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A diverse crowd of more than 200 crammed Hamilton city hall Tuesday to call for an end to the controversial policing practice of street checks, or carding, held by many to be unconstitutional and a violation of privacy.

A win over rival Toronto coupled with Calgary's loss to Edmonton gives the Hamilton Tiger-Cats the upper hand for top spot in our weekly breakdown of all nine Canadian Football League teams.

The average price of a home shot up more steeply in Hamilton than anywhere else in the country, comparing this August to a year ago, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association.

An “egg-shaped” senior who could be pushing 70 years old is one of two people wanted for allegedly breaking into a North End home, pepper spraying the occupants and robbing them, police say.

Minutes after being chased through a north Hamilton neighbourhood with an armful of power tools, a suspect was allegedly seen trying to sell them to a mechanic, police say.

Someone in Hamilton has contracted West Nile virus, the city announced Tuesday.

Hamilton police are investigating after a man was robbed at knifepoint near McMaster University early Tuesday.

Candidates and advocates will meet on Tuesday to discuss affordable childcare and how it factors in to the federal election.

An Alberta mother whose daughter has severe epilepsy has travelled to a clinic in St. Catharines, Ont. for a medical marijuana prescription after the girl's doctor said he was no longer allowed to provide permission to purchase the product.

How worried is the GOP about Donald Trump? Read Neil Macdonald's take on the Republican's Trump crisis. And, Matt Damon has a few words about the Republican plan to put a wall across the Canadian border. These are a few of the top stories worth your time this morning.

Here's your Hamilton weather for September 15, 2015.

A local Muslim youth leader says his experience being stopped and asked for ID by police is the kind of thing that makes building trust between young newcomers and law enforcement difficult.

A community advocate who has advised Hamilton's police chief on racism and diversity is just one of a number of anti-racism advocates to criticize the chief over the email.

Hamilton police are searching for a man’s stolen SUV after he was beaten by an assailant while trying to unload his groceries on the Mountain Sunday.

An impaired driver forced his way onto a closed highway this weekend, hitting construction barriers and raised sewer covers, police say.

Police have laid careless driving charges after they say a driver crashed his parent's car in the ditch on the Red Hill Valley Parkway and ran away.

GO Transit has resumed some bus service at the Union Station terminal on Monday, hours after a bus got wedged between the platform and an overhang, seriously damaging the building.

One person ended up in hospital Monday afternoon after a ride-on lawn mower crashed into two vehicles driving on an east end road, police say.

Three police officers were sent to hospital Sunday night after trying to subdue a man they say was clutching a screwdriver and threatening others at a home on the Mountain.

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Police have charged a Hamilton man with impaired driving after they say he sideswiped a tractor-trailer and kept going.

Prosecutors in Indonesia are appealing a High Court decision that overturned convictions against teacher Neil Bantleman, a Burlington, Ont., native, and an Indonesian teaching assistant on allegations they sexually abused students at an intercultural school.

Here's your Hamilton weather for September 14, 2015.

Your Hamilton traffic notes for Monday, Sept. 14, 2015. Check here for traffic and commute updates.

The city is reconsidering the way it doles out taxpayer money to private developers and business owners to foster urban renewal.

Former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien made a campaign stop in Hamilton with Liberal Party Leader Justin Trudeau on Sunday.

A headlining set from Daniel Lanois closed off Supercrawl 2015, capping off a weekend of music, art, food, and rain.

When the Ontario Legislature resumes sitting on Monday after a three-month summer break, keep your eyes on the newest MPP, who happens to be the leader of the Official Opposition.

Hamilton Police are investigating reports of an early-morning assault that sent one man to hospital.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats head coach and general manager Kent Austin was fined $5,000 on Sunday for bumping into Toronto receiver Dave Stala during Friday's win against the Argonauts.

More than a dozen break-ins in Flamborough this summer have police investigating and asking nearby residents to call them with any details or leads on who may be responsible.

Hamilton's college and university students have the numbers to affect the outcome of a local riding – but it comes at the exact time that new federal legislation has made it harder for them to vote.

Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings delivered a master class in classic funk, soul and R&B during Supercrawl's second night in downtown Hamilton Saturday.

Check out great new tracks from Pony Girl, Quinn Read-Baxter and Abna Bon.

Two men accused of murdering a Hamilton-area man will go straight to trial in the death of a Toronto woman.

Though Friday night's rain put a damper on the party, a lineup full of local acts surged through soggy conditions to deliver a memorable start to Supercrawl 2015.

Zach Collaros threw two touchdown passes as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats earned a hard-fought 35-27 decision over the Toronto Argonauts on Friday night for their first series sweep since 2010.

Elementary school teachers in Ontario remain without a deal after seven days of bargaining with the Ontario government and public school boards, and the teachers' union says the government has refused to continue discussions.

A masked man armed with a gun didn’t get away with anything during an attempted robbery this week – because the clerk simply didn’t let him in the front door.

After Hamilton was originally left out of provincial consultations on the controversial police practice of carding, the province has shifted gears and will now attend a local town hall about the issue next week.

The madness that is Supercrawl is here, as tens of thousands of people stream into downtown Hamilton for a weekend-long celebration of music, art, food and culture. Follow along with our live blog right here.

Ken Stone has fought for two years to have his complaint heard by the CSIS review committee.

Follow federal election candidates and their staff on Twitter with our Canada Election 2015 Candidate Tracker.

Believe it or not, there are things happening in Hamilton that aren't Supercrawl. If you're looking to enjoy the city but aren't looking to be a part of the Supercrawl crowd, we've got you covered.

Police have arrested a woman they say stole a DARTS van while the driver was helping a passenger.

What went wrong with Stephen Harper's message control? And, Hamilton — the city that fought everyone. These are a few of the top stories worth your time this morning. These are some of the top stories from Hamilton and beyond before you start your day.

Here's your weather for September 11, 2015.

Your Hamilton traffic notes for Friday, Sept. 11, 2015. Check here for traffic and commute updates.

Hamilton is playing David to several Goliaths this year, with Uber the latest. But if you're already taking on Bell Canada, Canada Post and a few others, what's one more fight against a bigger opponent?

HSR will have some detours and a bus-only lane.