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Best photos of 2018
A great day for skating
Utah gears up to implement nation's lowest DUI limit
Utah gears up to implement nation's lowest DUI limit
Trump renews border-closing threat as shutdown standoff hardens
Donald Trump threatened Friday to close the U.S.-Mexico border as a week-long partial government shutdown appeared likely to stretch into 2019 because of an impasse over funding for the president’s proposed border wall.
Potholes in the winter of 1954
In 1954 this heavy truck slows to a crawl as it approaches a bad stretch on UpperJamesStreet, part of Highway No. 6, and one of the main entrances to the city. Badly potted roads making driving hazardous.
Fun things to do this weekend and through the holiday
Weekend fun is all around you. Here are some things you can do this weekend and over the New Year holiday.
Four teens charged after car crashes into tree following alleged assaults on Mountain
Three Hamilton police officers also assaulted during arrests, service says.
Blizzard warning in effect for Albuquerque into Saturday
Blizzard warning in effect for Albuquerque into Saturday
Signpost: Mall Road closures, arts awards and New Year’s cleanup
Lanes of Mall Road between Mohawk Road East and CF Lime Ridge Mall will be closed 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday.
New York City’s sky turned blue by transformer explosion
The night sky turned blue across New York City on Thursday when a transformer exploded at a Con Ed facility in Queens.
While Washington focuses on the wall, Mexico fears its own border crisis
As President Donald Trump battles with Congress over a giant wall to block immigrants, a lesser-known policy could soon take effect that might have a far deeper impact along the U.S.-Mexican border.
Armed standoff ends after SWAT member sings Christmas carol
Authorities say an armed man who held off SWAT members for 10 hours surrendered after one of them sang him a Christmas carol.
Man in ‘stable but critical’ condition after stabbing at Hamilton dollar store
Man in his 30s faces charge of aggravated assault, police say
Hamilton police investigating car crash and alleged assault on Mountain
Police are trying to sort out how an alleged assault that left a young man with minor injuries ended with a car crashing into a tree on the Mountain.
"Stop killing in Sudan": Protestors sing and chant at a peaceful rally outside Hamilton City Hall
More than 100 protesters attended a peaceful rally at Hamilton City Hall on Thursday in a bid to focus local attention on the current economic crisis in Sudan.
Man in hospital after stabbing at Hamilton dollar store
Victim is in his 60s; a man in his 30s turned himself in to police shortly after the assault, police say
Canadian’s appeal in drug case to be heard in Chinese court
The Global Times, an English-language publication of the official People’s Daily, reported Thursday that Robert Lloyd Schellenberg’s case is in an appeal phase.
Record 95 killings in T.O. in 2018, hopefully just a blip, says police chief
Toronto set a record for killings in 2018, with 95 homicides reported. Most handguns used in crimes are from the United States.
The Latest: New Mexico cities prepare for major winter storm
The Latest: New Mexico cities prepare for major winter storm
The Latest: New Mexico cities prepare for major winter storm
The Latest: New Mexico cities prepare for major winter storm
Hamilton Salvation Army kettle campaign falls short of goal
A lack of volunteers meant fewer hours and locations collecting donations, charity spokesperson says.
Man in hospital after stabbing at Hamilton thrift shop
Victim is in his 60s; a man in his 30s turned himself in to police shortly after the assault, police say
Olympians, artists and ‘The Doctors’ among 103 new appointees to Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is the cornerstone of the Canadian honours system whose ranks are now closing in on 7,000 members.
American man Colin O’Brady beats U.K. adventurer Louis Rudd to be first to solo across Antarctica unaided
Colin O’Brady, 33, achieved his dream Wednesday following a 54-day trek across the continent without assistance. He is waiting for his counterpart, Louis Rudd, to celebrate their achievement together.
Drifting barges in Vancouver harbour cause $1M damage to boats, structures
The barges drifted across the Port of Vancouver’s shipping lanes and rammed into two boats and three structures in the Coal Harbour Marina on the Vancouver waterfront.
Retired Peel police officer countering mental health stigma among first responders with new peer-to-peer program
Dave McLennan recently launched Boots on the Ground, a 24-7 confidential support group and phone line staffed by 70 current and retired police officers.
Hamilton faces $30-million bill to fix, protect storm-battered shorelines
Council is applying for federal climate adaptation grants to help prevent high water levels and storm surges from eating away at its popular waterfront trails.
Man in hospital after stabbing at Barton East thrift shop
Victim is in his 60s; a man in his 30s turned himself in to police shortly after the assault, police say
First Nations win case over $4 benefit from Ontario, federal governments
The provincial and federal governments have been shortchanging First Nations in Ontario for more than a century, a superior court judge ruled last week as she ordered long-stagnant annual payments be raised.
Dead Christmas trees find new purpose in Hamilton Harbour wetlands
For 20 years, every year after Christmas, thousands of homeless firs, balsams and spruce trees are donated to the Grindstone Creek wetlands to block the invasive common carp from destroying the marsh.
Gasoline prices in most of Canada set to experience 'extreme volatility'
Plunging world oil prices have delivered a Christmas miracle of lower gasoline prices across most of Canada but a fuel price expert says motorists should fill up now because prices are expected to be volatile in 2019.
Female teacher says she was shamed for lap dance school act, but man got off easy
Female teacher who did pep rally lap dance act with fellow teacher has been shamed for years, but not the man, she says.
Fatal Alberta welding shop blast causes impact felt miles away
An explosion and fire at a welding business south of Edmonton killed one man and sent another to hospital on Thursday.
Congo election unrest spikes; EU ambassador ordered to leave
Congo’s march toward Sunday’s election took a nasty turn on Thursday as the government ordered the European Union ambassador to leave the country within 48 hours after the EU prolonged sanctions against the ruling party’s presidential candidate.
Gasoline prices in most of Canada set to rise this weekend from 18-month lows
Plunging world oil prices have delivered a Christmas miracle of lower gasoline prices across most of Canada but a fuel price expert says motorists should fill up now ahead of an expected increase this weekend.
Burlington Chamber of Commerce member orientation
The Burlington Chamber of Commerce is holding an orientation for members on Jan. 16.
Saudi king orders cabinet shakeup after Khashoggi’s killing
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman issued a wide-ranging overhaul of top government posts on Thursday, including naming a new foreign minister, following international fallout from the killing of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi nearly three months ago.
Hamilton-area dairy farm braces for impact of international trade deals
Recent international trade agreements will have a greater impact on producers than consumers, according to Dave Loewith of Summitholm Holsteins
Sudan journalists go on strike in support of protests
An independent union of Sudanese journalists launched a strike Thursday in support of “legitimate” popular demands for freedom and democracy, the latest in a series of work stoppages and protests calling for longtime President Omar Bashir to step down.
Winter storm to hit New Mexico starting Thursday night
Winter storm to hit New Mexico starting Thursday night
2nd man nears end of historic solo trek across Antarctica
2nd man nears end of historic solo trek across Antarctica
Las Vegas to welcome 2019 with superstars, fireworks show
Las Vegas to welcome 2019 with superstars, fireworks show
Hamilton Spectator photographer Scott Gardner’s favourite photos of 2018
Scott Gardner looks back at 2018
Vegas police plan to be 'all hands on deck' for New Year's
Vegas police plan to be 'all hands on deck' for New Year's
Vegas police plan to be 'all hands on deck' for New Year's
Vegas police plan to be 'all hands on deck' for New Year's
Instagram ‘test’ briefly changes way users scroll through feed — and everyone freaked out
Did your Instagram look different Thursday? You weren’t alone.
Garbage truck operator facing careless driving charge
The operator of a garbage truck collecting for Niagara Region faces a careless driving charge after his rig ended up on its side in a Wainfleet ditch on Christmas Eve.
More than 4M travellers reported at Vegas airport in November
More than 4M travellers reported at Vegas airport in November
Laundry detergents shrink in size for Amazon
Amazon’s rise is forcing laundry detergents to shrink.
Canadian’s appeal in drug case to be heard in Chinese court on Saturday
China’s state media say a Canadian charged with smuggling drugs will be in court for an appeal on Saturday.
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