On Sunday, July 18, 2021, shortly after 1030 a.m., members of the community contacted Hamilton Police after they located a body in the water. The body was located in the waters of Chedoke Creek, near the enterance to Kay Drage Park in the City’s west end.

At this time, police have confirmed that the body located is that of a male and it has been in the water for a few days but no longer than a week.

A post-mortem examination has occurred under the direction of the coroner and the circumstances surrounding the cause of death are still considered to be suspicious. At this time, the matter is being investigated by the Division 1 Criminal Investigation Branch.

The identity of the deceased is still unknown.

If you have any information that you believe could assist police with the investigation, you are asked to contact Division 1 Criminal Investigation Branch Staff Sergeant David Oleniuk by calling 905-546-3833.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com

Hamilton Police Marine Unit safely assisted five youths from the water during the afternoon thunderstorms on Lake Ontario.

On August 6, 2019, shortly before 11:00 a.m., police were patrolling the waters and noticed two small sailboats under the Burlington Canal Lift Bridge. The rain was heavy and the wind had picked up. The Hamilton Police Marine Unit noticed that the two boats travelling together were unable to maintain control before they capsized, sending the 11 and 12-year-old sailing students into the water.

The youths were all wearing lifejackets and sustained no injuries.

Police brought the youths aboard and towed their boats back to LaSalle Marina in Burlington.

Thunderstorms develop quickly and create dangerous wind and wave conditions which can turn a day’s pleasure of boating into a frightening experience. Safety begins ashore with planning and training.