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Stoney Creek Community Food Bank eyes emergency home:Sudden Saltfleet Community Centre closure displaces several groups
The Stoney Creek Community Food Bank is looking for a new temporary home as it redirects clients to other area food banks following last week’s sudden closure of the Saltfleet Community Centre due to structural safety concerns.
Hamilton Mountain Rev. Francis Chisholm’s legacy:Longtime minister publishes two-volume commentary on the Book of Psalms
Longtime minister publishes two-volume commentary on the Book of Psalms.
Dundas' Grant Boulevard trail stairs effort still alive:Motion will direct discussions between city, conservation authority
Motion will direct discussions between city, conservation authority
Re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek returns with changes that incorporate Indigenous voices:2023 event to offer expanded Indigenous voices
A city-sponsored report recommended the event must included more diverse voices of Colour, Black and Indigenous communities.
Ancaster High rallies to save International Baccalaureate program:Enrolment still too low to expand course offerings, trustees told
Vocal opposition and a rebound in projected student enrolment have convinced Hamilton’s public school board to not phase out Ancaster High School’s International Baccalaureate program.
Learn about the history of the Welland Canal with the Stoney Creek Historical Society:Event is April 5
The Stoney Creek Historical Society meets Wednesday, April 5, at 7 p.m. at the Stoney Creek Municipal Service Centre, 777 Hwy. 8.
Chief Philip Franks on Wahta's election and what comes next:Looking forward to implementing strategic plan
Looking forward to implementing strategic plan.
Big changes coming to GO Transit schedules impacting Lakeshore West, Lakeshore East, Barrie, Kitchener, Milton and Stouffville lines
Several changes being made to both train and bus routes
Hamilton Public Library hopes to transform Canada Marine Discovery Centre for activities, Indigenous culture:Idea endorsed at library board meeting
The Hamilton Public Library board’s dream to use the nearly empty Canada Marine Discovery Centre on the waterfront for branch activities, as well as an Indigenous Cultural Centre, is one step closer to reality.
Dundas King Street school crossing might require 'new logic':Pedestrian and traffic safety to be topic of upcoming community town hall
Pedestrian and traffic safety to be topic of upcoming community town hall.
Staples Canada looks to hire 800 through new wireless agreement with Bell, Virgin Plus and Lucky Mobile:Mobility services will be available in 300 Staples locations nationwide
Staples Canada is looking to fill more than 800 full-time and part-time positions after announcing a multi-year exclusive agreement to sell Bell, Virgin Plus, and Lucky Mobile wireless and wireline services in its stores.
Will adding sidewalk snow clearing to Hamilton's Vision Zero plan be enough to support those with disabilities?:Motion seeks to add it to Hamilton's Vision Zero plan
After a winter season with a cornucopia of weather events that included snow, freezing rain and sleet that made walking along sidewalks difficult, if not impossible, with ramped sidewalk corners impassable because of snow “windrows,” Nolan talked to each councillor about updating the city’s snow-clearing service to improve accessibility for people with disabilities.
Bob Maton departs Ancaster Village Heritage Community:Jim MacLeod taking over
In a surprise decision, Bob Maton, president of the influential Ancaster Village Heritage Committee, resigned to spend more time with his family and participate in church activities.
Dundas former retirement home recommended for removal from heritage registry:No applications received by city, but future plans for 99 and 101 Creighton not clear
No applications received by city, but future plans for 99 and 101 Creighton not clear.
Flamborough's Voices Against Bullying encouraged by school board's beefed-up bullying prevention policy
The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) has updated its bullying prevention and intervention policy, and Flamborough-based advocacy group Voices Against Bullying (VAB) is feeling encouraged.
Dundas Highway 8 tree fell due to insufficient roots:Forestry staff found no soil erosion or threats to other trees
Forestry staff found no soil erosion or threats to other trees
Hamilton public school weapon, assault and hate suspensions soar:Rise reflects better principal training and awareness, trustees told
A sharp rise in 20-day student suspensions at Hamilton public schools for weapon possession, sexual assault, physical assault and incidents motivated by prejudice, hate or bias is being attributed to better training of principals and vice-principals.
'It is shifting; it is moving': Structural concerns prompt sudden closure of Stoney Creek's Saltfleet Community Centre:Building houses multiple community groups, including a food bank
Building houses multiple community groups, including a food bank.
Foot Locker plans to shutter 400 stores in North America in yet another blow to retail shopping:The American footwear giant plans to close about 400 “underperforming” locations as it shift
The planned closures represent roughly 10 per cent of Foot Locker’s total sales.
Georgina Island trails receive $99K tourism boost for upgrades:Nanabush Trails on Georgina Island First Nation closed for upgrades
The Nanabush Trails on Georgina Island First Nation are closed for upgrades.
Dundas concentration of opioid overdose emergency responses sparks action:Paramedic calls and deaths show issue not isolated to any one part of city
Paramedic calls and deaths show issue not isolated to any one part of city
Hamilton Conservation Authority records more modest 2022 surplus:‘Goldilocks summer’ helped put parks $2.3M in black, treasurer says
Higher camping revenues at Fifty Point and Valens Lake helped the Hamilton Conservation Authority generate a $1.56-million budget surplus last year — although that’s down from 2021’s pandemic-fueled $3-million profit.
Virtual public meeting to be held for Ancaster residents on Southcote Road property
Public meeting will hear from residents about proposed townhouse development at 509 Southcote Rd.
Hamilton staff planning to install 1.2-kilometre bike lane along Inverness Avenue
The bike lane will begin at Queensdale and travel along Inverness to Upper James to connect with the Keddy Trail.
'RISK OF A CRASH': Major recalls on Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Hyundai and other vehicles trigger Health Canada warnings to drivers:Owners being notified
Owners being notified
New name for district road honours Wahta Mohawks First Nation history, culture and language:Muskoka Road 38 changed to Kanien’kehá:ka Iohatátie
There is a new name for a District of Muskoka road.
Winona residents ‘blindsided’ by second LIUNA Gardens appeal:City kept mum despite getting Nov. 28 notice, opponent says
Opponents of a towering housing plan for Winona’s LIUNA Gardens property are criticizing the city for not disclosing a second Ontario Land Tribunal appeal filed by the developer to try to speed up approvals.
Expansion looming for Sackville Hill Seniors Rec Centre on Hamilton Mountain?:City working on implementation strategy for Recreation Master Plan
Hamilton seniors may know in the fall when the long-awaited expansion of the busy Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre on Upper Wentworth might happen.
McMaster University gas-powered electricity generators opposed by environmental groups:Ontario Clean Air Alliance, Hamilton 350 join neighbours, faculty, students
One year after McMaster University’s plan for gas-powered electricity generators next to Cootes Drive was revealed, environmental groups are joining the project’s opponents.
Hamilton craft brewers say federal excise tax on beer will have minimal impact
The excise tax, which was established in 2017, ranges from $3,48 to $29.597 per hectolitre or 100 litres of beer.
PHOTOS: Canadian Raptor Conservancy birds of prey flock to Stoney Creek
The Canadian Raptor Conservancy brought some featured friends to the Hamilton Lifestyle Spring Home Show in Stoney Creek March 18 and 19, for an interactive and educational presentation on birds of prey.
Thousands of Ontario drivers illegally use licence plate covers to foil red light cameras — so why are stores allowed to sell them?:‘Anything on a plate, any plate cover, is illegal,&rsquo
‘Anything on a plate, any plate cover, is illegal,’ police say, as number of obscured plates caught by red light and speeding cameras soars.
Wahta Mohawks First Nation 2023 General Election results:Chief Philip Franks was acclaimed
Wahta Mohawks First Nation held their 2023 General Election on Saturday, March 18, in accordance with the Wahta Mohawks Election Rules and Regulations 2019.
New exhibit at PAMA in Brampton offers historic look at Peel:The new exhibition will showcase Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists
A new exhibition at the Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives aims to change visitors’ understanding of the Peel region.
Stoney Creek Chamber of Commerce seeks new executive director:Search is on, following departure of Patti Hall
The Stoney Creek Chamber of Commerce is looking for a new executive director.
Hamilton Cat Fanciers return to Ancaster Fairgrounds:First March show since 2019 draws big crowds
The Hamilton Cat Fanciers returned to the Ancaster Fairgrounds for their first March cat show since 2019.
The Vitamin Store closes with day's notice
After over a decade of serving customers with their holistic needs, The Vitamin Store is closing as of Fri., Mar. 17.
Federal funding to Hamilton-based group will encourage women to enter aerospace sector:Data reveals males still dominate all science and technology sectors
Data reveals males still dominate all science and technology sectors.
Upper Stoney Creek’s closed Taro west dump fingered for leachate's DDT:‘Very low-level detection’ of banned toxin found in single sample, GFL says
GFL Environmental Inc. says a sample of leachate from the Taro industrial dump that had traces of the banned pesticide DDT came from a monitoring well at the neighbouring closed west quarry dump.
Dundas University Plaza service centre work resumes:Soil excavation may be related to relocation of transformer before construction
Soil excavation may be related to relocation of transformer before construction.
UPDATE: FOUND. Orillia OPP say 14-year-old girl is no longer missing:She has been found safe
OPP say the missing 14-year-old from Orillia has been found safe.
'A massive win': Flamborough's Carmeuse Lime withdraws controversial application:Proposal to burn ALCFs faced community opposition
Carmeuse Lime is not proceeding with a controversial plan to burn alternative low-carbon fuels (ALCFs) in the lime kilns at its Flamborough site.
Dundas Knights of Columbus holding spring food drive:Give generously April 4-6
The Knights of Columbus are stepping up in the fight against food insecurity with the annual Spring Food Drive, April 4 to 6 at St. Augustine’s Parish, 58 Sydenham St., Dundas.
Ancaster Lions issue call for vendors for Spring Craft Show:Event is April 7
The Ancaster Lions annual spring craft show is coming up on Good Friday April 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ancaster Fairgrounds.
Dundas 264 Governor's Rd. fire investigations ongoing:Police say 'human intervention' probably started fire
Police say "human intervention" probably started fire.
'True sisterhood' behind Waterdown's Wanderlust boutique
Two women met at a festival last summer and felt an instant connection. Months after the wanderlust that resulted in the fateful encounter, they opened a vintage boutique and healing studio in Waterdown.
Canadian Heroes Foundation links past to present by retrieving long-forgotten war medals
“If we can unite a medal to a member of a family, that is something special,” says Hamilton philanthropist Chris Ecklund.
Dundas skunk 'behaving strangely' not among three being tested for avian influenza:Trio of sick Hamilton skunks randomly selected for testing
A skunk found behaving abnormally on Autumn Leaf Road in Dundas on Tuesday, March 14, was euthanized but will not be sent by City of Hamilton Animal Services for testing for avian influenza and other viruses.
Orillia OPP looking for missing 14-year-old girl; she may be in Gravenhurst:She may also be in Toronto or Hamilton
Orillia OPP are asking the community for help looking for a missing 14-year-old girl.Kylah was last seen on March 12 in Orillia and police believe she could be in Gravenhurst, Toronto, or Hamilton. She is described as being 5 foot, 5 inches an
Indigenous patient navigator services introduced at South Muskoka hospital:'It is my hope that individuals who may have avoided health care due to past negative experience, may engage again'
Through a partnership with the Barrie Area Native Advisory Circle (BANAC), Muskoka Algonquin Health Care is bringing Indigenous Patient Navigator services to patients at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital (SMMH) Site.
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