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Updated 2025-02-12 19:15
Barton shooting involved one bullet shot through victim into a would-be robber
The city’s new shooting task force is investigating the 11th shooting of the year.
Regulating wild food suggested for North
Caribou Marketing Board: Regulating wild food suggested to ease Arctic hunger
Wind warning: storm knocks out power, trees in Hamilton
More overnight power outages are possible before gusting winds die down. But residents along Lake Erie and in Niagara saw the worst of the damage Sunday.
Hijacking foiled on Bangladesh-Dubai flight, suspect killed
Hijacking foiled on Bangladesh-Dubai flight, suspect killed
Former teacher convicted of child porn charges and other local news
A former teacher arrested in 2016 along with eight other people after a seven-year-old girl was made available for sexual services on Craigslist has pleaded guilty to a child pornography charge in Niagara. Geoffrey Burnet, 50, appeared in Ontario Court of Justice in St. Catharines on Friday and pleaded guilty to a single count of possession of child pornography. Details surrounding the crime are expected to be discussed when Burnet, a resident of Kitchener, returns to court Sept. 13 for sentencing. Police executed a search warrant at a St. Catharines residence and seized a computer and various other devices. Police also seized from Burnet a cellphone, thumb drive and a laptop. The devices contained almost 700 images of child pornography. Burnet was working at Columbia International College, a private school in Hamilton, at the time of his arrest. He had previously worked as a supply teacher at a number of schools in Hamilton.
Hamilton police investigating reported gunshots on Mountain near Concession Street
No victims have been identified in the area where shots were reported Sunday at 2:30 a.m.
Black History Month fashion show
Two new cases of measles reported in British Columbia
Health officials been investigating nearly a dozen measles cases in the Vancouver area
Tories push Trudeau to take questions on SNC-Lavalin
Opposition Conservatives will also put pressure on the prime minister himself to testify at the Commons justice committee.
Maduro opponents boost military rhetoric in Venezuela crisis
Opposition leader Juan Guaido calls on international community to consider ‘all options’ to resolve crisis
Nigeria holds second day of voting in election as death toll rises
More than 72 million people were eligible to vote in Africa’s most populous country and largest economy. The election was held a week late after the electoral commission at the last minute cited logistical challenges.
Tornado death confirmed as violent storms smack the South
A woman was killed when a tornado hit Columbus, Mississippi, and a man died when he drove into floodwaters in Tennessee, officials said.
White House manages expectations for second Kim summit
Speaking on CNN, Secretary of State Pompeo also said “verifiable denuclearization” remained the administration’s goal, but he said it could take time.
Hamilton honours Pat Saunders with heritage award
"I couldn't believe it," said Mountain resident Pat Saunders.
Jeff Mahoney: The St. Patrick’s pooches are pastors, too
TJ and Sutton are gone, but now Nesbitt and Carlin are feeling the love — and giving it — at historic Hamilton church
Southern Utah airport to close for 4 months for runway rehab
Southern Utah airport to close for 4 months for runway rehab
Hamilton grade school teacher faces charges after major police crackdown on drug trafficking
Marc Barrett, 44, is a teacher at Prince of Wales Elementary School.
Turnout at funeral for seven young fire victims shows widespread support, imam says
Family arrived in Nova Scotia in September 2017 as refugees from war-torn Syria
Liberal turmoil a ‘gift’ to NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh in B.C. byelection, expert says
Singh, a former Ontario legislator, has lacked a voice in Parliament since becoming party leader in the fall of 2017. Now he finally has his chance in Burnaby South, as voters in the riding cast their ballots on Monday after a six-week race.
Tariffs could jeopardize United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, Marc Garneau warns
The transport minister spoke about U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum at a meeting of the National Governors Association in Washington.
Officials say person with measles flew from Vancouver to Edmonton to N.W.T.
Health officials in British Columbia have been investigating nearly a dozen measles cases in the Vancouver area
U.S. won’t allow performance of Newfoundland play about man with disability
Playwright says the U.S. immigration policy for artists is ‘unduly restrictive’
Impact of political scandal, religious symbols debate felt in Outremont byelection
Riding is one of Monday’s byelections.
Quebec physicians vote to give nurses long-sought authority to diagnose
Nurse practitioners will soon have authority to diagnose common health problems and six chronic health conditions
Filipino rebel commanders become officials under peace deal
Decades of rebellion being replaced by autonomous regional administrators, if not separate state
Wind warning: OPP slowing Burlington Skyway traffic as wind gusts worsen
Environment Canada issued a warning ahead of of potentially damaging winds with gusts up to 120 km/h in Southern Ontario. Utilities Hydro One and Alectra say be prepared for power outages.
Family of Oakville man detained in Egypt calls for intervention from Canadian government
Yasser Ahmed Albaz, 51, has been moved to Egypt’s Tora prison while he awaits further questioning, says his daughter.
Update: Barton shooting involved one bullet shot through a robbery victim – and into a would-be robber
Police still appealing for witnesses and video footage following Friday night shooting near Wentworth Street North
Hijacking suspect killed after Dubai-bound flight makes emergency landing
The flight took off from Dhaka but had to make the emergency detour just 40 minutes and 150 miles later, officials said.
Some Quebec elementary schools experiment with letting kids play rough
At least two schools have announced pilot projects to set up supervised ‘rough play’ zones in the schoolyard, where students can shove, grab and wrestle in the snow to their hearts’ content.
Go big like Trump, Democratic presidential candidates have decided
The newest class of Democratic presidential candidates has been embracing or entertaining a head-snapping list of policy ideas that were either rejected or ignored by the party’s previous standard-bearers.
Catholic clergy seek more discussion on homosexuality
Vatican continues talks on issues of sexuality and past child abuse by priests.
Argentine bishop’s case overshadows Pope’s sex abuse summit
Vatican reportedly knew as early as 2015 about Bishop Gustavo Zanchetta’s inappropriate behaviour with seminarians
Pope vows to end abuse coverups, but victims disappointed
Pope Francis offered an eight-point pledge of priorities, vowing to never again coverup cases
ISIS followers cling desperately to new leader in Philippines
Now in his 60s, Sawadjaan is a late bloomer in the terrorism underworld.
Average US price of gas jumps 10 cents per gallon, to $2.44
Average US price of gas jumps 10 cents per gallon, to $2.44
UN: Last year saw highest number of Afghan civilian deaths
Since the U.N. began documenting civilian casualties 10 years ago, more than 32,000 civilians have been killed and another 60,000 wounded.
‘I’m going to take a nap.’ Ontario boy, 4, goes viral after dad mic’d him up at hockey practice
Video is resonating with people all over the world, including famous hockey icons, Olympic medallists, and even American NFL players.
Rescuers search for missing skier after Austrian avalanche
Rescuers search for missing skier after Austrian avalanche
Alaska ski areas would get to serve booze, bill proposes
Alaska ski areas would get to serve booze, bill proposes
What’s going on here on Hamilton Mountain
Just the factsAbout 300 people came out to Concession Street on Saturday (Feb. 23) for the 6th annual Coldest Night of the Year walk on the Mountain in support of Neighbour to Neighbour to Neighbour Centre.This year’s fundraising goal was $80,
Canada a leader, but more must be done for women in conflict zones: UN official
Humanitarian assistance often does not address the specific needs of women, says the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs.
New Mexico angling to become home of New Deal art museum
New Mexico angling to become home of New Deal art museum
CODE RED: 10 years later
We’re back with hospital and census results from 2016 and 2017 to see what’s changed in Hamilton over a decade
Wind warning: Major wind storm expected to blow through Hamilton area today
Environment Canada issues warning ahead of of potentially damaging winds with gusts up to 120 km/h in Southern Ontario. Hydro One says be prepared for power outages.
Update: one of men wounded in Barton Street East shooting in police custody
Police still appealing for witnesses and video footage following Friday night shooting near Wentworth Street North
Montreal man found guilty of manslaughter in compassion killing of ailing wife with Alzheimer’s disease
The crime had been framed in the media as a compassion killing — an offence that doesn’t exist in the Criminal Code. The Crown had argued Cadotte was in full control and intended to take Lizotte’s life.
Remains found in Welland Canal identified, no foul play suspected: police
Police say they were notified by the coroner this week that remains belonged to missing 18-year-old man.
As tech giants grow ever more powerful, Canada and others are under pressure to act
As tech companies grow ever more powerful, countries such as Canada must decide how to protect the public without turning away economic benefits
Mac defeats Brock in quarterfinal women’s basketball
McMaster will host the semifinal game Wednesday.
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