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Family of wrestler who cut dreads won’t seek legal action
An attorney for a New Jersey high school wrestler forced by a referee to cut his dreadlocks before a match to avoid a forfeit says the boy’s family won’t pursue legal action.
Resilient Canadian economy enters 2019 with signs of weakness
The Canadian economy entered 2018 on an unexpectedly impressive run. The country begins 2019 on a healthy note but signs of weakness have raised a key question: how long until the good times come to an end?
Bombing at Greek church injures two
A crudely-made bomb exploded outside one of Athens’ most important churches early Thursday, injuring its caretaker and a police officer — troubling authorities as the attack took place without warning in one of the capital’s busiest areas.
Santa meets one of his reindeer
Hamilton Police Const. Ryan Rodrigues and police horse Lincoln meet Santa, a.k.a. Paul Nurmi, at Juravinksi Hospital on Hamilton Mountain on Christmas Eve.
‘I lost everything’ Winnipeg lap dance teacher shares story years later
Chrystie Fitchner knows she made a stupid mistake, a one-minute mistake.
Markets roil, futures slump after Dow’s record, one-day gain
More wild market swings appeared imminent Thursday, with U.S. stocks heading sharply lower after the largest single-day point gain in history for the Dow.
Winter storm to hit New Mexico starting Thursday night
Winter storm to hit New Mexico starting Thursday night
Strong 5.5 quake rattles Venezuela before dawn; people flee
Strong 5.5 quake rattles Venezuela before dawn; people flee
Strong 5.5 quake rattles Venezuela before dawn; people flee
Strong 5.5 quake rattles Venezuela before dawn; people flee
Boxing Day shopping
Boxing Day shopping was in full swing at CF Lime Ridge Mall in Hamilton Wednesday.
Boy, 12, survives avalanche that buried him for 40 minutes
Boy, 12, survives avalanche that buried him for 40 minutes
Boy, 12, survives avalanche that buried him for 40 minutes
Boy, 12, survives avalanche that buried him for 40 minutes
Glaciers in Western Canada retreat because of climate change: experts
Climate change is prompting glaciers in British Columbia, Yukon and Alberta to retreat faster than at any time in history, threatening to raise water levels and create deserts, scientists say.
For sale: a skinny $3 million Toronto home that neighbours and critics say doesn’t ‘fit in’
A four-storey east end Toronto home that sits on a small lot is set back several metres from the sidewalk and doesn’t fit in with the neighbourhood, residents argue.
Ron Foxcroft is named to the Order of Canada
Foxcroft recognized for business, sports, inventing, community work and philanthropy.
Indian firefighters battle air pollution in New Delhi
Indian firefighters battle air pollution in New Delhi
American man first to solo across Antarctica unaided
American man first to solo across Antarctica unaided
American man first to solo across Antarctica unaided
American man first to solo across Antarctica unaided
Waterloo Region Police briefs for Dec. 26
Waterloo regional police are investigating reports that shots were fired at a moving vehicle in Waterloo early Monday.
California girl dies in fall from scenic Arizona overlook
California girl dies in fall from scenic Arizona overlook
California girl dies in fall from scenic Arizona overlook
California girl dies in fall from scenic Arizona overlook
New species spotted at annual Christmas bird count in Hamilton
Birders saw at least one Eurasian collared dove during the 98th annual Hamilton Christmas Bird Count
3 ways the U.S. government shutdown affects the world
The shutdown began after U.S. President Donald Trump rejected a congressional budget compromise, and Trump has suggested that it could last a “very long” time unless he gets funding for his Mexico border wall.
San Diego sees surge in salmonella cases
Through mid-December, San Diego County recorded 730 salmonella cases, the highest total observed in at least 25 years.
Mojave Desert land purchase to protect 'teddy bear' cactus
Mojave Desert land purchase to protect 'teddy bear' cactus
Mojave Desert land purchase to protect 'teddy bear' cactus
Mojave Desert land purchase to protect 'teddy bear' cactus
AXYZ raises $10,000 for McMaster Children’s Hospital
AXYZ International employees handed over a $10,000 cheque to the McMaster Children’s Hospital Foundation last week.
Trump signals no end to shutdown: ‘You have to have a wall’
A shutdown affecting parts of the U.S. federal government appeared no closer to resolution Wednesday, with President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats locked in a hardening standoff over border wall funding that threatens to carry over into January.
Afghanistan likely to delay election
Trump is presses for peace talks.
Smoke but no fire causes brief evacuation of Wynn Las Vegas
Smoke but no fire causes brief evacuation of Wynn Las Vegas
Smoke but no fire causes brief evacuation of Wynn Las Vegas
Smoke but no fire causes brief evacuation of Wynn Las Vegas
Coast Guard searching for Royal Caribbean crew member who went overboard
On Wednesday the Coast Guard continued to search for Hough with an airplane and cutter ship. They are focusing their search on the area of ocean 267 miles northwest of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico where Hough reportedly went overboard.
Trump visits U.S. troops in Iraq for first trip to a conflict zone
Following months of public pressure, embattled U.S. President Donald Trump was spurred to make his first visit to a conflict zone, visiting American troops in Iraq.
Obituary: Sister Wendy Beckett, nun who became a BBC Star, dies at 88
Sister Wendy Beckett, a Roman Catholic nun who interrupted a cloistered life of prayer in England in 1991 and soared to international stardom with lyrical BBC documentaries that made her one of the most improbable art critics in television history, died Wednesday in the village of East Harling, England. She was 88.
PHOTO: Jean Vanier concert band going on tour
Lorraine gets her ring, after 48 years, thanks to an act of kindness
Seeing a post on social media from a student trying to sell his old school ring, Carl Ambridge was prompted to go hunt up his own from an old keepsake box. One thing led to another and ...
Hamilton couple with newborn prepares for wind-down of basic income
‘We barely even got a chance to get started,’ Dan Weiss says.
Quebecer confined in Cuba says he’s been convicted in second trial over death
A Quebec man who has been stuck in Cuba after being involved in a boating accident that killed a fellow tourist in 2017 says he is once again facing four years in prison following a second trial.
Signpost: Snow Angels, Burlington Transit and family fun
Snow Angels needs volunteers for its snow removal service.
U.S. conducts medical checks on children after second death
U.S. immigration authorities said Wednesday they have done new medical checks on nearly every child in Border Patrol custody after the death of a second youngster in the agency's care in less than three weeks.
Crater Lake, Mount Rainier limited after government shutdown
Crater Lake, Mount Rainier limited after government shutdown
Christmas wish comes true for a little boy with a big sweet tooth
Santa’s helpers came through this year for a boy who only wanted one thing for Christmas: A chocolate bar his mom couldn’t find in Canada.
We asked, Hamilton, and you shared: What was your most meaningful moment of 2018?
Every day, we share with you stories from our community — stories and moments we feel are important to your lives. This holiday season, we turn some space over to you to share your great moments from the past year.
Nature Conservancy recommends a better fate for your Christmas tree
Canada’s Christmas tree farms produce over three million pine, spruce and fir trees each year — and most of them are simply abandoned at the curb soon after Santa makes his annual visit.
UK tourist wins Christmas Eve $1M jackpot in Las Vegas
UK tourist wins Christmas Eve $1M jackpot in Las Vegas
The Message: Dysfunction in a Hamilton OR
Listen to The Message, a Hamilton Spectator weekly podcast
Coast Guard searching for overboard cruise ship crew member
Coast Guard searching for overboard cruise ship crew member
Federal shutdown doesn't keep some from visiting White Sands
Federal shutdown doesn't keep some from visiting White Sands
Survey: Thousands Islands region tourism had strong summer
Survey: Thousands Islands region tourism had strong summer
Library reviewing policy on lending of video games
The Hamilton Public Library will review whether it should continue lending video games.
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