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Co-accused in couple's Ontario murder trial testifies she wasn't prepared to deal with boy's high needs
Becky Hamber has testified for the first time at the weeks-long murder trial that has already seen co-accused Brandy Cooney take the witness box. Hamber told Milton, Ont., court Monday that she struggled to care for the 12-year-old boy who died and his brother who were in their care, but she wanted the best for them.
Hamilton police arrest 2nd teen in connection to hate-motivated assault of woman, 20
A second teen faces charges in what police say was a racially motivated assault that took place in Hamilton's Ancaster area in October.
Auditor slams officials over Hamilton’s outdoor shelter project saying 'taxpayers absorbed' the 'fallout'
Hamilton’s auditor general found the city’s outdoor shelter project suffered from a lack of accountability measures, inadequate oversight and a failure to understand and manage risks.
Niagara couple tied to gymnastics and cheerleading communities face sex assault charges, police say
A Niagara couple with ties to the gymnastics and cheerleading communities faces charges in a sexual assault investigation involving three victims, police say.
Jury makes 4 recommendations following inquest into death of Niagara man killed by police in 2021
Following an inquest into the death of a Niagara man killed by police, a jury has recommended better support for family members, witnesses and officers involved in fatalities.
Cadence Weapon to debut new music at Road to Junos concert in Hamilton
As part of a series of concerts scheduled around the city in the lead up to the Juno Awards, Rollie Pemberton is excited to “hype up Hamilton as a really great music city,” and debut some new tunes.
Niagara-on-the-Lake residents decry region waiving nearly $1M in development charges for controversial hotel
A planned hotel in picturesque Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., has drawn the ire of some local residents who say they’re concerned about the impact of the project and how the developer and town have been handling it.
St. Joe’s launches research centre with goal of creating guidelines for medicinal psychedelics
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton’s new psychedelics research centre will treat and monitor patients taking psychedelic therapies with the goal of one day creating guidelines for health-care providers.
Walk fast, live longer? McMaster University researchers say walking speed is an important health indicator
According to McMaster researchers on aging, walking speed could be considered a vital sign of sorts for seniors. Measuring it, they say, can tell you a lot about mobility, independence and overall health.
Hamilton police charge man with careless driving causing death after he hit pedestrian
Hamilton police say they charged a man, 85, with careless driving causing death after he hit and killed a pedestrian, 83, in November.