CHCH-TV (Hamilton, ON)

CHCH-DT is an independent TV station in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, broadcasting on virtual channel 11 and UHF digital channel 15. The station is owned by Channel Zero and has its studio situated close to the intersection of Jackson and Caroline Streets in downtown Hamilton. Its transmitter is positioned at 481 First Road West in Stoney Creek.

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#110456

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#3115

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#240

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Downtown power outage believed to be caused by copper wire theft

1 day ago | chch.com | Cassie Apperloo

Hamilton police believe an early-morning power outage in the city’s downtown core on Wednesday was caused by an attempted copper wire theft. Fire crews were called to the intersection at King Street and East Avenue after receiving reports of smoke coming from an open manhole around 2:30 a.m.Witnesses in the area took to social media, saying they saw several people crawl up from the sewer moments before smoke began to billow up from under the street.
Welland man and woman arrested for fentanyl trafficking

1 day ago | chch.com | Cassie Apperloo

A man and woman from Welland have been arrested following an investigation into fentanyl trafficking in the area. Police executed search warrants at a home and a vehicle in Welland on May 13 – resulting in the seizure of 388 grams of suspected fentanyl, 32.9 grams of suspected cocaine and an undisclosed amount of cash. Investigators say the estimated street value of the seized drugs is $42,090.
18,000 break CPL attendance record at Forge FC's school day match

2 days ago | chch.com | Danielle de Graauw

Students and staff from one hundred and fifty area schools attended a Forge FC game. The nearly 18 thousand people in attendance loved that soccer got them out of class or a day off work.
Brantford residents shaken up after two overnight violent attacks

2 days ago | chch.com | Al Sweeney

People in Brantford were shaken up Tuesday by an outbreak of violence in their city. It started with a shooting in the middle of the night at a local magic mushroom store, followed by a stabbing near the Brantford hospital. Police say these appear to be two separate incidents. First the storefront was peppered with gunshots, then about an hour later, a man apparently dragged himself into hospital with multiple stab wounds.
Residents worry parking removal at Sam Lawrence Park in Hamilton will impact accessibility

3 days ago | chch.com | Danielle de Graauw

As a total overhaul is planned for Sam Lawrence Park in Hamilton, some residents are not on board with the removal of on-site parking as accessibility remains a big issue. The City of Hamilton began the process to upgrade the park which overlooks the Jolley Cut on the Mountain Brow in 2019. There are 30 planned initiatives in total which range from how pedestrians access the site, to a pedestrian bridge over the Jolley Cut.
Ontario minister Rob Flack expands on government's new fast-track housing bill

3 days ago | chch.com | Matt Ingram

CHCH News anchor Matt Ingram spoke with Minister Rob Flack to discuss the Ford government’s new bill to “help build homes faster.”Flack spoke about what makes the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act (2025) is different from previous proposals to speed up housing construction in Ontario. The proposed legislation caps the number of affordable units a municipality can require in certain developments.
Hamilton Ticats training camp intensity increases, veterans return

4 days ago | chch.com | Danielle de Graauw

Day five of Ticats training camp at Ron Joyce Stadium and Sunday the veterans brought the heat and elevated the level of play on the field. When CHCH news was there for the start of camp on Wednesday, it was just the rookies. Ticats head coach was not impressed with their level of energy and pizazz but he told us Sunday that’s all changed now that the reps are in and vets arrived.
St. Catharines bishop says Pope Leo XIV will be reassuring leader as 'modern pope'

6 days ago | chch.com | Eric Vienneau

Following Pope Leo XIV’s first mass as pontiff Friday, a St. Catharines bishop says he is happy with the conclave’s choice in new pope. Bishop Gerard Bergie, from the Diocese of St. Catharines, says he was initially surprised by the choice, but is ultimately happy with the decision. He said Pope Leo’s qualities fit the modern role of the pope, which is more than just being the head of the Catholic church.
Milton advocates appeal to PM to stand up against railway hub development

6 days ago | chch.com | Al Sweeney

People in Milton are putting their hopes in Canada’s new prime minister to stand up to the Canadian National Railway (CNR) to stop a new intermodal hub. Gordon Krantz, the mayor of the Town of Milton, says that this has become a “David and Goliath battle,” with the people in Milton representing the little guys. He and others are hoping the federal government will take their side now that Carney is in charge.
Councillor says province's penalties against stinky Hamilton landfill aren't enough

1 week ago | chch.com | Matt Ingram

CHCH News anchor Matt Ingram speaks with Brad Clark, Hamilton’s ward 9 councillor, who represents the area where a landfill has accrued multiple charges. The landfill in Stoney Creek is facing 10 charges under the Environmental Protection Act related to its alleged discharge of air contaminants and smells. Clark explains his thoughts, after saying the charges and fines against the landfill as not enough and what he wants the province to do.