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Brothers acquire Ike-swamped ex-museum site in Galveston
Brothers acquire Harvey-swamped ex-museum site in Galveston
Trump envoy leaving in protest, as U.S. pulls its 2,000 troops from Syria
An envoy on Syria is resigning in protest as the U.S. pulls its 2,000 troops.
Saudi prince who called for reforms dies at 87
Prayers were held Sunday for Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz, a senior member of the royal family who supported women's rights and once led a group of dissident princes, who died at the age of 87.
Five sent to hospital after man allegedly drives car into people outside Mississauga bar
Peel police said the incident started with an altercation inside a bar, and ended with a man driving his vehicle up onto the sidewalk outside the bar and striking five people.
As Quebec City reveals archeological secrets, quest for founder’s tomb remains
In the knee-deep mud of a future Quebec City condominium project, it was a spot of dark soil that led archeologists to uncover the edge of an axe-hewn wooden stake, preserved in wet clay far below the surface.
Most Canadians won’t get a white Christmas, Weather Network forecasts
While southern Ontario won’t see a white Christmas, a storm could bring snow over the weekend.
Trump: Mattis out as of Jan. 1; deputy to be acting chief
Irritated with the criticism and fallout from U.S. Defence Secretary Jim Mattis’s resignation, President Donald Trump on Sunday pushed the Pentagon chief out the door two months earlier than planned, an acrimonious end to a tense relationship that had been eroding in recent months.
Not everyone can go back to war, year after year. Even for war photographers there’s a psychological toll
Toronto neuropsychiatrist Anthony Feinstein’s new book is a collection of intimate essays examining the trauma-laced travels of some of the world’s top war photographers.
Three years on, many Syrian refugees find stressful path to Canadian citizenship
For Fouzia Al Hashish and thousands of other Syrian refugees, the time has come to put the finishing touches on their new national identity.
Desk phones ‘a dying thing’ at offices in Canada, say tech experts
The days of using up precious desk space with a bulky phone are quickly fading as businesses switch over to VoIP and cloud-based providers like RingCentral and Microsoft’s Skype for Business.
Big Sugar frontman steps back into the light
Gordie Johnson was in a dark place a few years back.
American cities look to Vancouver for overdose crisis response model
Last month, Denver council approved a proposal for a two-year pilot project allowing a safe consumption site, which lets people use drugs under the supervision of staff who are trained in overdose response.
Brothers acquire Harvey-swamped ex-museum site in Galveston
Brothers acquire Harvey-swamped ex-museum site in Galveston
Ellen Page takes aim at Alton’s controversial underground gas storage plan
Hollywood actor Ellen Page is tweeting her opposition to a controversial project that would eventually see natural gas stored in huge underground caverns north of Halifax.
Indonesia tsunami kills at least 222 after striking without warning
Disaster teams in Indonesia reported at least 222 deaths Sunday after a tsunami slammed ashore near an erupting volcano, sweeping over fishing ports and hundreds of people at a holiday beach concert without warning.
Federal departments and agencies reported 200 serious privacy breaches in 2017
Documents obtained by the Toronto Star detail all “material” — involving sensitive personal information — privacy breaches in 2017, effecting thousands of Canadians and businesses.
Trudeau visits peacekeepers in Mali, defends decision not to extend mission
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau praised the work of hundreds of peacekeepers during a surprise visit here on Saturday even as he defended his government’s refusal to extend their mission several months to help the United Nations.
What’s open and closed this festive season in Hamilton
With the holidays upon us, here’s a list of what’s opened — and closed — in Hamilton.
RioCan CEO bets on building rental housing
RioCan CEO places bets on building more rental housing as retail sector lags
UK police free 2 drone suspects in Gatwick travel chaos
UK police free 2 drone suspects in Gatwick travel chaos
Canada will work with allies to push China to release Kovrig and Spavor, Freeland says
“This is a focus for the Prime Minister,” Freeland told reporters in a conference call Saturday morning. “This is a focus for the entire government.”
Mother sensed ‘something wasn’t right’ in hours before TSN staffer was found shot dead
Grace Gayle “was shattered” when she learned of the death of her son Jonathan.
A majority of Canadians say their holidays are stress-free, poll says
About 57 per cent of respondents say their holidays are stress-free, with just 11 per cent saying it’s a very stressful time, according to a new poll by Forum Research.
Access to parks in US Southwest a mixed bag during shutdown
Some big parks in US Southwest remain open despite shutdown
Trump says Turkey should easily be able to mop up Daesh in Syria
Trump’s action on Syria, which triggered the resignation of Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and a leading U.S. diplomat, came a week after the president was supposed to tell his Turkish counterpart to stop testing his patience with military threats in Syria.
London's Gatwick Airport reopens; drone suspects questioned
Gatwick flights operating after 2 arrested for using drone
Written in the stars: University of Alberta astrophysicist creates first 3D model of cosmic collision aftermath
The visualization allows scientists to better understand how heavy elements such as gold and lead are formed
Truce brings hope for Yemen, but peace could prove elusive
Some 70 per cent of Yemen’s food imports and humanitarian aid enter through Hodeida. Aid groups feared the port’s closure could plunge Yemen into famine.
John Howard Society calls for council to allow ‘safe’ legal pot stores
Executive director Ruth Greenspan said the health of her clients is at risk from potentially contaminated drugs sold at illegal dispensaries.
Moroccans hold anti-terror vigil for slain Nordic hikers
Moroccans hold anti-terror vigil for slain Nordic hikers
U.S. envoy to anti-ISIL coalition quits over Trump’s Syria move
Only 11 days ago, McGurk had said it would be “reckless” to consider ISIL defeated and therefore would be unwise to bring American forces home. He decided to speed up his plan to leave in mid-February.
Gatwick flights resume; UK police question 2 drone suspects
Gatwick flights operating after 2 arrested for using drone
Some big parks in US Southwest remain open despite shutdown
Some big parks in US Southwest remain open despite shutdown
Getting China to release Kovrig and Spavor is a top priority for ‘the entire government,’ Freeland says
“This is a focus for the Prime Minister,” Freeland told reporters in a conference call Saturday morning. “This is a focus for the entire government.”
Girl in Mexico who sent Christmas list by balloon gets her wishes fulfilled from across the border
Randy Heiss’ made sure a little girl named Dayami had the best Christmas ever and worked with anyone who was willing to help in his quest given to him by a red balloon.
Selling expendable Lincoln-collection items won't erase debt
Selling expendable Lincoln-collection items won't erase debt
Woman names baby after medic who saved her during wildfire
Anastasia Skinner’s baby wasn’t due for another month, but she began to feel contractions as she raced to escape the fast-moving blaze.
Plans to expand Detroit's Motown Museum get $2M boost
Plans to expand Detroit's Motown Museum get $2M boost
Cancer the latest health woe for resilient U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg
Leader of court’s liberal wing has surgery to remove malignant growths from her lung.
Gatwick flights operating after 2 arrested for using drone
Gatwick flights operating after 2 arrested for using drone
2 arrested for drone use in London Gatwick Airport case
London's Gatwick Airport resumes flights after drone chaos
Nearly 6 in 10 say Trump impeded Russia probe: poll
WASHINGTON — A majority of Americans say they believe President Donald Trump has tried to obstruct the investigation into his campaign’s ties to Russia, though the public is divided on whether he should be removed from office if he’s found to have stymied the probe, according to a new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
Avoiding U.S. government shutdown hard sell for Trump, Democrats
Someone’s going to have to blink to avoid a U.S. government shutdown.
SIU: Man shot multiple times by police in Smithville
Officers called to area for reports of two people tied up in basement
Canada to impose stricter rules for drone operation next year
Transport Canada said tighter regulations that would impose age limits, knowledge tests and registration requirements on all drone operators are set to come into effect in 2019 and will hopefully curb the trend.
Cannabis store sales total $43M in first two weeks after legalization
The agency started collecting data for in-store and online sales from cannabis retailers as of Oct. 17, when fresh or dried bud, oil, plants and seeds became legal for recreational use in the country.
Liberals’ refusal to listen to concerns about border-crossers dangerous: Scheer
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is the most divisive prime minister in the history of Canada.
Photo: Birds on a wire
Photos: Packing hugs
Tim Commisso named Burlington’s interim city manager
Comisso will serve for six months while council searches for a replacement for departed top official James Ridge.
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