Hamilton won't look into a Commonwealth Games bid after all

by Samantha Craggs

The games started here in 1930, but council says it doesn't need to relive that memory. Hamilton, they said, has more important things to worry about.

Audio Done high school? Don't know what's next? New program aims to help the undecided

While many students this September start their first year in college or university, some of their high school classmates are stuck wondering what's next. A new pilot program aims to help Ontario high school grads who don't yet know how they'll start the rest of their life.

Guillermo Del Toro's staff plan Hamilton visit to talk film studio locations: mayor

by Samantha Craggs

It happened after the city's mayor tweeted to Del Toro and urged him to give him a call.

Chance of showers Thursday: DayStarter weather

Here's a look at the weather you can expect in Hamilton today.

Updated Do more to crack down on marijuana dispensaries, councillor says

by Samantha Craggs

City council will also discuss a potential Commonwealth Games bid. Last week, a committee voted not to pursue it. But there's a chance that will change.

Replica handgun found in elementary school dumpster, police investigating

Hamilton police are trying to figure out who left a replica handgun in an elementary school dumpster.

New Maple Leaf Foods fined $120K after worker injured in Hamilton

A worker was injured at the Hannon plant last March.

Man hurt in hit and run, police investigating altercation before collision

Detectives are investigating after a man was stuck by a vehicle in the lower city overnight, police say.

'It wasn't a friendly exchange,' says witness in Matthew Green carding case

by Samantha Craggs, Kelly Bennett

Shahzi Bokhari says she had a gut feeling when she saw Green and two police cruisers near an overpass in the central lower city.

Portion of Nikola Tesla Blvd closed to repair overhead sign

Parts of Nikola Tesla Boulevard are closed today to repair a damaged overhead roadway sign structure, the city says.

Canadian judge who wore Trump hat in court suspended for 30 days

by Adam Carter

A Hamilton judge who wore a "Make America Great Again" hat in court the morning after Donald Trump's U.S. election win last November has been suspended for 30 days.

Coroner's office now probing death of woman after paramedics couldn't reach her in time

by Adam Carter

The Ontario coroner’s office is investigating after a Hamilton senior died alone on her apartment floor while waiting nearly half an hour for paramedics.

Chance of showers Wednesday: DayStarter weather

Here's a look at the weather you can expect in Hamilton today.

Hamilton investigates using indigenous art at LRT stops

by Samantha Craggs

Hamilton is looking at decorating its future light rail transit (LRT) stops with Indigenous art from across the country — although one councillor says it's important to include local artists too.

American Elizabeth Fry swims across Lake Ontario, following Marilyn Bell's path

Before wading into the water at Queen's Royal Park in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., Elizabeth Fry looked over the list of names on a plaque dedicated to all the men and women who had completed a solo swim across Lake Ontario. At the top of the list is Marilyn Bell, her friend and hero.