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Updated 2025-02-12 07:15
McMaster professor and surgeon invested into Order of Canada
Dr. Mohit Bhandari was recognized for his pioneering research related to intimate partner violence
Jeff Mahoney: At Golden Horseshoe Woodturners Guild one good turn (of the wood) deserves another
More than 120 members meet twice a month and make some remarkable products, including wig stands for cancer patients and canes for veterans.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh sworn in as member of Parliament for Burnaby South
Jagmeet Singh says he will use his new position to pressure the Liberal government to take action on affordable housing and bringing down prescription drug costs.
Drone incident in Niagara under review by FAA
It was a bit too close for comfort for Pat Proctor.
Flash floods, slides in eastern Indonesia kill at least 50
Officials expect the tally of those dead and injured to increase.
New Zealand mourns as bodies of massacred to be buried as soon as possible
New Zealand is mourning the death of 50 people at two mosques. Meanwhile, the prime minister says gun laws will change and as soon as Monday.
Photos and video: Rally at Barton street jail
Protesters call for better conditions for inmates and prison guards.
‘A crime against humanity’: Vigil held in Montreal for victims of New Zealand mosque attacks
Many in the crowd said the attack brought up painful memories of the day a gunman stormed a Quebec City mosque.
New Zealand gunman entranced by Ottoman sites in Europe
Authorities in Bulgaria, Turkey and Croatia have confirmed that Brenton Tarrant, 28, had been to the countries between 2016 and 2018.
U.S. college bribery scandal unlikely in Canada, but inequality persists
Could the U.S. college bribery scandal — with money greasing the wheels of the admissions process — happen in Canada?
New Zealand citizens open to gun reform after massacre
Gun owners among those who support restrictions on guns in the country.
New five-week, use-it-or-lose-it paternity leave benefit kicks in
More weeks available for those taking time off after having children.
Budget’s housing changes to focus on supply, demand, regulation
The Trudeau government will take steps in Tuesday’s federal budget to make home-buying more affordable with changes affecting supply, demand and regulation, the Canadian Press has learned.
Victim identified in fatal Dunnville ATV collision
Police say 28-year-old Tyler Forestell of Haldimand County was pronounced dead on scene
Signpost: Solidarity vigil, Lotto winners and games night
The Hamilton Muslim community is holding a solidarity vigil on Monday, March 18 for the victims of the Christchurch, New Zealand terror attack. The vigil is at 6 p.m. at the Hamilton Mountain Mosque, 1545 Stone Church Rd. E. For more information, contact Yasmeen at 905-966-4904 or Uzma at 905-923-3190.
Clear similarity between Ethiopia and Indonesia crashes, says minister
Dagmawit Moges told reporters that the Ethiopian government intends to release detailed findings within one month.
UBC study shows honey bees can help monitor pollution in cities
A new study from the University of British Columbia says honey from urban honey bees can help pinpoint the sources of environmental pollutants such as lead.
“The president is not a white supremacist”: acting White House chief of staff
Acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney said Sunday that there is no sign of a conspiracy in the mosque attacks that killed 50 people in New Zealand, and he rejected suggestions that President Donald Trump hasn’t spoken out against white supremacists.
Clear similarity between two crashes, says Ethiopia’s transport minister
Dagmawit Moges told reporters that the Ethiopian government intends to release detailed findings within one month.
Pakistani man who tried to stop New Zealand shooter to be given national award
Naeem Rashid, who was among the 50 killed Friday in New Zealand, has become a national hero in his native country. Video footage shows him trying to tackle the gunman before being shot.
Rising flood water forces residents from homes in Caledon
Residents in downtown Bolton came home Friday evening to find their streets submerged in water as ice jams forced the Humber River to spill its banks.
Graham Rockingham: Arkells win top Juno rock honors; Shawn Mendes wins 4
Hamilton’s Arkells took home the award for Rock Album of the Year for “Rally Cry”
OPP investigating fatal ATV collision in Dunnville
Police say a 28-year-old Haldimand County man was pronounced dead on scene
Fresh rallies against al-Bashir as Sudan secures $300M loans
Hundreds of Sudanese took part in anti-government protests in the capital and other cities on Sunday as the government announced it had secured $300 million in loans to address the economic crisis that triggered the unrest.
Facebook removed 1.5 million videos of the Christchurch attacks within 24 hours — and there were still many more
Though Facebook, Instagram and Twitter have all removed Brentan Tarrant’s accounts, dozens of archived versions remain available, along with the links and videos he shared.
Justin Trudeau offers condolences in call with New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern
The leaders agreed to stay in touch and “work together on their shared priority of ensuring safe, secure and open societies”, said PM Trudeau’s office.
1,800 WestJet passengers affected in wake of Boeing 737 groundings
Airlinesreschedule domestic flights to accommodate the majority of travellers on their way home from sunny destinations
ROCKINGHAM: Arkells win top Juno rock honors; Shawn Mendes wins 4
LONDON, Ont. — Shawn Mendes won four Junos Saturday night, including Artist of the Year and Single of the Year for “In My Blood,” while Hamilton’s Arkells took home the award for Rock Album of the Year for “Rally Cry.”
Main suspect in New Zealand shootings that killed 50 appears in court
Police named Brenton Harrison Tarrant the primary suspect in what was called the deadliest attack in New Zealand history.
Man who stood up to New Zealand mosque gunman saved lives, says imam
Abdul Aziz, 48, is being hailed as a hero for preventing more deaths during Friday prayers.
B.C. library gets book back after 42 years
Wilderness survival book borrowed in 1977 is finally returned to B.C. library
RCMP worried Hells Angels and Mafia would take over medical cannabis business, internal report says
The 2013 RCMP report also stated that Mexican cocaine cartels were pushing into the mining industry and showing interest in swallowing up Canadian resource businesses.
Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre proponents struggle to replace provincial funding loss
“We’re exploring other funding streams and moving ahead,” said Colin Lapsley of the Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre.
Oxygen for votes: Venezuela’s Maduro coerced Cuban doctors to tilt election
To maintain their hold over Venezuela, President Nicolás Maduro and his supporters have often used the nation’s economic collapse to their advantage.
Tens of thousands of heart patients may not need open-heart surgery
The operation is a daring one: To replace a failing heart valve, cardiologists insert a mechanical replacement through a patient’s groin and thread it all the way to the heart, manoeuvring it into the site of the old valve.
Trump downplays white nationalism threat after massacre
President Donald Trump played down any threat posed by white nationalism after the gunman accused of the New Zealand mosque massacre called the president “a symbol of renewed white identity.”
Wood stove suspected cause of ‘fully-involved’ structure fire in Flamborough
The fire caused the garage and the roof of the house to collapse
Newborns, elderly among St. Patrick's Day crowds in Savannah
Newborns, elderly among St. Patrick's Day crowds in Savannah
Main suspect in New Zealand shootings that killed 49 appears in court
Police named Brenton Harrison Tarrant the primary suspect in what was called the deadliest attack in New Zealand history.
Trudeau expected to shuffle federal cabinet Monday, source says
A senior government official says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to shuffle the federal cabinet on Monday.
Firefighters battling ‘fully-involved’ house fire in Flamborough
All of the occupants are reported to be out of the home, the fire department said on Twitter
Two people treated for smoke inhalation after fire in Hamilton Mountain home
Fire crews responded for a structure fire in the basement of a home on Royal Vista Drive
Stricken New Zealanders reach out to Muslims after mass shooting at two mosques
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern pronounced the massacre “one of New Zealand’s darkest days”
As Brexit stalls, supporters protest betrayal of their dream
Hard-core Brexiteers led by former U.K. Independence Party leader Nigel Farage set out Saturday on a two-week “Leave Means Leave” march.
Australian senator blames Muslims for New Zealand attack, faces censure
Sen. Fraser Anning came under blistering criticism over tweets on Friday.
Primary suspect, one alleged accomplice identified in New Zealand terrorist attack
Two others were also implicated in the crimes, including 18-year-old Daniel John Burrough, who was charged with inciting racial hostility or ill will.
Hamilton priest suspended over allegations he had sexual relationship with a minor in Portugal
Father Heitor Antunes admits to fathering a child with her when she was 24.
Ontario failed to build a reliable vaccination tracking system and for now uses the honour system
Ontario spent $660,000 to build and operate a computer program that would allow doctors to report kids’ vaccinations, and then scrapped it.
Scheer issues second statement on New Zealand attack after backlash
Conservative leader’s initial reaction to terrorist attack failed to mention Muslims or anti-immigrant sentiment.
New Zealand shooting prompts police to boost security around Ontario mosques
Ontario police forces say they have not received reports of threats or suspicious activity at places of worship, but there will be a “heightened police presence” in the coming days.
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