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Updated 2025-02-10 01:15
Weekend events: A dozen or more things to do in Hamilton and area
Collect compost, get your pet vaccinated for rabies, or see some community theatre. There’s lots to to this weekend.
VIDEO: Chess anyone? Grade One Gambit
Census: Oahu population declines 62,000 from 2010 to 2018
Census: Population on Hawaii's Oahu has fallen by 62,000
Ex-Nazi death squad member loses fight to restore Canadian citizenship
Helmut Oberlander said he joined Nazis under duress. Ottawa says he failed to disclose his wartime experience on his citizenship application.
Dragons’ Den star Michele Romanow offers $1 billion to startups for a cut of future sales through her company, Clearbanc
The lender offers e-commerce startups $10,000 to $10 million through a merchant-cash advance model. It charges a flat fee of 6 per cent to 12.5 per cent.
Wilfrid Laurier University mourns Leanne Holland Brown, dean of students for Waterloo campus
Brown, a high-profile champion of student survival and success in the stress-filled world of university life at Laurier’s Waterloo campus, died of injuries related to being hit by an out-of-control car Wednesday, after being airlifted to Hamilton.
Pair in custody after shooting near Brantford’s Dalhousie Street
Chad Wray-McCombs and Lori Ruth Ann Staats are facing a number of charges
Hamilton cop who responded to shooting of Yosif Al-Hasnawi will not be charged, says police watchdog
The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) probed Hamilton police conduct after witness allegations about first responders laughing at the dying teenager.
UPDATE: Hamilton cop who responded to shooting of Yosif Al-Hasnawi will not be charged, says police watchdog
The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) probed Hamilton police conduct after witness allegations about first responders laughing at the dying teenager.
Bishop Ryan teacher who coached wrestling at McMaster charged with sexual assault.
Robert Betz, 47, faces two counts; university says third party conducting independent probe
Royal baby: Harry and Meghan are silent, but the British media have plenty to say
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expected to give birth soon — any minute, day or week now
‘I fought for my life:’ Woman’s angry health-care plea to Nova Scotia premier goes viral
The mother of a four-year-old daughter said she went undiagnosed with Stage 3 anal cancer for two years due to her lack of access to a family doctor.
Stoney Creek man charged after Halton police seize 1,000 fentanyl pills
Through their investigation, police also seized other drugs, including cocaine, oxycodone pills and hydromorphone pills
Two missing teens brought home after Hamilton police investigate overnight hit-and-run crash
One 13-year-old girl is accused of driving without a licence.
Four seriously injured in Highway 54 crash early Friday morning
The driver and three passengers were taken to area hospitals with serious injuries.
Thanks to Beyond Meat, the plant-based invasion of Canada is underway
It was just a matter of time before we saw Beyond Meat, the California-based company partially owned by Bill Gates and meat giant Tyson Foods, make a jump from drive-throughs to grocery store shelves. Beyond Meat recently announced that its vegan burger will be available at several large Canadian grocers beginning in May, just in time for barbecue season. It will be interesting to see how grocers will market these products in stores. They could be right next to the bloodied protein version most of us are accustomed to, or somewhere close to the meat counter. It will also be interesting to see how Beyond Meat’s price point compares to regular animal protein products.
Hamilton mobster changed Niagara’s underworld
It was the gunshot that changed Niagara’s underworld forever.
ONTARIO COLD CASE: Felix Barufe’s murder remains unsolved 16 years later
Neighbours didn’t know Felix Barufe by name until after he was murdered in the red brick house he called home.
VIDEO: HSR tests its second electric bus
Scandinavian Airlines strike affects 72,000 travellers
SAS pilots in Scandinavia strike; 673 flights cancelled
Census: Population on Hawaii's Oahu has fallen by 62,000
Census: Population on Hawaii's Oahu has fallen by 62,000
The Latest: Measles quarantine orders at 2 LA universities
The Latest: Measles quarantine orders at 2 LA universities
Joe Biden says he can’t stand by and watch Trump win another term in the White House
“We are in the battle for the soul of this nation.”
Quarantines at 2 LA universities amid US measles outbreak
Measles cases up in California, spread by overseas travel
Pilot rescued from plane that crash-landed atop Idaho tree
Small plane crash lands on top of Idaho tree, pilot rescued
No guarantee of federal decision on Trans Mountain pipeline before election: Sohi
Minister said in Calgary on Thursday that he doesn’t expect the deadline will be pushed back again.
No negotiations happening on Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs, Canadian ambassador says
David MacNaughton doesn’t believe Parliament will ratify the updated North American Free Trade Agreement while the tariffs remain in place.
Federal carbon plan will cost the rich and benefit the poor, Parliamentary Budget Officer says
Increased costs from the pricing scheme will be more than offset by rebate payments for most households, but the wealthiest 20 per cent are expected to pay more.
Ottawa opioid users are finding hope in a program that supplies drugs safely
The supply of drugs on the street is a mix of different chemicals of different potencies. Ottawa police recently tested a sample of stuff being sold as heroin and found it contained no heroin.
Historical building in Stoney Creek subject of future development
"We want to enhance" Stoney Creek's heritage, said Bruce Tucker of the Auxilium Group of Companies.
Quebec officials warn of possible dam failure, forcing evacuation of 250 people
“We are entering into an unknown zone right now — completely unknown.”
UPDATE: Bishop Ryan teacher who coached wrestling at McMaster charged with sexual assault.
Robert Betz, 47, faces two counts; university says third party conducting independent probe
Amber Alert called off after missing Mississauga boy, Ethan Montes, 5, found in Chatham-Kent
Police say they located Ethan Montes with his mother, Juliet Mohammed, 47, in Chatham-Kent, as a direct result of the alert.
Ontario announces a $1.6B fund for school boards to avoid teacher layoffs if not enough teachers retire
PC government says boards can dip into the fund to prevent layoffs if there isn’t enough attrition
Hamilton's public health programs could see "millions of dollars" in cuts, say official
"Details are scarcely lacking," said Emergency and Community Services General Manager Paul Johnson.
Powwow to focus on missing, murdered Native American women
Powwow to focus on missing, murdered Native American women
Southwest CEO 'not happy' about Max crisis but backs Boeing
Southwest CEO 'not happy' about Max crisis but backs Boeing
Florida lawmakers disagree on funding state's tourism agency
Florida lawmakers disagree on funding state's tourism agency
UPDATE: Hamilton mobster Pat Musitano shot in Mississauga
Musitano has “life-threatening injuries” after being shot multiple times outside lawyer’s office
Ontario looks to move ahead with lawsuit against tobacco companies
In a hearing Thursday, lawyers for Ontario argued their trial should be allowed to go ahead because the remaining 11 tobacco companies and organizations involved would not have to take part in mediation.
Amber Alert issued for missing Mississauga boy, Ethan Montes, 5, who may be with his mother in London
Police say Ethan Montes is believed to be with his mother, Juliet Mohammed, 47, who is thought to be driving a grey, four-door 2003 Toyota Matrix with Ontario licence plate 379WTM and may be in the area of London.
Six things to know about the shooting of Hamilton mobster Pat Musitano
Questions and answers on what happened and why
Burlington chamber new board of directors, executive council
The Burlington Chamber of Commerce has introduced its new board of directors and executive council.
Abbott’s SoToxa, a roadside THC tester, is ready to sell to Canada
In an interview, two officials from the company Abbott say their testing device, the “SoToxa,” has shown it can accurately use a saliva sample to test for drugs in a person’s system within five minutes and works in cold weather.
The Latest: Measles quarantine orders at 2 LA universities
The Latest: Measles quarantine orders at 2 LA universities
MGM Resorts announces 254 layoffs, says more job cuts coming
MGM Resorts announces 254 layoffs, says more job cuts coming
Vigil planned for young Hamilton man who died by suicide in homeless shelter
“I want to try and put him in a beautiful place,” says mom about arrangements for David-Allen Smith’s ashes
Ontario pot retailers who failed to open by April 15 face more penalties
In all, eleven pot retailers have been fined $12,500 each for not opening their stores by April 15.
Ancaster Senior, C.H. schools host farewell open houses
Two Ancaster schools are holding open house events this week as the community prepares for a period of transition within the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board.
Burlington drug transaction leads to cocaine, fentanyl seizure, charges for Stoney Creek man
Halton police seized a large quantity of drugs and cash, and charged a suspect following an alleged drug transaction in Burlington.
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