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Former Brant County councillor accused of sexually assaulting teens in Hamilton
Hamilton police believe there are more potential victims.
Oakville teen makes history at Augusta National
As the ball left the face of her putter, Nicole Gal winced a little.
New sticker shock is coming to the gas pumps
The Progressive Conservative government plans to put stickers on gasoline pumps that show motorists the cost of the federal government’s carbon-pricing measures.
Fight over The Green Organic Dutchman’s proposed cannabis facility in Ancaster may not be over
TGOD is celebrating a ‘green light’ to grow medical cannabis in an oversized rural greenhouse in Hamilton, but the city says the needed appeal settlement is not yet a done deal.
Trump: Uganda must capture kidnappers of freed US tourist
Trump: Uganda must capture kidnappers of freed US tourist
Photos and video: Forged in fire
Classes teach the art of blacksmithing.
Man who went missing in Burlington has been found
Police are thanking everyone who assisted.
Photos: HWDSB Middle School Band Festival
Annual festival enriches student’s love of music.
Few students currently enrolled in e-learning courses: report
The People for Education report on technology in schools comes shortly after the provincial government announced that all high school students will have to take four e-learning credits — out of the 30 credits needed for a diploma — starting in 2020-21.
Forged in fire
UN warns peacekeeping in Mali will be hurt if Canada doesn’t extend mission
While the Trudeau government insists it stands with the UN, Liberal backbencher Rob Oliphant told an all-party press conference that Canada is not pulling its weight.
Teen survives Montana bear attack with minor injuries
Teen survives Montana bear attack with minor injuries
U.S. declares Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps a foreign terrorist organization
It is the first time that the U.S. has designated an entity of another government as a terrorist organization, placing a group with vast economic resources that answers only to Iran’s supreme leader in the same category as al-Qaida and the Islamic State.
Toronto neurosurgeon pleads guilty to murder in wife’s death days before trial
Mohammed Shamji confesses to breaking Elana Fric Shamji’s neck and choking her to death after she served him divorce papers
Missing man last seen in Burlington
Stephen Miller, 47, was last seen around Burloak Drive and Harvester Road
Tori Stafford kidnapping anniversary marked by call for justice-system changes
A number of victims of violent crime rallied in Ottawa today, marking the 10th anniversary of Tori Stafford’s disappearance in southwestern Ontario and calling for changes to Canada’s justice and corrections systems.
Ontario government-mandated carbon tax stickers planned for gas pumps
The environment and energy ministers made the announcement Monday in one of the near-daily events the Ontario government has held to slam the tax since it was imposed one week ago.
Astronaut David Saint-Jacques is first Canadian to perform spacewalk in over a decade
Saint-Jacques’ and NASA astronaut Anne McClain officially began their spacewalk just after 7:30 a.m. EDT according to the U.S. space agency. Saint-Jacques is the fourth Canadian astronaut to take part in a spacewalk and the first in 12 years.
David Saint-Jacques becomes fourth Canadian astronaut to complete spacewalk
Saint-Jacques, 49, joined an exclusive group of Canadian astronauts Monday, becoming just the fourth from this country to take part in such a mission and the first Canadian in 12 years.
Donor found for B.C. hockey coach whose young team launched video search for a kidney
Gillis learned last week his former work colleague Michael Teigen was a match and would be donating one of his kidneys. Teigen saw a viral video posted by young members of the Spirit hockey team asking for help for their ailing coach.
Felicity Huffman, 12 other parents to plead guilty in college admissions scandal
In a written statement Monday, the actress expressed ‘deep regret and shame over what I have done.’
A day after quitting, Nielsen says she still supports Trump’s border goals
She resigned as Homeland Security secretary amid Trump’s frustration and bitterness over a spike in Central American migration.
Signpost: Locke Street work, Live Music Mondays, Youth Awards
Construction on Locke Street is entering a new phase. Traffic now only flows south between Herkimer and Hunter. On-street parking is still available. The city is replacing water mains and reconstructing the road and sidewalks. Urban braille, furniture, trees and a coloured concrete boulevard are also part of the project.
Smallville actress Allison Mack pleads guilty ahead of sex cult trial
Mack was charged with duping women into joining NXIVM by telling them it was a self-help group.
Woman flown to Hamilton General after Hwy.8 crash south of Cambridge
Driver is in serious condition, OPP say. Highway closed for investigation.
Rhino poacher killed by elephant and eaten by lions
The man and two others were hunting illegally at Kruger National Park last week when the elephant surprised them, park spokesperson Isaac Phaahla said.
Stryker Canada celebrates opening of new head office
Stryker Canada is celebrating the opening of its new Canadian head office in Flamborough Tuesday.
37-year-old Brantford man identified as homicide victim
Gerald Robert Male died after being shot Friday night
‘Smallville’ actress Allison Mack pleads guilty ahead of sex cult trial
Mack was charged with duping women into joining NXIVM by telling them it was a self-help group.
Maple Leaf to build $412-million facility for plant-based protein in Indiana
The new plant will double the company’s current production capacity and produce tempeh, franks, sausages and raw foods.
Mohawk College students make Jamaican school better
Phase two of Project Jamaica results in new library and upgraded kitchen
Aegean Sea sees "very unusual" spike in dolphin deaths
More dolphins die in Aegean Sea; group suspects navy drills
Former rural councillor in Brant County accused of sexually assaulting teens in Hamilton
Hamilton police believe there are more potential victims.
Stoney Creek residents continue to fight against proposed three-tower development
"It has already been approved for this," said Stoney Creek Coun. Maria Pearson.
Facebook bans Faith Goldy, Canadian white nationalist groups in latest crackdown
Social media giant says it will continue to review extremists operating on its platform.
Hamilton man, 61, accused of sexually assaulting two youth
Hamilton police believe there are more potential victims.
Former Toronto neurosurgeon pleads guilty to killing his wife days after she served him with divorce papers
Dr. Mohammed Shamji has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of Dr. Elana Fric, his wife of 12 years and the mother of their three children.
28-story hotel planned for Salt Lake City convention centre
28-story hotel planned for Salt Lake City convention centre
Cannabis smokers get more bong for their buck at bud-and-breakfasts with a different vibe
The spare room in Abi Roach’s Kensington Market home long served as a video game space until she recently put a different spin on recreation. She decorated it with a cannabis-leaf-patterned blanket, piles of magazines dedicated to the substance and a stash of smoking devices.
Ontario to allow BYOB at tailgate parties
The measure will be in Thursday’s spring budget from the Progressive Conservatives, a government official confirmed Monday.
Innisfil council to consider restricting where you can consume cannabis in town
It looks like the only place Innisfil residents will be able to consume cannabis in town will be on their private properties.
More dolphins die in Aegean Sea; group suspects navy drills
More dolphins die in Aegean Sea; group suspects navy drills
Canadian political parties already targeted by foreign hacking, electronic spy agency says
Political parties, operatives have already been targeted by foreign hacking campaigns in report on threats to the 2019 election, the Communications Security Establishment said Monday.
OnStar stops stolen Buick — then Hamilton police K9 tracks fleeing suspect
Suspect was tracked to industrial area by K9 unit after running from disabled SUV
Hamilton school board puts hiring freeze on new bosses
Hamilton’s public school board is putting a freeze on new executive and management positions as it grapples with funding cuts from Queen’s Park while preparing a budget for the coming school year.
Bush Foundation wants retiring Air Force One for museum
Bush Foundation wants retiring Air Force One for museum
Former Toronto neurosurgeon pleads guilty to killing his wife, herself a prominent doctor
Dr. Mohammed Shamji has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of Dr. Elana Fric, his wife of 12 years and the mother of their three children.
Dundas Central School play hits the stage
More than 50 students involved in production
Ontario Premier Doug Ford attacks media for ‘mocking us’ over his opposition to federal carbon pricing
Following the lead of U.S. President Donald Trump, Ford is attacking the media for criticizing him in an email fundraising blast sent Monday by the Progressive Conservatives.
'Daddy hurt her': Nobody believed a boy's story — until he dug up the backyard 20 years later
The human remains sunk below a layer of concrete in his boyhood home snapped the jumbled pieces of a family mystery into place
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