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Hamilton Spectator
a day ago
- Hamilton Spectator
Hamilton-area Today: Over $30 million fraud; only 4 years prison + ‘We weren't for sale in 1812 and we're still not for sale today'
G ood morning! It's June 9, here are the top stories today in the Hamilton area. Expect wet weather today. Environment Canada is forecasting a high of 20 C at the airport weather station with risk of an afternoon thunderstorm. There are no alerts. Find the latest provincial road closures and traffic incidents via Ontario 511 . Taking transit today? Find the latest GO Transit service updates here . The latest information on local bus services are available here: Hamilton , Burlington and Oakville . A Hamilton fraudster is heading to prison for a Ponzi scheme that ruined the lives of dozens of people. Some investors can't afford to retire, others were bilked out of money needed to care for children or ailing parents. Magok Lam Jock recounts being attacked in a carjacking that felt like something out of a video game or movie. More than 200 years after the War of 1812, the 'turning point' Battle of Stoney Creek has renewed significance. 'It's a chance to remember and to honour those who died defending our land from American invasion, and to remind the Americans of our sovereign future,' said Ward 5 Coun. Matt Francis. A judicial review involving a barred school board trustee revealed additional details about alleged violations that kept her from going to — or even watching virtually — more than a year of meetings. Hamilton public health has issued a drug alert after a recent spike in suspected overdoses. Paramedics responded to at least 39 calls for suspected drug poisonings between May 26 and June 2. Subscribe to our newsletters for the latest local content . Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Hamilton Spectator
4 days ago
- Climate
- Hamilton Spectator
Hamilton-area Today: High cost of vandalism + Homeless in St. Joe's emergency + New community sport venue
G ood morning! It's June 6, here are the top stories today in the Hamilton area. Cloudy then hazy with a special air quality statement in effect for the Hamilton area. Environment Canada says we will see a high of 22 C today. Expect clouds to clear in the afternoon, hopefully leading to a little sunshine. Wildfire smoke is lowering Hamilton's air quality to a level of 4, which is a moderate risk . A statement was issued by the national weather service Thursday afternoon and is expected to continue to Friday morning. Find the latest provincial road closures and traffic incidents via Ontario 511 . Taking transit today? Find the latest GO Transit service updates here . The latest information on local bus services are available here: Hamilton , Burlington and Oakville . Chair Pat Daly estimates vandalism causes hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage each year. During the busiest winter stretches, two homeless patients were being discharged to the street every hour from the hospital. Officers have spent months searching Glanbrook landfill for missing woman in a complex, resource-heavy investigation Johnston went to Westdale Secondary School and took philosophy at Trent University in Peterborough. He said it took him seven years to get his degree 'but I did finish it.' Queen Street North building will soon be home to Steeltown Athletic Club. Here are local spots where you can celebrate with a doughnut. Concession Streetfest, a Forge FC game and a re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek are all happening this weekend. Subscribe to our newsletters for the latest local content . Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
CBC
4 days ago
- Politics
- CBC
Battle of Stoney Creek win over the U.S. offers a lesson about peace, say organizers of re-enactment
Social Sharing Despite the muskets, bayonets and firing cannons, organizers of the annual Battle of Stoney Creek re-enactment — which takes place this weekend in Hamilton — see the event as a celebration of peace. Alyssa Gomori, the site supervisor at Battlefield House Museum and Park where the 1813 battle and its subsequent re-enactments have taken place, says the event is a commemoration of a shared history with the United States — and a celebration of the peace that has held since the War of 1812 ended a couple years later. "It's not to glorify war or celebrate violence," she said this week, noting about 20 American re-enactors typically attend, a number that isn't changing this year despite the tensions between the two countries following the imposition of tariffs and U.S. President Donald Trump threatening to annex Canada. "It's to commemorate that these were real people who fought and they put their lives on the line," she added. Re-enactor Laurence Michor, 64, who is also involved in event preparations, notes the War of 1812 re-enactment community stretches into both countries, as did the family ties of people fighting in the war itself. "You can't lose sight of the fact that perhaps on the other side is a cousin of yours," he told CBC Hamilton Wednesday at Battlefield Park, amid a flurry of preparations for the big weekend. Michor says while fewer Canadian re-enactors seem to be travelling to the U.S. for events this year, he continues to go and has felt nothing but appreciation and affection from his American counterparts. "The American people, aside from the political nature of things now and perhaps their [affinity for firearms], they're wonderful people," said Michor, who has uniforms of British and American soldiers but ends up playing an American more often in re-enactments. "They're very welcoming." Battle was an unexpected win for the British The Battle of Stoney Creek happened on June 6, 1813, midway through the War of 1812. The British had lost Fort George and Niagara-on-the-Lake, and retreated to Burlington Heights, now Dundurn Castle in Hamilton. The American troops made their way to what was then the Gage family home, now the Battlefield House Museum. "They set up camp, they lit campfires and they were just kind of resting to continue following the British," Gomori said. "The British found out that the Americans were here and they launched a surprise nighttime attack on the American contingent." "It was a victory for the British, which was not expected," she said. "The Americans had 3,500, the British sent 750…. But because it was a surprise, the Americans were not prepared." The Americans retreated, and the battle marked the furthest the Americans would make it into the Niagara Peninsula on foot during the war. 3 battles, a drone show and lacrosse The events marking the occasion this weekend are wide-ranging, and include several elements that recognize Indigenous participation in the war and on the land for thousands of years before it, including a drone light show that tells the story of the land's history from an Indigenous perspective. There will also be multiple lacrosse games. The site was expecting school groups for educational field trips in the lead up to the weekend, while Saturday and Sunday are the big days for the general public. There will be two re-enactments on Saturday and one on Sunday, and several other demonstrations, performances and events in between. The full schedule is available on the City of Hamilton website. The event has been running in this form since 1981, except during 2020 to 2022 due to the pandemic. Since then, it has seen record interest and attendance, with 10,000 people attending in 2023 and about 12,000 last year, Gomori said. The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, based in downtown Hamilton, will also be participating, conducting a commemorative "ruck march" on Saturday, walking along the British soldiers' route from Dundurn Castle to Battlefield Park starting at 11 a.m. Deputy Commanding Officer Maj. Mike Wonnacott says it's an opportunity for the soldiers to connect their own work with those who defended Canada more than 200 years ago. "We felt that it was important for the soldiers in the garrison to draw a connection between the British and militia soldiers that would have participated in the battle, which is in their own backyard, and service to their communities and country today," he said in an email on Wednesday.
