St. Joe's releases action plan to make patient suicide a 'never event'

by Kelly Bennett

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton says it will expand its list of items that psychiatric inpatients are restricted from having, and more frequently assess patients for risk of suicide, as part of a renewed goal to make suicide a "never event".

Metrolinx bought former Herbie's property for an LRT terminus, but now the plan has changed

by Samantha Craggs

Metrolinx purchased a large piece of property that used to house Herbie's Drug Warehouse in Hamilton's east end, but ever since city council changed where the light rail transit (LRT) system ends, the agency isn't sure what to do with it.

Man mobbed, stabbed and robbed while walking alone on James North

A group of as many as 10 people robbed and apparently stabbed a man walking by himself by LIUNA station Wednesday night, police say. And investigators have released photos.

Two kids in one week fall out of 2nd-storey windows, police say

Two kids under the age of five have fallen out of second-floor windows in the last week, Hamilton police said Friday.

Man charged with trying to import stun guns from China

Police say a search warrant revealed 3 more prohibited weapons in a Hamilton home

Ticats, Because Beer & Indigenous Games: Things To Do in Hamilton this weekend

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

Mount Hope's new gateway sign will include a military training airplane

The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum donated the plane.

Experts answer all your gardening questions: Live chat Monday at 12:30 p.m.

Are you ready to have the best garden on your block? Here's how: Ask an expert. Be part of our award-winning live chat with expert gardeners. Also listen to the call-in show with Ontario Today's Ed Lawrence. Call in by dialling 1-888-817-8995 on Monday, July 17, 2017.

Wedding offer expires, JEM Hospitality moving events out of Sarcoa

by Adam Carter

Weddings and events planned at Sarcoa over the next few months are being moved to other venues, after an agreement between the Waterfront Trust and JEM Hospitality group fell through.

10 lbs of pot, cocaine, shatter seized in drug bust

Hamilton police say they have recovered over $62,000 worth of drugs after a bust on the Mountain Thursday morning.

City will patrol Albion Falls and ticket people who jump the fence

by Samantha Craggs

The city will soon charge people who climb fences and ignore warning signs at Albion Falls in an attempt to curb months of deaths and injuries there.

Teen girl faces murder charge in case of missing Six Nations man: police

Two people are facing charges in the case of a 48-year-old Six Nations man missing since June.

After 5 suicides in under a year, St. Joe's to release review findings

by Kelly Bennett

A long-awaited review of the suicide prevention practices at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton's West 5th campus is expected to be made public on Friday.

Babysitter arrested after infant found with 'numerous broken bones'

by Adam Carter

A babysitter is facing charges of aggravated assault after a two-month-old child was found with “numerous broken bones,” Hamilton police announced Thursday.

Chance of showers Friday: DayStarter weather

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

Smooth start early Friday: DayStarter commute

The latest updates on the roads and rails for your morning commute in and out of Hamilton.

Killed cyclist's conduct should be considered in careless driving case, defence argues

by Adam Carter

Defence lawyer Dean Paquette knows that cyclist Jay Keddy isn’t on trial — but he says Keddy’s conduct on his bike should be considered as part of the trial of the man who struck and killed him, court heard during closing submissions today.

Hamilton moves ahead with sign critics say looks too much like Toronto's

by Samantha Craggs

It didn't go through the usual public art process, and some say it's copying Toronto. But Hamilton city councillors still voted Thursday to install a selfie-friendly "HAMILTON" sign in front of city hall.

Razor blades and baby formula: Inside the shady world of organized retail theft

by Adam Carter

Organized retail crime is costing Canadian businesses billions of dollars each year.

Stay out of the water: Toxic blue-green algae found at Bayfront Park, Pier 4

Tests have confirmed that toxin-producing blue-green algae is floating in the water at Bayfront Park, Pier 4 Beach, and the shoreline of Hamilton harbour, public health says.