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‘It was a long, long five years,’ says lead detective in two Millard probes
It is a bittersweet moment for Det. Sgt. Mike Carbone.
‘When you give good unto the universe, you get back’
Some Hamiltonians go the extra mile — and then some — to give at Christmastime, a season when the soul is lifted by offering goodwill toward those who need it most
Court upholds NPCA board appointments
Describing the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority's governance as being in a state of “chaos”, Superior Court Justice James Ramsay ruled Friday that Niagara Region’s 12 newly appointed board members are in, and their predecessors are out.
Clashes erupt as Spanish cabinet holds meeting in Catalonia
Thousands of pro-independence protesters angry about Spain’s Cabinet holding a meeting in Catalonia blocked roads across the region Friday and clashed with anti-riot police in its capital.
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City launches survey seeking feedback on licensed pot shops in Hamilton
The survey is available until Jan. 9.
Central Hamilton house fire began at back of home and spread to upper floors
Damage is estimated around $150,000
Train, bus stopped and searched for human-trafficking suspect
Alijah Weir-Mohammed is wanted on 23 charges related to human trafficking
UN council authorizes monitors for truce at key Yemen port
The UN Security Council voted unanimously Friday to authorize the deployment of UN monitors to observe the implementation of a ceasefire in Hodeida, Yemen’s key port, and the withdrawal of rival forces from that area.
Officer who ignored plea to stop suicide attempt, won’t go to trial
Officer behaved poorly, but not criminally, judge rules.
Signpost: $1-million lotto win, rink closure and more
Appleby Ice Centre-Rink 4 is closed for emergency repairs until early January. The Tim Hortons Free Holiday Skate on Saturday and Jan. 5 have been moved to Mainway Ice Centre-Rink 1. The skate times have been changed to 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. and 9:30 to 10:30 p.m. For information about the skate schedule, visit burlington.ca/skating.
Hamilton Police Services Board forms subcommittee to review 2019 budget
$1.6-million in capital projects recommended by service
Windstorm that swept B.C. south coast among ‘most severe’ in years: BC Hydro
White Rock Mayor Darryl Walker says it could take months and millions of dollars to repair the city’s beloved pier after part of it was ripped away during an intense windstorm that swept British Columbia’s southern coast.
Court upholds Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority’s board appointments
Judge says Niagara can appoint at least 12 members to the board, while Hamilton appoints two and Haldimand appoints one.
Victoria asks oil companies for money to combat rising sea levels
While it was people that used cars, and oil and gas products that caused climate change, some cities are asking oil companies for compensation.
BREAKING: Court upholds NPCA board appointments
Describing the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority's governance as being in a state of “chaos”, Superior Court Justice James Ramsay ruled Friday that Niagara Region’s 12 newly appointed board members are in, and their predecessors are out.
Updated: Adult with measles shopped in Niagara
A confirmed case of the measles in an adult in Burlington has the Halton Region health department urging residents to check that their immunization is current, as measles is highly contagious and can be transmitted by airborne spread.
OPP, Hamilton police seize cannabis from illegal Mountain storefront
Two women are facing charges and are expected to appear in court at a later date
Jaylon Smith calls his Pro Bowl snub ’blasphemy,’ but he has other motivators
If the embarrassing loss to the Indianapolis Colts wasn’t enough, Jaylon Smith has something else to grind his gears for Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Realtors raise $76,525 for local children’s charities
The Children’s Fund campaign began in 1976 to help raise money for disadvantaged children during the holiday season.
Nine more suspects arrested after murder of two tourists in Morocco
Nine more people have been arrested in Morocco for connections to the four initial suspects in the killing of two Scandinavian university students in a remote corner of the Atlas Mountains, Moroccan authorities said Friday.
Michigan officer uses patrol car to stop sleepy wrong-way driver
An officer is being credited for using his patrol car to stop a sleepy driver who was going the wrong way on a highway in western Michigan.
JAY ROBB: What did we learn this year about making your business even better?
A year’s worth of business book reviews leads to some ideas for New Year’s resolutions for making a business better, writes Jay Robb.
Mattis’s exit unleashes Trump’s ‘America First’ doctrine
For two years, the world counted on leaders like Jim Mattis to hold firm against U.S. President Donald Trump’s “America First” doctrine. Now that last line of defence is gone.
Provincial cuts hit at-risk Hamilton students
A $270,000 cut in Ministry of Education grants to Hamilton’s public school board will hit eight programs and services, including ones to help at-risk students overcome challenges and graduate.
Bakers upset with missing tips on Hershey’s Kisses candy
Bakers are complaining that something is amiss with Hershey’s Kisses.
Pope tells abusive priests to turn themselves in
Pope Francis demanded Friday that priests who have raped and molested children turn themselves in and vowed that the Roman Catholic Church will “never again” hide their crimes.
Superior Court decision upholds Niagara Region's 12 NPCA new appointees
"The governance of the conservation authority cannot remain in chaos," said Superior Court Justice James Ramsay.
Edmonton judge denies Omar Khadr eased bail conditions
Justice June Ross says there’s no evidence of hardship or that the conditions are needlessly onerous.
Councillor supports additional resources for police effort to close illegal marijuana dispensaries
Collins doesn't have much faith in courts to impose maximum penalties.
New drone sighting shuts down London's Gatwick
London's Gatwick Airport resumes flights after drone chaos
Stirton St house fire began at back of home and spread to upper floors
Damage is estimated around $150,000
Hamilton Neighbourhood Watch programs not successful because police drive them, says chief
Residents should be at centre of community crime prevention.
Flights resume at London Gatwick; hunt still on for drones
London's Gatwick Airport resumes flights after drone chaos
Hamilton Police Service in process of filling vacant community relations position
Hamilton police are reviewing a large number of applications for the service’s vacant community relations co-ordinator position and plan to hire as soon as possible.
Killer ineligible for parole for 15 years for stabbing partner to death
The killer in a high-profile domestic homicide has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance for parole for 15 years.
Weekend planner: Things to do on Christmas break
Here are some fun ideas to help you through the weekend and over Christmas break.
Arizona Governor: Grand Canyon National Park to remain open
Arizona Governor: Grand Canyon National Park to remain open
Cutting-edge surgery life-changing for OPP officer who lost leg in motorcycle crash with goose
To hear Const. Pete Tucker talk about it, cutting-edge surgery has changed his life and improved both his life and his leg.
Historical photo: The Christmas Parade of 1961
On this Monday in November 1961, crowds gathered to watch the Christmas parade.
Historical photo: Christmas giving 1966
A view of some of the 25,000 people attending Dofasco’s 30th annual Christmas party at its steel plant as they line up to see the star of the show, none other than Santa Claus.
Featured photo: Christmas 1945
Santa arrived to deliver parcels to the RCAF Tiger Squadron
Historical photo: Christmas giving 1966
A view of some of the 25,000 people attending Dofasco’s 30th annual Christmas party at its steel plant as they line up to see the star of the show, none other than Santa Claus.
Cleric: 1988 Lockerbie plane bombing will never be forgotten
The tragedy of Lockerbie will never be forgotten, a Church of Scotland minister vowed Friday as memorial services were held in Scotland and the United States to honour the 270 people killed when a bomb brought a Pan Am plane down over the Scottish town 30 years ago.
Cayuga house fire causes $500,000 damage
Blaze in second-storey unit on Talbot St. E. caused $500,000 damage
Boy, 14, arrested after Fenelon Falls weapons scare
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Domestic assault arrest for Peterborough man, 28
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Man charged with theft, assault after incident at Peterborough store
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A Christmas display of epic proportions
The Starks’ home is adorned with an estimated $50,000 in decorations, and it was worth every penny.
Amazon Alexa user receives 1,700 audio recordings of a stranger through 'human error'
When a person using Amazon.com's voice assistant in Germany requested to listen to his archive of recordings, he got much more than he was expecting.
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