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9 of the most interesting people we met in 2024 and 1 dog named Minnie
Every year, CBC Hamilton reporters meet some of the most interesting people in the Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara regions and tell you their stories. Here are a few who made 2024 a better place.
Marie Trainer, Haldimand councillor and former mayor, dies following car crash in September
Haldimand Coun. Marie Trainer, a former mayor of the county, has died as a result of complications due to a car crash on Sept. 7, her son says.
Niagara school board trustees again reject motion to ban Pride flag, police called to remove protesters
Natalia Benoit, a trustee who was barred from meetings for six months after making comments about the Pride flag, is once again trying to have it banned from schools within the Niagara Catholic District School Board in Ontario.
Mural to honour SNL, Simpsons, News Radio star Phil Hartman to be celebrated on Nov. 4 in Brantford
The new mural to celebrate the life of actor and comedian Phil Hartman pays tribute to his extraordinary career on Saturday Night Live, News Radio, The Simpsons and more.
Parents and coach brawl at kids' hockey tourney in Hamilton, prompting refs to halt game
A hockey game involving players seven and eight years old came to a halt at a Hamilton arena after parents and at least one coach became involved in a brawl behind the boards.
Why Hamilton marathoner Reid Coolsaet says Moh Ahmed's Olympic race was 'craziest 10k' he's ever seen
Moh Ahmed of St. Catharines, Ont., finished fourth in the 10,000 metre race at the Paris Olympics, one of 13 men to break an Olympic set in 2008. Hamilton marathoner Reid Coolsaet, an Olympian in 2012 and 2016, explains why he says the race was the "craziest 10k" he's ever seen.
Delhi, Ont. hockey star Marek Vanacker signs 1st NHL contract with Chicago Blackhawks, team says
Delhi's Marek Vanacker is about to begin what the Chicago Blackhawks hope is a long and successful NHL career. The team announced Monday that he signed a three-year entry level contract.
Brantford mayor changed his mind — now he won't resign before his term ends
Earlier this month Mayor Kevin Davis said he'd step down, with 18 months left in his term, to join the Ontario Licence Appeal Tribunal. He was to start his new job in August. Now he says he won't resign.
City extends heat warning to continue until at least Friday
The City of Hamilton has announced an "extended heat warning" that will continue until at least Friday.
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2 children die after tonsil, adenoid surgeries at McMaster Children's Hospital in Hamilton
Two children have died after tonsil and/or adenoid surgery at McMaster Children's Hospital, the Hamilton hospital says, adding it's pausing such procedures as a precaution while doing a "comprehensive" review.