Repeat Hamilton sexual offender Jeffrey Smallwood arrested on new charges

Jeffrey Smallwood, who has prior convictions dating back decades, is accused of sexual assault and uttering threats. The latest allegations have not been proven in court.

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Owner of Hamilton retirement village suing city for $40M over storm ponds

Zest Communities Inc., the owner of St. Elizabeth Village on the west Mountain, wants the city to dredge storm water ponds it argues pose a flood risk.

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Journalist who chronicled U.S. extremism to headline Hamilton conference

CNN's Elle Reeve on how online extremism spills into real-world action — and why Hamilton should be paying attention.

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Two dead, five injured in Brant County crash

Colbourne Street East, between McBay and Langford Church roads, is expected to be closed for several hours.

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City of Hamilton fined $600K over 26-year sewage leak

The city pleaded guilty to one environmental charge linked to the discovery of sewage leaking into Hamilton harbour over 26 years.

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Spectator health reporter nominated for national journalism award

Joanna Frketich is a National Newspaper Awards finalist for her coverage of the "precarious staffing situation" at Hamilton hospitals.

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Man injured in Hess Street shooting

Police say incident was targeted.

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From paradise to trauma: A Hamilton doctor's fight to get his injured wife home from Mexico

Surgery urgently needed after “horrific accident” at resort.

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Roma Bakery expansion 'exciting times' for iconic Stoney Creek business

The Barton Street bakery is best known for its slab pizzas, made in the thousands each week.

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Grimsby looking for mural artist for Major Refrigeration Peach King Centre

“We’re hoping whatever is created reflects the town of Grimsby holistically.”

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Islanders AHL farm team moving to Hamilton

For months there have been rumours that the New York Islanders’ farm team was going to be moving to Hamilton in time for next season.

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Final group of Hamilton Juno performers revealed

The annual award show honouring Canadian artists and music will descend on the city next weekend.

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The new HPO music director grew up in Paris and went to school in Helsinki. Here's why he chose Hamilton

James Kahane basks in city’s solitude, nature and food scene.

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Meet the Cambridge woman teaching dads the 'priceless' skill of braiding hair

Laura Thorne-Rees launched “Beers and Braids” earlier this month to teach dads — and eventually other caregivers — how to style their children's hair.

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She witnessed the murder of her McMaster University roommate. Now, 32 years later, she's speaking out

In her first interview about the crime, Nicola Hodges comes back to the same simple point: Joan Heimbecker was a wonderful woman who did not deserve to die.

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This tofu noodle bowl is viral for a reason — it works. Here's how to make it

Plant-based recipes from Hamilton's Fraser Fitzgerald a.k.a. Fraser Cooks.

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Feeling like seafood? Five local spots to try

From oysters to crab to lobster to shellfish, here are places you can enjoy these dishes.

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6 Hamilton chocolate shops to check out for Easter treats

Where to find some of the most decadent Easter chocolate in Hamilton this year.

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Grimsby councillor files 2nd human rights complaint against news site, residents

Jennifer Korstanje has filed a second complaint with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario against website Grimsby Independent News (GIN) and two residents alleging she has been the victim of reprisals following her first complaint.

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Looking to try something new this Easter? Burlington farm offers bunny yoga

Different types of classes offered at Blue Dot Acres.

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YWCA Hamilton aims to boost diversity in next municipal election with 'campaign school'

Event on March 28 will offer crash course to under-represented groups curious about getting involved in politics.

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West Niagara Rock Stars to host Special Olympics qualifier

The provincial tournament with six other teams from across southern Ontario will be held at Grimsby Curling Club on Saturday.

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Fines for false alarm calls hit $165,000 in 2025: Hamilton police

Report says 94 per cent of all alarm calls last year turned out to be bogus.

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What a difference a year makes for Hamilton's NHL star Matthew Schaefer

The teen phenom for the New York Islanders’ has become the centre of attention, wherever he plays.

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Meidas Canada leader and former NDP MP coming to west Niagara to speak on 'the dark age of the monsters'

Charlie Angus is bringing his “Elbows Up” pro-democracy tour to West Niagara Agricultural Centre and Fairgrounds on Sunday.

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Hamilton-area Today: Suspect in Musitano slaying captured + Mohawk Mountaineers caught a white whale

Here is what's happening in Hamilton and area this morning with your top news, weather and traffic.

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Globe-trotting star leads Mohawk to basketball national championships

A chance encounter led Marko Dosen to the Mountaineers.

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Orchestra, aerial cabaret and hardcore metal: 7 cool things happening in Hamilton

Last Supper Books also hosts a book club.

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Oscar-winning studio picks up horror movie involving Hamilton filmmaker

Film 'undertone' is about a podcaster and paranormal activity.

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