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Anti-racism groups co-ordinate response ahead of controversial ‘nationalist’ conference in Hamilton
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A sighting most fowl: Wild turkeys are becoming part of Hamilton’s neighbourhoods
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‘Not going to be used for ChatGPT’: Research alliance defends its Hamilton data centre pitch
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The former home of infamous downtown Club 33 is slated to get heritage protection. Take a look at its colourful history
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World Cup 2026 live: Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina kick off in historic match on home soil thespec.com/sports/world-cup…
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Gradual rate hikes ahead for child-care centres in Hamilton public schools
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A Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board committee has voted to raise child-care rental rates.
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Donald Trump says he’s not inclined to renew trade deal with Canada, Mexico
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U.S. President Donald Trump says he is not inclined to renew the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on free trade that he signed in 2020.
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‘Not for sale’: Hamilton police eye former Sir John A. Macdonald school
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The public board is awaiting a provincial decision on its fifth request to build a new elementary school on the eight-acre downtown site.
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Three youths charged in fight, stabbing inside Hamilton McDonald’s
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The injured youth is among the three charged in Barton Street East McDonald’s restaurant fight.
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Police reveal details of Air Canada captain accused of piloting over 900 flights without valid licence: ‘Like a movie script’
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Peel police say a 59-year-old former pilot with Canada’s largest airline has been arrested
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‘We are now homeless’: Townhouse residents displaced after Monday night fire
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The fire department estimated up to $3 million in damage was caused by the east Hamilton blaze.
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Flashbacks | The royal visit 87 years ago that gave the QEW its name
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The Queen Elizabeth Way became Canada’s first superhighway.
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New antibiotic discovered by McMaster researchers targets drug-resistant bacteria
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The newly discovered compound successfully exploits a previously hidden weakness.
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Police cruisers rammed on west Mountain
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Guns, stolen vehicle seized; Mississauga man arrested
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Gordie Howe Bridge will open this week, Mark Carney says
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The $6.4-billion Gordie Howe Bridge linking Windsor and Detroit is ready to open, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday.
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Hamilton plasma clinic under scrutiny: MPP urges inspection after Health Canada flags deficiencies
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Frequent donor says she got ill within 72 hours of donating plasma.
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Junior hockey world mourns ‘kind, caring’ teen defenceman from Caledonia killed in crash
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Liam Turner, 17, remembered as ‘larger than life kid’ with ‘amazing heart.’
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‘So calm that it’s aggravating’: Aberdeen balancing roadway safety with rush hour
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The city is test-driving road safety measures and collecting feedback from residents.
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