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No school! Fun March break things to do around Hamilton March break runs March 16 to 20, for both public and Catholic boards, elementary and high school.

No school! Fun March break things to do around Hamilton

Spectator 2026 JUNO Awards Contest The JUNO Awards are coming to Hamilton, and we’re giving you the keys to Canada’s Biggest Night in Music.

Spectator 2026 JUNO Awards Contest

Is hot sauce an antibacterial life preserver? Aromatic spices like ginger and cinnamon contain an antibacterial action in food that may keep your meal from being contaminated with salmonella or E. coli bacteria.

Is hot sauce an antibacterial life preserver?

Glut of homes for sale has buyers ‘in the driver’s seat’ in Norfolk County, realtors say Despite more choice for house hunters, most sellers still stubborn on price.

Glut of homes for sale has buyers ‘in the driver’s seat’ in Norfolk County, realtors say

Hamilton-area Today: Flood risk as rainstorm hits + Overdose record shattered highlighting crisis out of control Here is what's happening in Hamilton and area this morning with your top news, weather and traffic.

Hamilton-area Today: Flood risk as rainstorm hits + Overdose record shattered highlighting crisis out of control

'Flooding and hazardous conditions' possible with incoming storm, Hamilton warns Up to 40 milimetres of rain expected, flooding has already impacted some trails and parks.

'Flooding and hazardous conditions' possible with incoming storm, Hamilton warns

From crushing loss to crushing the competition: Mohawk women beat Loyalist for national basketball bronze Mohawk women suffer crushing loss, then crush right back.

From crushing loss to crushing the competition: Mohawk women beat Loyalist for national basketball bronze

Exercise consistency is as easy as ABC Having options for training helps with long-term adherence.

Exercise consistency is as easy as ABC

Why legendary Duarte's, birthplace of the 'hefty hoagie,' has thrived on Barton Street for 35 years 'Every customer's voice matters, no matter what, and even if they're wrong, they're right.'

Why legendary Duarte's, birthplace of the 'hefty hoagie,' has thrived on Barton Street for 35 years

Main Street two-way conversion headlines busy year for road projects for Hamilton City says $106.1M pegged for renewal and replacement of roads, bridges and sidewalks this year.

Main Street two-way conversion headlines busy year for road projects for Hamilton

His 40th birthday wish? Running across the Sahara Desert Hamilton's Ayman Nassar is getting ready to tackle the grueling, 270-kilometre Marathon des Sables.

His 40th birthday wish? Running across the Sahara Desert

Will gas prices in Hamilton continue to rise? Here's what experts predict as war in the Middle East continues One expert believes fuel prices will jump by another seven to eight cents as early as Wednesday.

Will gas prices in Hamilton continue to rise? Here's what experts predict as war in the Middle East continues

'Heavy downpours': Up to 40 mm of rain possible for Hamilton Environment Canada says saturated and frozen ground might not be able to absorb all the rainfall, potentially leading to flooding.

'Heavy downpours': Up to 40 mm of rain possible for Hamilton

May opening eyed for west Hamilton addiction treatment program: Urban Core Hamilton Urban Core Community Health Centre awaits a city building permit to renovate Aberdeen Avenue residence.

May opening eyed for west Hamilton addiction treatment program: Urban Core

Put bi-annual clock change to bed: Spectator reader poll Most respondents of a Hamilton Spectator survey say they've had enough of the spring and fall time shift.

Put bi-annual clock change to bed: Spectator reader poll

Seniors alarmed by busted fire monitoring system in CityHousing Hamilton tower Staff at Strathcona Gardens are tasked with “hourly fire walks” and equipped with bullhorns until the repair is complete.

Seniors alarmed by busted fire monitoring system in CityHousing Hamilton tower

Townhouse blaze in Upper Stoney Creek closes Mud Street Monday morning Mud Street is closed from First Road West to Paramount Drive Monday morning.

Townhouse blaze in Upper Stoney Creek closes Mud Street Monday morning

Grimsby families with special needs children struggle with housing wait-lists Cathy Turner, executive director of Inclusion West Niagara, says Ontario’s developmental services sector has faced “chronic underfunding” for decades.

Grimsby families with special needs children struggle with housing wait-lists

A ‘movement,’ not a one-off: Builder pitches affordable housing on city land David Braden’s Hammer it Home proposal would create up to 20 energy-efficient rentals on Hamilton’s southwest Mountain.

A ‘movement,’ not a one-off: Builder pitches affordable housing on city land

Hamilton-area Today: Downtown library plans drastic change to improve safety + Local builder looks to inspire affordable home boom Here is what's happening in Hamilton and area this morning with your top news, weather and traffic.

Hamilton-area Today: Downtown library plans drastic change to improve safety + Local builder looks to inspire affordable home boom

Hamilton police rescue youths, others from icy waters around Pier 7 Six people were rescued by officers after two youths fell through the ice near the Pier 7 Boardwalk.

Hamilton police rescue youths, others from icy waters around Pier 7

Burlington to close part of King Road for annual migration of the 'Jeffies' King Road, between North Service Road and Granite Ridge Trail, will shut down to through traffic from March 11 to April 8

Burlington to close part of King Road for annual migration of the 'Jeffies'

Global alliances bound to shift as the 'long peace' comes to an end The U.S.-Israel attack on Iran weakens the international laws that we all depend on to prevent great wars, Gwynne Dyer writes.

Global alliances bound to shift as the 'long peace' comes to an end

No library card, no entry: Amid safety concerns, new check-in protocol proposed for Central Library The “entry check-in protocol” would run from March 16 to May 17.

No library card, no entry: Amid safety concerns, new check-in protocol proposed for Central Library

'We are still here': Six Nations man makes public health history Canada's first doctor of public health brings Indigenous people to the “front of the line.”

'We are still here': Six Nations man makes public health history

Top 10 Hamilton headlines this week: Mayor's rental + Mystery of vaccine blood clots solved + Condo market downturn Here's what's happening in Hamilton this weekend and the top 10 stories from Hamilton Spectator reporters.

Top 10 Hamilton headlines this week: Mayor's rental + Mystery of vaccine blood clots solved + Condo market downturn

The perfect crime: Murder on a train at Theatre Aquarius Agatha Christie show has it all, from hotness to twists to humour.

The perfect crime: Murder on a train at Theatre Aquarius

Daylight Saving Time: Spectator quiz Ready to loose an hour this weekend? The Spec wants to hear from you about daylight saving time.

Daylight Saving Time: Spectator quiz

Is spring finally here? Hamilton to see double-digit temperatures in coming days Hamilton will see a rare 17 C day in March on Saturday — but the chance of rain and a thunderstorm might make it hard to enjoy the warm weather.

Is spring finally here? Hamilton to see double-digit temperatures in coming days

TWICE takes over Hamilton — follow along for live updates We’ll be sharing scenes, tidbits and moments from downtown as the afternoon unfolds.

TWICE takes over Hamilton — follow along for live updates