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13-year-old charged for waving firearm at Ancaster High School
Ancaster High School was placed under Hold and Secure procedures today after a teenager was seen with what appeared to be a gun.
Ohio man revived after suffocating in snow on Colorado slope
Ohio man revived after suffocating in snow on Colorado slope
Ohio man revived after suffocating in snow on Colorado slope
Ohio man revived after suffocating in snow on Colorado slope
The Latest: Campers rescued from snowy woods after 2 weeks
The Latest: Campers rescued from snowy woods after 2 weeks
The Latest: Campers rescued from snowy woods after 2 weeks
The Latest: Campers rescued from snowy woods after 2 weeks
Hamilton’s Women of Distinction nominees announced
More than 70 women honoured for contributions to the community
McCallum says he ‘misspoke’ on Huawei executive’s extradition case
“I regret that my comments with respect to the legal proceedings of Ms. Meng have created confusion.”
10 passengers taken to hospital after fumes enter plane before takeoff
Air Transat Flight 782 destined for Fort Lauderdale, Fla. from Quebec City was at the de-icing station shortly before 11 a.m. when passengers complained of feeling faint.
Hussen announces new pilot to boost immigration in rural and northern Canada
More than two-thirds of immigrants to Canada settle in bigger cities, which is why municipal leaders in smaller towns and communities have been calling on Ottawa to do more to help them attract newcomers.
Canada plans to convene Lima Group meeting on Venezuela’s future: sources
Word of the plan comes a day after the group expressed full support for Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido amid mounting political turmoil in the South American country.
Group of Seven painting worth $200,000 stolen from Toronto home
Toronto police say the painting called “Sun Gleams: Autumn, North Saskatchewan” is an original piece of art by A.Y. Jackson.
Reported mobster and real estate developer shot dead in Montreal
A real estate developer known for his ties to the Montreal Mafia was shot dead Thursday morning.
Featured photo: A winter hockey tradition
Police describe execution-style killings inside Florida bank
There’s no indication Zephen Xaver intended to rob the bank.
Former Stoney Creek variety store gets a makeover
There’s no store sign yet, so it’s easy to miss that the former Barton Variety and Grocery is now the Stoney Creek Decorating Centre.
No decisions made yet on Ontario class sizes, education minister says
A government consultation document poses questions such as whether hard caps on class sizes should continue, and if they were removed, what would be an appropriate way to set effective class sizes.
Hamilton police accuse 13-year-old of waving a replica firearm outside school
Hamilton police have arrested a 13-year-old boy after he was allegedly seen waving what was believed to be a gun outside of a high school in Ancaster.
Wattpad to bring viral reads to bookstores
Toronto-based online story hub Wattpad to bring viral reads to bookstores
Doctor’s licence revoked after admitting to sexual affair with cancer patient
A Toronto doctor has had her licence revoked after an intimate relationship with her cancer patient that included having sex while he was receiving treatment in hospital.
UPDATE: Hamilton teacher Richard Taylor charged in Rutherford double homicide
Police allege finances motive in killing
Police say viral video highlights need to clear snow from vehicles
Police and the Canadian Automobile Association are urging people to clear snow from their vehicles after a recent video showed a driver trying to complete the task while travelling on a busy highway.
The Message: Cocaine on a plane
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Top Venezuela military brass vow to back Maduro amid unrest
Generals joined Maduro in accusing the United States of meddling in Venezuela’s affairs and said they would uphold the socialist leader’s rule.
Victim stable after Brantford shooting
Police believe two attackers and victim knew each other
Snowbound campers rescued after being stranded for 2 weeks
Snowbound campers rescued after being stranded for 2 weeks
Ottawa strikes $40-million research deal on 5G technology with Nokia
The federal government will announce up to $40 million for Finnish telecom giant Nokia on Thursday to conduct research on 5G wireless technology in Canada.
A winter hockey tradition
Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen to comply with Senate subpoena
The development comes one day after Cohen postponed his public testimony to a House committee.
Hawaii coral reefs stabilizing following bleaching event
Hawaii coral reefs stabilizing following bleaching event
Your Ward News duo guilty of promoting hate against women and Jews
Ontario court Judge Richard Blouin called evidence of guilt in the case of James Sears, 55, and LeRoy St. Germaine, 77, overwhelming, dismissing their claims their newspaper was satirical.
Hamilton police execute warrants at four Georgia Peach marijuana dispensaries
Police hope to prevent them from re-opening
Tech sector drives demand for office space in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal
In Toronto, commercial rental rates have surged to $35.37 per square foot in the same period, up $2.50 per square foot from the third quarter.
Great-West selling U.S. individual life insurance and annuity business for $1.6B
Great-West Lifeco Inc. has signed a deal to sell its U.S. individual life insurance and annuity business to a subsidiary of Protective Life Corp. for $1.6 billion, which is below the unit’s value on the Manitoba-based insurer’s books.
MCAHN McMaster student chapter finalist in competition
They are the only Canadian company named as a top-four finalist
KFC, Walmart Canada commit to plastic use reduction
Waste from plastic has become a flashpoint with environmentalists and consumers, and companies are reluctant to be seen as falling behind.
AP Exclusive: CNN's Acosta writing book on Trump White House
AP Exclusive: CNN's Acosta writing book on Trump White House
UPDATED: Veteran Niagara officer facing sexual assault charges
A 28-year veteran of the Niagara Regional Police faces sexual assault charges in relation to a massage business he allegedly ran from his Port Colborne home while on administrative leave.
Family looks for answers after Hamilton man found dead in shelter
David-Allen Smith was found dead in an overflow room at a men’s shelter. His family wonders why staff and the police who left him there didn’t recognize he was suicidal and do something to save him.
Jayme Closs will receive $25,000 in reward money after kidnapped teen freed herself
Jayme Closs, the 13-year-old girl who spent 88 days in captivity after her parents were shot dead in northwest Wisconsin, will receive $25,000 in reward money pledged for information leading to her safe return.
$2M goal met to repair Balmorhea State Park pool in Texas
$2M goal met to repair Balmorhea State Park pool in Texas
A. Y. Jackson painting valued at $200,000 stolen from Annex home
Police say the painting, by the renowned Group of Seven landscape artist, was stolen during a Jan. 18 break and enter.
Romeo, the last known frog of his kind, found a Juliet. Did the match save their species?
For 10 years, the world's last known Sehuencas water frog, named Romeo, lived alone in captivity in a Bolivian museum. Repeated expeditions by biologists into the nation's cloud forests, the only place the amphibians exist, had turned up no new specimens. The once-plentiful frogs had been all but wiped out by a killer fungus, widespread habitat loss and an invasive trout that dines on frog eggs.
This season's flu shot far more effective than last year's, researchers find
Canadian researchers say this season's influenza vaccine appears to have reduced the risk of infection with the dominate circulating flu strain by 72 per cent — far higher than what was seen with last year's shot.
Woman with baby, puppy in vehicle charged with impaired driving after crashing into tree in York Region
Nobody hurt in the collision in Georgina just after 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Niagara police officer facing sex charges after allegedly running massage business run from his home
Const. David Kukoly faces five counts of alleged sexual assault on women.
BREAKING: Son charged in Carla and Alan Rutherford double homicide
The son of Carla Rutherford, killed with her husband, Alan Rutherford, in a horrific fire intentionally set in their bedroom, has been charged in their murders.
Fender benders on the rise in Hamilton
The number of minor auto collisions — where there are no injuries and police did not attend — have been rising steadily in Hamilton over the past three years.
Real estate Q&A: What's the best way to get a mortgage?
Q: We loved your tips last week about the purchase contract. Do you have any advice about getting a mortgage? — Tony
Ontario Cannabis Store seeking delivery driver for GTA
The Ontario Cannabis Retail Corporation is seeking a courier to make same-day pot deliveries, starting with the Greater Toronto Area.
Coast Guard searches for crewmember missing from cruise
Coast Guard searches for crewmember missing from cruise
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