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Municipalities must move with the times, special adviser tells Niagara audience
Ontario municipalities can’t remain frozen in time, says one of the province’s special advisers conducting a regional government review in Niagara.
Federal rebates kick in to drive electric car purchases
Ottawa will pay dealers rebates of up to $5,000 when customers buy fully electric cars with starting prices of less than $45,000.
No Cuban troops in Venezuela, Cuban diplomat says after U.S. accusations
Cuba’s director-general of U.S. affairs said there are roughly 20,000 Cubans in Venezuela, but virtually all are medical workers.
Signpost: New art installation, Victoria Park Spring Fling and fire training
A volunteer jury of citizens, artists and project stakeholders has selected the proposed work “be:longings” by Gary Barwin, Simon Frank and Tor Lukasik-Foss as the successful entry in the city’s Churchill Park public art competition. Comprising 10 bronze-cast suitcases situated along the length of a new path, the art is expected to be installed in the fall.
Flooding has federal and provincial leaders talking about adapting for the future
As communities in Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick contend with the latest round of flood waters, officials are already planning for the next event.
Second day of protests as Venezuelans vie to tip balance
Clashes Tuesday between protesters and troops loyal to the embattled president seemed to indicate that there was no quick end in sight.
Spring means floods and high water
Plenty of recent rain along with the seasonal melt has area waterways at high levels.
Barr and Mueller trade barbs as Russia probe rift goes public
Attorney general describes Mueller’s comments to him as ‘snitty’ while Democrats jump into fray to discredit Barr during testimony at judiciary committee
Police charge four in home invasion at Hamilton mobster’s home
Victims targeted in April 2018 home invasion were related to murder victim Cece Luppino
Ontario cancels $50-million fund that helped child care centres not pass on costs to parents
Ontario’s so-called fee stabilization support was introduced last year under the then-Liberal government as the minimum wage increased, to subsidize pay raises where staff had previously earned under $14 an hour.
Ontario’s transportation minister raises possibility of higher speed limits
Jeff Yurek says he will announce consultations next week on speed limits, which will include some pilot projects using different maximum speeds.
Sleeping-pill deaths prompt FDA to add strict warning for drugs
“These incidents can occur after the first dose of these sleep medicines,” FDA warns.
Trudeau’s ‘bad’ French makes him outsider in Quebec: study
U.S. academic says stories on PM show many in Quebec’s elite media think he doesn’t belong.
Graham Rockingham: Hamilton Public Library’s archives prove Steeltown is a city of song
Official launch of HPL’s music archives takes place Friday
Quebec probes how child died when fears of abuse reported to social services
Grandmother sought help and intervention for child after her father was given custody
Man with ‘moose nuggets’ in carry-on says politics stinks
He told agents he collects the droppings and likes to present it “for politicians and their bleep policies.”
Cost of celery spikes as juice demand grows
Cost of celery spikes amid juice benefit claims, poor weather conditions
Ford’s gas-pump stickers violate Charter, CCLA warns
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association is urging the provincial government to revisit a decal debacle that could see gas stations fined up to $10,000 a day for non-compliance.
White House wants $4.5 billion in emergency border funding
Senior administration officials say the money would be used to address urgent humanitarian needs.
WikiLeaks’ Assange gets 50 weeks in prison for jumping bail
The judge said it was hard to imagine a more serious version of the offence as she gave the 47-year-old hacker a sentence close to the maximum of a year in custody.
United Nations adds leader of outlawed Pakistan group to sanctions list
Sanctions against Masood Azhar were confirmed by Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mohammad Faisal at an urgently held news conference in Islamabad.
Canadian environmental group asks Competition Bureau to probe claim of ‘flushable’ wipes
The organization is filing an application for an inquiry, citing a recent Ryerson University study that tested 23 wipes labelled as “flushable.” Researchers found none of them actually lived up to that claim.
Hamilton loses appeal again after court upholds NPCA rate apportionment
The Ontario divisional court stated Office of Lands and Mining Commissioner's decision was "reasonable."
General Strike: Hundreds turn up in Gore Park to protest Ford government cuts
People are also being encouraged to take an hour off, even at their workplace.
‘Militarizing our police force’: Halifax approves $500,000 armoured vehicle
Halifax Coun. Shawn Cleary voted against the pending purchase, saying the brawny, 8,000-kilogram vehicle will project the wrong image for a police force that is trying to repair its image.
Pitch from the Podium with Burlington chamber June 19
Pitch from the Podium with Burlington chamber June 19
Violent anti-Semitic incidents rose 13 per cent worldwide last year, report says
“It feels like almost every taboo relating to Jews, Judaism and Jewish life has been broken.”
Hamilton police charge four from Montreal in home invasion at Luppino home
Victims targeted in April 2018 home invasion were related to murder victim Cece Luppino
Julian Assange gets 50 weeks in prison for bail breach
“The seriousness of your offense, having taken into account the mitigation, merits a sentence near the maximum,” Judge Deborah Taylor told the WikiLeaks founder.
Ontario budget cuts keep coming for Hamilton services
Hamilton child care and public health budgets have joined the growing list of spending cuts by a Progressive Conservative government that has vowed to shrink a $12-billion provincial deficit.
Facing a ‘stark and brutal reality’ Burlington declares climate emergency
The declaration includes timelines for action and reporting requirements of action taken.
St. Catharines residents say keep the cities, scrap Niagara Region
If changes must be made to local governance — get rid of Niagara Region.
Ancaster Heritage Days committee seeks more sponsors
With the 40th anniversary of Ancaster Heritage Days fast approaching, organizers are looking for more individuals and businesses to help keep the event free and accessible to all.
Canada's banks officially launch Verified.Me
Canada's banks officially launch SecureKey's Verified.Me digital identity network
Scott Radley: Can pro basketball work in Hamilton? The guys behind a new league say it can, and it will
Hamilton Honey Badgers president John Lashway and Canadian Elite Basketball League CEO Mike Morreale saw a pattern with startup leagues that failed, and they will be trying to avoid those pitfalls.
Hamilton councillors hope restaurants play "that funky music" on patios
The bylaw will be extended for 36 months and include Dundas, Upper James, the downtown, and parts of the rural areas.
Here's why Instagram is going to hide your 'likes'
The psychological drawbacks of social media use have gained more attention in recent years, with parents, consumer advocates, and even tech companies pointing to its potential to increase anxiety and social isolation.
Philly's ex-poet laureate faces backlash over skinhead past
Philly's ex-poet laureate faces backlash over skinhead past
Should you tip for takeout?
There’s no right answer, but there are some strong opinions on whether you should leave a gratuity when you pick up your meal at a restaurant.
The great sidewalk debate in a Burlington neighbourhood
Weighing the importance of pedestrian safety, paving over green space and a neighbourhood's character
A custom experience at Waterdown's Your Floors and More
A grand opening to celebrate all things tile, wood, ceramic and more is set to take place on Sat., May 4 and the community is invited.
Has Doug Ford gone too far? Hundreds expected to protest today at Gore Park
People are also being encouraged to take an hour off, even at their workplace.
Hamilton police searching for man wanted on Canada-wide warrant
Solomon Houlder, 25, is accused of committing several violent offences including kidnapping
Bald eagle died of lead poisoning in Montana's Glacier Park
Bald eagle died of lead poisoning in Montana's Glacier Park
Hamilton police charge four from Montreal in home invasion with ties to murdered Cece Luppino
Victims targeted in April 2018 home invasion were related to murder victim Cece Luppino
Tongass National Forest timber sale nearing completion
Tongass National Forest timber sale nearing completion
Bald eagle died of lead poisoning in Montana's Glacier Park
Bald eagle died of lead poisoning in Montana's Glacier Park
Buying an electric car becomes cheaper today as federal rebates kick in
Nine electric cars and 13 plug-in hybrids are eligible, including the second- and third-most popular electric cars, the Nissan Leaf and the Chevrolet Bolt.
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board laying off 99 high school teachers
Principals notified affected staff Tuesday, public board chair says.
Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie lays out case for separating from Peel Region
Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie Mississauga says she remains hopeful the provincial government will grant her city’s wish to break free from Peel Region.
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