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Lane closures planned on Main Street for months of water-main work City says lane closures from Dundurn Street to Victoria Avenue will run from March 16 to late September.

Lane closures planned on Main Street for months of water-main work

Power in Waterdown partially restored following outage Full restoration of power expected between 2 and 4 p.m., according to Alectra Utilities

Power in Waterdown partially restored following outage

Latest job numbers speak to 'strength' of Hamilton economy City's unemployment rate dropped by nearly one per cent in February, according to Statistics Canada.

Latest job numbers speak to 'strength' of Hamilton economy

Strong winds, snow Friday could mean isolated power outages March Break could begin with snowy conditions.

Strong winds, snow Friday could mean isolated power outages

Craving a bagel? Here are 5 Hamilton-area spots to try Kettlemans is coming to Hamilton! In the meantime, taste these bagels around the city.

Craving a bagel? Here are 5 Hamilton-area spots to try

Hamilton's Jewish community on heightened alert amid Toronto synagogue attacks CEO of Hamilton Jewish Federation calls shootings 'deeply concerning,' part of a broader rise in antisemitic attacks

Hamilton's Jewish community on heightened alert amid Toronto synagogue attacks

Stay off ChatGPT, Norfolk County warns council candidates, election staff Rural municipality bars candidates, county employees from using artificial intelligence during upcoming election campaign

Stay off ChatGPT, Norfolk County warns council candidates, election staff

Hamilton teachers say $750 supply allowance misses bigger problems Unions argue the province’s new classroom spending accounts won’t solve issues related to class sizes, staff shortages and other impacts of what they call chronic underfunding.

Hamilton teachers say $750 supply allowance misses bigger problems

West Niagara residents asked for input on local governance Grimsby, Lincoln and West Lincoln are seeking public input about potential governance changes and amalgamation in Niagara.

West Niagara residents asked for input on local governance

Grimsby farmer vows to keep on growing after weekend blaze Carolyne Siebert says farming will continue at 9 Acres Organic Farm on Ridge Road East after fire destroyed its barn on Sunday morning.

Grimsby farmer vows to keep on growing after weekend blaze

Grimsby teen reported missing, believed to be in the GTA 15-year-old Jasmine Simmonds was last seen boarding a GO bus on Tuesday evening.

Grimsby teen reported missing, believed to be in the GTA

From cheddar to chic: Natalie Sexton's picks at the Hamilton Farmers' Market From produce, to meat, to pastries, you can find it all.

From cheddar to chic: Natalie Sexton's picks at the Hamilton Farmers' Market

More than four times as many Hamilton homeowners missing mortgage payments: CMHC CMHC data showed that 0.21 per cent of homeowners in Hamilton had not paid a full mortgage payment in at least three months as of late 2025.

More than four times as many Hamilton homeowners missing mortgage payments: CMHC

Hamilton Waterfront Trust officially dissolves After years of financial struggles, the city will assume all of the trust's assets and programming on April 1.

Hamilton Waterfront Trust officially dissolves

Hamilton-area Today: 'You’re wasting your time' filing pothole claim, says frustrated driver + Canada's best ever coach wins again Here is what's happening in Hamilton and area this morning with your top news, weather and traffic.

Hamilton-area Today: 'You’re wasting your time' filing pothole claim, says frustrated driver + Canada's best ever coach wins again

Dining out is part of my job. Here are the best bites I've had in one of my favourite stretches of the city Erin Dunham's picks from places that opened last year.

Dining out is part of my job. Here are the best bites I've had in one of my favourite stretches of the city

Hamilton bakery triples daily sales during TWICE pop-up The lineup flooded My SweeTooth's neighbour's parking lot ahead of the K-pop shows.

Hamilton bakery triples daily sales during TWICE pop-up

Iran war has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil chokepoint. Reopening it is a big challenge The waterway off Iran's coast, now effectively closed, is so vital for the global economy that governments are working on blueprints to speedily reopen it to shipping when the shooting stops.

Iran war has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil chokepoint. Reopening it is a big challenge

Will you need a card to get into Central Library? Board meets tonight to discuss pilot A pilot project requiring patrons to show their library card for entry is set to run March 16 to May 17.

Will you need a card to get into Central Library? Board meets tonight to discuss pilot

Over 1,200 without power on Hamilton Mountain Wednesday morning The cause was not immediately clear, with Alectra saying the issue is "under investigation."

Over 1,200 without power on Hamilton Mountain Wednesday morning

No school! Fun March break things to do around Hamilton March break runs March 16 to 20, for both public and Catholic boards, elementary and high school.

No school! Fun March break things to do around Hamilton

Spectator 2026 JUNO Awards Contest The JUNO Awards are coming to Hamilton, and we’re giving you the keys to Canada’s Biggest Night in Music.

Spectator 2026 JUNO Awards Contest

Is hot sauce an antibacterial life preserver? Aromatic spices like ginger and cinnamon contain an antibacterial action in food that may keep your meal from being contaminated with salmonella or E. coli bacteria.

Is hot sauce an antibacterial life preserver?

Glut of homes for sale has buyers ‘in the driver’s seat’ in Norfolk County, realtors say Despite more choice for house hunters, most sellers still stubborn on price.

Glut of homes for sale has buyers ‘in the driver’s seat’ in Norfolk County, realtors say

Hamilton-area Today: Flood risk as rainstorm hits + Overdose record shattered highlighting crisis out of control Here is what's happening in Hamilton and area this morning with your top news, weather and traffic.

Hamilton-area Today: Flood risk as rainstorm hits + Overdose record shattered highlighting crisis out of control

'Flooding and hazardous conditions' possible with incoming storm, Hamilton warns Up to 40 milimetres of rain expected, flooding has already impacted some trails and parks.

'Flooding and hazardous conditions' possible with incoming storm, Hamilton warns

From crushing loss to crushing the competition: Mohawk women beat Loyalist for national basketball bronze Mohawk women suffer crushing loss, then crush right back.

From crushing loss to crushing the competition: Mohawk women beat Loyalist for national basketball bronze

Exercise consistency is as easy as ABC Having options for training helps with long-term adherence.

Exercise consistency is as easy as ABC

Why legendary Duarte's, birthplace of the 'hefty hoagie,' has thrived on Barton Street for 35 years 'Every customer's voice matters, no matter what, and even if they're wrong, they're right.'

Why legendary Duarte's, birthplace of the 'hefty hoagie,' has thrived on Barton Street for 35 years

Main Street two-way conversion headlines busy year for road projects for Hamilton City says $106.1M pegged for renewal and replacement of roads, bridges and sidewalks this year.

Main Street two-way conversion headlines busy year for road projects for Hamilton