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Updated 2025-02-13 11:00
Woman acquitted of blasphemy still can’t leave Pakistan
The Supreme Court judges said there were widespread inconsistencies in the testimony against Bibi, who has steadfastly maintained her innocence.
Companies make room for the office power nap, recognizing need for rest
EventMobi’s open-concept Toronto waterfront office features a private nap room where workers can grab a few Zs if they feel sluggish, or just get some alone time in a dark space if they have a headache or don’t feel well.
Clock ticking as Air Force looks to stop hemorrhaging experienced pilots
A shortage of experienced pilots is forcing the Royal Canadian Air Force to walk a delicate line between keeping enough seasoned aviators available to train new recruits and lead missions in the air.
Man attacked at Beach Boulevard home Friday night
A 33-year-old man is facing an aggravated assault charge
Tory Leader Andrew Scheer met with SNC chief to discuss criminal charges
Opposition leader’s office confirms SNC-Lavalin CEO Neil Bruce discussed deferred prosecution agreement with Scheer in May 2018.
Ancaster Little League prepares for 2019 Canadian championships
THE ISSUE: Canadian Little League Championships return to AncasterTHE IMPACT: Thousands are expected to join the celebrations
Chatbots and AI coming to mortgage industry
More technology coming to mortgage industry but clients still want human touch
No one injured in Binbrook shooting
Hamilton police investigating shots fired at a home
OFM cleared Wellington Street South fire
One dog killed and a woman sent to hospital for smoke inhalation
Young girls’ trauma leads Sierra Leone to declare a national emergency over rape
“Some of our families practice a culture of silence and indifference toward sexual violence, leaving victims even more traumatized,” President Bio said.
UPDATED: Missing Burlington man found
Halton Regional Police say 67-year-old Ivan Eskit and his two German Shepherds were found in Bowmanville
Prince Philip, 97, gives up driver’s license after crash
Prince Philip has decided to stop driving at the age of 97, less than a month after he was involved in a collision that left two women injured, Buckingham Palace said Saturday.
Three dead after fire breaks out at apartment building in Longueuil, Que.
Police say one tenant is still missing, but there’s no indication that person was at home when the fire broke out.
Betty’s and Nancy’s Fancy baked goods recalled due to possible mice contamination
The CFIA says there have been no reports of illness linked to the products.
Joe Ortalizio and the hushed-up horror of the “other” Pearl Harbor in Bari, Italy
Joe Ortalizio vividly remembers the bombing of the harbour in Bari, Italy, in the Second World War, when he was but a child of eight. One of the ships hit was loaded with poisonous mustard gas
Serial killer Bruce McArthur given concurrent life sentences, can apply for parole after 25 years
McArthur, who killed eight men with ties to Toronto’s Gay Village in the span of seven years, will be eligible for parole at age 91 — the earliest-possible date, given his crimes.
Teens build toilet paper fort inside Simcoe store
“Remorseful” pair fell asleep in fort inspired by online prank video
Santa Fe also seeing benefits of good ski season
Santa Fe also seeing benefits of good ski season
OFM called to Wellington Street South fire
A woman is stable after being sent to hospital for smoke inhalation
Woman calls 911 for someone in garage — OPP find her toddler
Woman heard commotion and believed someone was trying to break in
Hamilton officials expect illegal dispensaries eliminated within two years
Hamilton has closed down eight illegal cannabis dispensaries as of January in a coordinated crackdown.
One man taken to hospital following Burlington apartment fire
BURLINGTON- The Burlington Fire Department says one man has been taken to hospital following a blaze at a Burlington apartment building.
Hamilton Conservation Authority warns about possible flooding and shoreline erosion
Strong winds are expected to cause high waves at the lake front Monday and Tuesday
Obituary: Paletta patriarch who built business empire from nothing dies at 87
Pasquale “Pat” Paletta, who built up the family’s empire after emigrating from Italy to Canada in 1949, died Wednesday at 87.
Four-year-old Kane Driscoll was poisoned with a prescription narcotic, Hamilton police say
Kane’s mother, Lisa Strickland, has been charged with manslaughter.
Missing Burlington man last seen driving away from home
Halton Regional Police say 67-year-old Ivan Eskit had two German shepherds in his Jeep.
Calls grow for independent probe into hiding of Red Hill report
A 2013 report to the city on slippery patches on the parkway wound up getting buried. City politicians are now backing a growing public call for an external investigation.
Betty's and Nancy's Fancy baked goods recalled
Betty's and Nancy's Fancy baked goods recalled due to possible mice contamination
Snow storm wallops Seattle, people rescued in Sierra Nevada
Snow storm wallops Seattle, people rescued in Sierra Nevada
Train crash near Barcelona leaves 1 dead, many slightly hurt
Spain: 1 dead, 8 injured in train crash near Barcelona
Coalition focused Hamilton’s black community holding forum
A coalition working against anti-Black racism and toward access to justice for Hamilton’s Black community is hosting a public discussion.
UPDATE: Four-year-old Kane Driscoll was poisoned with a prescription narcotic, Hamilton police say
Kane’s mother, Lisa Strickland, has been charged with manslaughter.
Paletta patriarch who built business empire from nothing dies at 87
Pasquale “Pat” Paletta, who built up the family’s empire after emigrating from Italy to Canada in 1949, died Wednesday at 87.
Paul Berton: How editors pick and choose what to cover
Choosing which needy people to help never satisfies everyone.
HSR drivers credited for saving missing senior’s life
Family raises serious questions about how 85-year-old went missing from Hamilton General Hospital during the extreme cold
Woman tells trial former Hamilton mortgage broker Dennis Khanna forced himself on her
Dennis Khanna, 63, of Oakville, is on trial on six sexual assault charges and one charge of defrauding mortgage lenders.
Trump has a habit of calling for investigations of his opponents
President Donald Trump used his State of the Union address to urge House Democrats not to investigate him. On Wednesday, they bucked — hard. New House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff outlined a wide-ranging probe that includes Trump’s business, family and whether he might be compromised by foreign actors.
Beware of rental scam in Hamilton, local real estate association advises
The association has received several reports of members finding property listings posted incorrectly and without permission as being for lease on various websites such as Kijiji.
UPDATE: Hamilton politicians call for independent probe into slippery Red Hill
A 2013 report to the city on slippery patches on the parkway wound up getting buried. City politicians are now backing a growing public call for an external investigation.
A timeline of the Toronto police investigation into Bruce McArthur and the Gay Village serial killings
The Star intends to update this timeline as the Bruce McArthur case unfolds.
Signpost: Fishing derby, Top Chef and skate lending
Valens Lake Conservation Area’s annual catch-and-release ice fishing derby returns Feb. 16 from sunrise to 1 p.m. For Canadian residents, a fishing licence is not required because the derby takes place on Ontario’s licence-free fishing weekend. Entry is $25 for adults and $15 for kids 12 and under. Valens Lake is at 1691 Regional Rd. 97 in Cambridge.
Foster homes found for 18 pot-bellied pigs taken from Milton residence
Some of the pigs had hooves that had grown so long that the pigs could hardly walk. Many had to be sedated to be spayed or neutered.
Trudeau is lending credibility to SNC-Lavalin pressure allegations
With the PM saying little, Jody Wilson-Raybould’s silence is deafening
Case of accused in Fredericton shooting spree delayed another month
Matthew Raymond was ordered to return to court in 30 days.
Dundas Community Awards cancelled again as chamber division remains in limbo
The Issue: The Dundas Division of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce is still in limbo after almost two years.The Impact: Just as the chamber’s Dundas Community Awards are cancelled for the second straight year, a new business networking group has launched.
Microsoft offers online protection to politicos amid pre-election security fears
As a federal election approaches, Microsoft is offering advanced online threat-detection tools to Canadian political candidates and parties to shore up their cyberdefences.
US officer at border shoots driver going to Mexico
Border officer shoots driver; Arizona port of entry closes
Quebec City mosque killer Alexandre Bissonnette sentenced to life, no parole for 40 years
Quebec Superior Court Justice Francois Huot called Alexandre Bissonnette’s attack gratuitous and insidious as he handed down the sentence Friday.
Challenge politicians on tax cut claims, says McMaster professor Marvin Ryder
Voters should be skeptical of politicians’ promises to freeze or lower taxes while maintaining consistent service levels, says Marvin Ryder, assistant marketing professor at McMaster University’s Degroote School of Business.
Teachers say government sex-ed curriculum repeal created chilling effect
Lawyers for the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario said the situation has resulted in discrimination against LGBTQ students.
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