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Trans frontwoman Laura Jane Grace proving punk rock isn't a boys club
Against Me! frontwoman Laura Jane Grace is living proof that testosterone isn't a necessity to stand centre stage at a punk rock show. More video
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3 people overdose in Hamilton this weekend, fentanyl suspected as cause
Hamilton paramedics rushed three people to hospital for “suspected” fentanyl overdoses this weekend.
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Black community honoured at John Holland Awards
Musician Michael St. George, former Hamilton Mayor Bob Morrow, and a host of others were honoured Saturday night at the 21st annual Rev. John Holland Awards.
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Play on? Draft bylaw gives hope for street hockey in Hamilton
Grab your sticks and watch for cars — a new draft bylaw is coming to city council this week that could allow for street hockey in Hamilton.
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Video Stories from a shifting city, told by 8 Hamilton artists
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In a talk at the Art Gallery of Hamilton Annex, hosted by CBC's Kelly Bennett, 8 artists discuss their observations, inspirations, and concerns about the city and how those relate to their work.
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3 new Ontario songs you need to hear this week
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Check out new music from Public Animal, Morgan Cameron Ross and Mad Ones.
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A 5-year-old girl is dead after being struck by a vehicle driven by a family member in Lincoln
A 5-year-old has died after being struck by a vehicle being driven by a family member in the Town of Lincoln.
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City looks at forbidding most workers from claiming overtime
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The city has already eliminated 23 jobs, with more likely to come. Now it's going to look at whether it can freeze overtime for non-essential services.
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Four Hamilton men face child exploitation charges
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Four Hamilton men have been arrested and charged in relation to Internet child exploitation offences by the Hamilton Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit.
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Liberals thank Kathleen Wynne at Queen's Park but will voters? - Robert Fisher
Liberal MPP's gave thanks to Premier Kathleen Wynne during the first session of the new year at Queen's Park with the hopes of improving public support for the Premier.
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Trains halted due to power outage in southern Ontario getting back on track
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Some GO trains and all Via Rail trains in Ontario are moving again after a power outage at the CN Rail traffic control centre in Toronto.
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Senior was tied up, left to die in burning home - $50K reward for info: Police
Neighbours tried to help Livia Beirnes, who was found bound in the basement during a house fire.
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Grease, Mobster Ball & John Holland: Things to do in Hamilton this weekend
Here's a pretty great list of things to do today in Hamilton.
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Sahab Jamshidi set free, fined $36K for role in St. Lucian boy's drowning death
Hamilton man Sahab Jamshidi has been set free and will pay a fine of $36,444 for his role in the drowning death of a 4-year-old boy in St. Lucia in 2015. A court in St. Lucia handed down the sentence Thursday morning.
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Family's deportation delayed so kids can finish out school year
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A family of four from St. Catharines will not face deportation until mid-June after the CBSA issued a deferral to avoid pulling the children out of school early.
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Pro football's 1st black QB, Ticats Bernie Custis dies at 88
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Bernie Custis, pro football's first black quarterback who blazed the trail for future stars like Warren Moon, Chuck Ealey and Damon Allen, has died. He was 88.
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RBC bank on Main Street robbed Thursday afternoon, 1 male suspect: police
Hamilton police looking for alleged bank robber.
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Traffic running smoothly on Friday morning - Daystarter Traffic
Only a couple of areas moving slowly on the QEW between Hamilton and Toronto.
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More temperature records as Hamilton basks in extended February heat wave
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Thursday February 23rd set a new record for temperatures in Hamilton, continuing a week of record-breaking warm weather.
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Chance of drizzle Friday: DayStarter Weather
Here's a look at the weather you can expect in Hamilton today.
Weather
Monday
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A mix of sun and cloud
9°C
Tuesday
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Chance of showers
10°C
Wednesday
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Periods of rain
9°C
Thursday
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Chance of flurries
1°C
Friday
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Chance of flurries
-3°C
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