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Hamilton crossing guard accused of sexually assaulting young girls
Police said the man held various volunteer positions, worked as a crossing guard and provided child care services in his home
Burlington water main break turns Upper Middle Road 'into a small lake' — forces road and school closures
Robinson High School and the J.W. Singleton Education Centre closed today
Westdale fire heavily damages King St. W. business
Two small businesses and second-floor apartments suffer damage in Mother’s Day blaze
Cutting $16 million from Ontario office that prevents workplace deaths makes ‘no sense,’ advocates say
The bulk of the cuts will impact research projects on issues like occupational disease, as well as the province’s independent health and safety associations, which provide ministry-approved training and support to workplaces across Ontario.
Man smashes windows of two Hamilton police cruisers
He was found a short time later in a bus shelter at King Street East and John Street North and was arrested without incident.
Hamilton councillor seeks goal of zero plastic waste
Ward 3’s Nrinder Nann wants the city to take the lead in keeping plastics out of landfill.
Alleged ‘Joker’ tip jar thief nabbed in Toronto
Toronto police made an arrest Sunday after a man wearing face paint resembling the Joker allegedly stole a tip jar from a restaurant in Kensington Market last weekend.
‘How will they eat?’ Alarm raised over revamp of Ontario’s welfare program for disabled
Survey found fear, anxiety among Torontonians on social assistance as Ford government looks to change definition of disability for provincial income support.
High-end GTA tattoo studio suspends co-founder accused of copying artwork
Chronic Ink, a high-end tattoo studio with locations across the GTA, announced it was suspending one of its co-founders “indefinitely and effective immediately.”
Employment law: Always take the safe and compassionate course
When you do carry out the termination, I would advise your employee exactly when and why the decision was made
Will Hamilton pave over the ‘slippery’ Red Hill Valley Parkway mystery?
More asphalt tests requested by families of parkway crash victims even as planned repaving looms May 21.
Rosie DiManno: Horrifying allegations revealed in Brooklyn courtroom in ‘NXIVM’ sex cult trial
The lieutenant acolytes groomed and coerced a harem of sex slaves, including, allegedly, a 15-year-old girl, among a trio of sisters — one of whom Keith Raniere impregnated.
Netflix says it will collect and pay federal sales taxes. But nobody’s asked it to
Will Justin Trudeau institute a Netflix Tax? A legislative review panel is looking into that question.
This week in Hamilton politics: What you need to know
Watch for updates on public health cuts, cannabis, fill dumping and Hamilton LRT this week.
Jeff Mahoney: Adopting twins with FASD — Hamilton couple between love and a hard place
Dealing with it all and growing in their love at the same time has been an undertaking like no other, Jeff Mahoney writes
Southwest Airlines launches new interisland Hawaii service
Southwest Airlines launches new interisland Hawaii service
Last man in missing Alaska mountain hiking group found safe
Last man in missing Alaska mountain hiking group found safe
Police probe shooting at downtown Hamilton Tim Hortons
Gunman fired into glass door after confrontation in parking lot at Caroline and King.
Wildlife corridors essential in an age of climate change, conservationist says
Many Canadian provinces could become “climate refuges” for animals heading north to escape rising temperatures, according to Kateri Monticone of the Nature Conservancy of Canada.
Eastern Ontario communities reeling as Ottawa River hits historic high
Lynne Lavictoire wants to go home. The only way she can get anywhere near it is by boat.
Guides expect strong Rio Grande tourism season in New Mexico
Strong Rio Grande tourism in New Mexico expected
Between love and a hard place: Hamilton couple’s twin boys have fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Dealing with it all and growing in their love at the same time has been an undertaking like no other, Jeff Mahoney writes
Featured photo: Set to sail
Innovation notebook: Volunteers help Hamilton seniors use less health care, McMaster University researchers find
Latest health news from doctors having higher rates of suicide to what triggers allergies
New Zealand PM hopes to stamp out extremist content on internet
She and French President Emmanuel Macron will host a meeting seeking to prevent terror attacks from being shown online.
Violin teacher says he measured female students’ breast area to help them play better. Ontario’s top court to hear Crown appeal this week
Ontario’s highest court will hear a Crown appeal of a judge’s acquittal of a retired Chatham violin teacher of numerous sexual offences relating to his practice of measuring pre-teen and teen female student breasts and chest area.
Signpost: Trillium Awards, Cannon Street work, Conversation on Compassion
The nomination deadline is June 1.
Boise parks renamed to honour indigenous past
Boise parks renamed to honour indigenous past
Gunmen attack church in Burkina Faso, killing six Christians
Authorities say gunmen have attacked a Roman Catholic church in Burkina Faso, killing a priest and five worshippers.
Playing it on the Mountain. Montreal’s Sunday drum jam
For about 40 years people have gathered during good weather on Mount Royal to play various drum instruments.
South Africa chief vows to purge ANC of ‘deviant tendencies’
South Africa’s president vowed Sunday to purge his party of “bad and deviant tendencies” as he prepares to appoint a new cabinet after a victory in national elections.
Lithuanians vote for president to succeed tough Putin critic
President Dalia Grybauskaite is finishing her second five-year term as head of state in Lithuania.
Rebel withdrawal from Yemen ports a farce, says government
The UN said Sunday it is monitoring the redeployment of rebel forces from three key ports in Yemen after the government dismissed the withdrawal as a “farce.”
Watchdog alleges misconduct by Haldimand OPP commander following last year’s Dunnville Pride
The OIPRD complaint followed event in which protesters shouted homophobic messages.
Pakistan hotel cleared after deadly insurgent attack kills five
The attackers failed to take any guests hostage, but the hotel staff and guard were killed as the insurgents stormed the building.
Social media giants ignore law, don’t take Canada seriously, MPs say
Toronto Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith says Canadian democracy “doesn't matter enough” to Facebook and Google.
Pentagon will shift an additional $1.5B to help fund Trump’s border wall
The move was disclosed one day after the White House said Trump intends to nominate Shanahan to be his defence secretary.
U.S.-Canada border transfers raise fear of delayed crossings
Hundreds of border agents from across the U.S. are being temporarily transferred south ahead of the busy summer tourism season, worrying those along the northern border who rely on cross-border commerce — including U.S. innkeepers, shop owners and restaurateurs who fear their Canadian customers could be caught in backups at border crossings.
Sri Lanka Catholics hold first Sunday mass since Easter attacks
Military forces and police armed with assault rifles patrolled the streets leading to churches and stood guard outside the compounds.
Ships must keep 400 metres away as part of new rules to protect orcas
Canada has announced sweeping new rules to protect southern resident orcas off British Columbia’s coast, including requiring ships to stay 400 metres away from the whales and closing some salmon fisheries.
Chinese woman’s secret arrest hints at wider sanctions probe
Liu (Willow) Yang, 29, ultimately pleaded guilty and went back to China
Gatineau man arrested after allegedly driving impaired with three kids aboard
Blood-alcohol level was twice legal limit.
Westdale fire heavily damages King St. W. building
Two small businesses and second-floor apartments suffer extensive damage in Mother’s Day blaze
Even Trudeau’s Canada won’t rid itself of coal
Less celebrated is Vancouver’s status as a major hub for coal and crude oil.
State of emergency declared, evacuations ordered amid central B.C. wildfire
The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako issued a state of emergency Saturday night after a blaze estimated to be about 260 hectares in size was discovered on Friday.
Downtown ambassadors to help tourists in Rapid City
Downtown ambassadors to help tourists in Rapid City
McMaster University protest leads to trespassing tickets
During Saturday’s open house for prospective students, Hamilton Student Mobilization Network organized what it called a peaceful demonstration.
McMaster University protest leads to trespassing tickets, group claims
During Saturday’s open house for prospective students, Hamilton Student Mobilization Network organized what it called a peaceful demonstration.
Victims of domestic abuse face danger when trying to leave, say experts
“A woman, when she decides to leave, she is usually at the highest possibility of fatality and highest possibility of harm, physical harm, coming her way,” said the executive director of a specialized clinic for women experiencing violence.
Social media giants ignore law, don’t take Canada seriously, say MPs
MPs criticized Google for its decision not to run any political ads during the fall federal election campaign, rather than comply with a law that requires keeping an online ad registry.
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