

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Housing before treatment a better plan for homeless: study

A study lauding the effectiveness of the "housing first" model for addressing homelessness couldn't have come at a better time. Research out of McMaster University shows that by putting the importance of a bed ahead of treatment for addictions...

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OLG plan hinged on downtown Hamilton casino: auditor

CBC Hamilton Casino Chat 20:31 CBC Hamilton Casino Chat20:31 A live chat with two panelists on whether a casino in downtown Hamilton is positive or negative for the city. CBC Hamilton Casino Chat 20:31 The Ontario Lottery...

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Police still investigating cause of massive 403 pileup

Traffic snarled for hours because of crash near Waterdown road By Adam Carter, CBC News Posted: Apr 29, 2014 7:50 AM ET Last Updated: Apr 29, 2014 9:41 AM ET Ontario Provincial Police are still investigating what caused an SUV to...

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Impaired driver almost hits off duty cop

New CBC News Posted: Apr 29, 2014 9:45 AM ET Last Updated: Apr 29, 2014 9:45 AM ET A 38-year-old man has been arrested on impaired driving charges after almost running into the car of an off duty police officer, police say. Calls...

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Knife fight sends 85-year-old to hospital

50-year-old man also rushed to hospital with knife wounds By Adam Carter, CBC News Posted: Apr 28, 2014 7:33 AM ET Last Updated: Apr 28, 2014 10:24 AM ET An 85-year-old man and a 50-year-old man were rushed to hospital Sunday night...

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Is the Pollen Vortex coming? How bad will allergy season be?

Live Chat Cold winter leads to late start for spring allergy season CBC News Posted: Apr 26, 2014 1:02 PM ET Last Updated: Apr 28, 2014 9:22 AM ET The spring warm-up is a mixed blessing for millions of Canadians who suffer from seasonal...

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Gardiner roadwork spells headaches for Hamilton commuters

GO Transit says lane closures will lead to delays on its Hamilton-Toronto bus route CBC News Posted: Apr 27, 2014 2:16 PM ET Last Updated: Apr 28, 2014 7:49 AM ET Here's some bad news for commuters who drive or ride the GO bus between...

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Hamilton Daystarter: Everything you need to know Monday

Enjoy that sun today, Hamilton. This looks like the last time we'll see it all week before loads of rain – so get out there and enjoy it. Commuters should remember that starting today, some lanes on the Gardiner Expressway will be closed due to construction....

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HWDSB holds final consultations before school closure vote

HWDSB accommodation review delegation nights at Hamilton City Hall West Flamborough — Tuesday, April 29, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. East Hamilton — Monday, May 5, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Central Mountain — Tuesday, May 6, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. To speak at a session,...

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Things to do in Hamilton this weekend

Fundraiser for Ghana school The non-profit group Fix Our World is holding the Taste of Africa fundraiser Saturday night in support of building a school in Ghana. The much-needed school will be built in Akuffukrom where Kindergarten students currently...

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Missing Hamilton man found ‘safe and sound:’ police

CBC News Posted: Apr 26, 2014 9:53 AM ET Last Updated: Apr 26, 2014 9:53 AM ET A Hamilton man who was reported missing on Friday has been found, police say. Authorities sent out a notice to the media Friday asking for the public's help...

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Sheraton Hamilton falcons' hormones in full flight, expert says

The mating season for the Hamilton Sheraton's resident pair Madame X and Surge is still in full flight despite speculation the female peregrine falcon may be nearing the end of her reproductive years.  Peregrine experts say it's too soon to read...

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Drunk driver evaded officers, rammed into taxi, police say

A 28-year-old Hamilton man faces several charges, including drunk driving, after a late-night police chase that sent two people to hospital. Around 3 a.m. Saturday, an officer spotted a 2008 Mazda 6 driving in the wrong direction on Barton Street East...

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Protests held against Harper government's controversial elections bill

Protests are scheduled for cities across Canada today against the Harper government's contentious elections bill. A few dozen people clutched signs and unrolled a banner during a demonstration in downtown Toronto. Organizer Anna Goldfinch says that...

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Sheraton Hamilton falcons' hormones in full flight, expert says

The mating season for the Hamilton Sheraton's resident pair Madame X and Surge is still in full flight despite speculation the female peregrine falcon may be nearing the end of her reproductive years.  Peregrine experts say it's too soon to read...

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Measles outbreak in Hamilton not over yet

The city's current measles outbreak is not over yet due to a recent suspected case in Burlington that, if confirmed, would be the fourth case originating from a Hamilton resident and could mean continued risk of transmission in Hamilton. A "probable...

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Things to do in Hamilton this weekend

Fundraiser for Ghana school The non-profit group Fix Our World is holding the Taste of Africa fundraiser Saturday night in support of building a school in Ghana. The much-needed school will be built in Akuffukrom where Kindergarten students currently...

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Drunk driver evaded officers, rammed into taxi, police say

A 28-year-old Hamilton man faces several charges, including drunk driving, after a late-night police chase that sent two people to hospital. Around 3 a.m. Saturday, an officer spotted a 2008 Mazda 6 driving in the wrong direction on Barton Street East...

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Missing Hamilton man found ‘safe and sound:’ police

CBC News Posted: Apr 26, 2014 9:53 AM ET Last Updated: Apr 26, 2014 9:53 AM ET A Hamilton man who was reported missing on Friday has been found, police say. Authorities sent out a notice to the media Friday asking for the public's help...

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Hamilton Daystarter: Everything you need to know Friday

Good morning Hamilton! It's another slightly chilly morning, so you'll want to grab a jacket on your way out the door. The sun is still peaking out in most parts of the city at least, so you can soak up that vitamin D. Enjoy it while it lasts – it's...

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Veteran Hamilton cop demoted after being caught with prostitute

A 19-year Hamilton police veteran pleaded guilty Thursday to two counts of discreditable conduct for receiving oral sex from a sex worker and then lying that she was an informant when another officer caught him. The $20 encounter with the woman will...

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Fair Elections Act will hurt thousands of low income Hamilton voters, says group

Organizers of a rally against the Hamilton Fair Elections Act say it will exclude between 7,000 and 10,000 Hamiltonians from voting. Community groups concerned about the potential impacts of the on local voters will gather at City Hall Friday morning...

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Q&A: Meet Jason Thorne, the new architect of Hamilton's revival

Jason Thorne has worked around oil sands and gold mines. He's helped start a community garden in his neighbourhood in downtown Guelph. He's worked on waterfront restoration and preserving natural areas. And he's preparing for his new job as the city's general...

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Hamilton police find more abandoned barrels near Binbrook

Updated Police said number of sealed "small barrels" were off Highway 56 CBC News Posted: Apr 25, 2014 10:05 AM ET Last Updated: Apr 25, 2014 11:31 AM ET Hamilton police and RCMP closed a section of highway in Binbrook Friday morning...

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Hamilton fourth in Canada for gun crime

Hamilton ranked fourth in the country for gun-related crime in 2012, shows new data from Statistics Canada. The Hamilton census metropolitan area, which includes Burlington and Grimsby, ranked behind Halifax, Moncton and Saskatoon in relation...

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Hamilton Daystarter: Everything you need to know Thursday

It's a chilly-for-April Thursday morning. Hamiltonians woke up to lows around –1 C. But with the wind chill, it felt as cold as –6 C. So don't let the sunny skies fool you. It's a cold morning. But double-digit temperatures are expected for...

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Council votes to add 15,000 residents to Fruitland-Winona

It's been years of fear and concern, debate and public meetings. But the city has finally approved a controversial plan to grow the Fruitland and Winona area by 15,000 people over the next 20 years. City council voted Wednesday to move ahead with the...

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Burlington man injured in crash between SUV, school bus

Some children on school bus received bumps, bruises The Canadian Press Posted: Apr 24, 2014 9:07 AM ET Last Updated: Apr 24, 2014 9:58 AM ET A 68-year-old Burlington man was taken to Hamilton General Hospital on Wednesday after a head-on...

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Hamilton hero to be posthumously honoured for brave rescue

Dennis Kerridge had a heart attack while rescuing a drowning man in 2011 CBC News Posted: Apr 24, 2014 9:09 AM ET Last Updated: Apr 24, 2014 9:09 AM ET A Hamilton man who died while trying to save a drowning person will be honoured by...

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Man wanted for 'vicious assault' arrested

Attempted murder suspect turned himself in Tuesday, police say CBC News Posted: Apr 23, 2014 9:23 AM ET Last Updated: Apr 23, 2014 9:23 AM ET Edward Milligan, 34, of Grimsby is set to appear in court on Wednesday. (Supplied) A 34-year-old...

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Hamilton EpiPen project to launch in local food courts in June

The city of Hamilton is putting food allergy auto-injectors into two local food courts this summer as part of a pilot project that could eventually see them placed in every food court and restaurant in the city. Security staff in Jackson Square and...

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Hamilton Daystarter: Everything you need to know Wednesday

Good morning, Hamilton. It's colder out there today than you might think, so make sure you grab a warmer jacket or a sweater on your way out the door. It should warm up as the day goes on. Today is the great William Shakespeare's birthday – so if you're...

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Measles case suspected in Burlington

Burlington is dealing with a "probable case" of measles – which if confirmed would be the fourth case that originated from a Hamilton resident. The Halton Region Health Department is warning the public that the North Burlington Medical Centre is a possible...

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Thousands jump at Pan Am Games volunteer opportunity

In just 16 days after the online volunteer portal for Pan Am/Parapan Am Games was opened, organizers have received more than 10,000 applications. They are now calling for more Hamiltonians and residents across Ontario to step up to be part of the "once-in-a-lifetime"...

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No injuries after CN train derailment at Aldershot yard

CBC News Posted: Apr 22, 2014 9:23 AM ET Last Updated: Apr 22, 2014 9:23 AM ET Three train cars derailed just after midnight Tuesday in the CN rail yard in Aldershot, officials say. The cars all derailed upright and weren't carrying...

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Hamilton Daystarter: Everything you need to know Tuesday

Good morning, Hamilton – and happy Earth Day. Each year, Earth Day marks the anniversary of what many consider the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. According to the movement's website, over one billion people in 192 countries are...

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Should cops charged with offences, misconduct, be suspended without pay?

Almost a month after the sudden retirement of a disgraced police officer who collected more than $550,000 in salary in four years while being suspended, the issue of suspension without pay will be under the spotlight again for Hamilton police. ...

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