Hamilton news on Wednesday, October 28, 2026

In Hamilton on Wednesday, October 28, 2026: Loomis halts parking lot housing plan; QEW crash injures five. Also: Five people were sent to hospital after a crash on westbound QEW near Guelph Line; Stelco owner says he could sell the plant next year after becoming unwelcome in Canada. Weather: Partly cloudy with rain possible, 8–14°C and light winds today.

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New mayor Keanin Loomis pledged to undo a parking lot housing plan; council voted to halt spending.The Spec · Oct 28, 10:00 AM
Five people were sent to hospital after a crash on westbound QEW near Guelph Line.CBC · Oct 27, 8:46 PM
Stelco owner says he could sell the plant next year after becoming unwelcome in Canada.CBC · Oct 27, 11:34 PM

Events & going out

Halloween Spooktacular returns to Hamilton's Gore Park (date and time to confirm).Urbanicity · Oct 27, 5:57 PM

Sports

Canadian Premier League playoffs: Atlético Ottawa versus Hamilton Forge, Leg 1, today.CBC · Oct 28, 1:18 AM

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