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Ontario's Drive Clean emission testing accomplished its goal, says Stoney Creek technician
While some drivers may be rejoicing the end of Ontario’s Drive Clean program, Sergio Cino hopes motorists don’t ignore emissions problems that could pollute the environment or cause substantial repair bills if left unaddressed.
ALL THE CHAIR’S MEN: D’Angelo concealed secret deals, including his own, Niagara Region says in court documents
Niagara Region’s former chief administrative officer, Carmen D’Angelo, ordered his employee file removed from official government records and his secret and lucrative contract extension locked in the office of a senior municipal official in 2017, according to court documents obtained by The Standard.
‘They'll never be able to link it to us:’ Video captures father and son brutally kill a bear and her cubs
WARNING: Video contains graphic images
Is this a hate crime? 7 questions about bread-sliced bagels
You're worse than the person who put sprinkles on a baked potato, but not as bad as the sadist who put marshmallow Peeps on a pizza.
Bonnie and Clyde were glamorous, but also murderous
Thousands of people from nearby towns showed up hoping to see, and maybe even touch, the bodies of the murderous lovers whose exploits had captivated the nation.
Royal baby name predictions are in — here are the top picks
If there’s anything the world loves more than a royal baby, it’s a royal baby name. And never more so than with Baby Sussex. According to betting site Bookmakers, more money has been gambled by “punters” on what Meghan and Harry will call their first child than was bet for all three Cambridge kids combined. That’s $10 million for Baby Sussex, $5 million for George, Charlotte and Louis together. (Side note: Yes, even this is being turned into a competition between the duchesses.)
BlackBerry reports US $51-million Q4 profit
beats profit and revenue estimates
St. Joseph’s Health System paid CEOs nearly $1 million in 2018
Governance expert says it’s unusual for a board to let leaders bank months worth of vacation time that results in a “windfall” when they leave.
How much cash will legal pot shops generate?
But Michael Armstrong says Ontario government-licensed outlets may have to lower prices to compete with the black market.
Hamilton LRT back on track after province lifts funding “freeze”
Ford government to allow Metrolinx to begin buying land along Hamilton’s LRT line again. But the city will need to look elsewhere for top-up cash if there is a budget shortfall.
Hamilton Police close case against alleged data breach from Coun. Terry Whitehead’s office
Hamilton police have closed the case on an alleged data breach from Coun. Terry Whitehead’s office at city hall.
'The Russian hoax is finally dead,' Donald Trump tells Michigan rally
In vilifying his opponents, Trump was not troubled by the fact that the 300-plus-page report by Robert Mueller, the special counsel, has yet to be released
‘Kids are all the same’, says Hamilton’s Easter Seals ambassador Madisen Dean
She has brittle bone disease, epilepsy and spends much of her time in a wheelchair., But she wants everyone to know that kids are the same, disability or not. City Hall will be lit up red and white on Friday in honour of Easter Seals month.
Andrew Dreschel: How will Hamilton’s new city manager fit in?
Janette Smith thrilled to be returning to her Hamilton hometown
Eight possible opioid overdose calls at Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre this year
Paul Debien, 34, died after a suspected overdose at the Barton jail March 21
Resolution reached in Hamilton’s Black Forest Inn human rights case
A resolution was reached Wednesday after day of mediation between business and 3 former staff.
Teri Pecoskie: In wake of playoff loss, Hamilton Bulldogs say next season will be ‘better’
The local OHL team is already looking ahead to the 2019-20 season.
ONTARIO COLD CASE: Mom's unsolved murder weighs heavy on retired OPP officer 35 years later
It's been almost 35 years since the body of Brenda Stinson, 23, was discovered on an isolated dirt road. A retired OPP officer, who knew the murdered woman when she was a child, hopes renewed interest in the case will trigger tips.
Susan Clairmont: How Robert Badgerow’s murder appeal turns on the location of a phone booth
Defence says the judge erred in his charge to the jury about the vital piece of evidence, Susan Clairmont writes.
Authorities identify bicyclist killed in train collision
Authorities identify bicyclist killed in train collision
Sheriff's office: Man died from hypothermia in Montana lake
Sheriff's office: Man died from hypothermia in Montana lake
Signpost: Ukraine’s lost generations, meaningful mealtimes and more
Richard Koroscil has been selected as the inaugural chair for the Bay Area Climate Change Council.
Newfoundland woman stabbed boyfriend over ejection from Bryan Adams concert
A Newfoundland woman angry at her boyfriend because they were ejected from a Bryan Adams concert threw a pot of macaroni salad at him and then stabbed his face, a St. John’s court has heard.
Mueller report exceeds 300 pages, raising questions about four-page summary
The still-secret report on Russian interference in the 2016 election submitted last week by the special counsel, Robert Mueller, was more than 300 pages long, the Justice Department acknowledged Thursday.
Baltimore mayor says her $500K book deal was a 'mistake'
Baltimore mayor says $500K book deal was 'mistake'
Graham Rockingham: Dylan Swan has painted the Around the Bay Road Race from start to finish
Hamilton artist Dylan Swan has spent the past five years painting every kilometre of the Around the Bay Road Race
Canadian officials worry that foreign actors are trying to meddle in 2019 election
Intelligence sources say cyber threats increasing across the board, while the official in charge of investigating elections offences says he considers foreign interference a question of “when” rather than “if.”
Ontario’s Finance Minister promises an expansion of the sale of beer and wine
Queen’s Park will start treating Ontarians “like responsible adults” with an expansion of the availability of beer and wine, says Finance Minister Vic Fedeli.
VIDEO: Watch a group of students experience the ICU
Twenty Grade 11 students from St. Marys and Sir Allan MacNab got to see up close some medical simulations at St. Joseph's Healthcare Charlton Campus on Thursday.
Trudeau says sorry for sarcastic thank you comment to Indigenous protester
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who typically takes a more deferential, let’s-talk approach when protesters get in his face, found himself delivering a rare and rapid apology Thursday for his sarcastic retort to an Indigenous heckler who interrupted his remarks during a high-end fundraising event.
Bump stocks are turned in or destroyed as ban takes effect
Bump stocks are attachments that enable semi-automatic rifles to fire rapidly like machine-guns.
Yosemite to remain open for skiing 2 weeks longer
Yosemite to remain open for skiing 2 weeks longer
Updated: Hamilton LRT back on track after province lifts funding “freeze”
Ford government to allow Metrolinx to begin buying land along Hamilton’s LRT line again. But the city will need to look elsewhere for top-up cash if there is a budget shortfall.
Baltimore mayor says $500K book deal was 'mistake'
Baltimore mayor says $500K book deal was 'mistake'
Man facing charges after two Hamilton residents bought fake phones advertised on Kijiji
The local buyers thought they were getting a new Samsung Galaxy Note9 and a new iPhone XR
Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger applauds fed budget's gas tax increase
Federal budget will double the gas tax to municipalities from $2.2 billion to $4.4 billion starting this year.
Republicans call for Schiff to resign as chair of House Intelligence Committee
Schiff holds firm on his position that there is evidence of Trump allies’ collusion with Russia in the last election
19 killed after fire breaks out at commercial building in Dhaka
The bodies of 13 people have been recovered from the scene, Abdus Samad Azad, another official at the department, told dpa by phone. Six others died in hospitals.
Chicago mayor says city will try to recoup costs from Jussie Smollett, calls on Trump to ‘sit this one out’
The mayor said Police Department brass are compiling the costs of the investigation into Smollett’s hate crime claim. City lawyers will then send Smollett a letter calling on him to pay the full amount.
Relentless: The story of Arkells ... Canada’s, no, Hamilton’s band
Their secret: a top-drawer live act, work ethic, chameleon musicality, activist social conscience — and Hamilton itself, writes Spec reporter Jon Wells.
U.K. leader May rolling the dice again on Brexit deal
British Prime Minister Theresa May rolled the dice Thursday on another Brexit vote in Parliament, sending a tweaked and trimmed version of her EU divorce deal back to lawmakers who had rejected it twice before.
Hamilton LRT back on track after provincial commitment to lift funding “freeze”
Ford government to allow Metrolinx to begin buying land along Hamilton’s LRT line again and extend the deadline for would-be builders bidding on the project.
Hamilton settles with medical pot grower to allow “monster” Ancaster greenhouse
The city has been at loggerheads with The Green Organic Dutchman over plans for 123,000-square-foot medical pot facility.
Epineuron Technologies takes home grand prize at Synapse
A McMaster University life science startup won the grand prize at the sixth annual Synapse Life Science Competition.
3 Saudi women’s rights activists temporarily released
The official Saudi press agency reported that three female detainees had been released but did not identify them. It said their cases were ongoing.
Hamilton's $100,000 club for municipal employees expands in 2018
In 2018 there were 1,760 municipal employees, including fire, police and paramedics earning over $100,000.
Seattle bus driver shot in torso gets passengers to safety
Seattle bus driver shot in torso drives passengers to safety
Glacier National Park taking comments on landline phone plan
Glacier National Park taking comments on landline phone plan
In-flight harassment in the spotlight
Incident draws attention to in-flight harassment and airline response
Police raid Las Vegas tourism agency amid gift card probe
Police say they executed a search warrant at the offices of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority as part of the investigation into misuse of airline gift cards.
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