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Saudi Arabia revokes citizenship of Hamza bin Laden
Saudi Arabia announced Friday it had revoked the citizenship of Hamza bin Laden, the son of the late al-Qaida leader who has become an increasingly prominent figure in the terror network.
Canada’s fourth quarter growth tumbles in 2018
Slowdown likely to spread into the early months of 2019 and possibly beyond.
Olympic medallist gets 3-month ban for accidental doping
Slopestyle skier used CBD drops with misleading information about THC quantity on bottle
Green Book helped black travellers navigate racist terrain
Green Book helped black travellers navigate racist terrain
Edmonton officer cleared of wrongdoing after police dog bites off woman’s ear
Alberta Serious Incident Response Team says outcome was ‘extreme and unexpected’
Hamilton-Burlington home sales jump by 24 per cent in February
The increase could indicate a ‘healthy’ spring market to come, the real estate association says
Federal legislation for cannabis-possession pardon not enough, critics say
There’s a widespread belief that anywhere between 250,000 and half a million Canadians carry the weight of a conviction for small possession of marijuana.
‘I proved my innocence.’ Glen Assoun cleared of murder after 17 years in prison
Nova Scotia man succeeds in two-decade struggle to prove he was wrongfully convicted of fatally stabbing his ex-girlfriend.
Appeals Court upholds landmark ruling ordering tobacco companies to pay billions
Imperial Tobacco, JTI-Macdonald and Rothmans-Benson & Hedges had appealed a ruling that found the companies chose profits over the health of their customers.
Federal legislation for cannabis-possession pardon not enough, critics say
Long-awaited legislation that makes getting a pardon for simple possession of cannabis cheaper and quicker made it to the House of Commons Friday, but critics say it won’t be enough to right decades of problems caused by cannabis criminalization.
Former Hamilton mortgage broker gets suspended sentence for sex assaults
Dennis Khanna will be on the sex offender registry for life.
Meng Wanzhou’s formal extradition process proceeds
High-profile process has put Canada in a deeply uncomfortable position between two superpowers, China and the U.S.
McMaster researchers develop fireproof sensor to help track firefighters in high-risk situations
The sensors use friction to harness static electricity in much the same way that socks rubbing on the floor can lead to an electric shock, both powering the sensor and letting others know whether the person wearing it is moving
Ontario’s Scott McDonald a Brier rookie whose rink is ‘a bunch of brains’
Ontario skip Scott McDonald, vice Jonathan Beuk and front end Wesley Forget and Scott Chadwick out of Kingston, Ont., are first-timers at the Tim Hortons Brier, but they have also played the most games of any competitive men’s team in Canada this season.
Trudeau shuffles cabinet amid ongoing controversy on SNC-Lavalin file
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ended a stormy week for his government by making a few minor changes to his cabinet to fill the void left by the resignation of Jody Wilson-Raybould.
Two men, one woman charged in alleged human trafficking incident in Durham
After carrying out a search at a home in Clarington, police say, they arrested two 20-year-olds and a 25-year-old in the case.
McMaster University researchers develop fireproof sensor to help track firefighters in high-risk situations
The sensors use friction to harness static electricity in much the same way that socks rubbing on the floor can lead to an electric shock, both powering the sensor and letting others know whether the person wearing it is moving
‘Business After 5’ event at TechPlace in Burlington
The Burlington Chamber of Commerce is holding a “Business After 5” at TechPlace on March 6.
Ford government advises school boards to freeze hiring
School boards have been bracing for bad budget news since the election.
Residents turn up heat on Ancaster High severance bid
Battle lines are forming over the Hamilton public school board’s bid to sever Ancaster High School’s soccer fields from its main property, with a group of residents pressing city councillors to derail the plan.
Father-daughter rowing team arrives in Antigua after 209-day journey
Libby Beeden, 20, described waves as tall as six metres crashing into their six-metre-long yellow boat.
Indian pilot’s return from Pakistan may defuse some tension
His captivity sparked fears the Asian subcontinent could erupt into war.
Otto Warmbier’s family rebukes Trump’s defence of Kim Jong Un
“Kim and his evil regime are responsible for the death of our son Otto. Kim and his evil regime are responsible for unimaginable cruelty and inhumanity. No excuse or lavish praise can change that”: Fred and Cindy Warmbier said in a statement
Washington acknowledges Pyongyang was seeking the lifting of sanctions that impede the civilian economy, not sanctions on armaments
U.S. President Donald Trump said he walked away from his second summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un because Kim demanded the U.S. lift all of its sanctions, a claim that North Korea’s delegation called a rare news conference in the middle of the night to deny.
Sidewalk Labs unveils heated walkways and building raincoats for Quayside
Sidewalk Labs offered a glimpse at a handful of high-tech prototypes it hopes to launch in a waterfront smart city it has proposed for Toronto on Friday.
Southwest sues mechanics union alleging deliberate slowdowns
Southwest sues mechanics union alleging deliberate slowdowns
CRTC of ‘preliminary view’ that Big 3 may be required to share wireless networks
The CRTC’s message this week comes just days after the Trudeau government signalled it will replace a 2006 policy that puts more emphasis on infrastructure investments than on consumer affordability
Ed Canning: Think of an employment contract as a business prenup
It’s nice to be sought after, entreated, coveted. There is nothing quite like it for one’s self-esteem. Unfortunately, as we age, it tends to happen less frequently, if at all. But for Paul, it happened to him at the age of 58.
Ottawa unveils legislation granting pardons for Canadians convicted of pot possession
There’s a widespread belief that anywhere between 250,000 and half a million Canadians carry the weight of a conviction for small possession of marijuana.
Bill allowing alcohol sales in old Idaho theatres advances
Bill allowing alcohol sales in old Idaho theatres advances
Lawrence MacAulay to replace Jody Wilson-Raybould as veterans minister in cabinet shuffle
Justin Trudeau announced the move Friday morning as part of a minor cabinet shuffle. The vacancy was created by Wilson-Raybould’s resignation last month.
Trudeau’s political woes mount with demands for more inquiries
PM is fending off a call for his resignation as well as demands for an independent public inquiry
Trudeau’s party is behind him for now after bombshell testimony
Justin Trudeau lost his polling lead for the first time since June, and the controversy surrounding Jody Wilson-Raybould has undermined his personal brand as a progressive leader.
Hamilton firefighters extinguish fire in Barton Street apartment clothes dryer
Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire in a clothes dryer at a Stoney Creek-area apartment building March 1.
What's the best time to hold Hamilton council meetings?
Ancaster Coun. Lloyd Ferguson wants council meetings to begin at 9:30 a.m. rather than at night.
West Texas: world's largest spring-fed swimming pool reopens
West Texas: world's largest spring-fed swimming pool reopens
The 'Momo challenge' isn't a viral danger to children online, but it sure is viral
There's something online that you don't know about. Is it really about to kill or traumatize your child?
Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli on cooking with her 11-yr-old
Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli on cooking with her 11-yr-old
CityHousing Hamilton approves $11-million plan for seniors’ housing in east end
Forty-four units are to be built atop an expanded Dominic Agostino Riverdale Community Centre on Violet Drive.
Dundas Governor's Road phase 2 subject of upcoming meeting between staff, councillor
Completion targeted for August
Study planned on widening I-10 between Phoenix, Casa Grande
Study planned on widening I-10 between Phoenix, Casa Grande
Events: Seven things to do in the Hamilton area this weekend
It’s the first weekend for some maple syrup demonstrations and festivals.
‘She could not communicate with anybody’ family say about deaf patient dying at Juravinski Hospital
Mary Davidson’s family says she went weeks at a time with no American Sign Language interpreter and at one point wrote the word “Pain” on a white board.
Hamilton police task force find ‘blue meth’ and ‘popcorn,’ drugs and guns cache
Increased shootings tied to drug trafficking
‘They just killed his daddy:’ Fight erupts inside Texas' death chamber witness room
Chaos erupted outside Texas' death chamber when the son of the condemned inmate pounded on the chamber windows, shouted obscenities and threw fists after his father spoke his final words.
Trump claims Cohen book would prove ex-aide a liar
Trump claims Cohen book would prove ex-aide a liar
Wilson-Raybould wasn’t afraid to run with the bulls, and she isn’t afraid now, says sister
From rambunctious girl to Attorney General, here’s a look at the Indigenous B.C. MP who took aim at one of Canada’s oldest business-political relationships.
Awww! Prince William reveals Prince George's favourite movie
This is the couple's third visit to Northern Ireland, including a visit in 2016 and another in March 2011, right before their April wedding.
UPDATE: Four to hospital after west Mountain house fire
Firefighters rescued one occupant from the second floor.
BREAKING: Firefighters battling blaze at west Mountain home
Crews were called at about 7:30 a.m. for a structure fire at 6 Richview Drive
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