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After Burger Barn was shot up then destroyed by fire, fear of an ‘organized crime network’ spread across Six Nations
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A drive-by shooting and arson at popular Burger Barn on Six Nations in the dead of night early this year led to more violence on Canada’s most populous First Nation, where the OPP have warned of...
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‘Keeps me up at night:’ Thousands of Hamiltonians are hungry. Local food banks are also starving
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More people are turning to emergency food programs for the first time as the cost of living rises
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Ford government says speed cameras in Ontario will be removed in two weeks after Tories fast-tracked bill
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TORONTO - Ontario’s transportation minister says speed cameras across the province are set to be removed in two weeks, after Premier Doug Ford’s government passed legislation today to ban them.
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Hamilton’s Kaleigh Gorka comes home as Elsa in ‘Frozen’ at Theatre Aquarius
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Remembering the years she spent in Hamilton learning her craft, Gorka is retracing her steps to the very place where it all began.
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$5,000 fine for Halloween decorations? This family got a scary surprise from the City of Burlington
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Keeping the store-bought, flashing inflatable ghost up could have cost Burlington homeowner thousands.
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Trailer full of tobacco stolen in Norfolk County
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Bales of marked tobacco worth $125,000 boosted from Vittoria property: OPP
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Human rights hearing begins over alleged underfunding of First Nations education
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The Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (MCFN) alleges the federal funding model for on-reserve schools discriminates by providing funding comparable to that of provincial schools to First...
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VIDEO: Take a look inside Scott Gooding's haunted garage — if you dare
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We take a look at some of the best decorations we’ve covered for this Halloween season.
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Share how you’re celebrating the Jays 👉 https://t.co/BLPWkWx0pH Send us your Blue Jays fandom: how and where you are watching, memories from ‘92 & ‘93 World Series, favourite Jays merch or Jays Halloween costumes
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After a masterful Game 4 victory in Los Angeles, the Blue Jays are guaranteed Game 6 in Toronto Friday night.
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Opinion | Crack down on dangerous driving, more trees is the answer and other letters to the editor 👉 https://t.co/4xcMDwPtT2 Hamilton’s affordable housing crisis is reaching a breaking point, a reader writes.
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Hamilton’s affordable housing crisis is reaching a breaking point, a reader writes.
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Canada Post rotating strikes could broaden as holiday season nears, labour analysts say
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In an interview, CUPW negotiator Jim Gallant acknowledged that the union is deliberately staying away from major centres with the rotating strikes but warned that could change.
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Opinion | Eleven Ticats make East all-star team 👉 https://t.co/oIgDPhSlfr Bo Levi Mitchell and Jamal Peters repeat as all-stars, while nine others join them, writes Scott Radley.
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Bo Levi Mitchell and Jamal Peters repeat as all-stars, while nine others join them.
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The weekend kicks off with Halloween and features a marathon, as well as Hamilton Day. 👉 https://t.co/cxgfYyxLQS
#WeekendPlanner Discover Hamilton’s scariest and most action-packed weekend NOW 👻🎃🪦
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Halloween events, a free block party, a marathon and Hamilton Day are all lined up on the weekend of Oct. 31 to Nov. 2
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‘Luck is not a safety plan’: Despite improvements, Aberdeen Avenue resident call for more traffic calming 👉 https://t.co/TUwkZ2J7ka
#HamOnt Find out what additional improvements are coming this fall
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The city is set to install additional interim pedestrian protections this fall.
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Opinion | Hang on, who’s the ‘autocrat?’ 👉 https://t.co/Ob1fVUlJOs Graeme MacKay editorial cartoon
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Premier Doug Ford ironically emulates Donald Trump's autocratic tactics by limiting democratic processes in Ontario while simultaneously criticizing Trump's trade policies.
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After Burger Barn was shot up then destroyed by fire, fear of an ‘organized crime network’ spread across Canada’s most populous reserve Read the full story by Jon Wells here:
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A drive-by shooting and arson at popular Burger Barn on Six Nations in the dead of night early this year led to more violence on Canada’s most populous First Nation, where the OPP have warned of...
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Happy All Hallows' Eve! Here is everything you need to start your Thursday with top news, weather & traffic 👉 https://t.co/JWyyj6GLXU Fright time in Horrortown + Fear and fury on Six Nations + Aberdeen residents say 'luck is not a safety plan'
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Here is what’s happening in Hamilton and area this morning with your top news stories.
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Blue Jays vs. Dodgers Game 5 score, highlights: Toronto wins after Yesavage’s all-time great start, can clinch World Series title at Rogers Centre on Friday
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The Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Dodgers behind an all-time great start from rookie Trey Yesavage. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Scott Radley: If arena reno can be done on time, why not city projects?
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The private sector has moved nimbly on a $300-million TD Coliseum overhaul.
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