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Trudeau says Canada still welcomes immigration despite plan to beef up border
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada remains welcoming to newcomers even as his government takes steps to curb the influx of asylum seekers coming into the country at unofficial entry points.
Ontario police watchdog raps strip searches for those arrested, in custody
In a special analysis of the issue, the Office of the Independent Police Review Director says strip-search procedures across the province are inconsistent, poorly documented and often show a misunderstanding of the law.
Report: Great Lakes feeling effects of rapid climate warming
The annual mean air temperature in the region, which includes portions of the U.S. Midwest, Northeast and central Canada, is warming faster than the rest of the contiguous United States.
Mississauga’s LRT route was shortened to save cash. Is Hamilton’s project next?
Metrolinx announced the budget-saving measures for the Hurontario LRT on Thursday. Meanwhile, Hamilton is waiting to hear if its own light rail project will be allowed to go ahead.
Golf great Rory McIlroy is coming to Hamilton for Canadian Open
Fresh off his win at the Players Championship, FedEx Cup points leader Rory McIlroy has committed to playing this year’s event at the Hamilton Golf and Country Club.
European Union leaders open to Brexit delay but demand United Kingdom approval
The deep uncertainty among leaders at an EU summit in Brussels was exceeded only by the high anxiety for politicians, businesses and citizens in Britain.
River ferry sinks in Tigris near Iraq’s Mosul, killing dozens
MOSUL, Iraq — A ferry overloaded with people celebrating the Kurdish new year and Mother’s Day capsized in the Tigris River near the Iraqi city of Mosul on Thursday, killing at least 83 people, including families, officials said.
Venezuelan forces detain key aide to opposition leader
Lawyer Roberto Marrero was taken away by intelligence agents in an overnight operation.
Ancaster residents will need special permits to access homes and park on the street during RBC Canadian Open
When the RBC Canadian Open returns to Hamilton Golf and Country Club, residents of the surrounding neighbourhood will need special event permits to access their homes.
Interior boss order aims to protect US public land access
Interior boss order aims to protect US public land access
Family of former UW student who died in jail demands answers
Soleiman was suffering from mental illness when he was incarcerated at the Central East Correctional Centre in Lindsay and died on Dec. 15, 2016, during a confrontation with guards. He was 30
Man critically injured after flagpole accident at Flamborough’s Miska Trailer Factory
The worker had been changing flags on a flagpole when he was injured, the Ministry of Labour says
Treasury board president at chamber of commerce breakfast
The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce is holding a breakfast with Ontario’s president of the treasury board on April 12.
Facebook stored millions of passwords in plain text
The acknowledgement from the social media giant came after a security researcher posted about the issue online.
Robot servers and 3D menus: What’s on tap at the restaurant of the future
But so far, only a few eateries in Canada have embraced robotics and other high-tech offerings
Company won't operate duck boats in 2019 after fatal sinking
Company won't operate duck boats in 2019 after fatal sinking
Clean Energy Canada calls for increase in electric buses as manufacturing footprint grows
The report’s call for more buses comes the same week as a study by Bloomberg New Energy Finance Ltd. found the world’s electric buses will displace about 270,000 barrels a day of diesel by the end of this year.
Donny and Marie Osmond announce end of Las Vegas residency
Donny and Marie Osmond announce end of Las Vegas residency
Metrolinx scraps portion of Hurontario LRT in effort to cut costs
The provincial transit agency announced Thursday it would remove the downtown Mississauga loop, eliminate three stops.
Facebook says it left ‘hundreds of millions’ of users’ passwords stored in plain text
The revelation adds to a litany of recent privacy and security mishaps at Facebook
West Avenue Cider's Amy Robson wins Outstanding Business Achievement Award
Amy Robson will be named the Entrepreneur of the Year at the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce’s Outstanding Business Achievement Awards Gala on March 27.
Spy cameras secretly live-streamed 1,600 hotel guests for subscribers. Then police caught on.
Four individuals were booked by authorities in Seoul on Wednesday for live-streaming secretly obtained video feed from dozens of local hotel rooms, South Korean police said.
Iditarod champion given a hero's welcome in Alaska hometown
Iditarod champion given a hero's welcome in Alaska hometown
History made at Mohawk College
The issue: More than 20,000 support staff at Ontario’s community colleges have their first ever contract. The local impact: The new deal covers more than 700 employees at Mohawk
Beer, wine sales approved for historic Idaho theatres
Beer, wine sales approved for historic Idaho theatres
Ford government to tweak autism program overhaul under intense pressure
Community and Social Services Minister Lisa MacLeod says province will consult on moving towards more needs-based funding for children with autism, and allow parents to spend money on more types of services.
Dundas dirt bike crash leads to charges
18-year-old man allegedly drove off-road vehicle on city street
Man, 19, in critical condition after workplace accident in Flamborough
Hamilton paramedics say the 19-year-old man was in critical condition
Hamilton councillors want "complete truth" as they approve Red Hill Parkway judicial inquiry
"We want the truth, the complete truth," said Stoney Creek Coun. Brad Clark.
‘The worst day of our lives:’ From the ashes, Waterdown family to rebuild after devastating house fire
The Keenes say the community’s response has reminded them why they chose Flamborough
Province to tweak autism funding overhaul under intense pressure
The Ontario government says it will move to a system of needs-based funding for children with autism and allow parents to spend money on more services.
Rail project whistleblower lawsuit attracts federal scrutiny
Rail project whistleblower lawsuit attracts federal scrutiny
Baskin-Robbins opens 100th Canadian store at CF Lime Ridge Mall
Spring is finally here, and summer weather is just around the corner.
How to claim new climate action incentive
How to claim new climate action incentive and some oft-forgotten tax credits
Trump tells a made-up story about Brexit, then twists a tale about John McCain in 42-false-claim week
President has seven times told a tale of how he predicted Brexit while in Scotland on the eve of the vote. (He wasn’t in Scotland that day; he didn’t predict the vote . . .)
Bite-mark analysis has been shown to be flawed science. So why is it allowed in Canadian courts?
The controversial evidence, which lacks a scientific foundation and has been blamed for wrongful convictions in the U.S., is being rubber-stamped in courtrooms across in Canada.
Niagara man one of the first to get high-tech insulin pump for diabetes
Paul Chalmers has lived with Type 1 diabetes for nearly two decades.
Susan Clairmont: Hamilton police officer faces disciplinary charges for arresting two journalists
The arrests of freelancer David Ritchie and Global News videographer Jeremy Cohn became a rally cry across Canada as media outlets denounced the heavy-handed approach taken against journalists who were doing their jobs.
Doug Ford threatens to call police on NDP
Premier “can’t wait to the call the OPP on the illegal fundraising that the NDP are doing,” amid fallout from allegations by ousted Progressive Conservative MPP Randy Hillier.
TTC bus crashes into two Scarborough homes, prompting evacuations
Surveillance video from the scene shows the TTC bus hopping a curb, losing control and crashing into the two houses.
SNC-Lavalin affair: We answer your most pressing questions
What is SNC-Lavalin accused of doing? Are 9,000 jobs at risk? Here are the answers to some of your most frequently asked questions.
514 charges at St. Patrick’s Day bash on Ezra Avenue in Waterloo
Police estimate biggest crowd ever: 33,000 on Ezra.
Dirty money is driving up GTA real estate prices, report says
More than $20 billion in anonymous money was used to purchase tens of thousands of homes in the GTA.
Purim: Bubbles and buffet for annual Jewish celebration
Jacob Chaimevitz has a hairdo made of bubbles blown away during the annual Jewish celebration of Purim at Adas Israel Synagogue on Wednesday night.
Tim Hortons fights Big Mac with new loyalty rewards program
McMaster business professor suspects the move is a way for the company to fight back.
Hamilton requests rare judicial investigation into Red Hill friction fiasco
Decision means a Superior court judge will probe how troubling safety test results on the parkway were hidden for years.
Hamilton announced Janette Smith as new city manager
Smith will be the first woman to head the 7,000-strong bureaucracy of the amalgamated city.
Police raid three MMJ pot shops in downtown and east end Hamilton
Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team hit two dispensaries in east end and one in central city
Gloria Field, mother of Hagersville girl injured in devastating accident, issues moving video thanks
The outpouring has been incredible, says Maeve’s mother Gloria Field. She commented Wednesday with a video statement.
Thousands of Hamilton-Dublin passengers caught up in Boeing 737 Max groundings
Norwegian Air is scrambling to find an airliner to carry passengers between Hamilton and Dublin after the Boeing 737 Max it planned to use was grounded.
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