The world is experiencing what some are saying is the largest scale cyber-attack of all time. Widespread ‘ransomware’ attacks have been reported by corporations, hospitals, individuals, etc. The result is people being locked out of their computers and systems until a ransom is paid.
Daniel Tobok, CEO, Cytelligence Inc. expert on cyber security

Youth crime in Hamilton has seen an increase for the first time in 8 years. The age group, ranging from 12-17 has gone up 1.5% this year, compared to a national decrease of two percent for the same age range. Two teens were arrested this week for a violent break in.
Sgt Jon Alsbergas, Youth Services Coordinator, Hamilton Police Service

Yesterday, a leaked Liberal Party document indicated that hydro rates are expected to jump dramatically in four years. This, following the Liberal party’s recent promise to cut hydro rates by as much as 25% by June 1st.
Patrick Brown, Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario

Donald Trump contradicted himself yesterday on the official rationale for the dismissal of James Comey. Claiming Comey was a “showboat” and a “grandstander”, Trump also stated that “the Russia thing” was part of his decision to fire Comey, rather than his previous claim that it was due to the mishandling of the Hillary Clinton email scandal.
George Breckenridge, Retired Political Science Professor, McMaster University

Youth crime in Hamilton has seen an increase for the first time in 8 years. The age group, ranging from 12-17 has gone up 1.5% this year, compared to a national decrease of two percent for the same age range. Two teens were arrested this week for a violent break in.
Sgt Jon Alsbergas, Youth Services Coordinator, Hamilton Police Service

Yesterday, a leaked Liberal Party document indicated that hydro rates are expected to jump dramatically in four years. This, following the Liberal party’s recent promise to cut hydro rates by as much as 25% by June 1st.
Patrick Brown, Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario

Donald Trump contradicted himself yesterday on the official rationale for the dismissal of James Comey. Claiming Comey was a “showboat” and a “grandstander”, Trump also stated that “the Russia thing” was part of his decision to fire Comey, rather than his previous claim that it was due to the mishandling of the Hillary Clinton email scandal.
George Breckenridge, Retired Political Science Professor, McMaster University

Carolyn has been writing a series on the probation system in Ontario. The series to this point has received a huge response and had Queen’s Park politicians debating the system. Today’s installment of the series will cover Government and Accountability.
Carolyn Jarvis, Network Investigative Reporter at Global News

Marijuana dispensaries have been popping up in downtown Hamilton and that has community members concerned with how they’re being managed and the effect they might have on the revitalization of certain areas.
Jason Farr. City Councillor, Ward 2, City of Hamilton

Mayor’s Town Hall with Hamilton Mayor Eisenberger

(Topics include recent public clashes with former Mayor Bob Bratina. Where does the LRT stand now? Recent surge in shootings in the city? City response to rain disaster)