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Status of Hamilton man who stabbed father to death reviewed at St. Joe’s hearing
Thomas Harpula is improving as he’s treated for schizophrenia at West 5th
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Elementary School in Hamilton cleared after report of possible student with a gun
Police found no gun and are investigating validity of complaint.
Police warn anyone helping trio wanted in Carel Douse slaying could face criminal charges
Alieu Jeng, Daniel Wise and Samitar Hassan are wanted for first-degree murder in the May 18 stabbing homicide.
Juravinskis in perpetuity: Philanthropists giving $100 million estate gift are ready to die, but with a caveat
Charles and Margaret Juravinski are ready to die, but not before leaving yet another momentous philanthropic gift to health care research in Hamilton.
Hamilton philanthropists Charles and Margaret Juravinskis gift researchers with $100 million legacy fund
The endowment, which will be used to create the Juravinski Research Centre, will provide $5 million a year for research.
Tornadoes hit Kansas, Pennsylvania as storms sweep across US
'Large and dangerous tornado' strikes near Dayton, Ohio
Tornadoes rip through Kansas City outskirts, warnings in NYC
'Large and dangerous tornado' strikes near Dayton, Ohio
The Latest: Storm thrashes NJ, NYC tornado warning expires
The Latest: Indiana town hit by storms, possible tornados
Westmount wins national Reach for the Top competition
This was the first time a Hamilton school made it to nationals in the fast-paced quiz competition in the program’s more-than-50-year history
Facebook won’t remove doctored content during Canadian election
Elections authorities could still investigate false or misleading content like doctored videos, but social media giant says it’s not their role to decide where the “line” is.
The Latest: Severe storms and tornadoes in Pennsylvania
The Latest: Indiana town hit by storms, possible tornados
Graham Rockingham: Supercrawl lineup looks to impress
Bahamas, Bettye LaVette, Stars and Buffy Sainte-Marie on tap for Supercrawl. The lineup for the 11th annual event will be fully released July 27.
1 dead, 130 injured as twisters rip through Ohio and Indiana
'Large and dangerous tornado' strikes near Dayton, Ohio
Andrew Scheer vows to end ‘illegal’ border crossings as part of immigration plan
The Conservative leader delivered a speech in Toronto as part of a series of policy announcements ahead of the Canadian election.
Colorado transport officials seek passenger rail study bids
Colorado transport officials seek passenger rail study bids
Motorcyclist charged in hit and run that injured 4-year-old released on $25,000 bail, identified in court
Darren Dawson, 31, had not been identified before appearing in court Tuesday.
Senate passes Liberal gun bill that will expand background checks for gun-buyers
Question about an applicant’s history will cover their entire lifetime, instead of just the five years immediately preceding the licence application.
Signpost: Gypsy moth aerial spraying, session on dementia stages and Seniors Month kickoff event
Are you a Hamilton high school student? If so, we need your help. The Spectator is conducting an online survey about high school sports in the city. It is for athletes and non-athletes from schools within Hamilton’s public and Catholic boards. It takes two minutes and is only available until May 31. Visit thespec.com/hamilton-sports to find it, share it and fill it out.
Committee blasts Zuckerberg, Sandberg for ‘abhorrent’ snub of summons
The committee is examining the role of internet giants in safeguarding privacy and democratic rights. Zuckerberg and Sandberg were called to testify but did not appear.
The Latest: Thousands still without power after Ohio storms
The Latest: Indiana town hit by storms, possible tornados
Halifax police rule out charges after probe of doctor who examined RCMP recruits
Halifax police say no charges will be laid following an investigation into allegations of sexual assault against a doctor who examined RCMP recruits over a period spanning several decades.
Canada wanted China to stop ‘inaccurate’ talk about justice system in Huawei case
Global Affairs officials wanted Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland to tell a senior Chinese Communist Party official in December that China should stop spreading “inaccurate” information about the Canadian justice system following the arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou, The Canadian Press has learned.
Correction: Hawaii-Volcano Money Loss story
Hawaii eruption caused $94M loss in area near national park
Ontario Place redevelopment won’t have casino and condos, province says
Ontario has ruled out a casino and condos at the site of Ontario Place on Toronto’s waterfront as it issues a call for development proposals, but the future of the park’s iconic Cinesphere is in question.
Is quest for Canadian oil independence more a political pitch than economics?
Scheer raised the idea in a recent speech, stating Canada shouldn’t buy oil from ‘rogue states’ with poor human-rights and environmental records, like Iran, Venezuela and Saudi Arabia.
Accused in woman’s death ‘controlled every aspect’ of home they shared: Crown
Perez Cleveland, 46, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the 2016 death of 42-year-old Jennifer Barrett.
Fatal attraction: Hikers told to avoid Dundas Peak edge after Friday’s fatal fall
A 24-year-old man died Friday night after he lost his footing and fell about 150 feet.
The Latest: Crews confirm at least 3 tornadoes hit Indiana
The Latest: Indiana town hit by storms, possible tornados
Student federations take Ontario government to court over optional fee policy
The Canadian Federation of Students has launched a court challenge against the Ontario government’s decision to allow college and university students to opt out of certain fees.
Quebecer jailed in Oman being extradited to United Arab Emirates, son says
Alexis Gauthier said his father, Andre, was being transferred from an Omani prison early Tuesday to the UAE city of Dubai. Where he will face charges related to an alleged $30-million fraud, his son said in a phone interview.
Lawyer Avenatti pleads not guilty to defrauding his famous client, Stormy Daniels
The pugilistic and embattled attorney Michael Avenatti pleaded not guilty Tuesday to defrauding his most famous client, porn star Stormy Daniels, and seized the spotlight to toss a barb at President Donald Trump.
Lobby groups plan ad blitzes before new election rules kick in
There is no limit on how much money third parties can spend on political ads before transparency and spending restrictions come into effect on June 30.
Rising Lake Ontario forces another closure of swamped Hamilton waterfront trails
The city has fought a see-saw battle against rising water, stacking sandbags and dumping gravel to keep the popular Desjardins Recreational Trail open.
1 dead, 90 injured as tornadoes rip through Ohio and Indiana
'Large and dangerous tornado' strikes near Dayton, Ohio
Twisters across Ohio and Indiana injure dozens, leave 1 dead
The storms were among 53 twisters that forecasters said may have touched down Monday across eight states stretching eastward from Idaho and Colorado.
Driverless delivery vans are here as production begins in China
The implications are potentially huge: Billionaire Jack Ma predicts there will be 1 billion deliveries a day in China within a decade and the commercialization of the technology could provide lessons for autonomous vehicles carrying passengers
Scotiabank Q2 net income up from year ago, but falls short of expectations
Chief executive Brian Porter anticipates the lender’s performance will improve in the second half of its 2019 financial year.
New Brunswick health officials confirm ninth case of measles in province
Health officials in New Brunswick have confirmed another case of measles, bringing the total to nine in the Saint John area, and some officials predict the number could go higher. Dr. Jennifer Russell, the province’s chief medical officer, says the latest case is linked to a previous infection at Kennebecasis Valley High School. On Friday, public health officials issued a directive that staff and students at the high school must receive a measles booster shot if they want to continue working and studying at the school. As of Monday, more than 950 students and staff had been given the vaccine, and it was still available to the final few people who had not received it. District school officials have cancelled a number of planned out-of-province class trips at two other schools in the district as a result of the measles outbreak.
Teenage thugs in Gage Park assault 13-year-old boy, steal his bike
Police say the group of boys and girls targeted the teen, who was taken to hospital as a precaution.
MacKenzie Bezos pledges half her $48.5B fortune to charity
The award-winning novelist has joined the Giving Pledge.
Yellowstone National Park visitors spent $513M in 2018
Report: Yellowstone National Park brought $647M to economy
The Latest: 2 severe tornado touchdowns confirmed in Ohio
The Latest: Indiana town hit by storms, possible tornados
Tornadoes carve a path through Ohio and Indiana; 1 killed
'Large and dangerous tornado' strikes near Dayton, Ohio
Alaska lawmakers endorse tribal push to rename Saginaw Bay
Alaska lawmakers endorse tribal push to rename Saginaw Bay
Boston Pizza Waterdown closed for upgrades
Waterdown’s family-friendly pizza joint is undergoing a renovation to reveal a sophisticated makeover.
As Ford seeks political donations, Ontario government insists killing Beer Store deal won’t come with hefty penalties
The Progressive Conservatives are raising political funds attacking the Beer Store — and insisting a cancelled 10-year deal with the brewers does not expose taxpayers to hefty financial penalties.
Deaths rise as Nepal issues more permits for Mount Everest
Deaths rise as Nepal issues more permits for Mount Everest
Facebook’s Zuckerberg and Sandberg named in unprecedented summons issued by MPs
If Zuckerberg or Sandberg step foot in Canada, they could face immediate summons to testify before the House of Commons ethics committee on Facebook’s Cambridge Analytica scandal.
Tony Horwitz, 'Confederates in the Attic' author, dies at 60
Tony Horwitz, 'Confederates in the Attic' author, dies at 60
The Latest: Ohio woman, son, ride out tornado in closet
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