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Residents can breath a little easier following city council's decision to amend bylaw No. 11-080 to ban smoking and vaping at sites including dog parks, sports fields, outdoor pools, beaches and some trails starting on July 1.

A man in is his 40s has been sent to hospital following an industrial accident in Stoney Creek.

The case of a Canadian man accused of trying to spy for China is once again tied up in mysterious closed-door proceedings over confidential information.

Two women were taken to hospital after a police pursuit that began in Burlington ended with a car crashing into a building in Niagara Falls.

Christopher Vanderweide made his first appearance in a Hamilton courtroom Thursday, his right hand heavily bandaged.

The last morning bell of the year echoed through Fessenden Elementary School Thursday, ushering in a new era as some students ran through its halls for the final time.

A driver from Welland, with a warrant out for his arrest, has been charged by Hamilton police after a three-car crash.

Between September and December 2018, 16 cases of harm involving recreational cannabis were reported among those under 18, according to preliminary findings by the Canadian Paediatric Surveillance Program.

Hate groups, says Coun. Sam Merulla, are "a self-fulfilling prophecy." Easy for you to say, shout LGBTQ audience members.

Police have arrested a fourth person in relation to the violence at Hamilton Pride - this time an anti-Pride activist known on social media as "helmet guy."

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board trustees have appointed Maria Felix Miller to represent Ward 3 to fill the vacancy left after Chris Parkinson died suddenly.

Here are five of the most recent films and TV shows where you can’t help but spot Hamilton.

Here's what's open and what's closed over the Canada Day weekend in Hamilton.

Hamilton police are investigating after racist graffiti was discovered spray-painted on the Skyway Lanes building in the east end overnight.

At six foot seven inches and about 215 pounds, Hamilton-based model Kyle Andrew had a tough time breaking into the fashion industry in his early 20s.

Hamilton's mayor has broken days of silence over violence at the city's Pride festivities by saying the city is going to do better.

This new horror film is the latest to prominently feature Hamilton.

In this opinion piece, Pride activist Cameron Kroetsch urges a community response to hate violence.

Another Pride supporter has been arrested and charged in relation to the violence at Hamilton Pride, this time for violating a court order.

A new report looking at families of children with autism says those families are under "severe stress." Now a new Ontario advisory panel hopes to lead changes that will relieve some of that stress. Matt Dever explains what he hopes this will mean for people with autism.

Anti-Semitic and racist messages were found at multiple locations around Burlington last month, according to investigators.

The man's injuries are considered serious, but not life-threatening.

A Hamilton anarchist who is still the only person arrested in connection to the Pride violence June 15 is in the midst of a hunger strike.

L3 Wescam is breaking ground on its new headquarters in Hamilton Tuesday, in a move that will bring over a thousand jobs back to the city.

There's lots that Hamilton can learn from Kitchener's light rail transit project, proponents of LRT say.

A worker at the drive-through wildlife park in Flamborough Ont., was airlifted to hospital Friday afternoon after he was "attacked" by the animal, according to Hamilton police.

Environment Canada says thunderstorms are forecast to develop in the late afternoon and could stick around overnight.

A country legend, Canadian rockers and 80s icons will take the stage during the 44th annual Festival of Friends during the Civic Holiday weekend.

The 32-year-old was arrested Sunday and charged with possession of burglary tools and theft of a vehicle.

Police are investigating after a man was killed in West Lincoln following a crash between a pickup truck and an all-terrain vehicle.

A 22-year-old man reported to be operating a Seadoo while not wearing a bathing suit is facing several charges.

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Animal rights activists are decrying the practice of keeping animals in captivity after an African Lion Safari trainer suffered serious injuries Friday when he was attacked by an elephant.

The head coach of the reigning NBA champions performed live with the band in Toronto Saturday night.

A crowd of protesters set off fireworks and forcefully condemned police as they marched through Hamilton Saturday evening, after police arrested an LGTBQ person in relation to a violent confrontation at the Pride festival last weekend.

At least 50 people showed up for a peaceful anti-hatred demonstration outside Hamilton City Hall Saturday morning, separated from yellow vest protesters and Proud Boy members by a "safety zone" filled with police officers.

Jeremiah Masoli threw three TD passes and ran for another as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats earned a lopsided 64-14 road win over the Toronto Argonauts on Saturday afternoon.

Adding a trike to its stable of options is a great way to help older riders or those with balance issues feel confident when cycling, said Bike Share general manager Chelsea Cox.

A trainer at African Lion Safari suffered serious injuries Friday afternoon when he was attacked by an elephant.

Kelly Jay Fordham, the Canadian singer-songwriter whose 1971 hit Oh What a Feeling became the first song to reap the rewards of the Cancon era, has died at 77.

One of the men wanted on a first-degree charge for the stabbing death of Carel Douse has been arrested.

In the days after 9/11, Subhash Dighe's Hindu temple burned down in Hamilton, Ont. A multi-faith community rallied to rebuild it, including members of Javid Mirza's Muslim mosque, which had also been attacked. They both speak with Piya about how their experience informed their belief that Notre-Dame too should be rebuilt, and inspired a local fundraising effort to help.

Take one colour away from the wheel of life, says Allan Loft, and the rest won't survive.

The 24-year-old is charged with possession of cocaine, MDMA Psilocybin and Xanax for the purpose of trafficking as well as possession of the proceeds of a crime under $5,000.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is showing no signs of changing the direction of his government, despite demoting his finance minister barely two months after his first budget.

The ION light rail transit service will begin Friday morning after a ceremonial first run. The ION will be free for people to ride until Canada Day.

The New York Knicks picked RJ Barrett third overall in the NBA draft, kicking off a record-setting night for Canadian basketball.

Hamilton began developing its UIS aimed at building the city's relationship with Indigenous communities back in December 2016 in response to calls for action from Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Carrie Guerreiro knows firsthand about the need for the Wesley Day Centre. She drops by there often to hang out, or get a hot meal, or meet with a counsellor.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled a massive cabinet shuffle Thursday, only days after marking the one-year anniversary of winning a majority government. Here's a look at all of the moves at a glance.