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Hamilton Spectator
3 days ago
- Health
- Hamilton Spectator
Top Hamilton headlines this week: 40 hours in St. Joe's emergency department + ‘Rats and cockroaches own that place now'
The weekend is here, but plenty happened in the Hamilton area this week. Don't miss these top stories from Spectator reporters. Take in a Forge FC game, a car show in Burlington or a street party on Concession, and there are plenty more things to do this weekend. Here are some ideas . Saturday is sun day. Environment Canada is forecasting a high of 25 C. Temperatures are expected to peak at 18 C on a cloudy Sunday and there is a chance of showers. Emergency is a three-part series about St. Joseph's Healthcare emergency department in Hamilton's core. Spec reporter Jon Wells spent 40 hours talking to the patients who come to this eye in the storm of the mental health, homelessness and addiction crisis, and those who work there. Part 2: St. Joe's emergency sees upwards of 200 patients in a 24-hour period Part 3: A surge of homeless patients at the busiest emergency department A Burlington lawyer arrested in connection with a suspected multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme is under investigation by the Law Society of Ontario for allegedly misusing her trust fund. Robert DeRosa feels forgotten as the world increasingly moves on from COVID-19. Life never went back to normal for the 42-year-old former teacher, who went from running marathons nearly five and half years ago to falling so ill from long COVID that he can't work, lives with his dad and barely leaves his Hamilton Mountain home. Hamilton council will not allow a homeowner to keep the contentious poolside oasis he built on city parkland on the Stoney Creek Mountain. Two days after handing over her May rent, Crystal Wicker said she received a letter from the County of Brant informing her the motel she has called home for over two years was unsafe to live in. Before she had time to process the news, the hydro got cut. 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
06-05-2025
- Climate
- Hamilton Spectator
Hamilton-area Today: Mountain McDonald's pays cops big bucks for security + Tiny book at Mac could be last surviving copy from 1596
G ood morning! It's May 6, here are the top stories today in the Hamilton area. Expect another damp day with a chance of thunderstorms. Environment Canada is forecasting a high of 18 C at the airport weather station. There are no weather alerts. Find the latest provincial road closures and traffic incidents via Ontario 511 . Closures in Hamilton are available on the Hamilton police incident feed . 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 . In 2024, the Upper Wentworth eatery made 125 requests for paid-duty officers — more than triple the 37 made a year earlier. 'We want our guests and employees to feel safe visiting our restaurants, so we employ several security measures at all locations we operate,' McDonald's Canada said in an emailed statement. Three new MPs were elected in the April 28 election. Liberals were elected in Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas and Hamilton Centre and a Conservative flipped Hamilton East—Stoney Creek. Spectator Columnist Jon Wells profiled our new representatives John-Paul Danko , Aslam Rana and Ned Kuruc . Hatchlings emerged from all four peregrine falcon eggs at the Sheraton's 18th floor ledge nest Saturday. This is the 31st year of falcons nesting at the downtown hotel. Librarian Ruth-Ellen St. Onge has been busy assessing the historical and research value of rare and old books at McMaster. One item turned out to be especially interesting: A collection of prayers printed on a Gutenberg-style press in 1596. Lithium-ion batteries in electronic vehicles are volatile and require more care and awareness, especially at home, said Ken McMullen, president of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs. One of the causes of electric vehicle fires is overcharging. Subscribe to our newsletters for the latest local content .
Hamilton Spectator
02-05-2025
- Climate
- Hamilton Spectator
Hamilton-area Today: The hot seat over $5M cabins + Red Dress Day + More students on vaccine suspension
G ood morning! It's May 2, here are the top stories today in the Hamilton area. Cloudy with more rain this morning before the risk of thunderstorms hits the area in the afternoon and evening, says Environment Canada . Winds are expected to gust to 50 km/h. Today's high is 17 C. There are no alerts. Find the latest provincial road closures and traffic incidents via Ontario 511 . Closures in Hamilton are available on the Hamilton police incident feed . 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 . Last fall, city politicians endorsed the 40-cabin project with beds for 80 people, along with the creation of 192 more indoor shelter spaces. 'Fundamental breakdown': Hamilton staff on hot seat over $5M cabin project overru n Councillors say they should have been told earlier about issues with outdoor shelter initiative. Hamilton Native Women's Centre to mark Red Dress Day May 5 May 5 is National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People. Opinion | Harrison the therapy dog helps brighten the cruellest of times at Juravinski Cancer Centre In this week's Upbeat column, Jon Wells brings us joy in the form of a therapy animal and a hidden message inside a violin. How the federal election might have affected Hamilton's next mayoral race Scott Radley eyeballs three veteran local politicians who are now out of work. Might any or all set their sights on the mayor's chair? What's happening in Hamilton and area this weekend? Reporter Cheyenne Bholla brings you a roundup of 10 events happening this weekend Hundreds more Hamilton students out of class for vaccine suspensions Of the first two cohorts to undergo enforcement, fewer than 400 were still missing records Hamilton exploring municipal vaping tax Measure would be 'one tool in the tool box' to keep teens away from habit. Motherlode | Home on the mange Seeing this mangy squirrel every day was concerning me, and I wondered if there wasn't anything that could be done, writes Lorraine Sommerfeld. And, in case you missed them yesterday, Hamilton man, 76, charged in fatal city worker crash No tailgate parties on city property as Hamilton tightens drinking rules Subscribe to our newsletters for the latest local content .
