An exclusive by Justin Chandler (he/him): A volunteer committee of current and past Hamilton police members won’t support YWCA with a fundraiser that has raised over $130K since 2021 after TS Jelena Vermilion - 💉FULLY VACCINATED x5 💉MPx2 criticized police during a recent gala. cbc.ca/news/canada/ha… #HamOnt

Hamilton man who livestreamed assault and transphobia on city bus gets 7 months jail time cbc.ca/news/canada/ha… #HamOnt

#BREAKING: Jurors have found Umar Zameer not guilty of all criminal charges, including first-degree murder, in the death of a Toronto police officer nearly three years ago. cbc.ca/1.7180011

Toronto man pleads guilty to helping criminal organization tied to murder of Hamilton real estate agent cbc.ca/news/canada/ha…

ICYMI: I wrote about the Loblaw boycott being planned for May, as shoppers' frustrations with the major grocers continue to rise. I talked to boycott participants, an organizer, an expert in food access and consumer wellbeing -- and the new CEO of Loblaw. vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/04/29/dee…

Niagara developer and his company fined $150K after selling new homes illegally: HCRA. #HamOnt #Niagara cbc.ca/news/canada/ha…

NEW: A Brantford, Ont., woman sentenced in February to house arrest for faking pregnancies, harassment and fraudulently seeking the services of numerous doulas is in custody and facing new charges, Hamilton police say. cbc.ca/news/canada/ha… #HamOnt

Scoop: CBC gave $18.4 million in bonuses this year after hundreds of jobs at the public broadcaster were eliminated. 45 executives got $3.3M, an average of $73,000 each, which is more than the median Canadian family made in 2022 after taxes. thestar.com/news/canada/cb…

Have you had troubling getting an appointment with your family doctor recently? Have you struggled to access after hours care? Have you had issues trying to use online/virtual health care? If so, I want to hear your story. Send me a DM or email me at [email protected].

Superior court judge Andrew Goodman admits he sentenced Peter Khill 2 more years than he meant to — after reading the wrong decision in court. In a letter, he says he knew he made a mistake right away but decided to stay quiet until now. #HamOnt cbc.ca/news/canada/ha…

Couple on the hook for over $500K say 4-year-old Ontario home is a teardown, so they're suing the builder. cbc.ca/news/canada/ha… #HamOnt #Niagara

#HamOnt, what are the best streets for Christmas lights in the city right now? I am looking to profile a few neighbourhoods that go all-out for CBC Hamilton and would love to see your suggestions! Message me or email [email protected]!

We are appealing for the community's help in locating Shalini Singh. Anyone with information is asked to contact Hamilton Police or Crime Stoppers. #hamont

Well-established Indigenous tiny home company says it could've delivered shelters to Hamilton on time cbc.ca/news/canada/ha…

The Catholic school board in Brantford has now paid $63k to lawyers and a PR firm to manage the outrage created by news trustees took a $50k trip to Italy to buy artwork. brantfordexpositor.ca/news/local-new…

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce, along with other Canadian chambers is renewing its call for premiers to quick dismantle inter-provincial trade barriers -- which they say is effectively a 21 per cent tariff. #onpoli

From the front page of the ⁦Toronto Star⁩, ⁦Wendy Gillis⁩ and ⁦Jennifer Pagliaro⁩ with the heartbreaking story of how Neveah was failed. #topoli #onpoli thestar.com/news/gta/nevea…

Brantford, Ont., police cleared after man shot 5 times with anti-riot weapon, says SIU cbc.ca/news/canada/ha…

Dangerous offender who sexually abused boys in Niagara region granted unescorted leave from prison cbc.ca/news/canada/ha…