WATERDOWN — The Ontario government has started construction on a new interchange at Highways 5 and 6 in the fast-growing community of Waterdown. The project will reduce gridlock, improve road safety and keep people and goods moving across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. Ontario starts construction on new interchange at Highways 5 and 6 “Drivers in Hamilton and Burlington know ... Read More The post Ontario starting construction on new interchange in Waterdown first appeared on Eawaz

Wells College has accepted a $10 million offer from a Midwestern developer to purchase its former campus in Aurora, with plans to transform the property into senior housing, apartments, and other community uses. WXXI News reports Chicago-based developer Paul Warshauer and his group, New Vision 4 Wells, signed a purchase and sale agreement last Thursday. […]

Four prominent figures in the fight to end slavery have been inducted into the National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum in Peterboro, Madison County. William Jay, John Jay II, William Wells Brown, and Samuel Ringgold Ward were honored at an October 24th ceremony that included tours, lectures, and presentations on the abolitionist movement. William […]

BARRYVILLE, N.Y. — The Town of Highland is urging residents and property owners in a specified area to have their private water wells tested for E. coli as a precaution following concerns about potential wastewater entering groundwater. In an Oct. 20 advisory, the town said the recommendation is intended to help potentially affected residents take […]

HAMILTON — The Ontario government is protecting tariff-impacted workers and industries in Hamilton with an investment of over $390,000 to the City of Hamilton through the Trade-Impacted Communities Program (TICP). The funding will support the launch of the Hamilton Tariff Response Team (TRT), a $588,000 strategic initiative dedicated to helping tariff-impacted businesses, particularly in the steel and manufacturing sectors, diversify ... Read More The post Ontario investing over $390,000 to p

Lin-Manuel Miranda has selected his warriors. The Hamilton creator announced the official cast for his and Eisa Davis’ new Broadway musical, Warriors, which includes Lanterns actress Jasmine Cephas Jones. The actress has worked with Miranda in the past, originating the role of Peggy Schuyler and Maria Reynolds in Hamilton on Broadway. Miranda also confirmed the musical […]

NORTH KINGSTOWN – Ocean State Job Lot has purchased a former Big Lots property in Hamilton, N.Y., and plans to open a new store in spring 2027. The 43,988-square-foot store at 102 Utica St. will be the discount retailer’s first location in Madison County, its 19th in the state and its fourth in upstate New […]

Joni Mitchell attends the 2026 JUNO Awards at TD Coliseum on March 29, 2026, in Hamilton, Ontario. (Cindy Ord/Getty Images)Joni Mitchell is giving her classic song "Both Sides, Now" a new meaning after becoming a United States citizen.In a social media post on Tuesday, Mitchell shared a photo of herself smiling as she stands in

Yankees catcher Austin Wells and left fielder Cody Bellinger were named finalists for the 2026 Gold Glove Award at their respective positions.

The NYPD is once again investigating another case of people entering the city’s sewer system — this time multiple people were spotted going into a manhole in Hamilton Heights. Police officials said a 911 caller reported seeing at least three men enter through the manhole near West 141st Street and Hamilton Place around 1 a.m. on Sunday. A team of investigators from the FDNY and NYPD were working the scene overnight, looking for evidence in the sewer system that would le