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Charles Gross, husband to Joyce Carol Oates, dies at 83
Charles Gross, husband to Joyce Carol Oates, dies at 83
COMMUTERS: Your Monday weather, traffic and school closures
Getting you to work and school. Traffic and weather for your morning commute. School and cancellation information.
‘Trivago Guy’ arrested for drunk driving
Timothy Williams, the pitchman for travel booking website Trivago passed out while in traffic on a Houston Street.
Surprise! There’s a tenant in the house I just bought
You have a responsibility to perform your own due diligence when you buy a home, writes Joe Richer
Repaving threatens to close popular Cannon cycling lanes for the entire summer
Cyclists say the repaving is needed — but so is consultation with residents who depend on the two-way protected bike lanes to get around safely.
Sarah Sanders on sending migrant detainees to sanctuary cities: 'We're looking at all options'
The proposal, which was first reported by The Washington Post last week, has been rejected twice in the past six months over legal, budgetary and other concerns.
Obituary: Gordon Osbaldeston served three prime ministers as clerk of the Privy Council
He became a civil servant because he had nothing to do one Saturday afternoon
Potentially deadly tapeworm can affect dogs and humans alike
The tapeworm, Echinococcus multilocularis, wasn’t thought to be present in Ontario until five sick dogs from the west side of Lake Ontario — in the Golden Horseshoe area — were identified between 2012 and 2016.
Hamilton Police arrest man after shooting at Knights of Columbus hall on Queenston Road
A 31-year-old man has been arrested, but police believe other individuals fled the crime scene.
Legal Aid cuts another hit on the poor and vulnerable say Hamilton area clinics
Ontario budget cuts $133 million from agency
Andrew Dreschel: Don’t call Coun. Sam Merulla an ‘old white guy’
Councillor believes millennials forget the equality struggles of earlier immigrant communities.
Ed Canning: Brace yourself (and your time) for new overtime rules
Changes are the result of legislation recently passed by Premier Doug Ford’s government.
Ukrainian Cultural Centre demolished following east Hamilton fire
Ontario Fire Marshal investigators probing Kenilworth Ave. blaze.
Mazda recalls more than 200K cars in U.S., Canada due to failing wipers
Transport Canada says the recall affects more than 51,000 units in Canada.
City of Hamilton staff email chain sheds some light on ‘buried’ Red Hill Valley Parkway friction report
Report showing overall low friction was only made public in February.
Scientists observe increase in Hawaii volcano's activity
Scientists observe increase in Hawaii volcano's activity
Alaska ice melt guessing game ends in record time
Alaska ice melt guessing game ends in record time
Video: Dragster memories with driver Yvone Potter
Paton Racing team member shows off her Super Pro Dragster at annual Dragstrip Memories Show.
The Hamilton Spectator takes home four Ontario Newspaper Awards
The Spec’s news family also picked up plenty of awards with four honours going to the Waterloo Region Record and the journalist of the year nod to St. Catharines Standard reporter Grant Lafleche.
Hamilton Police arrest man in shooting on Queenston Road, still seeking possible victim
A 31-year-old man has been arrested, but police believe other individuals fled the crime scene.
Educators scramble to stomp out vaping in schools as teen use is soaring
Halton Catholic board officials and staff struggle to enforce laws over e-cigarettes amid a lack of long-term research on their health impacts
Big pharma might cut R&D, delay new drugs if pharmacare means more generics: memo
Companies could suffer a hit to their bottom lines of between 30 and 70 per cent, expert says.
Burkina Faso minister says missing Quebec woman is alive, removed from territory
A senior minister with Burkina Faso’s government says a Canadian woman and her Italian companion who have been missing in West Africa since last December are alive and no longer in his country.
Canada to boost presence overseas to attract more international students
Canada plans to attract more international students by expanding its presence overseas in an effort to advance classroom diversity and boost economic benefits that already amount to billions per year.
Large flightless bird in captivity kills Florida man in ‘horrible’ accident
A captive cassowary, the large flightless animal considered the most dangerous of birds, killed a man Friday near Gainesville, Fla.
Ottawa, Ontario set for carbon price fight; court to hear case this week
Premier Doug Ford has denounced the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act as an illegal tax grab that will force up the price of gasoline and heating fuel.
Researcher keen to ID one of Newfoundland’s first European settlers by her genetic fingerprint, found in descendants today
A genetic pattern passed from mothers to daughters appears to be unique to those with a link to Newfoundland and Labrador.
Lawyer alleges Ecuador spread lies about WikiLeaks founder
“Ecuador has been making some pretty outrageous allegations over the past few days to justify what was an unlawful and extraordinary act ...”
Liberals continue Indigenous agenda after SNC-Lavalin affair, but experts say pressure is on
Opinion is mixed on whether the Liberals will take the Indigenous vote in the federal election, as eyes remain on Wilson-Raybould
Social Democrats, populists top Finland vote ahead of EU’s
The election was being watched in Europe for indications of how a broad bloc of euroskeptic parties might do across the EU.
Trump wields presidential power on energy projects such as stalled Keystone XL
U.S. President Donald Trump is eager to jump-start energy projects such as the TransCanada Keystone XL oil pipeline, and he’s taken action to assert executive power over such infrastructure.
Storms sweep across the South, killing 6 and injuring dozens
Powerful storms swept across the South on Sunday after unleashing suspected tornadoes and flooding that killed at least six people — including three children — injured dozens and flattened much of a Texas town.
Liberals continue Indigenous agenda, but experts say pressure is on after SNC affair and ousting of Wilson-Raybould and Philpott from caucus
Opinion is mixed on whether the Liberals will take the Indigenous vote in the federal election, as eyes remain on Wilson-Raybould
Stolen wooden fisherman known as ‘Shorty’ returned to N.S. business
A popular wooden fisherman that was stolen from a tourist spot in Peggy’s Cove, N.S., last week is now back in front of his owner’s business.
UK urged to send Assange to Sweden to face sexual assault allegations
Some MPs in Britain are urging the government to ensure it sends Julian Assange to Sweden to face sexual assault allegations.
B.C. overdose prevention sites getting results, report says
In April 2016, the B.C. government enabled a fast-tracked implementation of overdose prevention sites, which the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research says should be a template for other jurisdictions.
Trump sanctuary city idea could help migrants stay in U.S.
An idea floated by President Donald Trump to send immigrants from the border to “sanctuary cities” to exact revenge on Democratic foes could end up doing the migrants a favour by placing them in locations that make it easier to put down roots and stay in the country.
Sudan’s military council vows to hand over power to civilians within two years
While demonstrators welcomed the end of al-Bashir’s rule, many said it was only a cosmetic change.
Trump trying to incite violence against Omar, say leading Democrats
The White House is arguing the president, who retweeted a video on Friday that was edited to imply that the first-year congresswoman was being dismissive of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, has a duty to highlight Rep. Ilhan Omar’s rhetoric.
Fresh flour? These mills cater to consumers seeking whole, traceable baking ingredients
Flourist and other fresh flour producers have seized on rising demand for whole, traceable baking ingredients, as well as a stronger connection between consumers and farmers.
Seychelles president’s underwater speech: Protect our oceans
In a striking speech delivered from deep below the ocean’s surface, the Seychelles president on Sunday made a global plea for stronger protection of the “beating blue heart of our planet.”
Heavy rain expected in Hamilton this evening
Environment Canada issued a weather statement today warning of potential “significant” rainfall and possible thunderstorms.
Companies rush to produce pot products, without the cannabis plant itself
“Everybody is jumping into this stuff now,” said Kevin Chen, the chief executive and co-founder of Hyasynth.
Hundreds evacuated in Frankfurt so Second World War bomb can be defused
The German news agency dpa reported the bomb was defused, as planned, underwater on Sunday.
Conservative lead widens as Liberals slip in new poll
Forum Research survey puts Tories at 42 per cent among decided and leaning voters, followed by the Liberals at 29 per cent, NDP at 12 per cent and Greens at 9 per cent
DFW Airport to start planning 6th terminal for more flights
DFW Airport to start planning 6th terminal for more flights
Update: provincial fire investigators probing blaze that gutted Ukrainian Cultural Centre
No one was injured in the blaze, but the roof has partially collapsed at the community hub, which started out as the Kenilworth Theatre in the 1930s.
The elevator broke in these Vancouver seniors’ nine-storey building. 200 days later, it’s still not fixed
Low-income residents of a Chinatown non-profit housing complex describe wheelchair users crawling up stairs — and seniors on upper floors forced to become shut-ins.
Lawsuit against Nunavut RCMP claims force losing touch with Inuit
An Inuit family whose son was shot by RCMP is suing the force over its alleged failure to staff Arctic detachments with officers who can speak with and understand the communities where they are posted.
VIDEO + PHOTOS: Prom Project Hamilton enters its “biggest year so far”
Students descended on Delta High School in east Hamilton Saturday in search of the perfect outfit for prom or graduation, part of Prom Project.
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