What's open and closed for New Year's Eve in Hamilton

Everything you need to know to celebrate and say sayonara to 2016 in the city.

Video Caught on camera: James North jewelry store smash and grab

Someone smashed the front window at Hamilton Jewelry on James North, stole an item, and took off. And a security camera caught the whole thing.

A guide to New Year's Eve 2016 parties in Hamilton

2016 is drawing to a close, and for those who want to celebrate in style, we've got you covered with this list of the best local NYE parties.

Body in Welland Canal identified, not suspicious: Police

Niagara Region police say the death of a 51-year-old man whose body was found near a shoreline in Welland is not being considered suspicious. Domenic Mercuri was a longtime resident of Welland, according to police.

Hamilton Wentworth Detention Centre giving naloxone to inmates when released

by Clare Bonnyman

Inmates released from the Hamilton Wentworth Detention Centre are being given naloxone kits to combat opioid overdoses. Research shows that the rate of death from overdose is more than 50 times higher in the two weeks following release from custody.

Video Hamilton man charged after dump truck smashes into Highway 401 overpass

A 22-year-old Hamilton, Ont., man been charged with careless driving after the box from his dump truck was ripped off when it struck the Highway 400 overpass Thursday afternoon.

Snow squall warning for Hamilton

The agency warns of quickly accumulating snow and reduced visibility due to potential snow squalls on Friday.

Fresh snow and low visibility - Friday DayStarter traffic

Here are your local traffic updates for Friday morning.

Biking in bed is good for ICU patients, says new McMaster study

by Clare Bonnyman

A study from McMaster University reports that cycling exercise from a hospital bed is safe and effective for patients in an intensive care unit, and may help even sedated patients recover faster. Assistant professor Michelle Kho led the study of 33 patients.

Things To Do in Hamilton: Friday Dec 30 - Sunday Jan 1

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

Running out of money, running out of time: Can the Westdale be saved?

by Clare Bonnyman

The sale of the Westdale Theatre is posing a challenge to Hamilton city councillors, who are desperate to save the historic space. But with a short timeline, distant owners and a long list of renovations, there’s no simple answer to the future of the theatre.

Chance of flurries Friday - DayStarter weather

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

Christmas without Neil: 'Injustice' the new normal for Bantleman family

by Dave Beatty

Neil Bantleman from Burlington, Ont. has spent more than 2 years in prison in Indonesia under charges of sexually assaulting children — which he fervently denies, and which the Canadian government says is unjust. For Neil and his family, this is the new normal.

Video 2 early morning fires in Hamilton Thursday

The Hamilton Fire Department responded to two early morning fires, and both have been extinguished with plenty of property damage but no injuries to people in either home.

Hamilton's weirdest crime stories of 2016

In the spirit of looking back on the year that was, CBC Hamilton has compiled a list of some of the weirdest crime stories in the city in 2016. Have a read and marvel at some of the things that actually happened this year.

Winter travel advisory Thursday - DayStarter weather

Environment Canada has issued a Winter weather travel advisory for Hamilton this morning.

Fender benders and wet conditions - Thursday DayStarter traffic

Here are your local traffic updates for Thursday morning.

Things To Do in Hamilton Thursday Dec 29

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

Hamilton's top 10 most important news stories of 2016

From the trial of Tim Bosma's murder to the infamous Trump hat, here are Hamilton's biggest stories this year.

Weather advisory: Snow and slush are on their way to Hamilton

Environment Canada has issued a weather advisory for Hamilton for Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Snow is expected to develop overnight across southern Ontario.