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Updated 2025-02-08 23:15
U.S.-China talks break up after U.S. raises tariffs
Trump administration hiked tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports to 25 per cent from 10 per cent.
Experts see Russia fingerprints on North Korea’s new missile
The three new missiles North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un has tested over the past week are eerily familiar to military experts. They look just like a controversial and widely copied missile the Russian military has deployed to Syria and has been actively trying to sell abroad for years.
Canada’s labour market surprises with record-breaking employment gain
The country added 106,500 net jobs in April, the bulk of which were full time, Statistics Canada said.
Bold words, cautious steps for Mexico’s new president
After his landslide victory last year, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador of Mexico promised a staggering transformation of his country — on par with independence from Spain and the Mexican Revolution.
Escalating trade war pushes U.S. stocks to worst week of 2019
An escalating trade war between the U.S. and China pushed stocks lower for a fifth straight day Friday on Wall Street and put the market on track for its worst week of the year.
‘Business After 5’ at Forty Creek Distillery on June 6
The networking event is being held at Forty Creek Distillery, 297 South Service Rd., in Grimsby, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Pittsburgh funicular reopens after 3 months of repairs
Pittsburgh funicular reopens after 3 months of repairs
Great Sand Dunes named International Dark Sky Park
Great Sand Dunes named International Dark Sky Park
Hamilton man 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
Bridge inspection
Thousands of vehicles cross the Burlington Bay James N. Allan Skyway bridge every single day, meaning regular maintenance and inspection is vital for safety.
QEW speed limit to rise to 110 km/h between Stoney Creek and St. Catharines
Ontario is raising the posted speed limit on select provincial highways – including the Queen Elizabeth Way between Stoney Creek and St. Catharines – from 100 to 110 km/h.
N.L. Tory leader boots candidate opposed to abortion and gay marriage
The move was a turnaround from Ches Crosbie’s comments a day earlier, when he said he did not agree with Michael Normore’s views but believed him to be a “fine candidate” who could still represent his district well, according to a CBC report.
Ontario pilot project will raise some speed limits to 110 km/h
A two-year study will see the legal speed limit temporarily raised on sections of Hwy. 402, the Queen Elizabeth Way and Hwy. 417.
Plane collides with fuel truck at Pearson airport, one person still in hospital
An arriving Air Canada Jazz plane made contact with a Menzies fuel truck just after 1:30 a.m. Friday.
He killed an innocent man over a gold chain. His Toronto jury didn’t hear he was part of another ‘chain rip’ six weeks later
A jury this week convicted 32-year-old Clifton Vassel of first-degree murder for the October 2014 killing of Andrew Surage. Vassel had earlier received a 10-year sentence over a different “chain rip” case.
A teacher battling cancer must pay for her own substitute. In California, it’s the law
In San Francisco, once teachers exhaust their sick days, they are given up to 100 days of extended sick leave. Their salaries are deducted to fund the sub’s paycheck during this time.
‘They didn’t find it funny’: Florida man regrets trying to pawn his baby for laughs on Snapchat
The new father figured the stunt would be prime comedic material for his Snapchat account. But his attempt at dad humor went over like a ton of bricks.
QEW speed limit between Hamilton and St. Catharines increasing to 110 km/h
It’s one of three pilot projects to find ways to improve traffic flow and safety, Progressive Conservatives say
The Latest: Crowds gather for 150th railroad anniversary
The Latest: Crowds gather for 150th railroad anniversary
Claims process for Ontario’s Passport program is flawed, say recipients in Hamilton area
Some have been waiting months for expenses to be reimbursed
Hamilton LRT building demolition begins this summer — but construction delayed until at least late 2020
A now-lifted provincial funding freeze means construction bids on the $1-billion light rail transit won’t be ready until next spring.
Researchers to trap, mark Glacier National Park bears
Researchers to trap, mark Glacier National Park bears
GM clearly has big plans — but they don’t include Oshawa
Saving 300 jobs and investing $170 million are better than nothing, but the bigger corporate picture looks grim for Canada, writes Jennifer Wells.
Space-tourism dream edges toward reality in New Mexico
Space-tourism dream edges toward reality in New Mexico
Dundas Highway 6 ramps studied by transportation ministry
Convent conversion proposal uses Highway 6 to transport students
Dundas Governor's Road reconstruction Phase 2 underway
Work expected to be complete in July
Public submits mixed messages about Fossil Creek management
Public submits mixed messages about Fossil Creek management
How cannabis-fuelled frat parties led to a new roadside screening device
Students from Waterloo came up with the concept of a machine that mimics officers’ standard tests for cannabis and alcohol. It’s being road-tested by several Ontario police forces.
Airline gives superjumbo tours after 2nd Hawaii test flight
Airline gives superjumbo tours after 2nd Hawaii test flight
Beer Store union launches ad blitz attacking Premier Doug Ford for threatening 7,000 jobs
Some 7,000 unionized employees at the Beer Store are urging Premier Doug Ford not to make it last call for the venerable private retailer by expanding brew sales to corner stores.
Copter crash witnesses saw it go down after hearing a bang
Preliminary report offers details of Hawaii helicopter crash
Mexico's prized beaches threatened by smelly algae invasion
Mexico's prized beaches threatened by smelly algae invasion
How cannabis-fuelled frat parties led to a new roadside screening device
Students from Waterloo came up with the concept of a machine that mimics officers’ standard tests for cannabis and alcohol. It’s being road-tested by several Ontario police forces.
New search set for missing Joshua Tree National Park hiker
New search set for missing Joshua Tree National Park hiker
Online bulk item pickup to be piloted in Flamborough
Flamborough residents east of Highway 6 can now use an online form to request bulk curbside garbage pickup.
Red Hill Valley Parkway class-action lawsuit for $250M filed against City of Hamilton
The lawsuit alleges the city ‘hid’ a troubling safety report about the parkway.
Facebook says far-right, anti-Muslim content doesn’t violate its standards
Never Again Canada, which has nearly 235,000 followers, spreads misleading content and uses a URL-masking technique to deceive its audience.
Man critical after his car jumps curb outside Memorial City Elementary School
No one else was hurt in the crash that may have been caused by a medical issue
Prince Harry, couldn’t you change a few diapers before going back to work?
A different approach to resuming his duties might help change men’s attitudes to paternity leave.
MPP Sam Oosterhoff pledges to make abortion ‘unthinkable’
Although Niagara West MPP Sam Oosterhoff pledged Thursday to make abortion “unthinkable,” his boss says he has no plans of reopening the debate on the issue.
BULLIED: Family distraught after boy with special needs pushed into pond
He’s like a kid in a grown man’s body, Best said. He just loves life.
Plane collides with fuel truck at Pearson airport, three people taken to hospital as precaution
An arriving Air Canada Jazz plane made contact with a Menzies fuel truck just after 1:30 a.m. Friday.
Andrew Dreschel: Baptism by fire for Hamilton’s new city manager
Staff code of conduct key to investigation of former white supremacist
Muskoka Boathouse new wave of cottage design
This is where the owners spend most of their time — by the water — when cottaging.
Lyme disease: Hamilton deemed risk area
Increasing numbers of Lyme carrying ticks mean we need to take precautions in the outdoors
Water main breaks in Ancaster close parts of Garner Road and Wilson Street
Roads not expected to fully reopen until Friday at 7 a.m.
Dragon’s Den star Michele Romano helps TruLocal connect meat lovers with local producers
E-commerce firm counts a Dragon among its investors
Section of Hamilton’s Waterfront Trail is closed until further notice because of flooding
Closure from Desjardins Canal floating bridge to Princess Point
Streamlined claims process for Ontario’s Passport program is flawed, say recipients in Hamilton region
Some have been waiting months for expenses to be reimbursed
City of Hamilton dodges $21-million lawsuit from Canada Fibers
Canada Fibers Ltd. launched a $20-million legal claim alleging ‘oppressive and high-handed’ breaches of contract by the city resulted in the recycler ‘hemorrhaging money.’
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