Rainbow crosswalk decision pushed back for consultation with LGBTQ community

A plan for a "rainbow crosswalk" at the intersection of King William Street and Ferguson Avenue meant to be a symbol of inclusiveness with the LGBTQ community has been pushed back for more consultation with that very community.

Westdale students create "ring of peace" around school to promote inclusion

by Mahnoor Yawar

Students at Westdale Secondary School joined hands in a show of solidarity against Islamophobia and in favour of inclusivity for all.

Hamilton photographer creates stunning fantasy world in her attic

by Adam Carter

There’s a majestic, secret garden thriving in an east Hamilton attic — cobbled together from $200 worth of wood and flowers scrounged from Dollarama.

Gender-neutral bathrooms proposed for Hamilton libraries

A new report heading to the city’s library board this week is proposing gender-neutral bathrooms for Hamilton’s libraries, in the name of equal access rights transgender people.

Crack down on nefarious cash for gold places that victimize people, resident says

by Samantha Craggs

Jodi Formosi visited every pawn and cash-for-gold place in Hamilton in search of her stolen family jewelry. What she discovered is how few of them cared.

How to talk to your kids about racism: tips from parenting expert

Black History Month is a good time to talk to your kids about racism. What should you say? Samantha Kemp-Jackson, a journalist who writes about parenting, has some advice.

Hamilton cold case: friend reveals Sheryl Sheppard had a change of heart over Lavoie's proposal

Sheryl Sheppard, a missing Hamilton woman who vanished almost two decades ago, allegedly told a friend, following her boyfriend's proposal which she accepted, that she was going to tell him 'no' after all. These and other revelations come to light in episode 12.

Delivery driver hit with his own stolen car: police

A delivery driver ended up chasing after his own car on Friday night after two people jumped in and took off, police say.

Hamilton pet store robbed, canine unit searches for suspect

by Mahnoor Yawar

The suspect, a white male in his 40s, is still at large after the Saturday night robbery.

Rainbow crosswalk celebrating LGBTQ community planned for International Village

by Dave Beatty

The Ontario government has approved a grant to create a rainbow crosswalk at King William and Ferguson. Council is set to consider the project on Monday.

St. Catharines man charged with murder

Police in St. Catharines have laid charges in a homicide case after investigating the death of a woman on Friday.

Smooth start early Monday: DayStarter Commute

The latest updates on the roads and rails for your morning commute in and out of Hamilton.

Chance of flurries Monday: DayStarter Weather

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

Tiger-Cats, Alouettes trade linebackers

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Montreal Alouettes traded linebackers on Sunday morning, with Hamilton acquiring Nicholas Shortill and Montreal getting Frederic Plesius.

A waterfall of a thousand glowing bottles is coming to Delta Park

by Dave Beatty

For the second year, a group of citizens are putting on a local light show called DeLight. On the third weekend in February they will build a simulated waterfall made of plastic bottles filled with LED lights.

Freezing Rain warning in effect for Hamilton

Environment Canada has issued a freezing rain warning with the temperature hovering around 0.

Offer accepted to buy Hamilton's Westdale Theatre

by Adam Carter

An offer has been accepted to for a local not-for-profit to buy Hamilton’s historic Westdale Theatre.

Blueberries, melons and more: 5 of Hamilton's strangest thefts

In the wake of $100K worth of blueberries being stolen, here are five of the strangest thefts Hamilton has seen in recent years.

Arkells join rock's greatest with sold out Hamilton arena show

by Adam Carter

Bruce Springsteen. Shania Twain. The Who. U2. These are the kinds of acts that have played FirstOntario Centre through the years. Tonight, Hamilton’s Arkells will add themselves to that esteemed company.

3 'heart' songs you need to hear this pre-Valentine's week

by Adam Carter

Check out tunes from Stars, Arkells and Terra Lightfoot.