Amanda Pope

Toronto

Digital Lead at CHCH-TV (Hamilton, ON)

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Ontario charges Stoney Creek landfill operator over odours

2 weeks ago | chch.com | Amanda Pope

The Ontario government has charged and fined the operator of a landfill that has plagued an area of Stoney Creek with a relentless odour for almost two years. GFL Environmental Inc. is facing 10 charges under the Environmental Protection Act related to its alleged discharge of air contaminants called total reduced sulphur compounds — which nearby residents have called a “rotten egg-like smell” — between August 2021 and November 2023.
Two suspects wanted after stabbing at Hamilton Downtown Mosque

2 weeks ago | chch.com | Amanda Pope

Police are searching for two people following a stabbing at the Hamilton Downtown Mosque on Friday afternoon. In a post on X around 2:30 p.m., police say they are investigating the stabbing at the mosque on York Boulevard near Hess Street North. Hamilton EMS Supt. Dave Thompson said paramedics brought a man to a local trauma centre in serious condition. However, Hamilton police say his injuries are non-life-threatening. Hamilton Police are investigating a stabbing at the #HamOnt downtown mosque.
Hamilton man arrested several stabbed at Hamilton Downtown Mosque

2 weeks ago | chch.com | Amanda Pope

A Hamilton man has been arrested after several people were stabbed at the Hamilton Downtown Mosque on Friday afternoon. Hamilton police say a fight broke out around 2:15 p.m. outside of the building on York Boulevard near Hess Street North. The altercation continued inside of the mosque, resulting in multiple people being stabbed. Hamilton EMS Supt. Dave Thompson said paramedics brought a man to a local trauma centre in serious condition.
Krispy Kreme Canada unveils opening date for Hamilton location

2 weeks ago | chch.com | Amanda Pope

Good news for doughnut lovers — a date has been set for the opening of Hamilton’s first Krispy Kreme location. The new shop located at 1290 Rymal Rd. East is expected to open its doors on May 13, according to a press release. The 4,600-square-foot space will have a drive-thru and the brand’s signature Hot Light Theatre Shop, where guests can watch doughnuts being made fresh throughout the day.
Man charged after Hamilton city worker struck, killed by vehicle last month

2 weeks ago | chch.com | Amanda Pope

Hamilton police have charged a man accused of striking and killing a City of Hamilton road worker with his vehicle in Ancaster last month. It happened on April 4 around 10:30 a.m. on Golf Links Road near Martindale Crescent. Hamilton police say a white Infiniti sedan was driving westbound on Golf Links Road when it collided with two city employees who were doing road work on the shoulder.
Police seek missing woman, 37, last seen near her Niagara Falls home

4 weeks ago | chch.com | Amanda Pope

Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 37-year-old woman from Niagara Falls. Officers say Megan Kulchar was last seen by family around 2 p.m. Thursday near her home in the area of Margaret Street and Hagar Avenue. She left the area in her car. Niagara Parks Police later found her car unoccupied. Kulchar is described as being five-foot-six tall and 115 lbs with a slender build, hazel eyes, glasses and long blonde straight hair.
York police charge Grimsby man, 71, in child luring case

4 weeks ago | chch.com | Amanda Pope

York Regional Police have charged a Grimsby man in connection with a child luring investigation. Officers say the 71-year-old man claimed he was a therapist and would offer his services for free to a youth. Investigators say the man frequently messaged the victim and met with them between November 2024 and February 2025. The man allegedly expressed his feelings toward the victim beyond a professional relationship. The victim then notified York Regional Police in mid-February.
One school in lockdown, others in hold-and-secure amid nearby Brantford police probe

1 month ago | chch.com | Amanda Pope

One school is in lockdown and two other schools are in a hold-and-secure due to a nearby Brantford police investigation Wednesday. Brantford police posted on X shortly before 2:30 p.m., saying they are investigating in the area of Tecumseh Street and Salisbury Avenue. Officers did not specify what they are investigating. UPDATE:As a precautionary measure, Princess Elizabeth School is currently in lockdown; Bellview School and Madonna Della Libera are both in hold and secure.
Police investigate after body found in Lake Ontario in Oakville

1 month ago | chch.com | Amanda Pope

Halton police are investigating after a body was found in Lake Ontario in Oakville on Friday afternoon. Officers were called around 12:30 p.m. to the area of Lakeshore Road West and Dorval Drive. The man was found in the water and pronounced dead at the scene. Police say it’s too early in the investigation to determine whether or not the death is suspicious. No roads in the area have been closed. This is a developing news story. More to come.
St. Catharines pickup truck driver wanted for pushing SUV through red light

1 month ago | chch.com | Amanda Pope

Niagara police have released video showing a pickup truck pushing another vehicle through a red light in St. Catharines in hopes of identifying the driver. It happened around 6:45 p.m. on March 23 at the intersection of Welland Avenue and Niagara Street. The surveillance video shows a beige SUV stopped at a red light before a black Ford F-150 rear-ends it and pushes it through the red light, narrowly missing other vehicles. The pickup truck then fled the scene.