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A transition fund to help pay for the urgent medical care of U.S. Steel Canada retirees will begin Jan. 1 after receiving court approval Wednesday.

Wednesday will be the last night Lennox Tidgwell will be singing in Gore Park to raise money for Neighbour to Neighbour, a food bank on the Mountain.

More details have come forward on the Ancaster home invasion that left one person dead and another in hospital.

The Conference Board of Canada puts Hamilton in "up-up" section of its report, meaning the city's housing starts for both the short and long term are looking good.

Looking to run some last minute errands this holiday season?

Four more cases of the raccoon rabies virus have been discovered in Hamilton, bringing the city's total count to 10 in the past few weeks.

A 23-year-old Toronto man facing drug-related charges in Niagara Region is to appear in court today.

Your Hamilton traffic notes for Dec. 23, 2015. Check here for traffic and commute updates.

Here's your Hamilton weather forecast for Dec. 23, 2015.

Police and fire officials offer tips to stay safe this holiday season.

Ron Hartwick is selling tuques and socks to benefit Hamilton’s homeless community. He’s been there for the past week and he’s closing up shop Thursday afternoon.

Police say Toronto-bound lanes of the Queen Elizabeth Way will be closed until about 3 p.m. today after a fatal four-vehicle collision last night.

Canadians with criminal records for marijuana crimes are eagerly waiting to see if Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will offer pardons when pot is legalized.

Police say a New Liskeard man fought bar patrons who tried to stop him from driving.

The street is closing so crews can dismantle a tower crane at the 150 Main West condo project.

A Hamilton man attempting to cross a highway on foot Monday night was struck by a car and killed.

A home invasion in Ancaster, Monday, has left one person shot dead and another in hospital.

The SIU has been called in to investigate a pursuit involving the OPP and a robbery suspect that resulted in a crash Monday night in Hamilton.

Your Hamilton traffic notes for Dec. 22, 2015. Check here for traffic and commute updates.

Here's your Hamilton weather forecast for Dec. 22, 2015.

When Syrian refugee students begin to enrol in Hamilton’s schools, they will rely on their peers and specialized programs to help integrate into the curriculum and Canadian life.

The warm weather means bird-watchers can stay outside longer. And while they're out there, they're seeing lots of unusual sights for December.

After a brutal 2014-15 season, there are just three confirmed cases of the flu in Hamilton.

Seventeen government-assisted Syrian refugees have come to Hamilton to start a new life.

Hamilton police are looking for two suspects whose stolen vehicle flipped another car during their getaway.

There's no increased risk of harm to a baby born at home versus giving birth in a hospital, a new study suggests.

A St. Catharines mother's photo of her breastfeeding while on Santa's lap has gone viral, but it's not the reaction she had in mind.

Brantford police blocked then arrested an intoxicated driver at the end of a McDonald’s drive-thru early Sunday morning.

From crafts, to rides, to historic recreations, there are plenty of activities underway to keep families busy during the holidays in Hamilton

Here's your Hamilton weather forecast for Dec. 21, 2015.

A single-storey home in Dundas was heavily damaged by fire on Sunday, Hamilton Fire Department said.

After the sixth discovery of raccoon rabies in Hamilton Wednesday, the province is stepping up its efforts to eliminate the virus. But what should the public look out for as more and more bait is dropped across the region?

The first group of government-assisted Syrian refugees will arrive in Hamilton on Monday.

The world renowned brass band Canadian Brass returns home Saturday to play holiday hits at Hamilton Place. The show stars at 7:30 p.m.

Police have charged a Burlington man with two counts of sexual assault in connection with incidents at a Winterberry Drive massage clinic in Hamilton over the past year.

The controversial proposed Port Fuels gasification plant on Hamilton’s waterfront will require a full environment assessment, the province ruled Friday.

Brantford police have identified and arrested three thieves after one left his wallet at the crime scene.

Chief Glenn De Caire will be McMaster University's new director of security and parking. Police board members "surprised" and "puzzled."

Hamilton, and most of Canada, will be unseasonably mild and drizzly from Christmas to New Years.

The Danish parliament tabled a proposal to give police the power to seize jewelry and other valuables from refugees as a way of finding assets to cover their expenses. This is one of our top stories worth your time this morning.

The Ontario government says a transition fund to cover health costs for retired employees of US Steel Canada should be up and running by Jan. 1.

Your Hamilton traffic notes for Dec. 18, 2015. Check here for traffic and commute updates.

Here's your Hamilton weather forecast for Dec. 18, 2015.

Lennox Tidgwell is singing for the supper of people who are hungry in Hamilton.

Coun. Aidan Johnson has started the process to get Westdale Theatre designated as a heritage property so it can't be demolished or drastically altered. The owners haven't agreed.

A sixth case of raccoon rabies has been confirmed in the Hamilton area according to Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and Hamilton Public Health.

An altercation between a patient and two hospital staff members has hospitalised two nurses, according to police.

Star Wars fans: roll out the red carpet because royalty is coming to town.

Artist Kim Adams is in town, tinkering with his Bruegel-Bosch Bus at the Art Gallery of Hamilton and its evolution is starting to look a lot like the city's

The judicial pretrial for the Hamilton police ACTION team accused of falsifying tickets will start Jan. 26.