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Biden accused of touching and kissing Nevada assemblywoman in 2014
Former Nevada state assemblywoman Lucy Flores has accused Joe Biden of touching and kissing her at a 2014 campaign event for Democrats.
He helped create AI. Now, he worries about ‘killer robots’
Yoshua Bengio, Canadian computer scientist and a recipient of this year’s A.M. Turing Award, is worried that innovations in artificial intelligence that he helped pioneer could lead to a dark future.
Man killed in violent single-vehicle crash overnight in Port Credit
Const. Danny Marttini says that the driver was ejected from the vehicle in the crash. Police are investigating speed as a factor in the crash, she said.
Hamilton's proposed truck route review will emphasize safe streets for residents
"We need to have a city built for people not trucks," said Ward 1 Coun. Maureen Wilson.
Jody Wilson-Raybould warned of Trudeau’s political interference in tense call with Michael Wernick
The former attorney general provided an audio recording to bolster her earlier testimony to the justice committee, and described a “sustained” campaign by Trudeau and members of the PMO to “politically interfere” in a criminal prosecution.
‘There’s a child in this!’ Video shows driver nearly hit woman and stroller in Toronto intersection
Police said they are aware of the video, which shows a heated encounter between a woman with a stroller and a car after vehicle almost collides into her.
Council criticized for ‘missed opportunity’ to add diverse voice to mostly white, male police board
The city appointed retired business executive Fred Bennink to the HPS board this week.
Ford government contemplating change to licence plate slogan
“Open For Business,” is the motto being considered for the black-on-white commercial plates used by trucks and other industrial vehicles.
Rain — 25 mm of it — then snow predicted for Hamilton Saturday
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Hamilton and Burlington warning of 25 mm or more of rain Saturday that is expected to change to flurries near midnight
Signpost: Stormwater grants, church marks anniversary, Kathleen Wynne in Hamilton
Private property owners in the Hamilton Conservation Authority watershed can apply for grants to cover 50 per cent of eligible costs for projects that reduce stormwater run-off into the municipal sewer system or watercourses.
Arizona canyon reopens day after man dies in fall from edge
Arizona canyon reopens day after man dies in fall from edge
Plaintiffs file $200M lawsuit against Province for cancellation of basic income program
Plaintiffs claim abrupt cancellation of program caused harm and damages
McMaster engineering students put car on roof of building
The prank is associated with the annual Kipling Ceremony in which graduating engineering students receive an iron ring
Wernick issued veiled threats over SNC standoff, Wilson-Raybould says
Jody Wilson-Raybould secretly recorded a conversation with Michael Wernick in which she claims the country’s top public servant issued veiled threats that she’d lose her job as justice minister if she didn’t intervene to stop the criminal prosecution of SNC-Lavalin.
Hamilton Urban Core has been approved as a permanent injection site by the province
“I hope we set a precedent for other things like this happening in Hamilton,” says Denise Brooks, executive director of Hamilton Urban Core Community Health Centre.
Groups say Quebec bill on religious symbols violates minority rights
Legislation tabled Thursday would prohibit public servants in positions of authority from wearing religious symbols.
Canada won’t extend Mali peacekeeping mission
Canada will not extend its UN Mali mission of providing helicopter medical evacuation.
It’s no joke: Yard waste is banned from your green bin starting April 1
The change is meant to avoid another stinky composting controversy at the city’s plant
New support for OPP after 13 officers die by suicide
Full and easy access to mental health services for OPP officers will be made available, Ontario announced Friday.
Engineer didn’t check for right materials on stage that collapsed, inquest hears
Domenic Cugliari said he believed the pickup trusses were the correct size
Trial set for man accused of swimming naked in Toronto shark tank
A British Columbia man accused of stripping naked and jumping into a large shark tank at a Toronto aquarium last year is set to stand trial in September.
OPP charge sixth person in Six Nations triple murder
Vernon Shipman of Six Nations of the Grand River is charged with three counts of accessory after the fact to murder
Trump threatens to close border with Mexico next week
“We will close it for a long time. I am not kidding around.”
British Parliament rejects May’s third withdrawal deal
Now Britain has until April 12 to propose a new way forward, or crash out of the bloc without a deal, or beg for a long extension.
Is Poland Spring water really from a spring? ‘Not one drop,’ lawsuit claims
A class-action lawsuit that a judge has mostly allowed to move forward contends that the famous Poland Spring in Maine, which the company claims is a source of the water, effectively ran dry nearly 50 years ago.
Plan your weekend: Events in Hamilton and area
Around the Bay road race is happening this Sunday. Be aware of road closures
Paul Berton: Bet you won’t read this till the end
Data shows many readers don’t finish articles
Defeat of Theresa May’s deal means new Brexit precipice
The United Kingdom now faces a deadline of April 12 to present the European Union with a new plan, or crash out of the bloc without an agreement.
Poland bashes immigrants, but quietly takes Christian ones
The law and justice party’s anti-immigrant rhetoric has created special headaches for the EU, which has largely failed to distribute quotas of migrants from North Africa, the Balkans and the Middle East around the continent because of resistance.
Rent striker says eviction threat not just about her but all Hamilton tenants
Fellow residents of Stoney Creek Towers back Linda Habibi at Landlord and Tenant Board
Burlington chamber AGM and volunteer reception April 24
The Burlington Chamber of Commerce is holding its 72nd annual general meeting and volunteer reception April 24.
New York state sues billionaire family behind maker of OxyContin
The suit claims drug manufacturers collaborated to falsely deny the serious risks of opioid addiction, and it accuses drug distributors of saturating the state with opioids while overlooking red flags.
Hamilton Mountain Legion branch 163 hosting district convention
The first weekend of April is going to be a busy one at the Mount Hamilton branch of the Royal Canadian Legion on Limeridge Road East.As many as 300 delegates are expected to visit the branch from around the Golden Horseshoe, Niagara, Halton, Pee
New York City may try tolling its way out of traffic mess
New York City may try tolling its way out of traffic mess
Bay Street comes to Barton: Malleum makes its mark on Hamilton real estate
Partners buying up properties for investment pools full of unpolished gems
Legal cannabis is here. Summer is coming. What’s a festival to do?
Toronto and GTA attractions such as the Craft Beer Festival and Canada’s Wonderland are taking different approaches, from a ‘POTio’ to a total ban.
Out of the CFL and into the ring: The Rock, Lex, Tito, and (King Kong) Mosca
Before, after and during their football careers many CFLers were wrestlers.
Engineer says plans for Radiohead stage that collapsed had ‘sloppy’ mistakes
Domenic Cugliari is testifying at a coroner’s inquest into the death of Scott Johnson, a drum technician who was killed when the structure came crashing down just hours before the show was set to start on June 16, 2012.
Dundas Tammy's Place development changes well received
New plan for six townhouse units eliminates commercial units and underground parking
Don't put yard waste in green bins: City of Hamilton
As of April 1, the City of Hamilton is no longer accepting leaf and yard waste — including grass clippings — in green bins.
Halton police had a total of 126 vehicle collisions in 2018
Last year saw 50 collisions classified as non-preventable and 28 collisions where collision damage to a police vehicle was found, but it is unclear when or how it happened.
Erwin Hymer shipped trailers that were not fully certified
Dozens were shipped to RV dealers with the axle, brakes, hitch and breakaway device still not certified
Trial date set for man accused of swimming naked in Ripley’s Aquarium shark tank
David Weaver is also accused of assaulting a man outside Medieval Times hours before incident at aquarium in October 2018.
Hamilton honours 75th anniversary of D-Day
Celebrations include a gala dinner at the Warplane Heritage Museum, a flypast, and a new school curriculum
Fedeli says it’s ‘premature’ to say there could be a $100M penalty for breaking Beer Store deal
In his first comments since the Star revealed the potential price tag of breaking a 10-year accord with the Beer Store, Finance Minister Vic Fedeli said Friday that negotiations are only just beginning.
Dundas retail cannabis application receives 6 public comments
City acknowledges location meets standards and requirements
Fire guts Sunning Hill home on Hamilton’s east Mountain
No injuries reported as children and adults escape to safety
Dundas University Plaza Metro conversion subject of Ombudsman complaint
Canadian Tire waiting for two building permits
Odor in cabin diverts DC-area flight bound for San Francisco
Odor in cabin diverts DC-area flight bound for San Francisco
Niagara cop charged with attempted murder of fellow on-duty officer for 2018 incident in Pelham
A Niagara Regional Police officer has been charged with attempted murder in the shooting of another police officer last November.
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