Owner of Hamilton retirement village suing city for $40M over storm ponds Zest Communities Inc., the owner of St. Elizabeth Village on the west Mountain, wants the city to dredge storm water ponds it argues pose a flood risk.

Owner of Hamilton retirement village suing city for $40M over storm ponds

Journalist who chronicled U.S. extremism to headline Hamilton conference CNN's Elle Reeve on how online extremism spills into real-world action — and why Hamilton should be paying attention.

Journalist who chronicled U.S. extremism to headline Hamilton conference

Two dead, five injured in Brant County crash Colbourne Street East, between McBay and Langford Church roads, is expected to be closed for several hours.

Two dead, five injured in Brant County crash

City of Hamilton fined $600K over 26-year sewage leak The city pleaded guilty to one environmental charge linked to the discovery of sewage leaking into Hamilton harbour over 26 years.

City of Hamilton fined $600K over 26-year sewage leak

Spectator health reporter nominated for national journalism award Joanna Frketich is a National Newspaper Awards finalist for her coverage of the "precarious staffing situation" at Hamilton hospitals.

Spectator health reporter nominated for national journalism award

Man injured in Hess Street shooting Police say incident was targeted.

Man injured in Hess Street shooting

From paradise to trauma: A Hamilton doctor's fight to get his injured wife home from Mexico Surgery urgently needed after “horrific accident” at resort.

From paradise to trauma: A Hamilton doctor's fight to get his injured wife home from Mexico

Roma Bakery expansion 'exciting times' for iconic Stoney Creek business The Barton Street bakery is best known for its slab pizzas, made in the thousands each week.

Roma Bakery expansion 'exciting times' for iconic Stoney Creek business

Grimsby looking for mural artist for Major Refrigeration Peach King Centre “We’re hoping whatever is created reflects the town of Grimsby holistically.”

Grimsby looking for mural artist for Major Refrigeration Peach King Centre

Islanders AHL farm team moving to Hamilton For months there have been rumours that the New York Islanders’ farm team was going to be moving to Hamilton in time for next season.

Islanders AHL farm team moving to Hamilton

Final group of Hamilton Juno performers revealed The annual award show honouring Canadian artists and music will descend on the city next weekend.

Final group of Hamilton Juno performers revealed

The new HPO music director grew up in Paris and went to school in Helsinki. Here's why he chose Hamilton James Kahane basks in city’s solitude, nature and food scene.

The new HPO music director grew up in Paris and went to school in Helsinki. Here's why he chose Hamilton

Meet the Cambridge woman teaching dads the 'priceless' skill of braiding hair Laura Thorne-Rees launched “Beers and Braids” earlier this month to teach dads — and eventually other caregivers — how to style their children's hair.

Meet the Cambridge woman teaching dads the 'priceless' skill of braiding hair

She witnessed the murder of her McMaster University roommate. Now, 32 years later, she's speaking out In her first interview about the crime, Nicola Hodges comes back to the same simple point: Joan Heimbecker was a wonderful woman who did not deserve to die.

She witnessed the murder of her McMaster University roommate. Now, 32 years later, she's speaking out

This tofu noodle bowl is viral for a reason — it works. Here's how to make it Plant-based recipes from Hamilton's Fraser Fitzgerald a.k.a. Fraser Cooks.

This tofu noodle bowl is viral for a reason — it works. Here's how to make it

Feeling like seafood? Five local spots to try From oysters to crab to lobster to shellfish, here are places you can enjoy these dishes.

Feeling like seafood? Five local spots to try

6 Hamilton chocolate shops to check out for Easter treats Where to find some of the most decadent Easter chocolate in Hamilton this year.

6 Hamilton chocolate shops to check out for Easter treats

Grimsby councillor files 2nd human rights complaint against news site, residents Jennifer Korstanje has filed a second complaint with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario against website Grimsby Independent News (GIN) and two residents alleging she has been the victim of reprisals following her first complaint.

Grimsby councillor files 2nd human rights complaint against news site, residents

Looking to try something new this Easter? Burlington farm offers bunny yoga Different types of classes offered at Blue Dot Acres.

Looking to try something new this Easter? Burlington farm offers bunny yoga

YWCA Hamilton aims to boost diversity in next municipal election with 'campaign school' Event on March 28 will offer crash course to under-represented groups curious about getting involved in politics.

YWCA Hamilton aims to boost diversity in next municipal election with 'campaign school'

West Niagara Rock Stars to host Special Olympics qualifier The provincial tournament with six other teams from across southern Ontario will be held at Grimsby Curling Club on Saturday.

West Niagara Rock Stars to host Special Olympics qualifier

Fines for false alarm calls hit $165,000 in 2025: Hamilton police Report says 94 per cent of all alarm calls last year turned out to be bogus.

Fines for false alarm calls hit $165,000 in 2025: Hamilton police

What a difference a year makes for Hamilton's NHL star Matthew Schaefer The teen phenom for the New York Islanders’ has become the centre of attention, wherever he plays.

What a difference a year makes for Hamilton's NHL star Matthew Schaefer

Meidas Canada leader and former NDP MP coming to west Niagara to speak on 'the dark age of the monsters' Charlie Angus is bringing his “Elbows Up” pro-democracy tour to West Niagara Agricultural Centre and Fairgrounds on Sunday.

Meidas Canada leader and former NDP MP coming to west Niagara to speak on 'the dark age of the monsters'

Hamilton-area Today: Suspect in Musitano slaying captured + Mohawk Mountaineers caught a white whale Here is what's happening in Hamilton and area this morning with your top news, weather and traffic.

Hamilton-area Today: Suspect in Musitano slaying captured + Mohawk Mountaineers caught a white whale

Globe-trotting star leads Mohawk to basketball national championships A chance encounter led Marko Dosen to the Mountaineers.

Globe-trotting star leads Mohawk to basketball national championships

Orchestra, aerial cabaret and hardcore metal: 7 cool things happening in Hamilton Last Supper Books also hosts a book club.

Orchestra, aerial cabaret and hardcore metal: 7 cool things happening in Hamilton

Oscar-winning studio picks up horror movie involving Hamilton filmmaker Film 'undertone' is about a podcaster and paranormal activity.

Oscar-winning studio picks up horror movie involving Hamilton filmmaker

Remember when Hamilton bid to host the Summer Olympics? In a different world, we'd be celebrating the 50-year anniversary of our Games in 2026.

Remember when Hamilton bid to host the Summer Olympics?

City seeks $59K lien on mayor’s Hamilton rental Lien covers urgent safety repairs, including torn-down deck, at dilapidated West Avenue North property occupied by Andrea Horwath's former partner.

City seeks $59K lien on mayor’s Hamilton rental