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Man arrested after teen randomly stabbed in west Hamilton
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (202+ words) A 37-year-old man was arrested in connection with the random attack. A teen suffered non-life-threatening injuries after a random stabbing in Hamilton’s West End. Hamilton police said in a media release that officers responded to reports of a stabbing in…...
Alouettes rally in second half to beat Lions 37-30, clinch playoff spot
1+ week, 2+ day ago (800+ words) Montreal Alouettes quarterback Davis Alexander (10) protects the ball from the B.C. Lions defence during first half CFL action in Montreal, Friday, Sept. 4, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter McCabe B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke (12) throws a pass during first half CFL action against the…...
Hamilton votes: Who is running in Ward 1 in the 2026 municipal election?
2+ week, 6+ day ago (166+ words) Hamilton residents head to the polls Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. Here’s who is running for council in your ward and the key issues. Hamilton voters head to the polls to choose the next council on Oct. 26. Here are some key local issues…...
Police seek witnesses who tried to help homicide victim Zenin Roussel in Hamilton
3+ week, 4+ day ago (443+ words) Roussel was fatally stabbed after an altercation following a night out at a local pool hall. Zenin Roussel, 21, was killed in a stabbing just west of downtown on Aug. 9. Hamilton police are looking to speak with two people who stopped…...
Heritage Toronto’s Plaque Friday videos showcase city’s history with viral moments
3+ week, 4+ day ago (738+ words) TORONTO - If you’ve walked around Toronto, you might have noticed plaques scattered around the city. Some are new, some are old, and Heritage Toronto is trying to encourage people to stop and give them a read — through a weekly short-form…...
Second Southern Georgian Bay OPP officer charged with sexual assault this week
3+ week, 5+ day ago (244+ words) The logo of the Ontario Special Investigations Unit is pictured in Toronto on Friday, April 12, 2024. Ontario’s police watchdog is investigating after the death of a 53-year-old Scarborough man. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey Ontario’s police watchdog says a provincial police…...
Suspect arrested in fatal stabbing of Zenin Roussel
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (321+ words) Zenin Roussel, 21, was found with stab wounds by a cab driver on Main Street West near Frid Street around 2:30 a.m. Sunday. Suspect arrested in fatal stabbing Acting Det. Staff Sgt. Lisa Chambers announces an arrest in the stabbing death Zenin Roussel....
When will Hamilton residents be told about this mystery grime? Ontario and Hamilton Public Health have black soot study results
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (758+ words) Province sends report to Hamilton Public Health, but the findings, and when they might be shared with the public, remain unclear. Ontario’s environmental regulator has sent lab test results on the mysterious black soot that plagued large swaths of the…...
Police identify 21-year-old man stabbed to death in Hamilton
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (116+ words) HAMILTON - Police in Hamilton say they have identified the victim of a fatal stabbing on Sunday as a 21-year-old man from the area. Police say Zenin Roussel was at King Street Billiards with the suspects, and a fight broke out…...
Alexander, Philpot lift Alouettes to dominant 48-30 CFL victory over Elks
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (978+ words) Montreal Alouettes quarterback Davis Alexander sets up a play during first half CFL football action against the Edmonton Elks in Montreal, on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes Edmonton Elks quarterback Cody Fajardo throws a pass during first half…...