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Murder charge against accused child killer, Roopesh Rajkumar withdrawn
Peel’s homicide investigators continue to interview witnesses and probe Roopesh Rajkumar’s background, even though the 41-year-old Brampton man died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound last week, say police.
China touts engineering feats of new international airport
China touts engineering feats of new international airport
Erratic teen driver ‘fishtailing’ in snowstorm was in stolen car: Hamilton police
Police are reminding the public of the risk involved warming up vehicles and leaving the key in the ignition.
Looking for someone to share a mortgage? There’s an app for that
Web-based app, weOwn, helps would-be buyers find partners.
Reducing environmental regulation is ‘worrying’ for cities like Hamilton: McKenna
Environment Hamilton, Mayor Fred Eisenberger and North End residents are all expressing fears that provincial ‘red tape’ cutting could compromise human health.
Steve Milton: Johnny Manziel put the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in better shape
The now CFL-exiled quarterback proved to be an asset to the Ticats’ future.
French, Dutch ministers pledge to strengthen Air France-KLM
French, Dutch ministers pledge to strengthen Air France-KLM
ONTARIO COLD CASE: Trail to Robert Wagner's killer evaporated in 1999
Just prior to Christmas 1990, Robert Wagner, told his brother-in-law he would be dead in three weeks. On Jan. 22, 1991, Wagner was found dead.
Three arrested, suspect wanted after police say girl, 17, forced into sex trade
Police are concerned there may be more victims after a 17-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted and forced into the sex trade allegedly by four people, three of whom have been arrested.
Ancaster councillor threatens tax revolt amid discussions over rebalancing taxes for bus service
Committee of six councillors to study transit tax rates to ‘rebalance’ budget
Court ruling on sex-ed removes “chill” on teachers says local educator
Hamilton elementary school teacher Cindy Gangaram says a court’s ruling on sex-ed is a win for educators.
$3M in matching funds awarded for work on Southwest Chief
$3M in matching funds awarded for work on Southwest Chief
Signpost:
The Canadian Hard of Hearing Association is hosting coping-skills classes that include lip and speech reading. The 10 weekly classes cost $50 and are held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. starting March 7 at South Gate Church, 120 Clarendon Ave., and March 19 at Bethel Christian Reform Church, Kerns Road. For more information www.chha-hamilton.ca.
Can the ethics probe determine if Trudeau or his officials improperly pressured Wilson-Raybould?
The prime minister says he believes in the SNC-Lavalin investigation, but some argue the ethics commissioner’s limited powers can’t get to the heart of the issue.
California residents survey damage as historic floods recede
California river floods 2,000 buildings in California
Supreme Court says it won’t hear appeal in Calgary school prayer case
The Supreme Court of Canada says it won’t hear a case about two Muslim students who were barred from praying at a non-denominational private school.
Idaho roads struggling to keep up with population growth
Idaho roads struggling to keep up with population growth
Idaho roads struggling to keep up with population growth
Idaho roads struggling to keep up with population growth
Kids under 12 will soon be able to ride GO Transit for free
The new policy will begin March 9 and is expected to increase revenue by $9.3 million annually.
Backlash over women’s conference handout recommending more smiling, prayer
Attendees at a government-led women’s leadership conference say the day was marred by the distribution of a booklet with 80-year-old advice recommending people smile more, never complain and conquer their problems through prayer.
NPCA appoints conservation authority veteran to take the helm for five months
For the next five months, the beleaguered Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority will be led by a woman with more than 30 years of watershed management and protection experience under her belt.
Trudeau announces Canada will be partner in NASA-led Lunar Gateway project
PM says the partnership in the Lunar Gateway will be part of a new federal space strategy that will see the government invest $2.05 billion over 24 years.
Toronto man to be sentenced for trying to get into Syria to join ISIL
A Toronto man who tried to join Islamic State militants in Syria has been sentenced to just over four years in prison.
Hamilton to study sidewalk snow-clearing amid avalanche of complaints
City may increase enforcement of sidewalk shovelling but also may take charge of high traffic public areas.
Ex-pastor found guilty of manslaughter in death of pregnant wife
Anna Grandine was 20 weeks pregnant when she drowned in the bathtub.
Legault worried about SNC’s Quebec jobs amid fallout from Wilson-Raybould claims
He says a lengthy trial for SNC-Lavalin, and the 10-year ban on bidding for federal contracts that would result from a conviction, could lead to the loss of many good jobs in Quebec.
Conservation authority veteran hired to lead NPCA
For the next five months, the beleaguered Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority will be led by a woman with more than 30 years of watershed management and protection experience under her belt.
4 dead in bomb blast in Somalia
A powerful explosion killed at least four people in the Somali capital Thursday, police said. An Islamic extremist group claimed a Mogadishu hotel was the intended target, but a police officer said militants detonated a bomb while trying to assassinate a judge.
Cohen back on Capitol Hill for closed-door session after slamming Trump as a liar
President Donald Trump’s former lawyer returned to Capitol Hill on Thursday for hours of closed-door questioning after publicly branding his former boss a racist and a con man who lied about business dealings in Russia and directed him to conceal extramarital relationships.
Prisons not meeting health, end-of-life needs of older inmates, report says
Canada needs a national strategy to address the care and needs of people over 50 in federal custody.
New Mexico city balks at Billy the Kid killer street name
New Mexico city balks at Billy the Kid killer street name
ManufacturingCascades closing two tissue paper machines Loyalty programsAir Canada signs partnership with American ExpressAutomobilesBMW, Daimler team up on automated driving techEconomyUS economic gr
Cascades Inc. is closing two tissue paper machines in Ontario. The company says the leases for the operations in Whitby and Scarborough expire on Aug. 27 and will not be renewed. The two sites employ a total of 68 workers and produce 44,000 tonnes of tissue paper annually. The company says it will try to relocate as many of its employees as possible to its other operations in the region. The announcement came as Cascades reported a fourth-quarter loss of $65 million or 69 cents per share compared with a profit of $57 million or 60 cents per share a year earlier. Sales for the quarter ended Dec. 31 totalled nearly $1.2 billion, up from $1.08 billion in the last three months of 2017.
Trump, Kim end summit with standoff over easing U.S. sanctions
“I’d much rather do it right than do it fast,” Trump said.
Pakistan pledges to release captive Indian fighter pilot
World powers have called on the nations to de-escalate the tensions gripping the contested region since a Feb. 14 suicide bombing killed over 40 Indian paramilitary troops in Indian-controlled Kashmir.
Nominees announced for Flamborough OBA awards
The nominees have been announced for the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce’s Outstanding Business Achievement Awards gala being held March 27:
Air Canada’s new loyalty program affects Q1 figures for CIBC and TD
Both lenders hiked their dividend Thursday as their latest results capped off a relatively tough earnings season.
California man swept away by flood trying to reach kids
California river floods 2,000 buildings in California
We found out what it takes to be a cannabis sommelier
If a wine tasted like chemical cleaners and wet dog, you’d probably spit it out. But in the world of cannabis, that pungent permutation is considered a desirable taste profile.
The Latest: California governor declares state of emergency
The Latest: River recedes after flooding 2,000 buildings
Repairs to USS Arizona Memorial loading dock delayed
Repairs to USS Arizona Memorial loading dock delayed
Dundas draft urban design guidelines to be shared with the public
Information centre "weeks as opposed to months" away
Should Hamilton’s suburbs and inner city pay equally for bus service?
Committee of six councillors to study transit tax rates to ‘re-balance’ budget
Coyote fur is in big demand thanks to the popularity of Canada Goose parkas
Coyote fur pelts are in big demand to provide the lush, silvery or tawny-tinged arcs of fur on the hoods on Canada Goose coats and their many global imitators.
Teachers lose legal challenge of Ontario’s controversial sex-ed rollback
Court dismisses legal challenge from teachers, civil liberties association over Ontario government’s rollback of sex-ed curriculum.
Fiat Chrysler invests big in Michigan as analysts question future of Brampton plant
“The big challenge for Brampton has been ... they’re building mainly sedans, and the market is really, really soft for cars.”
Correction: Vegas-Paris Hotel story
Eiffel Tower replica in Las Vegas debuts new light show
The Latest: Man dies in Northern California floodwaters
The Latest: River recedes after flooding 2,000 buildings
Maple Leaf experienced challenging 2018, but sees success in plant-based future
Company ‘really, really jazzed up’ about new pea-protein Lightlife burger.
Hamilton school trustees blast timeline for autism funding changes
Hamilton’s public school board is protesting the province’s short notice on changes to funding for outside autism programs that take effect on April 1.
Norfolk personal support worker, husband charged with fraud
Officers began investigating the alleged incident last August after it had been unfolding for nearly two years.
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