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Bought for a buck, now priceless: Indigenous Alberta media archive digitized
“Boxes and boxes and boxes” of old audiotape and film that Bert Crowfoot has safeguarded for decades are turning out to be a priceless trove of Indigenous stories, culture and language.
Saskatchewan ’60s Scoop survivors hope government apology brings change
Premier Scott Moe is to apologize on Monday morning at the legislature.
New Viola Desmond banknote has cash machines in a tizzy
Hundreds of thousands of cash-handling machines across the country have had to be upgraded to handle Canada’s new $10 bills featuring a vertical portrait of Nova Scotia civil rights advocate Viola Desmond.
African countries are divided over ivory trade ahead of wildlife meeting
Several African countries will push this year for looser controls on legal ivory trade while others say more restrictions are the best way to curb the illegal killing of elephants.
Ukrainian Orthodox Christians formally break from Russia
In a formal ceremony in Istanbul Sunday, the spiritual leader of the Eastern Orthodox Church officially granted independence to the newly appointed Metropolitan Epiphanius of Ukraine, cleaving millions of Ukrainians from the Russian Orthodox Church.
Cardinal’s coverup trial a reckoning for French Catholics
The Archbishop of Lyon, Cardinal Philippe Barbarin, is now on trial in conection with his part in the alleged coverup of sex abuse by Rev. Bernard Preynat, who has confessed to preying on Boy Scouts.
U.S. will leave Syria once Daesh beaten, Kurds safe: Trump adviser
While U.S. national security adviser John Bolton said there is now no timetable, President Donald Trump reaffirmed his commitment to withdrawing U.S. troops, though he said “we won’t be finally pulled out until Daesh is gone.”
Welland man arrested for murder
A Welland man is charged with second-degree murder in the death of a 53-year-old man in St. Catharines.
Poland shuts down 13 escape game sites due to safety flaws
Polish officials have shut down 13 escape room entertainment sites for safety flaws and the prime minister asked people Sunday to report such lapses to firefighters and police after five teenage girls were killed in a fire.
With U.S. leaving, rival powers seek to move into Syria’s east
As the U.S. plans for removal of its small contingent in Syria, various sides realign.
Cash-handling machines getting upgrades to handle new $10 Viola Desmond bills
Hundreds of thousands of cash-handling machines across the country needed upgrades in order to handle Canada’s distinctive new $10 bill, featuring a vertical portrait of Nova Scotia civil rights advocate Viola Desmond.
B.C. ‘adventurer’ detained in Syria has been missing for more than one month
The Canadian government says there’s little it can do to help a 44-year-old man from B.C. who’s been detained in Syria. The government has been warning Canadians to avoid travelling to Syria since 2011, after civil war broke out.
Migration, fear and other lessons without borders
Dr. Joanne Liu, a Canadian, is in the last year of her term as head of Médecins Sans Frontières. She knows intimately what is troubling the world — and has some suggestions for helping it
Niagara ready to chill with icewine festival
January in Niagara is ‘liquid gold’ time.
Niagara actress Mullen checks into Winter Castle
Melanie Mullen was enjoying a tropical vacation with her family when she got an urgent call: Would you like to audition for a Hallmark movie? In the cold?
Suspect in Jazmine Barnes shooting is charged with capital murder
Authorities identified the man, Eric Black Jr., and said he admitted to taking part in the shooting, which happened on Dec. 30.
Kansas City's World War I museum opens new exhibit
Kansas City's World War I museum opens new exhibit
High avalanche risk in Alps amid heavy snow; 2 dead
High avalanche risk in Alps amid heavy snow; 1 dead
Romanian engineer who saved churches from destruction dies
Romanian engineer who saved churches from destruction dies
Quebec woman and travel companion feared missing in Burkina Faso, family says
The family of a Quebec woman who was travelling in Burkina Faso say they’re worried she and her travel companion have gone missing.
Couple killed taking shortcut across train tracks in Germany
Couple killed taking shortcut across train tracks in Germany
Alaska Airlines flights back in the air after power outage
Alaska Airlines flights back in the air after power outage
High avalanche risk in Alps amid heavy snow; 1 dead
High avalanche risk in Alps amid heavy snow; 1 dead
Food bloggers bring Africa's rich cuisines to the world
Food bloggers bring Africa's rich cuisines to the world
Three dead, four injured in California bowling alley shooting, police say
Police have not released details about what led to the shooting, but witnesses said it stemmed from a fight between two large groups of people at the bowling alley.
2019’s first yellow vest event brings tear gas, fires to Paris
French security forces fired tear gas and flash-bang ammunition at protesters during a march through Paris on Saturday as supporters of the yellow vest movement kept pressure on President Emmanuel Macron with the first action of 2019.
Debate around Trump’s wall obscures many other issues at the border
The debate overlooks major bottlenecks in the immigration system as more families and children travelling alone turn themselves in to authorities to seek asylum.
National parks struggle to stay open, safe during shutdown
National parks struggle to stay open, safe during shutdown
Taiwan’s president, defying Xi Jinping, calls unification offer ‘impossible’
President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan on Saturday called for domestic and international support of the island’s de facto independence, days after China’s leader, Xi Jinping, warned that unification with China was inevitable.
Hundreds rally in Houston as 7-year-old girl’s killer remains at large
Those gathered Saturday were asked to help authorities catch the person who fatally shot 7-year-old Jazmine Barnes. The girl was black, and her family believes the shooting was racially motivated.
Police investigate alleged theft of $49,000 worth of cigarettes near Halifax
Police are searching for suspects after security footage showed two people who appeared to be breaking into a Halifax-area business and stealing $49,000 worth of cigarettes.
Groups protest each other at Hamilton’s city hall
An estimated 80 protesters, some espousing far-right views and some belonging to Hamilton Against Fascism, exchanged taunts at Hamilton city hall on Saturday.
Historical photo: 1926 Robinson store fire
This photo from 1926 shows the G.W. Robinson company’s store on James Street South after the fire department brought a blaze under control.
Edmonton barber responds to racist vandalism by offering haircuts to cut hate
An Edmonton barber who had his barbershop vandalized in December is holding an anti-hate awareness event in partnership with local organizations and faith groups.
Three arrested in two sex trafficking cases involving teenage girls
In one case, a 17-year-old girl was picked up from school by two men and a woman, and then allegedly forced to take photos of herself in various degrees of undress. One of those men is still at large.
U.S. federal agencies directed to hold off on shutdown raises
U.S. federal agencies received direction to hold off enacting pay raises for top administration officials during a government shutdown that has left hundreds of thousands of federal workers without pay.
Heavy snow in Germany, Austria causes chaos for travellers
Heavy snow in Germany, Austria causes chaos for travellers
High-speed rail from St. Louis to Chicago faces more delays
High-speed rail from St. Louis to Chicago faces more delays
Bluefin tuna sells for new record at Tokyo market, but scarcity clouds celebration
A bluefin tuna sold for a record $3.1 (U.S.) million at the first auction of the year at Tokyo’s new fish market on Saturday, but behind the celebrations hides a worrying tale of overfishing and dwindling stocks.
Three dead, four injured in bowling alley shooting, says police
The police have not released details about what led to the shooting, but witnesses said it stemmed from a fight between two large groups of people at the bowling alley.
Democrats take power in House; impeachment talk flares
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had only been in office for a few hours when a handful of Democrats defied her persistent calls not to begin the new Congress by talking about impeachment.
Military expert suggests Canada may want to consider its own space force
Canada should first develop a centre of excellence on space knowledge, said Conference of Defence Associations Institute director.
Ottawa man facing child pornography charges following mission trip to Nepal
Border service agents stopped the suspect in mid-December when he returned to Canada following a mission trip to an orphanage.
Walk Off The Earth to honour Mike Taylor Jan. 13
Burlington-based indie group Walk Off The Earth is planning a special event in honour of band member Mike Taylor, who died Dec. 30.
Hamilton Spectator photographer Barry Gray’s best photos of 2018
No charges for Halton police officer after fraud suspect injured during tackle in Burlington
Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit says there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Halton police officer who tackled a fleeing fraud suspect.
Photo: Time to glide
These families enjoyed the Waterdown Memorial Park Skating oval as the winter break nears its end. Blue sky and sunny, above-freezing temperatures made for easy fun in the outdoors. It’s a popular skating oval and now in its third winter of operation.
Five children heading to Disney killed in fiery Florida crash
A church van packed with children was headed to Walt Disney World when it got caught in a fiery pileup involving two 18-wheelers. Seven people, including five of the youngsters, died in the crash.
Hamilton Spectator photographer Barry Gray
Hamilton Mountain townhouse at Upper Wentworth raided, drugs and weapons seized
Three people were shot during a home invasion at the same house nearly a year ago.
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