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Even compared to last year, when things were already indisputably hot in the housing market, this January and February were "blockbusters"

In 2016, in Hamilton and Burlington, there were half as many new homes and condos sold as there were 10 years ago.

It's only round one, but Hamilton city councillors have approved a new protocol mandating how the city will treat residents who are transgender and gender non-conforming.

Heavy rainfall and high temperatures across the city this week could make for "flooding in low-lying areas," Hamilton Conservation Authority warns.

An elderly man is fighting for his life after his car was T-boned at a downtown intersection on Sunday.

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

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

Police are searching for suspects who stole an ATM from a store in Brantford, Ont. by dragging it behind their pickup truck, early Saturday morning.

Round goby fish, the invasive species that has monopolized the Great Lakes for almost 30 years, is now thriving in Hamilton Harbour because "they're able to live in these highly polluted environments" new research suggests.

Mona Abdel-Fattah, Hamilton's only Arabic-speaking midwife says her knowledge of the language allows her "to provide better care for these clients."

A planned demonstration at city hall on Saturday by The Canadian Council for Concerned Citizens was met with a counter-protest by a number of local activists. The counter-protestors vastly outnumbered anyone who spoke up in favor of CCCC's stated goals.

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It began as an act of hatred targeting a young couple in love. But the words designed to hurt — Ni--a lover — instead triggered an outpouring of support for the interracial high school sweethearts in Port Colborne.

Royal Botanical Gardens say some birds have started arriving more than a month early, which could result in a shortage of food.

Matthew Good says if the music industry then was like it is now, he wouldn't be in it. But he's still here, and he's coming to Hamilton to promote an EP of revamped songs from Beautiful Midnight.

Alan Barillaro says he's still unpacking the events surrounding his Oscar win on Sunday for his animated short Piper.

Hundreds of people are expected to gather outside city hall on Saturday as part of two rival demonstrations for the right to free speech and protections against racism.

Police say a "loss prevention" employee at Nations grocery store downtown Hamilton told people allegedly caught shoplifting they could pay a "fee" and avoid getting police involved.

Const. Lauren Cheeseman, 26, faces a count of criminal negligence causing bodily harm, and dangerous driving causing bodily harm. She’ll appear in Hamilton court on March 20.

Public health officials say crack laced with fentanyl, known as "takeover," has shown up in Hamilton.

Someone has until March 16 to claim a Lotto 6/49 prize worth $103,577.50.

Snow is on its way — so pull out your parka and toque because winter isn't over yet. Thursday's weather is set to be cold and windy with a high of -1 C in the forecast.

Here's a pretty great list of things to do today in Hamilton.

Three cats have died after a fire broke out in the basement of a home on the Mountain, Wednesday afternoon.

FirstOntario Place needs millions in repairs, and an upcoming report will give some options. But one councillor says this all belongs in "that drawer at the bottom of the stove."

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

Three emerging youth leaders in Hamilton will be live on Facebook Friday March 3 to discuss race, youth leadership, and life in Hamilton as a young black person. Tune it Friday at the CBC Hamilton Facebook page and Tweet your questions @CBCHamilton.

'No institution can expect or continue to be great if it is walled off from the rest of the world,' said President Patrick Deane denouncing the U.S. executive order in a video and written statement released Tuesday.

Woodland Cemetery has been a well-loved birding spot since at least the 1950s, but cemetery visitors say amateur photographers are "traipsing" disrespectfully through the grounds.

Some councillors said kids playing will be unsafe and noisy, while others said it's a vital part of Canadiana. Now street hockey will soon be allowed for the first time since the 1950s.

A member of a quasi-judicial board put a Trump hat on the table last November, and a judge has stopped hearing cases after wearing one in court. Now city councillors have passed new rules to avoid another Trump hat scenario.

A Niagara region man is facing charges in an alleged drug trafficking case involving the deadly opioid fentanyl.

Police could not confirm whether the two separate incidents were linked.

One councillor says the city should look into offering up at least two pieces of its own land to house displaced Jamesville and 500 MacNab residents.

Former Buffalo Sabres player Andrew Peters won't face charges following an on-ice brawl involving the youth hockey team he coaches.

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

For years, Hamilton has been a veritable desert for transgender healthcare, leaving an extremely vulnerable population that is at high risk for suicide without the support it needs. A new coalition is hoping to change that.

Soupfest was held for the 15th year at Hamilton Convention Centre Tuesday. Soup-lovers from across the city came out for an afternoon full of fresh soup, live music and chef competitions.

Starting this year, a pilot project for on-street patios and seating areas will become a permanent fixture. The patios will happen every year from May to October.

Two firefighters currently facing a $4 million lawsuit from their union are now facing fraud charges from Halton police.

Design of a John/Rebecca park is planned for 2018, but a temporary one will do in the meantime.

Two people in Hamilton may have died from fentanyl-related overdoses this weekend, but they won't show up in statistics for a year or more.

Usually, double-digit assessment increases are reserved for areas like Waterdown. But new numbers show everyone wants to live downtown.

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

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

A Port Colborne family has come forward after an intruder trashed their home last week and spray-painted a racist message on the wall of their 16-year-old daughter's room.

Hamilton police are investigating the theft of two high-performance mountain bikes valued over $20,000 stolen Feb. 20.

A new project combines the tiny home trend with Hamilton's storied laneways in what organizers hope is a bold new fix for the city's affordable housing crisis.

A Canadian Forces pilot killed when his fighter jet crashed near Cold Lake, Alta., did not call for help or eject before his CF-18 went down, according to an interim report released Monday.

Environment Canada is advising Hamilton residents to expect 15-25 mm of rain Tuesday night.