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Mike Taylor, keyboardist for Burlington-based Walk Off the Earth, dies
Taylor died “peacefully from natural causes last night in his sleep.”
Mike Taylor, keyboardist for Burlington-based Walk Off the Earth, dies
Taylor died “peacefully from natural causes last night in his sleep.”
Hamilton dairy farm braces for impact of international trade deals
Dave Loewith estimates Canadian dairy farmers could lose 10 per cent of the market following the full implementation of recent trade pacts.
Jean Dumontier, architect and artist of Montreal subway stations, dies
Jean Dumontier, an architect who helped design Montreal’s subway and adorned its walls with his art, has died in his early 80s.
Significant rainfall expected in Hamilton area on New Year’s Eve
25 millimetres of precipitation possible Monday.
Fatal crash blocks south US 101 for hours in Ventura County
Fatal crash blocks south US 101 for hours in Ventura County
Fatal crash blocks south US 101 for hours in Ventura County
Fatal crash blocks south US 101 for hours in Ventura County
Canadian Horticultural Council launches awareness campaign to honour migrant farm workers
The organization will release short videos profiling migrant workers and farm owners across Canada to “to celebrate the work we do and the pride we have.”
Hamilton-area dairy farm braces for impact of international trade deals
Dave Loewith estimates Canadian dairy farmers could lose 10 per cent of the market following the full implementation of recent trade pacts.
Photos: They walk the highline
More than a dozen slackline enthusiasts show off their balancing skills.
Tough decisions lie ahead for remaining Jamesville residents
The majority of tenants in the soon-to-be-demolished social housing complex have moved out — but those who remain face serious challenges
Scientists scour First World War shipwreck to solve military mystery
A hundred years ago, a mysterious explosion hit the only major U.S. warship to sink during the First World War. Now the U.S. navy believes it has the answer to what doomed the USS San Diego: An underwater mine set by a German submarine cruising in waters just kilometres from New York City.
Chief of staff Kelly: Trump backed away from wall months ago
John Kelly, who will leave his post Wednesday after a tumultuous 17 months in the job, said in an exit interview with the Los Angeles Times that Trump abandoned the notion of “a solid concrete wall early on in the administration.”
Burlington man hopes to return Christmas present to local father
While walking in the Aldershot area — specifically the corner of Dorset and Dorchester — on Dec. 27, Jack Fernihough came across an unopened card for “Dad.”
‘Knee-jerk reaction’: Lawyers worried about proposed changes to trial system
Legal experts say proposed changes to the Criminal Code after a high-profile acquittal in the fatal shooting of an Indigenous man are short-sighted.
Birth of right whale a hopeful sign for endangered species
While a new calf is good news, the species still has a long way to go, say experts.
Here’s what is open and closed for New Year’s in Hamilton and area
From holiday business hours to transit schedules, this is what will be open and closed for New Year’s festivities this year in Hamilton.
Burlington man charged with sex offences after multiple alleged indecent acts
Police say all the alleged incidents occurred in the areas of Tecumseh Park, the Waterfront Trail and Cumberland Avenue.
North and South Korea say ‘tension and war fears’ lessened; talks will continue
Talks between the Koreas will continue in the new year. they say, after a very successful 2018, highlighted by a visit to North Korea by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Oregon hotel fires two employees who mistreated black guest
An Oregon hotel said it fired two of its employees for mistreatment of a black guest who was talking on his phone in the lobby when he was asked to leave a week ago.
What’s your hope for Hamilton in 2019?
The Spectator asked community leaders and thinkers to share their New Year’s wishes for the city. Here’s what they’re hoping for in 2019.
Cabinet OKs plan for Mint to craft special toonies to mark D-Day anniversary
The Royal Canadian Mint is creating two commemorative coins to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day.
New Year’s Eve 1968
Delays, frustrations mark Congo’s presidential election
A two-year delay in voting was compounded by further difficulties at the polls marred by lack of power, unavailable voting lists and allegations of corruption.
Syrian President Bashar Assad authorizes Iraqi forces to strike Islamic State in Syria
On Saturday Assad received a letter from Iraq’s Prime Minister Abdul-Mahdi calling for both countries’ co-ordination in “fighting terrorism.”
Putin scores some wins but tensions with the West mount
It’s been a mixed year for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
China’s Disappeared: A look at who went missing in 2018
It’s not uncommon for individuals who speak out against the government to disappear in China, but the scope of the “disappeared” has expanded since President Xi Jinping came to power in 2013.
2018 saw nearly 40 water-related deaths in Atlantic Canada: Red Cross
The Canadian Red Cross says there were at least 39 unintentional water-related deaths in the Atlantic provinces this year — a type of death that the organization says is often preventable.
U.K. National Archives release notes on Clinton envy, Mandela and a horse
Every year, the British public gains access to declassified cables and sensitive memos from the top tiers of the government: glimpses of diplomatic outposts around the world, ministers’ thoughts scribbled in margins, and disputes between famous leaders, released by the country’s National Archives.
Alaska winter tourism gains popularity
Alaska winter tourism gains popularity
New Hawaii law targets bogus service animals
New Hawaii law targets bogus service animals
‘I want to be put back into the air,’ the life and death of a BASE jumper
Mike Racicot, known as “Treehouse Mike,” died on July 26 while on a wingsuit flight in Switzerland.
Rose Parade to see cold, blustery weather
Rose Parade to see cold, blustery weather
This man says Toronto police left him with a broken nose and a serious eye injury. His lawyer wants to know why they didn’t tell the SIU
Fabian Clarke, 40, was injured in a police raid on his home last month. He has been charged with obstructing and resisting a police officer.
‘Everybody is a potential target’: Fake-porn videos are being weaponized to harass and humiliate women
Supercharged by powerful and widely available artificial-intelligence software developed by Google, these lifelike “deepfake” videos have quickly multiplied across the internet, blurring the line between truth and lie.
Rise of custom babies sets off ethics alarms in the U.S.
A large number of countries — including China, Canada and Australia — ban gender selection except in rare cases of medical need.
Longtime British comedy star June Whitfield dies at 93
British actress and comedic star June Whitfield, whose long career included memorable roles in TV series “Absolutely Fabulous” and “Terry and June,” has died. She was 93.
NASA has a New Year’s date with a distant space rock — here’s how to watch
To ancient explorers, “Ultima Thule” was what lay past the northernmost edges of maps, beyond the borders of the known world.
Real estate poised for tech disruption
Hello, proptech: Real estate industry poised for a tech disruption in 2019
Movie helps preservation efforts of Route 66 gas station
Movie helps preservation efforts of Route 66 gas station
Trump blames Democrats for migrant child deaths at U.S. border
Two Guatemalan children died in U.S. government custody this month.
CAUGHT ON TAPE: Police looking for man who stole defibrillator from Mississauga's Square One bus terminal
Peel police are asking the public’s assistance in identifying a man who stole a defibrillator from Mississauga bus terminal on Friday (Dec. 28).
U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris’s classmates from her Canadian high school cheer her potential run for president
Harris is considered one of the early front-runners for the Democratic nomination in 2020. Classmates from her Montreal high school say they’re thrilled at the prospect.
Gay weddings in Brazil surge after election
Just hours after Jair Bolsonaro won Brazil’s presidential election in a landslide victory for conservatives, Carolina Zannata and her girlfriend called the closest public notary and set a date for their wedding.
Kamala Harris’s classmates from her Canadian high school cheer her campaign for U.S. president
Harris is considered one of the early front-runners for the Democratic nomination in 2020. Classmates from her Montreal high school say they’re thrilled at the prospect.
Brampton mom hopes to meet recipient of son’s heart more than a year after his death
Four of Keerin John Reid’s organs were donated when he died in September 2017, now his mother Sharon Vandrish wants to “close a loop.”
Aunt of Sarah McIver says she believes school officials in China made error
McIver was detained earlier this month over a work-permit issue related to her teaching job. She is now on her way back to her hometown of Drumheller, Alta.
Four key U.S. senators shift 2020 presidential planning into high gear
Four high-profile Democratic senators are poised to enter the 2020 presidential race in the next several weeks, advisers and people briefed by their associates say.
U.S. government shutdown heads into second weekend after little progress
U.S. President Donald Trump and Democrats are trading blame for the partial government shutdown as the disruption in federal services and public employees’ pay slogs into its second weekend.
AP Explains: What happens in a partial government shutdown
AP Explains: What happens in a partial government shutdown
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