Local venue warnings that hosting the Dominion Society conference could harm community belonging have ignited discussions about free speech and democratic values.

Police in Hamilton are taking action to address a growing trend of youth using bear spray in assaults and robberies over the past several years.

Hamilton police successfully identified and apprehended a 16-year-old suspect in a stolen car case, with a fast-food receipt found in the vehicle playing a critical role in the investigation.

A Hamilton community group is calling for action after a police officer, previously investigated for sharing racist content, was seen displaying a sticker associated with white nationalist extremism on his vehicle.

Hamilton police reported that a seven-year-old boy was found dead at the Binbrook Conservation Area after a day-long search, having gone missing on Canada Day.

A 43-year-old Hamilton police officer, Dave Hamilton, who previously worked as a school liaison officer, has been charged with possessing and transmitting child sexual abuse and exploitation material.