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

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.

Woman hides on balcony as fire rages in east end apartment

A Hamilton woman was forced onto her on her balcony last night as a fire burned through her east end apartment building.

Layers, layers, layers: Winter Bike to Work day participants explain how to stay warm

by Samantha Craggs

Thick gloves. Sometimes two pairs of thick gloves. Long underwear. And lots of layers. That's how local bicyclists get by in winter, and think everyone else should get into winter biking too.

Justice in St. Lucia 'not like Judge Judy' - Jamshidi sentence delayed again

by Shervon Alfred

Sahab Jamshidi, the Hamilton man who pleaded guilty in January in the drowning death of a 4-year-old boy in St. Lucia in 2015, is having his sentencing delayed again. Jamishidi will have to wait until Feb. 23 to hear if he will spend life in prison for the crime.

Police board refers member clash to independent review

by Kelly Bennett

Facing a contentious clash between two of its seven members and a controversial letter released to city councillors, Hamilton's police services board is calling on the Ontario Civilian Police Commission to investigate.

Tractor trailer rolls into ditch at Highway 403 and Linc

The crash blocked the right lane of the 403.

Niagara Falls man pleads guilty to drug, arson charges

A Niagara Falls man has been handed a 15-month jail term after admitting to causing a fire through a drug-producing operation.

Convicted killer Mark Smich wants separate murder charge to be stayed

A lawyer for a convicted killer who is also accused of murdering a Toronto woman says the murder charge in that case should be stayed because it's been nearly three years since the charge was laid.

403 collision and GO delays early Friday: DayStarter Commute

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

Snow expected Friday: DayStarter Weather

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

Police board votes for review of Hamilton's 'unfounded' sex assault allegations

Hamilton's police board has voted to request a review of all "unfounded" sexual assault cases going back to 2010 with a report back to the board.

Donald Trump underscores need for Black History Month, advocates say

by Adam Carter

In a world reeling under U.S. President Donald Trump’s border policies, Black History Month is needed now more than ever, say members of Hamilton’s Black History Committee.

Terry Whitehead's LRT press conference derailed by councillor, protestor

by Samantha Craggs

Terry Whitehead held his own press conference about Hamilton's rapid transit plan. But it didn't go according to plan.

Sex assault expert calls Hamilton police use of 'internal' stats a 'PR smokescreen'

by Adam Carter

Hamilton police are mounting a "PR smokescreen" by claiming internal statistics — not its own officially recorded ones — are the best measure of how well it handles sexual assault complaints, says a legal expert who has studied sexual assault issues.