Mike Pearson
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Make $15K this summer: PepsiCo hosting National Hiring Day event in Stoney Creek
Attention, summer job-seekers: PepsiCo is hosting a National Hiring Day event in Stoney Creek on Feb. 25. In a news release, the company said it’s looking to hire more than 300 seasonal employees across the country, including in the Hamilton area. Applicants are encouraged to apply online in advance and at a local event, which will include on-site interviews and potential on-the-spot offers for… → Read More
'I have a permanent smile on my face!': Gas station stop nets $69K lottery win
A quick trip to the gas station for washer fluid earned a Hamilton man an unexpected windfall of $69,176. → Read More
‘I couldn’t believe it’: Stoney Creek resident wins $100,000 on Poker Lotto
Roger Kendrick laughed with joy when he discovered he had a winning hand in the Poker Lotto draw from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG)... → Read More
Impaired charges filed in fatal 2022 crash on QEW in Mississauga
Carly Charlebois of Hamilton, Rama Pirakala of Oakville died in June 16, 2022 crash near Cawthra Road → Read More
3 Hamilton lottery winners take home a combined $400,000
Winners announced in a series of news releases from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation → Read More
Public meeting planned for County Fair Plaza redevelopment on Hamilton Mountain
Residents will soon have a chance to express their views on a massive housing development proposed for the County Fair Plaza site at the corner of Mohawk Road East and Upper Sherman Avenue. UrbanSolutions Planning and Land Development is hosting a public forum for the proposed development on Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. at Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Resurrection, 821 Upper Wentworth St. New Horizon… → Read More
Hamilton collecting live Christmas trees during weeks of Jan. 2 and 9
The City of Hamilton is collecting live Christmas trees during the weeks of Jan. 2 and Jan. 9, 2023. Place your tree at the curb by 7 a.m. on your regular collection day and be sure to remove all ornaments. The city reminds residents that leaf and yard waste is only collected seasonally. Yard waste pickup ended during the week of Dec. 5. Pickup resumes starting the week of March 23, 2023.… → Read More
Storm-related power outage impacts Alectra customers in Stoney Creek
261 cutomers without power; estimated restoration at 3 p.m. → Read More
‘It's hard to describe the feeling’: Hamilton lottery winners celebrate big prizes
Cuong Khai Ha and Wei Yan of Hamilton recently claimed a Lotto Max Maxmillions prize of $1 million from the Oct. 11, draw. Hamilton residents are celebrating some big lottery wins this holiday season. Cuong Khai Ha and Wei Yan of Hamilton recently claimed a Lotto Max Maxmillions prize of $1 million from the Oct. 11 draw. The married couple said in an Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG)… → Read More
Santa returns to CF Lime Ridge on Hamilton Mountain Nov. 18
Cadillac Fairview is ushering in the holiday season with a tree lighting event Nov. 18 at CF Lime Ridge, 999 Upper Wentworth St. The event includes vibrant displays, holiday decor and live music. Plans were announced in a Nov. 10 news release. The event runs from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and includes performances by the Suzuki School of Music, the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra and The Harlequin Singers.… → Read More
'I was in disbelief': Hamilton woman scores $1 million Lotto 649 win
Lesley Irvine plans to visit Egypt and Greece to celebrate her recent $1-million Lotto 649 win. → Read More
'I was very calm and a bit nervous': Ancaster retiree scores $448K Lottario jackpot
James Browne is celebrating his first big lottery win after taking home a Lottario jackpot of more than $448,000. → Read More
'We were frozen with shock!': Gas run leads to $54K lottery win for Ancaster man
While high gas prices were making headlines earlier this year, an Ancaster man's recent visit to a local Esso station paid off big. → Read More
Ancaster Diamondbacks miss playoffs at Canadian Little League Championships
Ontario champs competed in Calgary earlier this month → Read More
Tiny Home Show draws a crowd to Ancaster Fairgrounds
Tiny Home Show draws a crowd to Ancaster Fairgrounds. For Bianca Metz, tiny home living isn’t a sacrifice. It’s a preferred lifestyle. → Read More
Hamilton-area corn producers optimistic despite dry July
Local corn has arrived in stores and farmers markets throughout the Hamilton area. → Read More
7 shows to check out at Hamilton Fringe Festival
Hamilton Fringe Festival is back July 20 to 31, showcasing independent performance artists live on stage, or in pre-recorded video and audio. Patrons can access content on the Hamilton Festival Theatre Company website where you can purchase a membership pass. See complete details at hftco.ca. Here are six productions to check out, with brief synopses submitted by the respective production… → Read More
'This was such a surreal experience': Stoney Creek resident wins $100K on Instant Bingo Doubler
Carolynn Andersen could barely believe her eyes when she uncovered a box on her Instant Bingo Doubler game. → Read More
Stoney Creek resident scores $100K Encore win
Richard Weatherston of Stoney Creek got a pleasant late-night surprise while checking his May 22 Encore ticket. → Read More
'When I realized I was a winner I started crying': Stoney Creek resident takes top prize on Instant 777
Najlaa Sulaiman of Stoney Creek is planning to spend some money on her children and complete some home renovations after winning the top prize of $77,... → Read More