Justin Chandler (he/him)
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CBC #HamOnt reporter: https://cbc.ca/1.5256053 | @cmglaguilde.bsky.social / @cwacanada1.bsky.social union organizer | Comic-book enthusiast | Ex: @tvotoday.bsky.social, CBC Radio, CBC Music, Radio Free Krypton | DM for Signal | http://justinchandler.work/
“I think it’s more important that people actually realize we’ve got this huge problem in Hamilton.” www.thespec.com/news/hamilto...
Barrier around downtown Hamilton shelter sparks questions ahead of Paul McCartney concert
The Salvation Army says the fencing is meant for safety during building maintenance at the downtown Hamilton shelter.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:40 PM
“I think it’s more important that people actually realize we’ve got this huge problem in Hamilton.” www.thespec.com/news/hamilto...
"So is there still a point in getting a flu shot this year? Medical experts say: absolutely. The latest shot offers plenty of protection against severe illness, and is particularly important for higher-risk groups." www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
What’s the point of getting a flu shot this year? Here’s what the science says | CBC News
Some scientists say this year's flu shot isn't well matched to a key strain that could spread widely in the months ahead. So, is there still a point in getting it? Medical experts say: absolutely. Here’s...
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November 18, 2025 at 10:23 PM
"So is there still a point in getting a flu shot this year? Medical experts say: absolutely. The latest shot offers plenty of protection against severe illness, and is particularly important for higher-risk groups." www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
"On the final day before a 12-year-old boy died, he was locked in his basement bedroom as his prospective adoptive parents watched him on camera — throwing up, screaming and kicking the door, a murder trial in Milton, Ont., has been told." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Couple accused of murder saw boy on camera — screaming, vomiting on his last day alive, Ontario court told | CBC News
A protection worker with Halton Children’s Aid Society testified at the murder trial for Brandy Cooney and Becky Hamber about his interview with the couple a day after the boy died in 2022, as the weeks-long...
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November 18, 2025 at 5:17 PM
"On the final day before a 12-year-old boy died, he was locked in his basement bedroom as his prospective adoptive parents watched him on camera — throwing up, screaming and kicking the door, a murder trial in Milton, Ont., has been told." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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“Education, awareness and swift action are the only ways to rebuild trust in the system and to make every child feel safe.”
Hockey Canada summit addresses discrimination within the sport: ‘There’s still racism’
Discrimination was this year's focus at Hockey Canada's annual Beyond the Boards Summit, which aims to address issues within the sport.
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November 16, 2025 at 1:42 PM
“Education, awareness and swift action are the only ways to rebuild trust in the system and to make every child feel safe.”
"If you bought packaged bread from one of Canada's major grocery stores between 2001 and 2021 — and the odds are that many Canadians did — then you're eligible to apply for a slice of the settlement .... Claimants have until Dec. 12 to apply." www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
You could get at least $50 from the bread price-fixing settlement. But the deadline is coming up | CBC News
Your chance to get a piece of a $500-million class action settlement, following a years-long bread price fixing scheme will soon expire.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
"If you bought packaged bread from one of Canada's major grocery stores between 2001 and 2021 — and the odds are that many Canadians did — then you're eligible to apply for a slice of the settlement .... Claimants have until Dec. 12 to apply." www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
The sibling of a 12-year-old who died while in the care of a Burlington, Ont., couple was back testifying on Thursday, telling the court he and his older brother lived in increasing isolation. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Recording of Ontario couple taunting boy, images of cuts on his feet presented at Milton murder trial | CBC News
The murder trial of two Burlington, Ont., women heard again from the younger of two boys in their care. Now 13, he testified he was isolated, forced to exercise and missed meals before his brother’s...
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November 14, 2025 at 3:36 PM
The sibling of a 12-year-old who died while in the care of a Burlington, Ont., couple was back testifying on Thursday, telling the court he and his older brother lived in increasing isolation. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
For the first time, the horrific murder trial of a Burlington, Ont., couple heard from the brother of the 12-year-old who died while the women were in the process of adopting the boys.
Murder trial hears boy recall being restrained, locked in room with brother who died in Ontario couple's care | CBC News
The murder trial for a Burlington, Ont., couple heard for the first time from the younger brother of a 12-year-old who died while the two were working to adopt the boys. In a video played in court, the...
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November 13, 2025 at 3:18 PM
For the first time, the horrific murder trial of a Burlington, Ont., couple heard from the brother of the 12-year-old who died while the women were in the process of adopting the boys.
Nearly two years after complaining to Hockey Canada about bullying and sexual misconduct on a #HamOnt youth hockey team, a family is relieved they don’t have to keep it secret anymore. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Hamilton boys hockey team culture was ‘cesspool’ of bullying and sexual misconduct: adjudicator | CBC News
A Hockey Canada investigation found youth hockey players in Hamilton filmed bullying and harassment of teammates. One victim’s family complained. Nearly two years later, they can talk about what happened.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Nearly two years after complaining to Hockey Canada about bullying and sexual misconduct on a #HamOnt youth hockey team, a family is relieved they don’t have to keep it secret anymore. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
If you, or someone you know was on the bus in question , please contact my team.
Man takes #HamOnt city bus on a joy ride — making stops to let passengers on and off, say police www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Man takes #HamOnt city bus on a joy ride — making stops to let passengers on and off, say police www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Man takes Hamilton city bus on a joy ride — making stops to let passengers on and off, say police | CBC News
He made several stops along the way, allowing passengers to get on and off, police say.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:48 PM
If you, or someone you know was on the bus in question , please contact my team.
Man takes #HamOnt city bus on a joy ride — making stops to let passengers on and off, say police www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Man takes #HamOnt city bus on a joy ride — making stops to let passengers on and off, say police www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
"Zalepa said his support for Lai's release is grounded 'in the belief that every person deserves fair treatment under the law.'" www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Jimmy Lai's been in a Hong Kong prison for years. Ontario hotel owner's family, Niagara mayor urge his release | CBC News
As G7 foreign ministers prepare to meet in Ontario's Niagara Region, family of hotel owner Jimmy Lai and Niagara-on-the-Lake’s lord mayor are calling for the pro-democracy activist's release from a...
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November 11, 2025 at 8:05 PM
"Zalepa said his support for Lai's release is grounded 'in the belief that every person deserves fair treatment under the law.'" www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
"Four new Canadian cities have also been added to the league's Takeover Tour this season: Halifax (Dec. 17, Toronto vs. Montreal and Jan. 11, Ottawa vs. Boston), #HamOnt (Jan. 3, Seattle vs. Toronto), Winnipeg (March 22, Montreal vs. Ottawa) and Calgary (April 1, Toronto vs. Ottawa).
PWHL will play neutral-site games in 6 Canadian cities this season | CBC Sports
As the league continues to eye expansion, the PWHL will play 16 neutral-site games this upcoming season. In addition to returning to Edmonton and Quebec City, the PWHL will make stops in Calgary, Winnipeg,...
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November 11, 2025 at 5:17 PM
"Four new Canadian cities have also been added to the league's Takeover Tour this season: Halifax (Dec. 17, Toronto vs. Montreal and Jan. 11, Ottawa vs. Boston), #HamOnt (Jan. 3, Seattle vs. Toronto), Winnipeg (March 22, Montreal vs. Ottawa) and Calgary (April 1, Toronto vs. Ottawa).
"A goat’s appetite is nothing to kid about. That’s what Natalie Feisthauer learned last week when she called in a team of 50 goats to munch through two acres of invasive buckthorn shrubs on her rural #HamOnt property — to great success." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Goats 'delight' at Hamilton property as they destroy invasive buckthorn one bite at a time | CBC News
Goats in the City arrived at the Flamborough home last week with a trailer of goats ready to bleat around the bush.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:18 PM
"A goat’s appetite is nothing to kid about. That’s what Natalie Feisthauer learned last week when she called in a team of 50 goats to munch through two acres of invasive buckthorn shrubs on her rural #HamOnt property — to great success." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
"To honour Remembrance Day, communities across Ontario's #Niagara Region dress their museums, churches and legions in crocheted poppies as part of the Poppy Project." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Thousands of knitted Remembrance Day poppies cover buildings across Ontario's Niagara Region | CBC News
Communities in the Niagara Region of Ontario cover their museums, churches and legions in crocheted poppies as part of a local art project that grew into an international effort in the first year of the...
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November 11, 2025 at 1:42 PM
"To honour Remembrance Day, communities across Ontario's #Niagara Region dress their museums, churches and legions in crocheted poppies as part of the Poppy Project." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
"With ArcelorMittal Dofasco stalling on its green steel plans and releasing emissions above Ontario’s air-quality regulations, #HamOnt resident Jochen Bezner says Canada’s largest steelmaker needs to be held accountable." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
ArcelorMittal Dofasco accused of ‘emitting dangerous pollutants,’ residents request Ontario investigation | CBC News
With ArcelorMittal Dofasco stalling on its green steel plans and releasing emissions above Ontario’s air-quality regulations, Hamilton resident Jochen Bezner says Canada’s largest steelmaker needs...
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November 10, 2025 at 10:23 PM
"With ArcelorMittal Dofasco stalling on its green steel plans and releasing emissions above Ontario’s air-quality regulations, #HamOnt resident Jochen Bezner says Canada’s largest steelmaker needs to be held accountable." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Halton Children's Aid Society workers failed to document important information and didn't investigate red flags related to the condition of two boys in a Burlington, Ont., couple’s care, a defence lawyer told the women's murder trial. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Children's aid workers didn't record key info, missed red flags before boy’s death, Milton, Ont., trial told | CBC News
A child protection worker was back in the witness box at the Milton, Ont., murder trial for Becky Hamber and Brandy Cooney to testify about the Children’s Aid Society’s involvement with the couple and...
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November 10, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Halton Children's Aid Society workers failed to document important information and didn't investigate red flags related to the condition of two boys in a Burlington, Ont., couple’s care, a defence lawyer told the women's murder trial. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
"It was an American tragedy, but it was immortalized in song by Canadian singer Gordon Lightfoot. Dave Strandberg, then an overnight DJ in Duluth, Minnesota, is one of the people who helped popularize the song and he has the signed gold record to prove it." www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
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November 10, 2025 at 8:05 PM
"It was an American tragedy, but it was immortalized in song by Canadian singer Gordon Lightfoot. Dave Strandberg, then an overnight DJ in Duluth, Minnesota, is one of the people who helped popularize the song and he has the signed gold record to prove it." www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
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Breaking: Post-Gazette Strikers Win Three-Year Strike!
BREAKING: We won!
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
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Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Breaking: Post-Gazette Strikers Win Three-Year Strike!
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🚨BREAKING: STRIKERS WIN!
The order affirms what we’ve said all along: The PG’s lawless union-busting cannot stand. We made sure it didn’t. We’re taking back what they stole from us. We won this strike.
The order affirms what we’ve said all along: The PG’s lawless union-busting cannot stand. We made sure it didn’t. We’re taking back what they stole from us. We won this strike.
November 10, 2025 at 5:53 PM
🚨BREAKING: STRIKERS WIN!
The order affirms what we’ve said all along: The PG’s lawless union-busting cannot stand. We made sure it didn’t. We’re taking back what they stole from us. We won this strike.
The order affirms what we’ve said all along: The PG’s lawless union-busting cannot stand. We made sure it didn’t. We’re taking back what they stole from us. We won this strike.
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On November 11, we honour Canadians who served and sacrificed in wars and conflicts, and the journalists who risked their lives to document them. Freedom and truth come at a cost. #LestWeForget
November 10, 2025 at 3:31 PM
On November 11, we honour Canadians who served and sacrificed in wars and conflicts, and the journalists who risked their lives to document them. Freedom and truth come at a cost. #LestWeForget
McMaster University in #HamOnt will host top university teams for the 2025 U Sports Women’s Soccer Championship this week. The games, which will be broadcast by CBC Sports, start Thursday and go to Sunday, with the championship game being played 5 p.m. that day. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
University women’s soccer championship comes to McMaster University this week | CBC News
The McMaster Marauders host the 2025 U Sports Women’s Soccer Championship in Hamilton this week. CBC Sports will broadcast the games.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:20 PM
McMaster University in #HamOnt will host top university teams for the 2025 U Sports Women’s Soccer Championship this week. The games, which will be broadcast by CBC Sports, start Thursday and go to Sunday, with the championship game being played 5 p.m. that day. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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With Stellantis moving production from Brampton to the US, where does Canada go from here? I get a history lesson from Greig Mordue on the auto industry and look at why the future may point toward China.
"There is nothing... that suggests continuing to tether our industry to the U.S industry is the best bet," Greig Mordue (@mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social) tell @jeyantvo.bsky.social. Is it time for Canada to look beyond the Big Three automakers? Tonight at 8pm | Producer: @colinellis81.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 10:55 PM
With Stellantis moving production from Brampton to the US, where does Canada go from here? I get a history lesson from Greig Mordue on the auto industry and look at why the future may point toward China.
When governments fail to support working people and ignore their concerns around issues like affordability, Green said, they set the stage for right-wing populist movements which seize on real grievances but scapegoat marginalized groups. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #HamOnt #CdnPoli
Former NDP MP Matthew Green talks new job and federal budget | CBC News
Matthew Green, who served as a city councillor then MP in Hamilton, is taking on a communications job with the Amalgamated Transit Union. He tells CBC Hamilton about his new role, and what he sees in...
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November 6, 2025 at 3:18 PM
When governments fail to support working people and ignore their concerns around issues like affordability, Green said, they set the stage for right-wing populist movements which seize on real grievances but scapegoat marginalized groups. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #HamOnt #CdnPoli
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A new coalition, high turnout and more: Here are seven takeaways from the New York City mayoral election and Zohran Mamdani’s historic win.
Takeaways From the NYC Mayoral Election and Zohran Mamdani’s Stunning Win
Zohran Mamdani motivated voters to head for the polls, using a broad coalition of supporters to overcome Andrew Cuomo’s success in siphoning Republican votes.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:40 PM
A new coalition, high turnout and more: Here are seven takeaways from the New York City mayoral election and Zohran Mamdani’s historic win.
"Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne presented his first federal budget Tuesday and it includes big-ticket items to prop up an economy grappling with major economic disruptions but also cuts to the public service to get the fiscal house in order." www.cbc.ca/news/politic... #CdnPoli
Carney's 1st budget calls for billions in new spending to prop up tariff-hit economy | CBC News
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne presented his first federal budget Tuesday and it includes big-ticket items to prop up an economy grappling with major economic disruptions but also cuts t...
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November 4, 2025 at 9:55 PM
"Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne presented his first federal budget Tuesday and it includes big-ticket items to prop up an economy grappling with major economic disruptions but also cuts to the public service to get the fiscal house in order." www.cbc.ca/news/politic... #CdnPoli