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Bat tests positive for rabies in Brantford-Brant
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Test result a “reminder to stay safe around wild animals,” says Grand Erie Public Health.
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In photos: Burlington’s Victoria Mboko beats ‘idol’ Naomi Osaka to win National Bank Open title in Montreal
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The Star’s Steve Russell documented all the action of Mboko’s National Bank Open win from the sidelines in Montreal on Thursday night.
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A 16-year-old boy was arrested after an armed carjacking spree over three days
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Spree began Sunday, Aug. 3 and ended when teen was arrested in stolen vehicle two days later, police said.
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Pride Hamilton returns to Hamilton this weekend with largest-ever turnout expected
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Event will showcase drag performers, line dancing and a special brunch at Hamilton Stadium
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Opinion | Aug. 8: Jobs should be lost over this, dog’s death was easily avoidable and other letters-to-the-editor.
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Squandering resources so recklessly when there is so much need in the city is inexcusable, a reader writes.
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Traffic chaos on QEW through Hamilton Friday morning
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Niagara-bound ramp from the RHVP to the QEW is closed Friday morning.
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Hamilton-made comedy taps into ‘Scooby-Doo’ vibe. 👉 #FilminginHamilton.The film was shot in July and August 2022 and had its Canadian premiere July 28 at the Westdale Theatre @dandundas.
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The film was shot in Hamilton in July and August 2022 and had its Canadian premiere July 28 at the Westdale Theatre.
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Motherlode | Globe-trotting with the crossword. 👉 One thing I can manage, every single day, is the word games and puzzles that promise to keep my brain fit, even as my body whines when I command it to do something, writes Lorraine Sommerfeld.
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One thing I can manage, every single day, is the word games and puzzles that promise to keep my brain fit even as my body whines when I command it to do something.
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RT @OPP_GTATraffic: RAMP CLOSURE: #QEW-Fort Erie bound on-ramp from Red Hill Valley Parkway in #Hamilton is closed following a transport tr….
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RT @cityburlington: Congratulations to Victoria Mboko on her stunning victory at the National Bank Open last night!. From local courts to t….
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RT @511Ontario: Vehicle Fire on #HWY401 Westbound at Highway 8 / King Street E/Shantz Hill Rd, Kitchener. 3 right lanes and right shoulder….
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Provides up to the minute traffic and transit information for Ontario. View the real time traffic map with travel times, traffic accident details, traffic cameras and other road conditions. Plan your...
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Cheese sold in Canada being recalled by Walmart over mould. 👉 The recall concerns two Our Finest-branded products, according to the recall notice, adding the mould concern is a quality or spoilage issue that is not considered harmful.
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The recall concerns two Our Finest-branded products, according to the recall notice, adding the mould concern is a quality or spoilage issue that is not considered harmful.
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Burlington's Victoria Mboko’s ascent capped by win over Naomi Osaka in National Bank Open final ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ .👉 The 18-year-old defeated the four-time Grand Slam champion in three sets to win her first WTA Tour title.
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The 18-year-old Canadian defeated the four-time Grand Slam champion in three sets to win her first WTA Tour title.
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Graeme MacKay editorial cartoon for Friday, Aug. 8, 2025.👉 Opinion | Doug Ford rambling from the rooftop.
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Premier Doug Ford's strong stance against U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs distracts from controversial local projects like a costly tunnel under Highway 401 and bike lane removals.
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Good news: $50 lemonade hits sweet spot, trees we love, & the pay phone lives. 👉 Martheena’s mom, Marianne, teaches her the value of work, and saving, writes The Spec's Jon Wells.
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All to the good: an over the top gesture at the lemonade stand, trees that inspire, and pay phone philanthropy.
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RT @NBA: HAMILTON'S HOMETOWN HERO 🏆. Shai brought the @nbafinalstrophy out for SGA Rally Day 🎉
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Tired, beat-up Ticats see their winning streak end at six. 👉#HamOnt @Ticats .Bubble burst for Ticats after B.C. field goal in extra time, writes @radleyatthespec.
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Hamilton loses to B.C. in overtime
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Have you seen Dinis? 61-year-old Hamilton man missing.👉 He was last seen Tuesday in Hamilton’s east end.
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Police say he was last seen in Hamilton’s east end.
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‘SGA, MVP’: Hamilton celebrates its basketball superstar with key to the city.👉 #HamOnt @shaiglalex .Shai Gilgeous-Alexander returned home after winning MVP, Finals MVP, scoring title & @NBA championship — a feat matched by only 3 other players in history.
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NBA MVP and champion honoured at Hamilton Stadium in first key presentation since 1998
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Mayor organizing ‘community safety summit’ to address violent crime, hate in Hamilton. 👉 #HamOnt.Andrea Horwath says there’s a sense that ‘something’s not right’ when it comes to violence and hate in city.
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Horwath says there’s a sense that ‘something’s not right’ when it comes to violence and hate in city
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