Hamilton-area: Stelco owner calls Canada 'very problematic' and city cleans up after snowstorm.

The American owner of Stelco told U.S. lawmakers he found Canada "very problematic" and urged continued tariffs on Canadian steel, drawing local reaction; city crews are cleaning up after recent snowfall as Environment Canada forecasts light snow and cold temperatures.

It's Jan. 16 and this roundup covers top local stories in the Hamilton area. The American owner of Stelco told U.S. lawmakers he found Canada "very problematic" and urged continuation of tariffs on Canadian steel, prompting local reaction. City crews are cleaning up after recent snowfall while Environment Canada forecasts a high near −2 C and possible light snow with wind chill near −18 C. Other local items reported include a union announcement about scrapped nursery beds at St. Joseph's Healthcare, a teen charged in alleged swatting incidents, and a local lottery winner. Recent developments: - The owner of Stelco told U.S. lawmakers he considered Canada "very problematic" and urged continuation of tariffs on Canadian steel, a remark that drew renewed reaction from local steelworkers and industry insiders. - City crews are engaged in snow cleanup after a recent storm, and Environment Canada forecasts light snow with a daytime high around −2 C and wind chill near −18 C; no weather alerts were in effect. - The union reported that four planned beds for a special care nursery at St. Joseph's Healthcare were scrapped after nurses had been hired and trained. - Hamilton police charged a 14-year-old from Ottawa in connection with multiple reported swatting incidents that were alleged to be false. - A local lottery entry produced a new millionaire, and organizers announced the host for the Junos at Hamilton's TD Coliseum in March. Summary: The Stelco owner's comments have renewed local discussion and elicited reactions from steelworkers and industry observers; the article does not indicate specific next steps or official responses. City crews continue snow cleanup as Environment Canada forecasts more light snow and cold conditions, and other reported developments — including the nursery bed change and charges in alleged swatting incidents — are noted with their immediate statuses reported; Undetermined at this time.