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Tower trash: Half of Hamilton apartment recyclables ending up in the dump
The city says it will try to educate apartment owners — but if that doesn’t work, collectors will refuse to collect the “contaminated” would-be recyclables.
Spiking gas prices in Hamilton will get worse: analyst
The federal carbon tax and other forces will likely push the price of a litre of gas to nearly $1.35 by late April, says Gasbuddy.com.
Ball’s been pitched for new sports complex at Confederation Beach Park
Bidding in play for first phase of construction that includes cricket, multi-purpose fields, pickleball courts
Baltimore mayor's $500K book deal draws intense criticism
Search underway for Baltimore mayor's books sold to hospital
California sells $600M in bonds for high-speed rail project
Lawmakers to discuss future of California high-speed rail
Grimsby residents tired of stepping in dog poo
An inordinate amount of dog poo that is not being picked up is turning Grimsby’s beautiful parks and trails into a minefield of bacteria, says residents.
Viking Sky woes off Norway started with engine snags: pilot
The cruise ship made a mayday call March 23 after the engine failures.
US Forest Service approves Colorado ski resort's expansion
US Forest Service approves Colorado ski resort's expansion
OSPCA turns down Ontario’s request to stay on until new animal laws in force
“Law enforcement agencies have been enforcing and can continue to enforce animal protection laws in the province,” OSPCA says.
Probe will now include the crimes of serial killer Bruce McArthur
The former judge leading a review of the Toronto police’s missing-persons investigations says she welcomes the inclusion of the crimes of serial killer Bruce McArthur in her probe.
All California fisheries to close in April to protect whales
Whale entanglements on the West Coast have broken records in recent years as climate change pushes the mammals closer to shore.
Fifth person arrested in Six Nations triple homicide
Roland Sturgeon, a resident of Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, is charged with accessory after the fact to murder.
Former Afghanistan hostage Joshua Boyle made frantic 911 call about wife, court hears in assault trial
Boyle, 35, is charged with assault, sexual assault, unlawful confinement and causing someone to take a noxious substance. A majority of the charges relate to his wife, though a second alleged victim cannot be identified due to a publication ban.
At least a dozen car windows smashed in Strathcona neighbourhood
Local resident says increase in crime is a symptom of a larger problem.
Jeff Mahoney: Larry Smith, please stand up and take a bow
A Hamilton original’s up-and-down life as a standup comic, after 30 years in the biz
Liberals block new inquiry into SNC-Lavalin
Liberal MPs on the House of Commons ethics committee opposed a move by the Conservatives and New Democrats Tuesday afternoon to hold a second set of hearings.
The top 10 books on Apple's iBooks-US
The top 10 books on Apple's iBooks-US
Sentencing for Haldimand County OPP constable delayed after change in lawyers
Case involving former officer Lauren Cheeseman scheduled to be back in court April 16
Southwest 737 Max makes emergency landing in Orlando
Southwest 737 Max makes emergency landing in Orlando
MacLeod doubles autism budget to $600M from $321M after parental lobbying
Ontario’s redesigned autism program — which will take into account needs-based services after outcry from parents — will cost at least $600 million per year, the social services minister said Tuesday.
Toronto man arrested in missing Chinese student’s abduction
A massive manhunt remains underway with police working around the clock to find Wanzhen Lu, 22, who was violently taken from an underground parking garage in Markham, Ont., on Saturday.
EU parliament backs copyright bill targeting U.S. tech giants
If the bill is enacted, companies such as Apple, Facebook and Google parent company Alphabet likely would have to pay European artists more and do more to keep work that appears online from being used without permission.
U.K. government defiant as Parliament takes control of Brexit
Votes are due to be held Wednesday on options that could include remaining in the EU’s single market and customs union, calling a new membership referendum and cancelling Brexit — all ideas that Theresa May has repeatedly rejected.
Larry Smith, please stand up — and take a blow
Larry Smith has been working as a full-time professional standup comic for 30 years. It has been a struggle but he cannot imagine any other way of life for himself
Trump takes victory lap; Dems still seek full Mueller report
President Donald Trump took a victory lap on Capitol Hill Tuesday, emboldened by the end of the special counsel’s Russia probe, even as Democrats demanded the release of Robert Mueller’s full report and intensified their focus on health care and other policy disputes.
Irish police investigate Conor McGregor over sex assault accusation
Conor McGregor, the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s biggest star and one of the world’s highest-paid athletes, is under investigation in Ireland after a woman accused him of sexual assault in December.
Lawmakers to discuss future of California high-speed rail
Lawmakers to discuss future of California high-speed rail
Refugee who sheltered Snowden hopes others who helped can join her in Canada
A newly arrived refugee who helped shelter whistleblower Edward Snowden in Hong Kong pleaded with Canadian officials on Tuesday to grant asylum to others who assisted the American fugitive years ago.
Industry-Education Council of Hamilton holds AGM Thursday
Edge Factor’s Jeremy Bout will be the guest speaker at the event.
Lebanon president slams Trump over Golan Heights
Lebanese President Michel Aoun says Trump’s formal recognition of Israel’s sovereignty over the occupied Golan Heights “undermines” international law.
Former Amaya CEO David Baazov sues Quebec securities regulator for $2 million
David Baazov alleges in a case filed last week in Quebec Superior Court that L’Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) was “abusive” and “malicious” in filing accusations against him in 2016.
China blocks canola shipments from Viterra, saying pests found in grain
The Canola Council of Canada says all of its members that export canola to China have reported that Chinese importers are unwilling to purchase their products.
‘Second disaster’ warned in Mozambique as cholera a concern in cyclone’s wake
Cyclone-ravaged Mozambique faces a “second disaster” from cholera and other diseases, the World Health Organization warned on Tuesday, while relief operations pressed into rural areas where an unknown number of people remain without aid more than 10 days after the storm.
Video: New/old sign finds a place at Hamilton’s Playhouse
Marque sign, originally from Brantford, installed Tuesday.
Would you like fries with that? McDonald’s digital drive-thrus will start making personalized recommendations
The software will also track wait times at the restaurant so that, during busy periods, the menu suggests items that are easier for staff to make, allowing the drive-thru to run smoother.
Arrest made in Markham kidnapping but victim hasn’t been found, police say
Police said that Wanzhen Lu, an international Chinese student, was abducted Saturday shortly before 6 p.m.
New York suburb to declare measles emergency, barring unvaccinated children from public
Rockland County, which has a population of more than 300,000 people, has had 153 confirmed cases of measles since October, a county spokesman said.
Search underway for Baltimore mayor's books sold to hospital
Search underway for Baltimore mayor's books sold to hospital
Ottawa ordered to pay $20 million for placing mentally ill inmates in solitary
An Ontario Superior Court judge says the Correctional Service of Canada violated the charter rights of thousands of inmates who filed a class-action lawsuit against the agency over its use of administrative segregation.
San Diego seeks to ban homeless in vehicles near beaches
San Diego seeks to ban homeless in vehicles near beaches
Millennial Money: There's more than 1 way to slay a debt
Millennial Money: There's more than 1 way to slay a debt
A family rescued a dog from certain death. Years later, he died saving their lives in a shooting
He was a month old and alone on the side of a Texas highway. The abandoned Great Pyrenees puppy limped on a broken ankle.
Long-term care workers at ‘breaking point’ due to violence, harassment, sexual assault on job, poll finds
Survey of more than 1,000 long-term care workers in Ontario found almost half experienced violence such as pushing or hitting on a daily or weekly basis.
Hamilton raises building and planning fees on developers, property owners
"I think we are being fair and equitable," said Guy Paparella, director of growth planning.
'Second disaster' warned in Mozambique as cholera a concern
The United Nations said some 1.8 million people there need urgent help after Cyclone Idai
Ontario announces $16.4M in funding to combat guns and gangs
Attorney General Caroline Mulroney made the announcement at an airport hotel Tuesday.
Burlington city council votes in favour of 2.99 per cent tax hike
When combined with tax levies from Halton Region and local school boards, the increase drops to 2.02 per cent.
Norwegian Air temporarily suspends some NY ticket sales
Norwegian Air temporarily suspends some NY ticket sales
Pilot: Cruise ship woes off Norway started with engine snags
Pilot: Cruise ship woes off Norway started with engine snags
Hawaii County short-term rental rule changes draft published
Hawaii County short-term rental rule changes draft published
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