Why Coun. Terry Whitehead's old tweets have disappeared

by Samantha Craggs

Terry Whitehead's use of Twitter might be seen as a way not to use social media. So he's starting all over again.

Video The cult-like following of Roma Pizza and other made-in-Hamilton stories

by Kelly Bennett

Our look at things and people made in Hamilton features the mammoth genome, art-making immigrants, steel, a 900-kilometre hiking trail, bread-slab pizza and a host of wonder women.

After 3 years, 3 families get keys to new homes through Habitat for Humanity

by Dave Beatty

Habitat for Humanity Hamilton has completed an ambitious three-house project that will house a large family in each, totalling 19 people.

Mountain family escapes fire that destroys their home

A Hamilton family escaped disaster early Friday when a fire ripped through their Mountain townhouse.

3 new Ontario songs you need to hear this week

by Adam Carter

Check out new music from Shawn Kerr, JonoJosh and Adult Future.

Park that neighbours helped plan opens this weekend

A group of neighbours that helped plan a new city park on the site of the shuttered Vincent Massey School will celebrate this weekend as the park has its grand opening.

Walk Off the Earth gets grief for World Cup anthem

by Adam Carter

At the World Cup of Hockey final last night, Walk Off the Earth learned that when you break out a ukulele and a melodica to perform O Canada, there will definitely be whinging.

West Hamilton pharmacy robbed at gunpoint

Police are searching for a man they say robbed a west Hamilton drug store Thursday evening.

City planning SoBi pilot project in low-income neighbourhoods

After a year and a half of successful growth in Hamilton, the city and bikeshare SoBi Hamilton are proposing to expand into low-income areas in the city.

Second day of Badgerow trial focuses on 1981 crime scene

by Joe Pavia

Day two testimony of the Robert Badgerow trial heard from former police officers, an old boyfriend of the victims and court transcripts from the 2001 trial.

Things to do in Hamilton this weekend, Sept 30-Oct 2

Here's a look at some of the things to do in this weekend in Hamilton! This is a big one: Ontario Culture Days, Hamilton Comic Con, and more!

Duke and Bold streets latest lower city streets to go two-way

See what other streets will become two way in the coming years.

Rainy Friday: DayStarter Commute

Check here for your traffic and transit updates for Friday morning

St. Joe's still has work to do to reduce violence against nurses: report

by Samantha Craggs

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton has made strides this year in addressing the problem of patient violence against nurses. But it still needs improvement. That includes more activities for patients with mental health issues, and watching the caseloads of psychiatrists.

Off-duty Hamilton cop arrested for domestic assault

Brantford police have arrested a 29-year veteran of the Hamilton police force under a domestic assault charge.

'It's getting so that you can't pay it': Hamiltonians rally against hydro rates

by Samantha Craggs

Stelco pensioner Eleanor Deval is already worried about her pension. Now she's worried she won't be able to afford to stay in her house.

Updated City wants West 5th lands - but it might already be too late

by Samantha Craggs

The land is the former home of the Hamilton Psychiatric Hospital. The province declared it surplus last March. Infrastructure Ontario says it's in talks with an interested buyer. It's not clear if that's the city.

Police make 8 drug trafficking arrests in Mountain neighbourhood

Police arrested 8 people on offenses relating to drug trafficking early Wednesday afternoon. They seized just shy of $50,000 worth of drugs.

Crash on Highway 401 in Puslinch sends 7 to hospital, snarls morning commute

by Colin Butler

One person is in critical condition and six others were hurt in an overnight crash in the eastbound lanes of Highway 401 in Puslinch Township that snarled the Thursday morning commute for hours, causing delays for thousands of drivers.

Suspended mortgage broker Dennis Khanna charged with fraud, released on bail

by Kelly Bennett

Khanna faces 19 fraud-related charges. Hamilton Police have been probing Khanna's business dealings for months, and his broker's licence was revoked in December.