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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.

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

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.

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.

This year's Ontario Culture Days is premiering a new program that enlists local artists to lead community projects. Hamilton's Amber Aasman will lead a collaborative mural painting in the Beasley neighbourhood starting Friday.

Here's a look at some of the things to do in Hamilton on Thursday, Sept 29

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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.

Mayor Fred Eisenberger says he wants to know for his own information whether the code of conduct was violated.

Hamilton's mayor will take the advice of local Muslim leaders Wednesday and push for the city to sign a "charter for inclusive communities." Follow the debates live here.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats head coach Kent Austin has been suspended for Saturday's game against Calgary and fined $10,000 for making contact with an official during a game last week.

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 Hamilton Police have been probing Khanna's business dealings for months, and his broker's licence was revoked in December.

September 28 is World Rabies Day, and city hall is acknowledging that with its own campaign reminding Hamiltonians to take steps in keeping animals (and themselves) safe.

Here's a look at some of the things to do in Hamilton on Wednesday, Sept 28

Extremely graphic photos of Diane Werendowicz's body were shown in Superior Court in Kitchener, Ont. Wednesday, as former Hamilton steelworker Robert Badgerow's landmark fourth trial began.

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Kathy Drewitt, Executive Director of the Hamilton Downtown BIA, is stepping down after 14 years. She spoke with the CBC about what's been accomplished, and what she envisions for the core's future.

Local Muslims are calling for a meeting with the police chief and the police's oversight board about combatting Islamophobia following an arson attack two weeks ago at the Ibrahim Jam-E Mosque in central Hamilton.

Police say a man impersonating a police officer pulled someone over on Friday, and they're warning the public that he's out there.

Forget about the big red thermometer measuring the United Way's fundraising goal. The new United Way is year round, it says, and has a whole new strategy.

A NASCAR driver holds a barbecue and Flamborough loves its chili.

For the second straight day, the start of Robert Badgerow's precedent-setting fourth trial on the same murder charge was put off because of legal issues.

Temperatures will reach 21 C. Rain is expected for much of the rest of the week.

Hamilton firefighters battled a multiple-alarm fire on King Street East around midday Monday.

A serious crash early saturday morning sent a 48-year-old woman to hospital with serious injuries and led to impaired-driving charges for a 25-year-old man.

Hamilton firefighters responded to calls for help at Webster's Falls and Buttermilk Falls Sunday.

Are you ready to have the best garden on your block? Here's how: ask an expert. Be part of our award-winning live chat with expert gardeners. Also listen to the call-in show with Ontario Today's Ed Lawrence. Call in by dialling 1-888-817-8995 on Monday, September 19, 2016.

Hamilton issued a boil-water advisory for 260 homes on the Mountain last Wednesday, and lifted it Monday morning.

A fight between two men preceded a negotiation into the wee hours with a man barricaded inside an apartment.

The first day of former Hamilton steelworker Robert Badgerow's precedent-setting fourth trial on the same murder charge ended as soon as it began on Monday.

Halton and Hamilton police responded Sunday evening to threats regarding Joseph Brant Hospital, McMaster and Mohawk.

Here's what you need to know to get where you're going this morning.

Take a jacket and an umbrella with you today - the rain's expected to start mid-morning.

Emergency crews rushed to the Skyway Bridge Sunday afternoon after a series of accidents slowed traffic and sent at least one person to hospital.

Niagara police are trying to track down a man who they say was firing an airsoft rife inside a St. Catharines mall on Saturday afternoon.

After several high profile rope rescues this summer, many Hamiltonians are questioning why people who fall at Hamilton’s waterfalls aren’t charged a fee for their rescue. What do you think?

Obstacle course runs like Tough Mudder and Warrior Dash are becoming more popular, and are still relatively safe for participants, a new study suggests.

ArcelorMittal Dofasco has been fined $60,000 after the 2014 incident.

Tyler Crapigna kicked a 29-yard field goal as time expired to give the Saskatchewan Roughriders a 20-18 victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday at Mosaic Stadium.

Check out new music from Jonathan Becker, Elsee and Family of Things.

Niagara Regional Police say a Kitchener teacher, who'd been employed in the Hamilton, Guelph, and Toronto areas, has been charged in an online child exploitation investigation.

City councillors will get the findings later this year when they look at city user fees.

The doorway of the mosque has been repaired, but the intangible effects of the attack linger, an imam told Andrea Horwath on Friday.

Hamilton issued a boil-water advisory for 260 homes on the Mountain on Wednesday, and the advisory won't be lifted before the weekend.

The province's new anti-racism panel will hold a meeting in Hamilton on Monday, the second stop on a 10-city tour that began in Toronto in July.

Ronald Ivan MacDonald worked at several universities, when he really only had a Grade 12 education from a Hamilton high school. He is the subject of a new documentary, A.K.A.

It's expected to be 21 C today with mostly cloudy skies and a 40 per cent chance of showers.

Here's what you need to know to get where you're going this morning.

On Wednesday, a restructuring option for U.S. Steel Canada moved a little closer to becoming reality, but there are many things that would still have to be negotiated first.

He taught at Columbia International College, Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board, the Upper Grand District School Board and the Toronto District School Board.