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Deadly drug carfentanil has been in Hamilton for nearly 2 months: police
Police were called to the Durand neighbourhood to seize a bottle of suspected liquid fentanyl on Nov. 5. Almost two months later, Health Canada confirmed it was a bottle of carfentanil, a deadly elephant tranquilizer. More
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What's open and closed for New Year's Eve in Hamilton
Everything you need to know to celebrate and say sayonara to 2016 in the city.
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Video Caught on camera: James North jewelry store smash and grab
Someone smashed the front window at Hamilton Jewelry on James North, stole an item, and took off. And a security camera caught the whole thing.
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A guide to New Year's Eve 2016 parties in Hamilton
2016 is drawing to a close, and for those who want to celebrate in style, we've got you covered with this list of the best local NYE parties.
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Body in Welland Canal identified, not suspicious: Police
Niagara Region police say the death of a 51-year-old man whose body was found near a shoreline in Welland is not being considered suspicious. Domenic Mercuri was a longtime resident of Welland, according to police.
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Hamilton Wentworth Detention Centre giving naloxone to inmates when released
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Inmates released from the Hamilton Wentworth Detention Centre are being given naloxone kits to combat opioid overdoses. Research shows that the rate of death from overdose is more than 50 times higher in the two weeks following release from custody.
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Video Hamilton man charged after dump truck smashes into Highway 401 overpass
A 22-year-old Hamilton, Ont., man been charged with careless driving after the box from his dump truck was ripped off when it struck the Highway 400 overpass Thursday afternoon.
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Snow squall warning for Hamilton
The agency warns of quickly accumulating snow and reduced visibility due to potential snow squalls on Friday.
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Fresh snow and low visibility - Friday DayStarter traffic
Here are your local traffic updates for Friday morning.
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Biking in bed is good for ICU patients, says new McMaster study
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A study from McMaster University reports that cycling exercise from a hospital bed is safe and effective for patients in an intensive care unit, and may help even sedated patients recover faster. Assistant professor Michelle Kho led the study of 33 patients.
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Things To Do in Hamilton: Friday Dec 30 - Sunday Jan 1
Here's a pretty great list of things to do this weekend in Hamilton.
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Running out of money, running out of time: Can the Westdale be saved?
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The sale of the Westdale Theatre is posing a challenge to Hamilton city councillors, who are desperate to save the historic space. But with a short timeline, distant owners and a long list of renovations, there’s no simple answer to the future of the theatre.
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Chance of flurries Friday - DayStarter weather
Here's a look at the weather you can expect in Hamilton today.
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Christmas without Neil: 'Injustice' the new normal for Bantleman family
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Neil Bantleman from Burlington, Ont. has spent more than 2 years in prison in Indonesia under charges of sexually assaulting children — which he fervently denies, and which the Canadian government says is unjust. For Neil and his family, this is the new normal.
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Video 2 early morning fires in Hamilton Thursday
The Hamilton Fire Department responded to two early morning fires, and both have been extinguished with plenty of property damage but no injuries to people in either home.
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Hamilton's weirdest crime stories of 2016
In the spirit of looking back on the year that was, CBC Hamilton has compiled a list of some of the weirdest crime stories in the city in 2016. Have a read and marvel at some of the things that actually happened this year.
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Winter travel advisory Thursday - DayStarter weather
Environment Canada has issued a Winter weather travel advisory for Hamilton this morning.
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Fender benders and wet conditions - Thursday DayStarter traffic
Here are your local traffic updates for Thursday morning.
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Things To Do in Hamilton Thursday Dec 29
Here's a pretty great list of things to do today in Hamilton.
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Hamilton's top 10 most important news stories of 2016
From the trial of Tim Bosma's murder to the infamous Trump hat, here are Hamilton's biggest stories this year.
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Weather advisory: Snow and slush are on their way to Hamilton
Environment Canada has issued a weather advisory for Hamilton for Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Snow is expected to develop overnight across southern Ontario.
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Periods of snow mixed with rain
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A mix of sun and cloud
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Periods of rain
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Periods of rain
10°C
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Chance of flurries
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Food prices
Food prices will rise in 2017 and it's good news for local farmers: report
Expect chicken, pork, pineapples and artichokes to cost more in 2017
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Racism
Is the 'Trump effect' causing a spike in hate crimes in Canada?
Three incidents in three cities in just one week
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The teen candidate that spells trouble for PC leader Patrick Brown: Fisher
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Trump says Putin is 'very smart' for not expelling U.S. diplomats from Russia
- Heightened security in European capitals for New Year's celebrations
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Nothing amiss in environment where scores of sea creatures washed up dead
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- Mississauga house explosion ruled a double suicide
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Captain Morgan is precious booty to Nova Scotia liquor thieves
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Analysis
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Real estate up, down or flat? 5 factors that could affect home prices in 2017: Don Pittis
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- Justin Trudeau still in strong position in polls, but recent drop suggests vulnerability
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Stock markets pull back on last trading day of 2016
- 'Disrupt or be disrupted': What to expect from 2017's retail landscape
- Apple to cut iPhone production in Jan-March quarter: report
- Tesla owner files lawsuit claiming car suddenly accelerated
- Canada to start face-to-face talks with China on trade deal in 2017
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New research may offer hope for post-traumatic stress treatment
- Children under 5 choking on grapes, candies, hot dogs, researchers warn
- Signs of dementia, Parkinson's revealed in the brushstrokes of famous painters, study says
- Ontario jail giving naloxone to inmates upon release
- How many calories in that fast-food meal? Ontario menu labelling legislation takes effect Jan. 1
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Carrie Fisher and mom Debbie Reynolds to be buried together
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- Bill Cosby, a year later: Will he seek deal or prepare for trial?
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Celebrating New Year's? You'll have to wait an extra second
- NASA asteroid-hunting project spots new comet — and maybe a 2nd
- Apple to cut iPhone production in Jan-March quarter: report
- New research may offer hope for post-traumatic stress treatment
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Interactives
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'It's not such a secret anymore': Check out Episode 8 of Who Killed Alberta Williams?
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Smudging in public schools: Reconciliation or religious act?
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- Who gets to speak on behalf of the Indigenous community?
- Signs of dementia, Parkinson's revealed in the brushstrokes of famous painters, study says
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