(Nov 21, 2009) - The city's new police chief, who worked some of Toronto's toughest streets for 29 years, says he plans to crack down on Hamilton's street crime and create a "very transparent command."

(Nov 21, 2009) - ArcelorMittal Dofasco is reviving plans to fire up a third blast furnace at its Hamilton plant as steel markets show tentative signs of improvement.

(Nov 21, 2009) - More than 200,000 seniors live in our broader region -- the largest senior population in Ontario.

(Nov 21, 2009) - The number of Canadians going bankrupt in September jumped by 36 per cent from the same time last year, indicating that for many, the recession is far from over.

(Nov 21, 2009) - The skies promise sunshine this weekend and if hanging the Christmas lights gets you motivated, there are lots of community events to choose from. And don't forget to look to the stars during the Amateur Astronomers clinic.

Nominees have been announced for the 2009 ArcelorMittal Dofasco Hamilton Music Industry Awards, which is being held at the 1,039-seat McIntyre Theatre at Mohawk College on Dec. 5.

From extreme lows to screaming falsetto tones, Alyssa Michalsky proves the electric harp is one extremely versatile instrument.

There is no arguing that these are tough times. The employment rate has skyrocketed with the vast number of layoffs. In addition, the labour market has become increasingly specialized. There is no better time than now to go back to school and re-train.

While out walking along Concession Street last week, I noticed city workers planting the little Christmas trees with beautiful bows on them. They also put out hanging Christmas plants which are very pretty.

We may be forced into hibernation, but we gardeners, optimists all, never cease to dream of the spring that’s just a mere season away. So with Christmas gift-giving time just around the corner, I’ve put together a list of a few things to help us think spring in the winter

At the tender age of 12, Barbara Edwards knew she was destined to become a child caregiver.

Liberal Revenue Minister John Wilkinson refused to characterize the government’s decision to remove the proposed harmonized sale tax on prepared foods under $4 as a reaction to political opposition critics who call the HST nothing more than a tax grab.

The first-ever 5x7 forum takes place in Dundas Nov. 25 at 7 p. m.

The Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton is appealing to individuals, families, service organizations, schools and local businesses to join its Holiday Family Sponsorship Program.

The 2009 Food Bank Donation Draw is underway, and Bayshore Home Health will donate $5,000 to a community food bank on behalf of the winner.

During the recession in the early 1990s, NDP premier Bob Rae introduced what became infamously known as ‘Rae Days.’ Officially titled the Social Contract, the 1993 initiative imposed austerity measures on the civil service. The plan forced a wage freeze and mandatory unpaid days of leave.

The Ward 11 community meeting will be on Monday, Nov. 30 from 7 p. m. to 9 p. m. at the Stoney Creek Municipal Office, 777 Hwy. 8. This meeting will be to discuss area reating and the possible impact to our municipal budget for 2010 and your property taxes.

To a wonderful tool that most Canadians, the Internet is allows us all to gather information from around the world to better inform our lives, but at times this tool is abused by mischief makers or worse.

Demolition of 95 King St. With the demolition of the former residence and business at 95King St.,whichbegan Monday, Nov. 16, the City of Hamilton has initiated the next phase of the redevelopment of Battlefield House Museum and Park.

Sonia Mrva is excited and honoured to be the new curator of Battlefield House Museum and Park. “Battlefield is a fantastic museum; it’s a museum I visited when I was a little girl and always enjoyed, so it’s really special,” she said.

Teenagers love to talk, especially in the hallways of high schools, but for some of them their lips will be sealed today (Friday). About 30 students at Central High School have promised to be mute for a 24-hour period, starting at 9 a. m., as part of the Vow of Silence event.

Minister of Revenue John Wilkinson defended his government’s Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) to Burlington business owners during a recent breakfast event hosted by the Burlington Chamber of Commerce at the Holiday Inn.

A Halton police officer goes back to court on impaired driving charges next month. The case of Stephen Bate, 52, of Burlington was heard for the first time in Milton court on Wednesday.

A second Halton resident has fallen victim to the H1N1 influenza virus. Halton Medical Officer of Health Dr. Bob Nosal reported yesterday afternoon a man in his 80s living in a nursing home in Halton died earlier this week from a lab-confirmed case of the H1N1 flu virus.

Singer-songwriter Sarah Harmer is applauding the Niagara Escarpment Commission’s decision to deny Nelson Aggregate Co.’s bid to expand its operation on the Mount Nemo Plateau in north Burlington.

Cole McNeil and Nick Bazinet teamed up on five goals Tuesday night as the Dundas Blues outlasted Glanbrook for a 6-5 win. The victory allowed the Blues to split their two games last week, keeping pace with Niagara District Junior C rival Grimsby. The teams are tied atop the east division.

The Real McCoys had a highly successful weekend in Major League Hockey, winning on consecutive nights to run its streak to five games. The McCoys hosted league-leading Whitby Dunlops last Friday night and handed them just their third loss of the season, a 5-3 decision.

When Hamilton was in the running for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, a number of stadium sites were proposed across the city. We lost that bid to New Delhi, India, and the dreams of a new multi-use stadium were dashed.

The recent conference Role, Character and Actions of God attracted 200 delegates including from many diverse faiths.

"The opportunity to secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself."

Last Saturday evening I took my dog out for his evening walk. While out, I saw the first star of the evening. What then passed through my mind was the old poem "Star light, star bright/First star I see tonight/I wish I may, I wish I might/ Have the wish I wish tonight.[...]

Just in case there was any question it is now final. Winter is here. According to calendars the winter season doesn't technically start until December 21 but we all know that is merely a date. March 21 is the first day of spring making winter, and every season, three months long.[...]

The game started fast and furious for both teams as the action went end to end with chances coming early on the nets at either end of the ice last Saturday. Dunnville's captain tore into Pelham's zone and put a blistering shot on net which Pelham's goalie, number 30 Colin Burgess, saved.[...]

- Haldimand County OPP is investigating a break and enter at a McLaughlin Road, Dunnville, Haldimand County address. Sometime during the early evening hours of Tuesday November 10th, 2009 unknown(s) attended the Dunnville Hunter and Anglers Club and entered the rural building.[...]

Muddy the Mudcat has finally been revealed to the world. Approximately 450 people turned out to see Muddy in all her glory on highway three just west of Dunnville. The flow of spectators grew to the point where OPP were called to the scene to help direct foot and vehicle traffic.[...]

Loud yelling, gunshots and screams shattered the early-morning quiet as a man collapsed, dying on Bay St. early Sunday.

It was a plan calling for a major revamp of how city-run recreational programs are delivered and paid for, and it also sought to give the poor greater access to those services.

A Tamil Canadian protester chokes back tears as she recalls a cellphone conversation she had several days ago with a cousin detained in a Sri Lankan camp holding Tamils displaced during the country's civil war.

Two-year-old Emily Chong grinned and snuggled up to her father's knees as she clutched what has been billed the year's hottest new toy.

When they learned their husbands were infertile, the future mothers of Kevin Martin and Rob Hunter both got help with conception at the same London, Ont., clinic. Now, Martin and Hunter want to know about the other half of their genetic heritage, and whether they actually share the same biological father. But they're fed up with having to play detective

Vesa Toskala earned his first win of the season as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Washington Capitals 2-1 Saturday night in a shootout thriller.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper urged journalists to "shine light into dark corners" of government affairs during a speech late Saturday, but wouldn't take questions from reporters covering the event.

Two-time world champions Aliona Savchenko and Robin Szolkowy ended weeks of speculation over a rebuilt long program by easily winning the pairs competition on Saturday at Skate Canada, in Kitchener, Ont.

The president of the Toronto Blue Jays is the latest from the organization to publicly suggest that pitcher Roy Halladay is not interested in re-signing with the club once his current contract expires at the end of next season.

Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir have put a stranglehold on the ice dance competition at Skate Canada in Kitchener, Ont.