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Updated 2025-02-12 15:45
What you need to know about measles in the wake of the latest outbreak in B.C.
The measles virus can hang around in a droplet of air for as long as two hours, which is why it is so contagious.
B.C. doctor warns against deadly death cap mushroom that looks similar to edible variety
A critical care doctor is warning British Columbians about a "sinister" deadly mushroom and the importance of health-care providers recognizing signs of poisoning from a variety that is spreading along the Pacific coast.
Massive health-care overhaul called ‘biggest change’ since medicare
Aim is to make it easier for patients to navigate “seamlessly” through different sectors such as hospitals, primary care, home care and long-term care, health minister says.
Former Tiger-Cat Chad Owens charged with assault
Owens was the CFL’s outstanding player in 2012 with Toronto after a record 3,863 all-purpose yards.
Rental demand leading to ‘alarming shortage’ of up to 10,000 units a year, Ontario landlord group says
An updated study for the Federation of Rental-housing Providers of Ontario shows that Ontario needs to build 7,000 to 10,000 new rental units a year. Previously, that number had been predicted to be 6,000.
Turmoil in cheese land five years after takeover of Hamilton factory
The CEO of Gay Lea Foods says the company has built a promised “Innovation Centre,” increased sales and maintained employment at its Salerno Dairy division that it purchased in 2014.
UHN patients given unlicensed drug that led to diabetes, liver dysfunction and one death, study finds
According to new data, deferiprone, used to treat hereditary blood disorders such as thalassemia, poses serious health risks. And doctors say hospital administrators were told about the risks years ago.
Scott Radley: Hamilton about to have an NHL moment
When Mark Jankowski steps on the ice in Calgary on Saturday night, it’ll be the 20,000th NHL game played by a Hamiltonian
Hamilton police looking for missing 32-year-old man
Police say Thomas Heaney was last seen on the east Mountain Feb. 18
Should province be included in proposed RHVP public inquiry?
Coun. Sam Merulla concerned over lack of information from MTO
Hamilton women facing charges after police raid cannabis dispensaries
Police said they seized CBD products, including oil, water, tea, edibles, bath products and vape pens
Former Hamilton minor hockey coach gets three years for possessing child pornography depicting ‘disgusting acts’
Police seized devices with more than 19,000 images, with one child as young as two.
Dolores Huerta to visit New Mexico as birthplace sits vacant
Dolores Huerta to visit New Mexico as birthplace sits vacant
Flood threat prompts Northern California evacuations
Rain prompts evacuation warning for Northern California town
Worker rescued from excavation hole on Hamilton Mountain and rushed to hospital
Workplace accident on Marshall Avenue. at Upper Kenilworth
FEELING BLUE
A member of the Blue Man Group international touring show pours paint onto a drum head played by another of the three-man group during a performance Tuesday at First Ontario Centre. The stop is one of 13 Canadian cities on the tour.
Rain prompts evacuation order for Northern California towns
Rain prompts evacuation warning for Northern California town
Liberals’ bump in child benefits fuels poverty rate drop, Statistics Canada says
The drops since the Liberals took office in 2015 were also noted in the agency’s release: 278,000 fewer children living below the poverty line in 2017 — the first full year of the benefit — compared to 2015 when the Liberals took office.
Passengers band together on train stuck in Oregon mountains
Amtrak train forced to make 36-hour stop in Oregon nountains
Attorney General Caroline Mulroney boosts rape crisis centre funding by $1 million
Funding called ‘drop in bucket’ of what was promised a year ago under Liberals’ gender-based violence plan, critics say.
House passes resolution to overturn Trump’s declaration of national emergency
The 245-182 tally was mostly along party lines, with 13 Republicans defecting to side with Democrats on a vote that effectively became a test of GOP loyalty to Trump.
Vatican: Cardinal Pell says he’s innocent, but news hurts
Pell is “prohibited from exercising public ministry and from having any voluntary contact whatsoever with minors.”
Canadian Forces reports mixed results in four-year war on sexual misconduct
The Canadian military is reporting several victories in its four-year war on sexual misconduct in the ranks, but also some defeats along with signs of “fatigue” as some service members grow tired of the campaign.
Snow plows are accidentally clearing Hamilton of rubber speed humps
The city is giving up on the popular but plow-prone rubber humps. Don’t worry, permanent asphalt “speed cushions” are on the way.
Canada and Britain to host press freedom summit in wake of high-profile arrests and killings of journalists worldwide
Sources say Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland — a journalist before she entered politics — and her British counterpart Jeremy Hunt have been working on the idea for months.
Program to help students plan for jobs, adulthood, falling short: report
Ontario schools are not doing enough to prepare students for jobs and adulthood, a new report from an education advocacy group suggests.
Burlington council votes 6-1 to adopt $96.4M capital budget
Ward 6 Coun. Bentivegna the sole dissenter on budget vote
STORM WATCH: Snowfall warning issued for Hamilton on Wednesday
Snow on Wednesday may have an impact on commute.
Tim Hortons opens in China — with salted egg yolk Timbits
The Canadian coffee-and-doughnut chain, run by Burger King-owner Restaurant Brands International Inc., plans to focus on “everyday value” as it muscles up against the ambitious plans of local and foreign players such as Starbucks Corp.
Jody Wilson-Raybould to speak to justice committee Wednesday afternoon
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau lifted solicitor-client privilege and cabinet confidentiality provisions to allow Jody Wilson-Raybould to comment on allegations that she was improperly pressured to drop a criminal prosecution of SNC-Lavalin.
Province announces plans for Ontario Health super agency to roll numerous separate agencies into one body
Health minister says goal is to cut administrative costs and put more money into front-line care
Taxes focus of YEP March general meeting March 20
The March general meeting of the Young Entrepreneurs & Professionals division of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce will focus on taxes.
Police arrest Hamilton man after car slammed into house
The accused is facing dangerous driving and flight from police charges
Five years after takeover of Hamilton factory there’s turmoil in cheese land
The CEO of Gay Lea Foods says the company has built a promised “Innovation Centre,” increased sales and maintained employment at its Salerno Dairy division that it purchased in 2014.
India airstrikes in Pakistan raise fears of escalation
Tensions escalated sharply on the Asian subcontinent Tuesday with nuclear-armed neighbours Pakistan and India trading accusations and warnings after a pre-dawn airstrike by India that New Delhi said targeted a terrorist training camp.
Signpost: Strike Out Homelessness, Pink Shirt Day, Enbridge Gas meeting
Strike Out Homelessness, a new bowling fundraiser in support of people facing homelessness in Hamilton, is being held Feb. 28 from noon to 2 p.m. at Thunder Alley, 77 James St. N., Unit 140, in the lower level of the Hamilton City Centre. For $10, each person will play five frames of bowling and get a lunch to go. Tickets are available at wesley.ca.
Latin Flair offers the Treasure of Latin America
Looking for a unique gift that also supports artisans in Mexico, South and Central America?Then check out Latin Flair, a few steps south of the public parking lot at 600 Upper Wellington. Kathy Bonin and Manuel Balcazar Reza opened the store a
At nuclear summit, Trump, Kim facing big issues after big welcome in Hanoi
Trump was opening his visit in morning meetings with Vietnam’s president and prime minister before turning his attention to Kim.
Law firm files proposed class-action lawsuit against SNC-Lavalin on behalf of shareholder
Law firm Strosberg Sasso Sutts LLP filed a proposed class action in Ontario’s Superior Court of Justice on Monday that alleges the company failed to disclose soon enough that federal prosecutors declined to invite it to negotiate a remediation agreement.
Ontario Environment Minister Rod Phillips says province laying ground work to battle feds' carbon tax
"I know this will be an election issue," said Ontario Environment Minister Rod Phillips, referring to the carbon tax.
George Weston reports fourth-quarter profit and sales up from year ago
George Weston Ltd. reported higher sales and profit in its most recent quarter, as it says its bakery business has started to stabilize amid a multi-year transformation plan.
STORM WATCH: Snowfall warning issued for Hamilton Wednesday
Snow Wednesday may impact commute
Labour board rules Unifor labour actions against GM were unlawful
GM’s allegations focused on several incidents where union members halted work or engaged in demonstrations.
‘Visually stunning’ ice wall is a risk to public safety, says Niagara Parks Commission
NPC urges people to stay away from shifting and moving ice wall
Proposal seeks memorial for US Civil War site in New Mexico
Proposal seeks memorial for US Civil War site in New Mexico
STORM WATCH: Brace for a snowy commute Wednesday
Snow Wednesday may impact commute
Masked men rob Best Buy in Ancaster
The daytime robbery took place Tuesday afternoon
Five years after the new bosses took over the cheese factory Carmine built
The CEO of Gay Lea Foods says the company has built a promised Innovation Centre, increased sales and maintained employment at its Salerno Dairy division it purchased in 2014. But there are new challenges.
Amtrak train forced to make 36-hour stop in Oregon nountains
Amtrak train forced to make 36-hour stop in Oregon nountains
UPDATE: Smith destined for NPCA board
St. Catharines city council has voted to appoint vocal Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority critic Ed Smith as the city’s representative on the NPCA’s board.
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