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United Way of Burlington and Greater Hamilton passes $6.94m goal
February 7, 2010 – 12:53 pm | No Comment
United Way of Burlington and Greater Hamilton passes $6.94m goal

(Feb 5, 2010) - The United Way of Burlington and Greater Hamilton has surpassed its 2009 fundraising goal by $6,000.

Our love affair with the World Juniors
January 5, 2010 – 6:20 pm | No Comment
Our love affair with the World Juniors

It is the same phenomenon as the Grey Cup.

MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT: It’s the season of illumination
December 22, 2009 – 3:55 pm | No Comment
MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT: It’s the season of illumination

(Dec 22, 2009) - Even without snow, this home on Glendale Avenue leaves no doubt about what time of year it is. When it comes to decorating for the holidays, some city residents hold nothing back.

Olympic torch on the way to Hamilton
December 19, 2009 – 2:05 pm | No Comment
Olympic torch on the way to Hamilton

70 runners will carry flame across 21 kilometres of city

With as much hoopla as a circus and the security of a high-profile political event, the Olympic torch relay will roll into Hamilton this weekend.
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Sarah Palin Gets Uninvited From Canadian Hospital Fundraiser …
December 19, 2009 – 1:55 pm | One Comment
Sarah Palin Gets Uninvited From Canadian Hospital Fundraiser …

HAMILTON , Ont . - Sarah Palin has been given the boot as a celebrity fundraiser for hospitals in Hamilton , Ont ., but she will come to town raise money for a local children’s charity instead

Chedoke lifts come down
November 24, 2009 – 10:54 am | One Comment
Chedoke lifts come down

(Nov 23, 2009) - Even though the Chedoke ski hill has been closed for six years, the steel ski lift towers remained — for skiers, a reminder of the way things used to be, and might still be in the future.

H1N1 vaccine costs city less than expected
November 24, 2009 – 10:49 am | One Comment

(Nov 24, 2009) - An early snapshot of the cost of H1N1 shows Hamilton’s flu epidemic is costing millions less than expected.

Dofasco to start third furnace
November 21, 2009 – 2:11 pm | No Comment
Dofasco to start third furnace

(Nov 21, 2009) - ArcelorMittal Dofasco is reviving plans to fire up a third blast furnace at its Hamilton plant as steel markets show tentative signs of improvement.

Stadium site deadline mid-2010, city is told
November 19, 2009 – 10:09 am | No Comment

(Nov 19, 2009) - The location of the Pan Am stadium must be confirmed next year if construction is to wrap up on time, a Games bid lieutenant said yesterday.

Pan Ams will put us on world stage
November 19, 2009 – 10:03 am | No Comment
Pan Ams will put us on world stage

(Nov 19, 2009) - Q: What could the Pan Am Games mean for this area?

New skills needed to oversee Hamilton’s part in Pan Am Games
November 17, 2009 – 10:21 am | 2 Comments
New skills needed to oversee Hamilton’s part in Pan Am Games

(Nov 17, 2009) - Hamilton needs advisers with new skills as it moves to plan and execute its part in the 2015 Pan Am Games, says Mayor Fred Eisenberger.

Research cash will help 300 at Mac
November 17, 2009 – 10:16 am | No Comment

(Nov 17, 2009) - Ontario’s minister of research and innovation is to make a major funding announcement at McMaster today.

David Suzuki to speak at Westdale high
November 16, 2009 – 4:22 pm | 2 Comments
David Suzuki to speak at Westdale high

(Nov 16, 2009) - A Hamilton high school has managed a major coup in getting David Suzuki to take its stage for a question-and-answer session after a film showing tonight.

Santa’s the Main event
November 16, 2009 – 4:19 pm | No Comment
Santa’s the Main event

(Nov 16, 2009) - Hundreds were thrilled to see Santa in his sleigh on Saturday during the annual Hamilton Santa Claus Parade.

Councillor wants core cleanup prior to Pan Ams
November 13, 2009 – 1:12 pm | No Comment
Councillor wants core cleanup prior to Pan Ams

(Nov 13, 2009) - Downtown Councillor Bob Bratina is calling for a pre-Pan Am Games cleanup of the city core, especially the north side of King Street from James to Catharine.

Cost issues raised over Pan Am site
November 12, 2009 – 11:46 am | 2 Comments

(Nov 12, 2009) - A Pan Am stadium for Hamilton appears to be a slam dunk, but the location may be anything but.