Justin Chandler

Reporter

Justin Chandler is a CBC News reporter in Hamilton. He has a special interest in how public policy affects people, and he loves a quirky human-interest story. Justin covered current affairs in Hamilton and Niagara for TVO, and has worked on a variety of CBC teams and programs, including As It Happens, Day 6 and CBC Music. He co-hosted Radio Free Krypton on Met Radio. You can email story ideas to justin.chandler(at)cbc(dot)ca.

Latest from Justin Chandler

2 male youths used bear spray in attack at McDonald's inside Hamilton Walmart, police say

Police are investigating after they say two males used bear spray on restaurant staff and bystanders in the Walmart on Upper James Street in Hamilton Tuesday night.

Hamilton NDP riding association wants review of Marit Stiles's leadership after party won't let Sarah Jama run

The Hamilton-Centre NDP riding association criticized the Ontario NDP for blocking Sarah Jama from contesting the nomination. The association's leadership also questioned one of the people approved to run for the nomination.

4 ridings to watch in the Hamilton-Niagara area this Ontario election

Two Independent MPPs are running against their former parties, one incumbent is stepping down to run federally, and a current mayor is running for MPP. Here are four ridings to watch in the Hamilton-Niagara area.

Hamilton's Mohawk College cut 127 jobs in layoffs this week

After cutting 20 per cent of administrative jobs in December, the college says it also cut 20 per cent of its support staff jobs this week. 

Public health warns of possible measles exposures in Brantford-Brant area this month

Grand Erie Public Health is warning the community of possible measles exposures related to a “probable” case it is investigating in the Brantford-Brant area.

Biodiversity in several Hamilton areas in 'severe decline' says botanist after conducting land survey

After observing 11 local sites, a botanist commissioned by the Hamilton Naturalists' Club says he found many of those areas were full of non-native trees and were absent ground-nesting birds or aquatic life. 

'Opportunistic teens' stole a car, police say, caused father to miss the birth of his child

Hamilton police say they’ve arrested and charged 11 youth in relation to a series of vehicle thefts dating back to September.

Burlington MP Karina Gould gets boost from local young people after entering Liberal leadership race

House Leader and Burlington Member of Parliament Karina Gould will run to replace Justin Trudeau as leader of the federal Liberal Party.

Hamiltonians share hopes for growth, voice concerns about a 'city in decline' during budget delegations

Hamiltonians shared feedback on the proposed city budget, discussing topics including tree-planting, bumpy roads, extreme heat, and the high cost of living.

As work continues to build Hamilton's outdoor shelter, here's who will live there and how it will be run

Hamilton's new outdoor shelter site will be geared to people living in encampments, couples and those with pets, says the social service provider who will be managing operations. City outreach workers will work with Good Shepherd to identify and invite residents to move in.