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Jody Wilson-Raybould resigns from federal Liberal cabinet
The resignation of Jody Wilson-Raybould comes one day after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suggested she would have stepped down from cabinet on principle if she had felt anyone had tried to improperly pressure her on the SNC-Lavalin prosecution.
Showdown in El Paso as Trump and supporters rally for wall and O’Rourke and opponents march against it
Fuelled by a tentative deal with lawmakers, Trump held a “Finish the Wall” rally in El Paso while Democrat rival Beto O’Rourke and his supporters argued walls cause more problems than they solve.
Polar bears invade Russian town; locals delighted but wary
It’s not the first time that polar bears have come to Novaya Zemlya, but their numbers this time are striking. More than 50 bears have been spotted in the archipelago’s main town of Belushya Guba.
Ontario man gets 11 years in U.S. for trying to lure American girl into sex
Daniel Wnek of Toronto sentenced in Ohio court this week.
Mayor says New Orleans 'more than prepared for Mardi Gras'
Mayor says New Orleans 'more than prepared for Mardi Gras'
Mexico’s notorious drug lord Joaquin (El Chapo) Guzman convicted
Jurors were tasked with making 53 decisions about whether prosecutors have proven different elements of the case.
UofT researcher honoured for discovering ancient queen through books alone
The University of Toronto is honouring one of its researchers who discovered a long-lost Mesopotamian queen using books alone.
Trial of Catalan separatists begins in Madrid amid protests
The separatists want Prime Minister Sanchez to agree to talks on self-determination for their region.
Losani Homes lauded by local Home Builders’ Association
Fred and Lino Losani of Losani Homes are being inducted into the hall of fame at the Hamilton-Halton Home Builders’ Association’s 2019 industry luncheon.
Molson Coors doubles down on premium, innovative drinks amid beer demand decline
The company is to launch a portfolio of cannabis-infused beverages this autumn.
Hamilton East-Stoney Creek federal Conservative candidate Marwan Hage leaves political field
"I have realized I can't give this election campaign the full time and effort it needs," said former Hamilton Tiger-Cat Marwan Hage.
Notorious drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman convicted
New York jurors whose identities were kept secret reached a verdict after deliberating six days in the expansive case.
More than 40 per cent of insect species declining, could have ‘catastrophic’ results, study says
Insects are of “paramount importance” in keeping the planet’s various ecosystems functioning, say researchers.
Human rights groups call on Apple and Google to review Saudi app that can track women
The tech companies are being asked to consider the abuse and discrimination that the app could fuel.
GUN VIOLENCE: Spike in Hamilton shootings this year ‘not acceptable’
Police urge witnesses and victims to share information with eight shootings so far in 2019
Volunteer discovers $4,000 inside donated book in Phoenix
Volunteer discovers $4,000 inside donated book in Phoenix
Toronto police say they have identified woman who allegedly threw a chair off downtown highrise
Cost. David Hopkinson said police will not release the woman’s name until she has been formally charged, but detectives are trying to make arrangements for her to turn herself in.
Ontario Ombudsman to review Hamilton's closed White Oaks meeting complaint
Hamilton lawyer Craig Burley filed a closed meeting complaint to the Ontario Ombudsman office over city's Niagara meeting.
Snow Day: Treacherous drive ahead for Hamilton commuters
Schools, services closed
A political 'bomb' over drug prices could threaten NAFTA 2.0
The clash over free trade in North America has long been fought over familiar issues: Low-paid Mexican workers. U.S. factories that move jobs south of the border. Canada's high taxes on imported milk and cheese.
Jody Wilson-Raybould resigns from cabinet
Veterans Affairs Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould is quitting the federal cabinet.
In 1986, she begged for her 3-year-old's safe return. Now she's charged with his murder
On camera, Amy Elizabeth Fleming's face was twisted into a mask of anguish.
BREAKING: Jody Wilson-Raybould resigns from cabinet
Veterans Affairs Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould is quitting the federal cabinet.
Burlington man nets tidy haul in OLG draw— wins $74,426.50
Adam Wlodarczyk of Burlington is $74,426.50 richer, after hitting it big in the LOTTO 6/49 February 6 draw.
McDonald's loses its trademark in the EU and Burger King seizes on the opening in Sweden
After McDonald's lost its trademark for Big Mac in the European Union, Burger King in Sweden revamped its menu in a snarky hat-tip to the rival fast-food chain.
Waterdown's Open Book Tutoring opens minds to the joys of learning
A fun and bright learning space has opened up, and it’s all about getting back to basics.
Province to release its own friction test results on crash-prone Red Hill Valley Parkway
Ontario’s decision to make early 2007 tests public stands in contrast to continued refusal by the city to release more recent friction tests and safety audits on the controversial roadway.
STORM WATCH: Schools closed as Hamilton braces for another winter storm
School cancellations are coming in
U.S. online broker Redfin dives into GTA’s real estate market
U.S.-based online broker latest in a series of offshore, web-based real estate disruptors paying agents salaries and bonuses instead of commissions.
Want your dog to win at Westminster? You might need to cut off its ears or tail
Leslie Fried is a prominent dog breeder who has been turning out champion Rottweilers since 1986. She says she knows a winning Rottie when she sees one, and a number of years ago, she thought she had an outstanding female for the show ring.
‘Something has to be done’ about Welland intersection
The number of collisions Roy Wiley has witnessed at a busy rural Welland intersection came to a head on the weekend, prompting him to start an online petition that calls for Niagara Region to consider changes to its layout.
Expect slower waste collection in Hamilton due to winter storm
Due to today’s inclement weather, the City of Hamilton is once again warning that waste collection may be proceeding slower than normal.
Discharge for newlywed husband after Niagara hospital wait times sparks assault
A dispute over wait times at Greater Niagara General Hospital led to a charge of assault against a newlywed.
Glass houses: London's Tate Modern wins privacy fight
Glass houses: London's Tate Modern wins privacy fight
A vaccinated teenage rebel most parents would be proud of
Eighteen-year-old Ethan Linderberger of Ohio recently did his own research and then publicly defied his anti-vaxxer parents to get vaccinated. Bravo to him, writes Judith Timson.
Trudeau tries to distance himself from allegations of interference in SNC-Lavalin case
The prime minister insists he has “full confidence” in Jody Wilson-Raybould on the same day it is revealed the federal ethics commissioner is launching a probe into the affair.
17 killed in fire at shoddy New Delhi hotel, 4 others hurt
Police: 17 killed in fire at New Delhi hotel, 4 others hurt
Cost, demand for DARTS accessible transit service continues to grow
Executive director Mark Mindorff said eligibility requirements and service area are behind the rise
Meet a Halifax woman who did ‘everything right,’ and still had a heart attack
Kathryn Cook, 43, watched what she ate, didn’t smoke, and exercised often. In the emergency room, doctors saw nothing wrong on her electrocardiogram. Four hours and a blood test later, she discovered she’d had a heart attack.
If you snore, there are health reasons to see a doctor about it
Even if the person you sleep with doesn't care, it's worth seeing a doctor if you snore, experts say.
Should a judge probe the Red Hill friction fiasco?
Both provincial and local politicians have now called for a judicial investigation.
Proposed residential towers in Stoney Creek would be tallest buildings in Hamilton
The Frances Avenue development proposes three skyscraping towers topping out at 59 storeys
Crown doesn’t want St. Joe’s patient to attend Mohawk unsupervised
The Crown is appealing an Ontario Review Board decision involving a West 5th patient
Police: 17 killed in fire at New Delhi hotel, 4 others hurt
Police: 17 killed in fire at New Delhi hotel, 4 others hurt
Would-be jihadist’s ‘severe’ sentence stands in order to denounce, deter
Former Toronto security guard Mohamed Hersi was convicted in 2014 of attempting to participate in the activities of a terrorist group.
Signpost: Pink Shirt Day, Halton Region website and Real McCoys fundraiser
Anti-Bullying Day is Feb. 16, in support of Pink Shirt Day Toys R Us is launching a campaign to give away pink shirts to their first 100 customers.
Meeting to discuss Waterdown planning studies cancelled due to impending storm
The Feb. 12 community meeting at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Hall to discuss three Waterdown projects has been cancelled due to the winter storm warning issued for Hamilton.The city, in a release, said it "wanted to ensure that citizens' safety
SNC-Lavalin signed at least $68M in federal contracts last year
The Quebec-based company is at the centre of a political storm over alleged political interference in criminal proceedings that could see it barred from federal contracts for 10 years
Toronto police on how they caught Bruce McArthur: ‘We got aggressive and thank goodness we did’
Investigators Det. David Dickinson and Insp. Hank Idsinga tell the Star that little bit of luck was important too in catching serial killer Bruce McArthur.
Social media sites like Facebook take in lion’s share of federal ad dollars
For the first time ever, social media ads made up the biggest slice of digital spending — 43 per cent, or roughly $7.8 million.
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