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Updated 2025-02-12 07:15
Southern Ontario bank robbery spree ends in Hamilton
Durham police arrest alleged bandits following a brief foot chase after a Rymal Road East CIBC was held up.
Hamilton mosque plans for worst-case scenarios after terrorist attacks in New Zealand
But local Muslim leaders also vow to fearlessly speak out against Islamophobia. They’re inviting all residents to join them.
Five losing jobs as offices of environment commissioner, auditor merge
Their roles duplicated those of existing staff members or their specific positions were not required under the organization’s expanded mandate.
Veteran MPP Randy Hillier booted from Tory caucus
A longtime Tory MPP has been kicked out of the Progressive Conservative caucus days after he alleged he was being penalized for butting heads with people in the premier’s inner circle.
Prime minister: ‘One of New Zealand’s darkest days’
Forty-nine people shot dead at two mosques; Australian charged with murder.
Ethiopian Airlines crash analysis begins as Trump calls PM Abiy Ahmed
French authorities now have the plane’s flight data and voice recorders for analysis
Quebec mosque shooter never intended to encourage similar acts, say his lawyers
Image with Quebec shooter’s name found among some images linked to New Zealand massacre.
Statistics Canada reports manufacturing sales up 1.0 per cent in January
Better-than-expected numbers followed disappointing economic growth figures to end 2018
JUNOS: Canada’s biggest annual music bash set to go
The Spectator got a sneak preview Friday of preparations for the 48th annual Juno Awards.
Signpost: Minister coming to AGH, Women as Career Coaches, and residential school lecture
The Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism will visit the Art Gallery of Hamilton Saturday at noon for a tour of the exhibit, New Expressions in Origami. Pablo Rodriguez will be joined by Mayor Fred Eisenberger and members of the gallery board. He will discuss priorities facing the creative sector.
Quebec City Muslim worshippers condemn fatal New Zealand mosque attacks
Boufeldja Benabdallah, the head of the Quebec City Islamic Cultural Centre, said a feeling of “indescribable pain” was apparent in his own community.
Jeff Mahoney: Dunnville couple are driving the Irish into our hearts with Facebook carpool karaoke
Dave and Mary Burden are having a blast doing their videos, and getting millions of hits in the process
Birthday party for Florence
Florence Kasoian celebrated her 90th birthday (her actual birthday is Sunday) at the Ottawa Street Tim Hortons location with a cake and card from staff and customers. Kasoian has worked at this store for 44 years, starting in 1975. The uniform she wore in the 1970s, below, hangs upstairs in the museum section of the shop, which is the original Tim Hortons location.
I-10 widening will not include median barriers
I-10 widening will not include median barriers
Tech companies scramble to remove New Zealand shooting video
Internet companies scrambled Friday to remove graphic video filmed by a gunman in the New Zealand mosque shootings that was widely available on social media for hours after the horrific attack.
March Break fun on Hamilton Mountain
There was no shortage of activities for children and teens during the March Break on the Mountain.Among the locations offering activities was the Hamilton Community Food Centre on Limeridge Road West and the Concession Street Library.
White House denounces ‘act of hate’ in mosque shooting
U.S. President Donald Trump sent condolences Friday to the victims of the New Zealand mosque massacre, and the White House issued a statement denouncing the “vicious act of hate.”
Trump issues first veto after rebuke of border order
A dozen defecting Republicans joined Senate Democrats in approving the joint resolution on Thursday.
Worldwide sadness: Foreigners among those targeted in New Zealand mosque attack
An immigrant-hating white nationalist killed at least 49 people in live-streamed terror.
Events: More than 10 things to do on St. Patrick’s Day weekend in Hamilton
Your taste of spring has come early. Hamilton’s Spring Tide Bulb Show celebrates Hawaiian Luau.
Paul Berton: Is that radio newscaster simply reading the newspaper?
Information theft is easy; trust is more difficult
Wilson-Raybould says she’s sticking with Liberals for 2019 vote
In a letter to constituents, MP calls explosive political saga a “wake-up call” for Canadians about the “culture of conflict, empty partisanship and cynical games” that exist in Ottawa
Foul play suspected in Hamilton woman Monica Chisar’s disappearance
Missing-person case of woman last seen July 11 last year has been handed to the major crime unit because of the sudden stop in social media activity.
Increased high school class sizes, sex-ed curriculum among education reforms
Ontario is increasing class sizes for Grades 4 to 12 in an effort to cut costs, a move critics say will hurt student learning and result in thousands of teaching jobs lost across the province.
JUNOS: Canada’s biggest annual music bash set to go
The Spectator got a sneak preview Friday of preparations for the 48th annual Juno Awards, whitehorse, arkells, shawn mendes
Supreme Court of Canada rules ‘belief’ requirement in child-luring law is unconstitutional
The court ruled a provision of the law that presumes an accused knows a victim is underage unless the accused person can prove he or she took reasonable steps to find out otherwise is unconstitutional.
Ground broken for long-awaited LAX people mover system
Ground broken for long-awaited LAX people mover system
Christchurch terrorist unlikely a ‘lone actor’, say former CSIS analysts
The concept of “lone actor” terrorist attacks neglects online and in-person radicalization to violence, but the networks and connections can be hard for security services to detect.
Session on hiring, onboarding, managing people for start-ups
The free session will be interactive and offer participants a chance to network and share tips.
Quebec City mosque shooter ‘very affected’ by New Zealand massacre, says lawyers
The response comes after a photo on a now-deleted Twitter account that may be linked to the accused New Zealand shooter shows assault-rifle magazines, one of which has Bissonnette’s name on it.
Remembering the 18 Canadian victims of the Ethiopian Airlines plane crash
The Ethiopian Airlines crash in Addis Ababa killed all 157 people on board. Among the victims were 18 Canadians.
American Airlines suspends flights to Venezuela
American Airlines suspends flights to Venezuela
Ed Canning: WSIB refuses most applications for coverage for work-related chronic stress
Being abused or harassed in your workplace? Take notes
Tribe, 3 countries plan 400th Pilgrim anniversary in 2020
Tribe, 3 governments planning 400th Pilgrim anniversary
Mississauga’s resident wild turkey has been hit and killed by a car
Clarke was a familiar sight and some would say, a sort of local celebrity, on Lakeshore Rd. in Clarkson, known for stopping traffic and chasing postal workers.
MPP Randy Hillier permanently expelled from PC caucus
Hillier was suspended indefinitely from the Progressive Conservative caucus last month and says he was removed for clashing with some of the premier’s most senior advisers.
Hundreds of Hells Angels expected for murdered biker’s Woodbridge funeral as police search for suspect with lengthy record
Joseph Pallotta, 38, is wanted on a Canada-wide first degree murder warrant in the death of Michael Deabaitua-Schulde, 32.
Dundas Governors Road reconstruction phase two planning underway
The Issue: Reconstruction of Governors Road resumes in May with the second and final phase of the project from Davidson Boulevard to Creighton Road.The Impact: Lane closures and delays on a busy route alongside three schools caused frustration and safety concerns last year. Planning is underway to deal with the second phase.
Ford government announces hikes to high school class sizes, but no changes to kindergarten
Education Minister Lisa Thompson unveiled the Ford government’s reforms Friday morning at the Ontario Science Centre — reforms that are based on consultations the province has been holding since last fall.
Halton police say man stole Puma, Under Armour and Adidas clothes worth $1K from Burlington Hudson’s Bay
He was seen getting into a black 2016 Mazda 3, which fled the scene.
Winter was frigid because the polar vortex got 'drunk'
Most people are aware that the frigid air in the Northern Hemisphere is coming directly from the Arctic region, yet they don't know why polar vortexes happen.
New Zealand terror attack spurs “heightened awareness” from Hamilton police
Mayor Fred Eisenberger urges residents to visit a local mosque to show support for Muslim community.
Exxon delays $2.6 billion project in Canada amid oilsands woes
Exxon's Canadian subsidiary, Imperial Oil Ltd., had originally planned to bring the 75,000-barrel-a-day Aspen project online in 2022, but is now slowing the pace
Hundreds of Hells Angels expected for murdered biker’s Woodbridge funeral
Joseph Pallotta, 38, is wanted on a Canada-wide first degree murder warrant in the death of Michael Deabaitua-Schulde, 32. All of Ontario’s roughly 200 Hells Angels members are required to attend Deabaitua-Schulde’s funeral, a source said.
What happened to Hamilton woman Monica Chisar?
Missing-person case has been handed to the major crime unit because of the sudden stop in social media activity.
Hamilton man charged with sexual assault in Grey County
A 57-year-old Hamilton man who had been working in the Municipality of Grey Highlands has been charged with sexual assault.
UPDATE: Hamilton police appeal for information in Monica Chisar’s disappearance
Missing-person case has been handed to the major crime unit because of the sudden stop in social media activity.
He was no John J. Gotti: Slain Gambino crime boss, Frank Cali wasn’t your flashy mobster
He kept a low profile not just in his business dealings but in his Staten Island neighborhood
Some answers to questions behind Hamilton’s snow day policy
Many recall the tragic passing of Liam O’Hare in March 1985
Jeff Mahoney: Steelworker protesters roast Bob Bratina at vocal rally in front of his office in Hamilton
More than a hundred protesters turned up in front of Bob Bratina’s constituency office on Centennial Parkway in Hamilton.
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