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Updated 2025-02-08 14:30
‘She’s lost it’: Trump claims Nancy Pelosi is mentally incapable of understanding new NAFTA
Trump has previously shown a willingness to let his underlings conduct cordial behind-the-scenes negotiations with people he is publicly attacking.
Theresa May says she’ll quit as Conservative leader June 7
Her departure will trigger a party leadership contest in which any Conservative lawmaker can run. The early front-runner is Boris Johnson, a former foreign secretary and strong champion of Brexit.
ONTARIO COLD CASE: The mysterious disappearance of John Antic
One day he just left. John Antic had no pre-existing medical, domestic or mental health issues when, on the morning of Nov. 5, 2012, he left a shopping mall and vanished.
Some W.Va. road work being suspended during holiday weekend
Some W.Va. road work being suspended during holiday weekend
Erosion causes overnight loss of buildings on Alaska river
Erosion causes overnight loss of buildings on Alaska river
Opening of Montana highway delayed by bad weather conditions
Opening of Montana highway delayed by bad weather conditions
We want to see every bit of amalgamation report, Cambridge says
A report on possible amalgamation of Cambridge is being done. Politicians don’t want to see the recommendations, they want to see the full report.
Stem cell institute OIRM cut by Doug Ford’s Conservatives had ties to McMaster University
At least 11 Hamilton researchers were affiliated with the institute and McMaster was a founding institution.
Northern Arizona gets rare dose of late-season snow
Northern Arizona gets rare dose of late-season snow
Northern Arizona gets rare dose of late-season snow
Northern Arizona gets rare dose of late-season snow
FAA chief upbeat about prospects for Boeing 737 Max's return
FAA meets with international regulators over Boeing 737 Max
Red Hill repaving: Hamilton using cameras to try to ease detour traffic jams in the city’s east end
City workers can remotely monitor snarled intersections and adjust signal timings to get traffic moving. But a long green light can only do so much.
Clean energy one of Canada’s fastest growing industries: report
Clean Energy Canada, a think tank at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, released a study Thursday.
Ottawa orders tight new restrictions on sugary, purified high-alcohol drinks
The alcohol content in what Health Canada described as ‘single-serve flavoured purified alcoholic beverages’ can no longer exceed 25.6 mL for each container of one litre or less.
Parties ponder housing policies with issue high on voters’ lists
Federal parties are preparing to chase voters with ideas for dealing with what a new survey suggests is a major concern across the country: Housing affordability.
Hamilton school board blows sick-day budget again
Contingency fund to cover $500,000 overage
Integrity commissioner finds insufficient grounds for inquiry of MacLeod comment
Lisa MacLeod apologized after the Ontario Association for Behaviour Analysis said she and her staff told them it would be “four long years” for the organization if they didn’t provide a positive quote to help promote the program.
Freeland says Vice-President Mike Pence a valuable partner on free trade
Freeland says the government is looking forward to getting an update on U.S. efforts to ratify the new North American free trade pact when Pence visits Ottawa next week.
Ten former health ministers urge Ontario government to reverse funding cuts
Ten former Ontario health ministers across the political spectrum urged the provincial government Thursday to reverse its cuts to public health funding, saying work such as preventing disease outbreaks is being put at risk.
Door-to-door checks after tornado damage in Missouri capital
The National Weather Service confirmed that the large and destructive twister moved over Jefferson City shortly before midnight Wednesday.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange charged by U.S. with publishing classified information
U.S. Justice Department prosecutors allege that Assange directed former Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning in one of the largest compromises of classified information in U.S. history.
Hamilton real estate market becoming more balanced
Government efforts to cool the market have been effective in the city, report says.
Sheriff to birdwatchers: Please pull off the road
Chippewa County Sheriff Michael Bitnar asked that people pull off the road first, close their vehicle doors and turn on the hazard flashers if they spot a bird they want to photograph or observe.
Education unions rally against Ford government agenda at Flamborough-Glanbrook MPP Donna Skelly's office
Unions representing Hamilton education workers rallied outside Flamborough-Glanbrook Tory MPP Donna Skelly’s constituency office Thursday afternoon, protesting provincial government education reforms.
Renovated CityHousing Hamilton tower will have 32 fewer affordable units
‘It’s the worst time for this to be happening,’ anti-poverty advocate says of loss of rent-geared-to-income units in North End
California says it's now in compliance with US Real ID rules
California says it's now in compliance with US Real ID rules
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer promises mandatory sentence of five years for child abuse
Wounds from sexual abuse last a lifetime, Scheer said, adding the penalty should “fit the crime.”
Trudeau exonerates revered Saskatchewan chief of historic treason conviction
The exoneration of Chief Poundmaker, who was known as a peacemaker at the time of the 1885 Northwest Rebellion, was announced at the reserve that bears his name — Poundmaker Cree Nation.
Officials at Hawaii tsunami centre say fake alert circulated
Officials at Hawaii tsunami centre say fake alert circulated
Keep guard up against hurricanes in 2019, as risk remains potent: forecaster
The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its hurricane outlook Thursday, predicting nine to 15 named storms this season, with four to eight becoming hurricanes and two to four being major hurricanes.
Conservatives urge Liberals to expedite promised relief for canola farmers
Canola producers are expressing concern about funding promised three weeks ago that can’t be accessed, Tory shadow minister for agriculture Luc Berthold said in a letter to Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau.
Theme park attendance crosses half-billion mark for 1st time
Theme park attendance crosses half-billion mark for 1st time
Hamilton police appeal to public to find 2 suspects in first-degree murder of Carel Douse
Daniel Wise, 28, of Hamilton and Samitar Hassan, 22, of Toronto are wanted for Carel Douse’s stabbing death.
Someone breaks into home, takes nothing, gives it good scrub
Nate Roman tells The Boston Globe that when he returned to his Marlborough home from work May 15, he could tell a stranger had been there. Nothing was missing, but Roman noticed the beds were made, the rugs vacuumed and the toilets scrubbed.
School bus crash in Edmonton sends 12 to hospital, 2 with broken bones
Twelve people, including 11 children, were taken to hospital Thursday after a school bus crash on one of Edmonton’s busiest freeways. Emergency officials said the collision happened at about 8:15 a.m. on Whitemud Drive near the Quesnell Bridge over the North Saskatchewan River. Alberta Health Services said there were no life-threatening injuries. “Two patients suffered broken bones. All patients were in stable condition,” Sabrina Atwal, a spokeswoman for the health agency, said in an email.
‘Earthworm dilemma’: Canadian climate scientists are racing to keep up with the new climate-changing challenge
As earthworms feed, they release into the atmosphere much of the carbon stored in the forest floor. Climate scientists are worried.
Ontario launches review of Workplace Safety Insurance Board
Ontario will be reviewing the agency that administers compensation for injured workers across the province, saying it wants to cut down on fraud and ensure the organization’s long-term sustainability.
OPP looking for armed and dangerous man in crisis in Dunnville
If you see Charles Potts, OPP say, do not approach. Call 911 immediately.
Plans proceed to build new bus terminal in New York
Plans proceed to build new bus terminal in New York
FAA meets with international regulators over Boeing 737 Max
FAA meets with international regulators over Boeing 737 Max
Influx of elephant seals restricts Point Reyes beach access
Influx of elephant seals restricts Point Reyes beach access
Centre for Skills Development holding spring job fair June 4
The Centre for Skills Development is holding a spring job fair June 4.
Modi strengthens grip on power, pulling India further to right
Bharatiya Janata Party swept to another single-party majority on Thursday
Teenaged driver hit Argyle Street bridge in Caledonia and rolled vehicle
The 17-year-old driver and the driver of another car hit suffered non life-threatening injuries
White sands of Oahu's Kailua beach are named best in the US
Annual 'Dr. Beach' list names Oahu's Kailua best in America
Mathnasium works to make math fun, easy
Mathnasium of Ancaster is all about math, but co-owner and director Ken Kim says that exclusive focus only partly distinguishes it from competitors teaching other subjects as well.
History painted Chief Poundmaker as a bloodthirsty rebel. On Thursday, Trudeau will clear his name
A councillor at the Poundmaker Cree Nation who fought for Thursday’s exoneration says it is beyond time to recognize Poundmaker as a skilled orator and peacemaker.
New Jersey beach smoking ban in place for start of summer
New Jersey beach smoking ban in place for start of summer
Theme park attendance crosses half-billion mark for 1st time
Theme park attendance crosses half-billion mark for 1st time
UPDATED: Burlington man David Harris found safe
Halton police said missing senior was found safe Thursday afternoon
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