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Hamilton Stadium was busy Wednesday as volunteers gathered to prepare food hampers for Hamilton and Halton families who are experiencing food insecurity this Thanksgiving season.

Volunteers at Hamilton Stadium pack 500 food hampers for local families

Hamilton Stadium was busy Wednesday as volunteers gathered to prepare food hampers for local families who are experiencing food insecurity this Thanksgiving season.

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CHCH News @chchnews.bsky.social · 1h

HWDSB makes fifth bid to redevelop former Sir John A. Macdonald site.

HWDSB makes fifth bid to redevelop former Sir John A. Macdonald site

The Hamilton Wentworth District School Board is making another attempt to build on the former Sir John A. Macdonald Secondary School site.

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CHCH News @chchnews.bsky.social · 1h

St. Catharines park renamed in honour of late Jim Bradley.

St. Catharines park renamed in honour of late Jim Bradley

Jim Bradley was celebrated Wednesday in St. Catharines as a local park was renamed in his honour with both dignitaries and family members on hand.

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CHCH News @chchnews.bsky.social · 2h

A group of 20 mayors continue to push Ontario Premier Doug Ford to rethink his decision to do away with speed cameras.

Ontario mayors urge Ford to keep speed cameras in school zones

A group of 20 mayors continue to push Ontario Premier Doug Ford to rethink his decision to do away with speed cameras.

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CHCH News @chchnews.bsky.social · 2h

Demolition nearly complete at Jamesville, city awaits provincial approval.

Demolition nearly complete at Jamesville, city awaits provincial approval

Demolition is almost complete at the Jamesville site in Hamilton. But a decade into the project, there's still no end date in sight.

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CHCH News @chchnews.bsky.social · 3h

Brantford police say one of their service dogs helped stop an attempted break and enter at a home early Sunday morning.

Brantford police dog helps stop man during break and enter attempt

Brantford police say one of their service dogs helped stop an attempted break and enter at a home early Sunday morning.

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CHCH News @chchnews.bsky.social · 3h

Police say a Toronto man is facing charges in an alleged hate-motivated assault on a Muslim employee of a Markham, Ont., hotel.

Man charged in hate-motivated attack on Muslim hotel employee

Police say a Toronto man is facing charges in an alleged hate-motivated assault on a Muslim employee of a Markham, Ont., hotel.

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CHCH News @chchnews.bsky.social · 3h

Ontario’s police watchdog says an officer who fatally shot a man while he stabbed a woman in a Markham, Ont., condo didn’t commit a criminal offence.

Officer cleared of wrongdoing in fatal Markham, Ont., shooting

Ontario's police watchdog says an officer who fatally shot a man while he stabbed a woman in a Markham, Ont., condo didn't commit a criminal offence.

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CHCH News @chchnews.bsky.social · 6h

Hamilton's Ian Thomas is among this year's inductees into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin sat down with the Canadian music legend to discuss his incredible career, how it all began, and what he learned about himself and the industry.

The brilliance that is Ian Thomas

Newsmakers host Rick Zamperin interviews Ian Thomas, who is among this year's inductees into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame.

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CHCH News @chchnews.bsky.social · 7h

The City of Burlington is planning major updates to its beloved lakefront promenade at Spencer Smith Park.

Spencer Smith Park cherry blossoms set for replanting

The City of Burlington is planning major updates to its beloved lake front promenade at Spencer Smith Park.

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CHCH News @chchnews.bsky.social · 7h

Brantford police say they have seized over $25,000 in illegal psychedelic mushrooms and arrested one woman in connection with the investigation.

Brantford police seize over $25K in illegal mushrooms, arrest one woman

Brantford police say they have seized over $25,000 in illegal psychedelic mushrooms and arrested one woman in connection with the investigation.

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CHCH News @chchnews.bsky.social · 8h

While Prime Minister Mark Carney left a meeting in Washington without any trade deal breakthroughs, he’s still garnering support from the leaders of some of Canada’s biggest companies for his approach.

Executives say focus on mutual wins key to breakthrough on U.S. trade

While Carney left a meeting in Washington without any trade deal breakthroughs, he's still garnering support from some of Canada's biggest companies.

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CHCH News @chchnews.bsky.social · 9h

Niagara police are urging the public to consider aftermarket security measures for Lexus and Toyota brand cars after a string of thefts.

Niagara police urge enhanced security on certain cars after thefts

Niagara police are urging the public to consider aftermarket security measures for Lexus and Toyota brand cars after a string of thefts.

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CHCH News @chchnews.bsky.social · 11h

No one was injured following a massive house fire in Milton late Tuesday night.

No one injured following Milton house fire

Milton Deputy Fire Chief Matt Townsend says no one was injured following a massive house fire in Milton late Tuesday night.

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CHCH News @chchnews.bsky.social · 13h

Toronto police say a man has been charged with criminal negligence in the death of a person who fell from a boat on Lake Ontario in August.

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Man charged in death of boat passenger who fell into Lake Ontario: Toronto police

Toronto police say a man has been charged with criminal negligence in the death of a person who fell from a boat on Lake Ontario in August.

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CHCH News @chchnews.bsky.social · 15h

Ontario hospitals need an additional $1 billion this year to keep pace with factors such as population growth and inflation, leaving them facing pressures far higher than the deficits they faced just at the end of last year, their association says.

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Ontario hospitals say they have $1 billion in funding needs

Ontario hospitals need an additional $1 billion this year to keep pace with factors such as population growth and inflation, leaving them facing pressures far higher than the deficits they faced just ...

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CHCH News @chchnews.bsky.social · 16h

Hamilton police say three people were taken to hospital after a serious crash on Barton Street.

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Three hospitalized following Barton Street crash, say Hamilton police

Hamilton police say three people were taken to hospital after a serious crash on Barton Street.

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CHCH News @chchnews.bsky.social · 17h

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has denied a request from 20 Ontario mayors to “tweak, instead of scrap” speed cameras. Instead, he claims he will eliminate speeding through other measures.

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Doug Ford refuses to compromise on speed cameras, promising speed bumps instead

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has denied a request from 20 Ontario mayors to "tweak, instead of scrap" speed cameras. Instead, he claims he will eliminate speeding through other measures.

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CHCH News @chchnews.bsky.social · 1d

Hamilton’s Mayor directs city staff to hold property tax hikes at 4.25%

With Hamilton’s city council heading into 2026 budget preparations, the mayor has set a target for any increase.

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CHCH News @chchnews.bsky.social · 1d

Peace talks between Israel and Hamas are resuming in Egypt today two years after the Hamas-led surprise attack at a music festival in Israel which triggered a bloody conflict and war in Gaza.

Peace talks in Egypt as war between Hamas and Israel marks two years

Peace talks between Israel and Hamas are resuming in Egypt today two years after the Hamas-led surprise attack at a music festival in Israel which triggered a bloody conflict and war in Gaza.

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CHCH News @chchnews.bsky.social · 1d

Earlier this summer, East Plains United Church began fixing a small walkway but when crews broke ground, they uncovered decades-old human remains.

Burlington church faces high costs after human remains found under walkway

Earlier this summer, East Plains United Church began fixing a small walkway but when crews broke ground, they uncovered decades-old human remains.

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CHCH News @chchnews.bsky.social · 1d

The future of the remaining 30 beluga whales at Marineland is on the line: the park has threatened that they will euthanize the animals if they don’t get financial help by today.

The fate of Marineland’s 30 beluga whales remains uncertain

The future of the remaining 30 beluga whales at Marineland is on the line: the park has threatened that they will euthanize the animals if they don't get financial help by today.

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CHCH News @chchnews.bsky.social · 1d

Following a friendly second meeting at the White House Tuesday afternoon, the American President said Prime Minister Mark Carney would be leaving Washington happy.

No tariff relief for Canadians after Tuesday's meeting in Washington

Following a friendly second meeting at the White House Tuesday afternoon, the American President said Prime Minister Mark Carney would be leaving Washington happy.

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CHCH News @chchnews.bsky.social · 1d

Charlotte Leersnyder had heard stories about her parents' prom since childhood, so she was looking forward to celebrating her own graduation. She even thought about the dream dress she would wear.

'Really unfair': Students outraged after three schools in Durham Region cancel prom

Charlotte Leersnyder had heard stories about her parents' prom since childhood, so she was looking forward to celebrating her own graduation. She even thought about the dream dress she would wear.

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CHCH News @chchnews.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING: A pedestrian is in hospital with serious injuries after they were hit by a pickup truck at the intersection of Brant and Fairview streets in Burlington.

Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by pickup truck in Burlington

A pedestrian is in hospital with serious injuries after they were hit by a pickup truck at the intersection of Brant and Fairview streets in Burlington.

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