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Remembering Nathan Cirillo, digging in the dirt at Dundurn Castle and what made the PM cosy up to Ford Nation? These are a few of the top stories worth your time this morning.

Your Hamilton traffic notes for October 16, 2015. Check here for traffic and commute updates.

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Archaeologists are sifting through the largest dig in at least a generation on the grounds near Dundurn Castle and tracing a human history that goes back 9,000 years.

The Hamilton LHIN has some of the lowest scores in the province for getting cancer patients into surgery on time, a new report shows.

It's convoluted. It doesn't answer all the questions. And most importantly, it doesn't take a strong side either way. But Coun. Sam Merulla insists a new report analyzing how much Hamilton has benefited from downloading wasn't a waste of time or money.

A cannabis company called Tweed opened a modern-designed storefront "patient support centre" on James Street South on Thursday.

Nearly one year after news of Cpl. Nathan Cirillo’s death gripped the nation, his former unit has planned a sunset ceremony in Hamilton to honour the reservist’s service and support his family.

The decision is intended to help U.S. Steel Canada restructure, but that means "cash conservation" measures including suspending health-care benefits for tens of thousands of retirees.

Locally, the advance polls were most popular in Burlington and the new Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas riding.

The Ontario Court of Appeals decided Wednesday to reconsider a request to open a "secret deal" struck between the Canadian government and U.S. Steel in 2011, in which the feds dropped a lawsuit against U.S. Steel even after it broke promises to manufacture steel in Canada.

Police have charged a former Catholic priest with a historical sexual assault investigation in southern Ontario.

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats acquired Canadian defensive back Mike Edem from the Montreal Alouettes for two draft picks Wednesday.

Has your home been Robbed? It's not the worst thing that could happen, as one family found out. And, five ways to make Hamilton a better place to raise a child. These are a few of the top stories worth your time this morning.

Your Hamilton traffic notes for October 15, 2015. Check here for traffic and commute updates.

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Focus on the future, says judge in his full decision to accept a plan that would create a newly independent Canadian company with a very uncertain future.

The city hasn't made the inroads hoped for to improve Hamilton's child well-being. So what needs to be done? In Part 3 of our series, we look at five ways to truly make Hamilton a better place to raise a child.

A storefront for medical marijuana patients that was due to open last August will finally open Thursday with a new owner.

Follow live: City council is expected to call on the feds and the province Wednesday to take responsibility for U.S. Steel pensions and health benefits.

Justin Trudeau criticized the Conservative government on Wednesday for decisions around foreign investment that lead to bleak situations like the one U.S. Steel pensioners in Hamilton find themselves in.

Five crucial storylines to watch for as the Toronto Blue Jays fight to keep their world series dream alive. And the NDP promise to legalize marijuana. These are a few of the top stories worth your time this morning.

Here's your Hamilton weather forecast for October 14, 2015.

Statistics show almost no progress for child well-being in the 10 years since a pledge was made to making Hamilton the best place to raise a child. Is that the true picture?

Liberal leader Justin Trudeau will be stopping by Hamilton's Mohawk College Wednesday morning to speak about innovation, research and infrastructure.

The Port of Hamilton's plans to move away from a steel-dominated waterway is shifting into high gear as a new agricultural terminal was announced Tuesday.

A more detailed ruling is expected Tuesday from the bankruptcy court judge who approved a transition plan that will sever U.S. Steel Canada from its U.S. parent.

A woman ended up with a fractured leg and while her dog was trapped under a car after an impaired driver plowed through a park bench Monday evening.

Three men ended up soggy but safe after a sailboat capsized in Hamilton Harbour on Thanksgiving Monday, prompting a rescue from Hamilton police.

With the recent court decision to sever U.S. Steel Canada from its U.S. parent, the future looks gloomy for many Hamilton workers, pensioners and the city of Hamilton.

A Hamilton man campaigning for a trip to Mars is excited by NASA’s recent announcement that Mars appears to have flowing water.

A tentative agreement has been reached at two Ontario racetracks and a casino where workers have been locked out for three weeks.

Hamilton's city slogan says that the city is the best place to raise a child. But, is it? Almost one in every four Hamilton children are still living in poverty. Also, why the election may come down to who can get out the vote. These are a few of the top stories worth your time this morning.

Your Hamilton traffic notes for October 13, 2015. Check here for traffic and commute updates.

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It has been almost ten years since a pledge was made in the city’s strategic plan to make Hamilton the "best place to raise a child." Key statistics show almost no progress towards achieving that goal. It's time to find out why.

The federal government has sued U.S. Steel before, and could sue again over "unacceptable" behaviour toward its former employees, said Industry Minister James Moore in a statement Monday.

A fire on the ground floor of a seniors residence on Catharine Street North caused the building to be evacuated. The residents will sleep off-site Monday.

A group of companies in the U.K. have come up with something that sounds straight out of a cartoon: A device with an anti-drone freeze ray.

Don't tell Dundurn Stairs, but Chedoke is more popular.

As the holiday weekend rolls in, it's time to give thanks for family, fortune, and the Ti-Cats being in first place.

Two police officers are recovering from wounds they suffered after being shot while responding to a call about an attempted suicide Saturday night near Welland, Ont.

Missing man Franco Mamone was found alive in a field three days after going missing from the retirement home in Dundas where he lives.

Two police officers were shot while responding to a call about an attempted suicide Saturday night in Welland, Ont., while another person was wounded.

Check out great new tracks from Young Rival, Matt Monoogian and Honest Heart Collective.

It didn't take long for the U.S. Steel name to disappear from steel plants in Hamilton and Nanticoke. Moments after a Superior Court decision allowing the steel maker to sever ties with its Canadian counterpart, the flags were gone.

Rookie Hamilton quarterback Jeff Mathews threw his first three CFL touchdown passes to lead the Tiger-Cats to a 30-15 win over the Sasktachewan Roughriders on Friday night.

A university student held the hands of a special-needs stranger throughout his 30-minute bus ride home to ensure the man felt comfortable.

A Hamilton man faces six charges after he was arrested by police, who found him with a loaded revolver and marijuana Thursday.

Running since 1852, the Rockton World’s Fair in Rockton Village promises “something for everyone.”