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04/16/2025
Podcast | Introducing Placeline Hamilton, a podcast about the city, its people and the issues that matter most
What do people in Hamilton talk, argue and care about? This is where you’ll find out.
Introducing Placeline Hamilton, a podcast about the city, its people and the issues that matter most Introducing Placeline Hamilton, a podcast about the city, its people and the issues that matter most
12/19/2023
Claims a towering development on Winona’s former LIUNA Gardens property will be compatible with the neighbourhood’s single-family homes are “nonsense,” the Ontario Land Tribunal heard on the final day of hearings on the plan.
Towering LIUNA Gardens housing plan a poor fit, tribunal told Claims a towering development on Winona’s former LIUNA Gardens property will be compatible with the neighbourhood’s single-family homes are “nonsense,” the Ontario Land Tribunal heard on the final day of hearings on the plan.
12/10/2023
Too much parking in Dundas? The city plans to review municipal lots https://www.thespec.com/news/too-much-parking-in-dundas-the-city-plans-to-review-municipal-lots/article_23b8f876-8dcd-557b-96a3-51dd0df5dfc2.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign&utm_content=ap_0fn9f5ulqe
The city's Asset Management Plan suggests parking supply exceeds demand in Valley Town
Too much parking in Dundas? The city plans to review municipal lots City's Asset Management Plan suggests parking supply exceeds demand in Valley Town.
12/05/2023
Kenneth Zeise, 60, is an occasional lottery player who signed up for an http://olg.ca/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign&utm_content=ap_t1aivpsaxk account to purchase tickets. He matched the last six of seven Encore numbers on his Lotto Max ticket to net his windfall
https://www.thespec.com/news/very-thankful-hamilton-man-60-wins-big-lotto-max-prize-after-buying-ticket-while-on/article_d5810a06-2a53-52a1-bb36-c1b262d8dada.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign&utm_content=ap_diff9ddphc -source=hot-stories
‘Very thankful’: Hamilton man, 60, wins big Lotto Max prize after buying ticket while on hold during phone call A Stoney Creek man made the most of his spare time on hold during a phone call by purchasing a Lotto Max ticket at olg.ca and scoring a $100,000 prize.
11/29/2023
Caledonia author Suzanne Hurley puts a lot of herself into her books.
In her latest book, "You Are Loved," Hurley explores her deep appreciation for the concept of anonymous giving.
Caledonia author’s new novel focuses on anonymous giving The idea of anonymous giving is the focus of Caledonia author Suzanne Hurley's new novel, "You Are Loved."
11/17/2023
Theatre Burlington is cancelling all “Jack and the Beanstalk” shows on Nov. 18 and 19 due to illness.
Theater Burlington cancels this weekend's ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ shows Theatre Burlington ticket holders are being offered alternate Jack and the Beanstalk show dates or ticket refunds.
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11/02/2023
The Town of Oakville’s outside workers and facility operators are on strike. Around 267 employees represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 136 walked off the job shortly after midnight Thursday after failing to reach a deal with the town.
Town of Oakville outside workers on strike Oakville workers officially went on strike after midnight on Nov. 2
11/02/2023
Halton police are seeking the public’s help in locating an Oakville woman, Tara Murphy, 21, who has been missing for over a week.
Police seek help finding missing Oakville woman Halton police are seeking the public’s help in locating an Oakville woman missing for over a week.
10/18/2023
The Halton District School Board’s staff dress code policy has apparently not been reworked enough for trustees.
Back to drawing board again for Halton District School Board staff dress code policy The Halton District School Board’s revised staff dress code policy has apparently not been amended enough for trustees.
10/18/2023
After years of back and forth, councillors in Grimsby have voted to completely ban the usage of fi****ms and bows within town borders, except for farmers protecting their land.
Grimsby maintains complete bow and firearm ban After years of back and forth, councillors in Grimsby have voted to completely ban the usage of fi****ms and bows within town borders, except for farmers protecting their land.
10/18/2023
The results of a years-long judicial probe into the slippery Red Hill mystery should be ready by November — along with a taxpayer bill of around $28 million.
Red Hill inquiry bill nears $28 million with report nearing completion A judge is expected to release findings and recommendations about Hamilton’s parkway by November.
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