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With Trump’s new tariff threats, new NAFTA once again hangs in the balance
Just as the fog of uncertainty shrouding North America’s new trade deal was starting to lift, Canada found itself socked in again Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly threatened Mexico with fresh tariffs tied to the influx of migrants at the southern border.
Signpost: Hamilton chosen as a francophone community, Locke Street closure and more
Hamilton has been selected as a “Welcoming Francophone Community” as part of the Government of Canada’s action plan for official languages. Under the initiative, a total of 14 communities across Canada will receive funding so they can create programs to help French-speaking newcomers feel welcomed into francophone minority communities.
Black Friday: TSX ends worst month of 2019
Call it another Black Friday. Canada’s main stock index ended its worst month of the year by falling on growing concerns about an economic slowdown amid U.S. plans to impose tariffs on Mexican imports.
No icebreakers in federal government’s $15.7B plan for new coast guard ships
Much of the coast guard’s icebreaker fleet is already near or even already past its expected lifespan, which has resulted in breakdowns and other problems.
Toronto Raptors set another Canadian TV record in Game 1 of NBA Finals
The Toronto Raptors’ NBA Finals debut gave the team its third Canadian television audience record in two weeks.
CRA won’t appeal ruling that stops their questioning of employees
Uranium company does not have to have employees answer oral questions.
Evacuations continue as wildfire grows in Pikangikum First Nation
The ministry says the fire near the eastern edge of Pikangikum First Nation grew on Thursday to more than 3,000 hectares — up from 400 hectares earlier in the day.
National Spelling Bee crowns eight co-champions — each winning $50,000
This was a first for the 94-year-old competition.
Hamilton public health struggles to find site for second supervised injection service
‘The city’s real estate staff have looked high and low,’ says Dr. Elizabeth Richardson, medical officer of health.
U.S. consumer spending slows to 0.3% gain in April
President Donald Trump has argued the slowdown in inflation shows that the Fed is keeping monetary policy too tight.
Supreme Court sides with Toronto man over detention in race-tinged case
Police had no reasonable cause to walk into a backyard at a Toronto housing complex and begin questioning 20-year-old Tom Le, the high court said in the 3-2 decision Friday
Allegations of child sex abuse by priests double
The U.S. Roman Catholic Church says allegations of child sex abuse by clerics more than doubled in its latest 12-month reporting period. In the same period, its spending on compensation and child protection surged above $300 million, twice the amount four years earlier. The report released Friday says over 1,400 allegations of abuse were received from July 2017 through June 2018. That was up from nearly 700 allegations in the previous year.
Woman can’t have embryo implanted without ex-husband’s consent, court rules
Court of Appeal ruled both former spouses retained rights to the embryo to which neither are genetically related.
Free LRT Ready seminar will help businesses prepare for effects of construction
The first seminar in the four-part business preparedness series is expected to focus on best practices for when LRT construction gets underway.
Canadian tourist recounts aftermath of boat collision on the Danube
Retired Canadian navy captain shouted, “Man overboard, man overboard,” and alerted the crew, who called in a police boat.
Union warns Disney World fire department is understaffed
Union warns Disney World fire department is understaffed
Executions in North Korea? It could be true — or not
As ever with North Korea, a country that closely guards its secrets, there are reasons to be cautious about the purported purge.
Stocks slump after U.S. expands trade war to Mexico
New front in trade war hits automakers, tech stocks particularly hard.
Shipping news for May 19 to 25. What came in and out of the Port of Hamilton.
Domestic: 5
Shovels in the ground for $20-million Marriott hotel development on Hamilton Mountain
TownePlace Suites by Marriott will add 125 long-stay rooms.
Dundas getting $8.3-million in new Alectra Utility infrastructure
Project will replace 291 poles and 91 transformers in next seven months
Weekend planner
Fireworks, Battle of Stoney Creek, Moon in June and so much to do in and around Hamilton
With Trump’s new tariff threats, NAFTA 2.0 once again hangs in the balance
President Donald Trump says he’ll put tariffs on all goods from Mexico starting June 10, a surprise move that could blow up chances of ratifying the new North American free-trade agreement.
Burning Man waits for US decision on big changes at festival
Burning Man awaiting BLM permits with report due in June
Global warming threatens to muzzle the rise of the West’s far right
There’s a growing consensus among the next generation of voters that governments must do more to mitigate environmental disaster, and an impatience with political parties that refuse to recognize the urgency of the situation.
New York startup to pilot Indianapolis-Chicago bus service
New York startup to pilot Indianapolis-Chicago bus service
International art project seeks to transform Flint's image
International art project seeks to transform Flint's image
Economy posts another weak quarter of growth, but shows signs of rebound
The numbers gave Canada its slowest two-quarter stretch of growth since an oil-price plunge caused the national economy to shrink over the first half of 2015.
Hilltop wonder: Visit an enchanting garden in Dundas
Couple’s creativity and love of gardening are woven into Dundas hill property
Omaha pursues $15M project to upgrade Glenn Cunningham Lake
Omaha pursues $15M project to upgrade Glenn Cunningham Lake
Hamilton firefighters battle Flamborough barn blaze overnight
Crews were called just after 11 p.m. on Thursday to Highway 5 West near Sydenham Road.
Raptors fan stabbed to death after leaving viewing party at Sherman Avenue North home
Hamilton police say ther 23-year-old victim was stabbed by man who showed up in car as group was leaving.
Storm season brings new dread while forgotten towns rebuild
Storm season brings new dread while forgotten towns rebuild
Ward 3 public school board trustee Chris Parkinson dies at 53
Flags at half mast for the trustee who was elected for the first time in 2018.
Painful change: Spec layoffs and downsizing a double whammy
Chamber president hopes changes will protect and support news gathering
Paul Berton: If it didn’t happen on TV, did it happen at all?
It turns out Robert Mueller’s work does not speak for itself after all
Burning Man awaiting BLM permits with report due in June
Burning Man awaiting BLM permits with report due in June
‘A bit of a shock’: Car bursts into flames in Burlington parking lot with driver inside
Police are investigating but said the driver made it out unscathed.
Hawaii residents, working groups speak out on Maui project
Hawaii residents, working groups speak out on resort project
Federal volcano observatory will remain on Hawaii Island
Federal volcano observatory will remain on Hawaii Island
‘It’s a rough area:’ Hamilton police investigating homicide near Sherman Avenue
Sherman Avenue north of Barton Street is expected to remain closed for the majority of the morning.
Massive crowd cheer on Raptors at Jurassic Park Burlington – game 1
Looking for a great Raptors party? Burlington has you covered. Over 1,000 people packed Burlington’s free outdoor viewing party at city hall for the Toronto Raptors game 1 NBA finals victory over the Golden State Warriors. The crowd stayed energized throughout the 118-109 win.
OPP officer gets 45 days house arrest for road rage incident in Cambridge
A now-retired OPP officer who flew into a rage, assaulting a driver, has been sentenced to 45 days house arrest.
As Everest melts, bodies are emerging from the ice
More than 100 bodies may be lying on Everest, and there is an open debate about whether to remove them or leave them be.
Vacationing mom brutally beaten at Punta Cana resort: ‘He’s still out there’
The attack in the hallway was the beginning of a brutal eight-hour encounter involving an unidentified male that nearly ended her life.
Relay for Life shows community is bigger than cancer
Cell Crushers one of many teams raising money at Hamilton event June 7
‘He is not evil:’ Niagara man who exposed himself at wedding has exhibitionist disorder, lawyer argues
A Niagara man who exposed his penis in public several times after encountering women he found attractive may be suffering from a disorder that manifests itself in inappropriate flirting and courtship behaviour, a lawyer told court.
NDP set to unveil $15-billion climate plan that would slash greenhouse gas emissions
The federal NDP plan, provided in advance to the Star, includes steeper emissions targets and billions for public transit, low carbon development.
3,000 tickets issued in Halton safety blitz. Guess how many speeders were busted?
129 tickets for cellphone/electronic device use while driving
Raptors rise to Game 1 challenge on NBA’s biggest stage
Every time the Raptors were put under pressure by the Warriors in the opener of the NBA Finals, they responded. The Warriors’ pushes just kept hitting walls, or hands in their faces, or bodies in their way. The Raptors believed, Bruce Arthur writes.
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