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Updated 2025-02-12 05:30
Local observers say federal budget doesn’t go after voters in a big way
No pharmacare, no benefits to all in pre-election budget
Hamilton mulls more friction tests on ‘slippery’ Red Hill ahead of repaving
The city is weighing whether to do its own updated tests on the controversial parkway — but a threatened class-action lawsuit might force its hand regardless.
Federal budget promises help for seniors, home buyers and workers
Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government has unveiled a chicken-in-every-pot election budget that promises help for millennial home buyers, financial support for seniors and new skills training for working people.
Hamilton school boards tally job impact of increased class sizes
The public board expects 180 high school positions could be lost, while the Catholic board says it anticipates more than 100 affected positions.
Jeff Mahoney: No time to go backward on autism, says mother
Cindy Alves has a 14-year-old son with autism — the system needs to be expanded, not starved
Gone fishin’
David Battilana tries his luck for brown trout on the pier near the lift bridge in east Hamilton on a sunny Tuesday morning. Daytime highs should stay above freezing into the weekend, with a forecasted high of 12 C on Sunday.
Federal government gives cash boost to municipalities as infrastructure plan stalls
Liberals will double gas tax transfer to municipalities in an election year, as massive infrastructure program takes longer than expected.
Amid threats of disruption, Liberals shut down parliamentary probe, say it’s time to move on from SNC-Lavalin
Andrew Scheer threatens more ‘emergency actions’ to protest handling of SNC-Lavalin scandal.
Searchers recover black box recorder of missing Alaska plane
Searchers recover black box recorder of missing Alaska plane
Facebook to dismantle targeted ad system after discrimination complaints
The far-reaching settlement compels Facebook to withhold a wide array of detailed demographic information from advertisers when they market housing, credit and job opportunities.
Hamilton man charged in Musitano and Barberi murders seeking bail
Jarbril Abdalla is the only one of three accused behind bars
Recent rain means lush, bright wildflowers across Texas
Recent rain means lush, bright wildflowers across Texas
Pope rejects French cardinal’s resignation after coverup
Barbarin has appealed the conviction, which could have influenced Francis’ decision.
Capone taken on the lam
It was a caper Scarface might have sanctioned ... until they dropped him and got collared.
Florida Georgia Line and Canadian rockers The Glorious Sons playing Canadian Open in Hamilton
A $75 ticket to the days’ golf gets you admission to the June 7 or 8 concerts
Hawk in flight
A hawk in flight near King’s Forest Golf Course. These sharp-eyed predators migrate in the spring and fall.
Winners and losers of the 2019 federal budget
Tuesday’s budget delivered good news for first-time homebuyers. Not so much for anyone worried about deficits.
Signpost: Market vendors, Playhouse showings, and parrot diseases.
Hamilton Farmers’ Market is looking for vendors.
Unifor drops public campaign against GM hinting some jobs may be saved in Oshawa
Unifor president Jerry Dias says there is a potential to transform operations to maintain employment.
Duo nabbed trying to steal Capone statue in Arkansas
It was a caper Scarface might have sanctioned ... until they dropped him and got collared.
AMBER ALERT: Girl, 5, allegedly abducted by father in Markham, Ont.
Oficers were called to Armadale Public School in Markham, Ont., where teachers say Jannah Jaffri was taken from her classroom by her father
Lucy, the six-year-old boxer, stolen in a truck has been returned
Police still searching for stolen 2016 black Ford F150
Police tactics for dealing with barricaded people
When it comes to safely resolving a situation involving a person in crisis there is no time limit.
Highlights from the 2019 federal budget
A new first-time homebuyer incentive program, lower Canada Student Loans interest rates are among the changes coming from the Trudeau government.
Environmentalists oppose off-roaders' lawsuit over bird plan
Environmentalists oppose off-roaders' lawsuit over bird plan
Man arrested in British Columbia faces murder charge in Toronto
Kyle Dias accused over Feb. 13 shooting.
Trump continues attacks on McCain
U.S. president will “never” be a fan of the Vietnam War hero and Republican lawmaker who died last year of brain cancer
Dutch prosecutors consider terror motive in Utrecht tram shooting
The nature of the attack and a note found in a suspected getaway car suggest a possible terror motive, prosecutors said.
Records show FBI was probing Michael Cohen long before raid
A series of heavily redacted search warrant applications and other documents revealed new details about the timing and depth of the probe into Michael Cohen
Venezuelans find ways to cope with inflation and hunger
Francibel Contreras brings her three malnourished children to a soup kitchen in the dangerous hillside Caracas slum of Petare where they scoop in spoonfuls of rice and scrambled eggs in what could be their only meal of the day.
Kaden Young’s mother had OxyContin, cocaine, alcohol in her system on the night toddler drowned, court documents allege
Police allege Kaden’s mother — who was rescued by emergency responders near Dufferin County Road 109 — drove past a road closure sign marked by orange pylons during a flood on Feb. 21, 2018.
Amalgamation won’t be kind to Fort Erie, warns Redekop
Mayor Wayne Redekop didn’t mince words when addressing the province’s review of regional governments across Ontario, including here in Niagara.
Opposition threatens to delay budget in call for answers in SNC-Lavalin affair despite probe’s end
Without Liberal MPs backing the call to demand Jody Wilson-Raybould be released from confidentiality promises, the story of her departure from cabinet seems set to remain untold.
Facebook settles suits over ad-targeting discrimination
Facebook settles suits over ad-targeting discrimination
Hamilton animal cruelty investigations still up in the air
Exactly who will be looking after animal cruelty complaints in Hamilton starting in April remains unclear.
It’s budget day! What to expect and what to watch for
The federal government will attempt to put its best foot forward before this fall’s election, with what’s expected to be voter-friendly initiatives.
Province adds funding for on-campus sexual violence services
Post-secondary Minister Merrilee Fullerton said the government would double the 2018-19 funding to the Women’s Campus Safety Grants, which allow schools to apply for money to conduct safety audits, hold workshops or programs or purchase security equipment.
Tommy Orange wins PEN/Hemingway Award for debut novel
Tommy Orange wins PEN/Hemingway Award for debut novel
Sherman family gets OK to demolish North York home of murdered billionaire couple
The family of Barry and Honey Sherman had asked North York Community Council for permission to level the house, which was where the couple’s bodies were found in December 2017.
Hamilton woman accused of trying to steal nearly $500 in groceries
The 23-year-old is also wanted on theft charges in neighbouring community
Liberal-dominated justice committee ends SNC-Lavalin probe amid opposition howls
Conservative and New Democrat MPs say Canadians need to hear more about the affair.
Hamilton police recover $85,000 worth of stolen tools from GTA break-in
Police say a 31-year-old Hamilton man is charged with possession over $5,000
Air Canada grounds its Boeing Max 8s until at least July 1 to provide certainty
Air Canada says it has now adjusted its schedule through to April 30 to cover 98 per cent of its planned flights
Students protest for better mental health services at University of Toronto following suicide on campus
100 students staged a silent protest calling on the university to improve mental health facilities.
Duped women go after charming alleged con man: 'Everything he said was a lie'
I want to stop him from hurting more people, Speranza says. I'm going to catch a criminal.
Will council ask a judge to probe Red Hill fiasco?
Council will go behind closed doors Wednesday to hear options for an independent probe into how a troubling parkway safety report was buried for years.
Spectator reporter up for National Newspaper Award
Jon Wells nominated
LA airport gets rare super bloom of flowers next to runways
Rains bring wildflowers to Los Angeles International Airport
Second Heart: Hamilton pilot aims to bridge gaps in care
Intravenous drug users are particularly susceptible to endocarditis, an infection of the heart valves.
Hamilton police investigating white supremacist Paul Fromm for posting New Zealand shooter’s manifesto
Allegations relate to website posting following the terror attack that left 50 people dead
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