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Police investigating after $4K worth of e-readers stolen from Burlington book store
BURLINGTON- Halton police are investigating following the theft of around $4,000 worth of e-readers from a Burlington book store.
A blind, wormlike amphibian that burrows underground has been named after Donald Trump
When President Donald Trump announced his plan to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement last year, he said he was benching the United States in the global fight against climate change because he wanted the rest of the world to stop "laughing at us."
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s anti-hunt holiday is no royal ruckus, it’s a fine new tradition
British royal Prince Harry is allegedly going to miss out on the family hunting tradition this year — one he’s attended for more than 20 years — because Meghan is an ardent proponent of animal rights, writes Emma Teitel.
Millennials don't want to smell like celebs anymore
Buying a Britney Spears perfume gift set this Christmas? Didn't think so.
Car, phone and cash stolen during West Mountain carjacking
Hamilton police searching for four suspects
Wrong woman killed: Gang leader behind botched hit in Saskatoon loses appeal
The gang leader behind a botched hit that led to the death of a 34-year-old Saskatoon mother of four has lost an appeal of his conviction.
Elon Musk's Boring Company is about to open its first tunnel
For Elon Musk's very difficult year, perhaps there's a light at the end of the tunnel.
Get your fix of pop culture collectibles at the Dragon’s Lair Unleashed
The Dragon’s Lair Unleashed on Ottawa Street North specializes in officially licensed collectibles including weaponry from popular movie and TV shows such as “Game of Thrones,” “Lord of the Rings” and “Vikings.”
Crown argues for tougher parole eligibility for domestic violence killing
“This tragedy speaks volumes about the need for change in society and the judicial system ... and a clear message needs to be given to society that domestic homicide will not be tolerated.”
A 'very pregnant' Duchess Meghan shows off growing bump while visiting nursing home
Duchess Meghan is feeling her pregnancy.
Power workers could be made an essential service, Doug Ford says
“We haven’t crossed that bridge yet. Would we rule it out? We wouldn’t rule anything out,” the premier said Tuesday.
Stanley the cat, recipient of $19K kidney transplant, dies
The 18-year-old Baltimore cat who received a $19,000 kidney transplant just over a year ago has died.
A divided Hamilton council is not ready to vote for or against legal pot shops
The city is poised to kick the debate down the road to January — and allow residents to have their say online.
Winter blizzard 1958
In the aftermath of a widespread blizzard, Hamiltonians were out walking downtown through the snow. Even in heels, as we see in the pair in the middle of this group of people. The snowfall from this late-winter storm was reported as far south as Virginia.
Police pitch in after rescue pup has ruff night in Stoney Creek
Hamilton police officers helped Daisy, a 4-month-old Labrador retriever, return home after the pup ran away
Alley painting project helps Hamilton dog owner cope with loss
With her dog Nate in failing health, Laurie Kallis could no longer take him on their daily walks. Kallis, an artist who specializes in painting, thought, “where I can’t walk him, I’ll paint him.”
Are these your stolen goods? Hamilton police looking for rightful owners
A 32-year-old man is facing 13 charges related to Dundas residential break-in spree
St. Paul Island works to keep air service after airline sale
St. Paul Island works to keep air service after airline sale
Hamilton will always remember Tim Bosma
It’s also impossible to forget Dellen Millard, the serial killer who plotted his death.
Launch of next generation GPS satellite postponed for 1 day
SpaceX said the launch was scratched because of sensor readings on the rocket’s first stage.
Signpost: Kettle campaign needs your help
Burlington residents Angelo and Darlene Paletta have pledged $750,000 to Carpenter Hospice to go toward the capital costs associated with a new wing being built at the hospice. The wing, named in their honour, is expected to be completed by summer of 2019. It will have 10 bedroom suites and a centralized nursing station.
Boy charged after threats made against Holy Trinity Secondary School in Courtice
Photo of 14-year-old boy with pellet gun posted online
Warkworth Institution under lockdown
Visits have been suspended at Warkworth Institution, 60 kilometres southeast of Peterborough, after the medium-security federal prison was placed under lockdown.
Hamilton councillors vote to delay pot shop opt-out decision
If vote ratified, city staff will used time to survey residents on legal cannabis stores.
Moody’s Ontario credit downgrade hits health, education sectors
Bond rating agency Moody’s has downgraded the credit ratings of seven public organizations in Ontario days after lowering the province’s credit rating.
Amazon to create 600 new tech jobs in Toronto over the next five years
Amazon plans to create 600 new tech jobs in Toronto, the company announced Tuesday as it expanded its footprint in the city’s downtown core.
Denver airport first to use new TSA full-body scanner
Denver airport first to use new TSA full-body scanner
Alberta critical of Ottawa’s $1.6B package for ailing energy sector
Federal Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi announced the package in Edmonton Tuesday. The money, largely in the form of corporate loans, is aimed at helping companies stay afloat, buy new equipment and diversify.
Freeland says Trump metal tariffs ’contradict’ new NAFTA and will have to go
Donald Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs contradict a key component of the new North American trade agreement — the pivotal section on autos — which will ultimately lead to their demise, Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland says.
Privacy watchdog says legal cannabis buyers should use cash, not credit
However this option is not available to many Canadians, as some provinces have only a limited number of retail stores and in Ontario, legal cannabis is only available for purchase online for several more months.
Sex-ed consult website flooded by ‘certain groups’ who may have skewed results: Ford
“If the government continues ... it’s going to be because the premier is listening to a very small number of his friends,” said NDP MPP Marit Stiles.
Two-year-old boy injured in B.C. park after run-in with a cougar
A two-year-old boy has minor injuries after an encounter with a cougar in a park in Mission, B.C., on Monday.
Philanthropist Cairns found guilty of sexual assault against teen
After less than three hours of deliberation Tuesday, a jury found a well-known Niagara businessman guilty of sexually assaulting a teenaged boy.
Leaders start shutdown talks after Trump eases wall threat
The Senate’s top Republican and Democratic leaders began negotiating Tuesday after the White House indicated President Donald Trump does not want a federal government shutdown over his demand for $5 billion for a border wall with Mexico.
Statistics Canada reports manufacturing sales down in October
Canadian manufacturing sales fell 0.1 per cent in October to $58.2 billion, hurt by a decline in sales in the wood product and primary metal industries, according to Statistics Canada.
Killer Dellen Millard must serve 75 years in prison before applying for parole
Justice Maureen Forestell said there was little hope of rehabilitating the triple killer.
Indigenous sterilization victims fear inaction as feds eye examination
About 100 women have come forward to report coerced act
Deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash chosen by media as Story of the Year
The Canadian Press annual survey of newsrooms across the country saw 53 out of 129 editors cast their votes for the Humboldt Broncos bus crash in rural Saskatchewan as the most compelling story of 2018.
Yellowstone again sees more than 4 million visits
Yellowstone again sees more than 4 million visits
CSIS gathered info on peaceful anti-petroleum groups, but only in pursuit of threats, according to a federal watchdog
The newly disclosed report from the Security Intelligence Review Committee acknowledges a “chilling effect” on environmental groups, stemming from a belief the Canadian Security Intelligence Service was spying on them.
Freeland says Trump metal tariffs ‘contradict’ new NAFTA and will have to go
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland says Donald Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs contradict what was negotiated in the new North American Free Trade Agreement.
Neurologist’s licence revoked by medical body
The college determined the Hamilton specialist engaged in professional misconduct in the sexual abuse of 10 patients.
Michael Flynn sentencing abruptly postponed to allow for co-operation
The delay allows Flynn to continue co-operating with the special counsel’s Russia probe and get credit for it in his punishment.
Green Relief officially acquires new Stoney Creek facility
A Hamilton-based licensed medical cannabis producer has officially acquired a new Stoney Creek facility that will boost the company’s production capacity.
‘A stronger Alberta:’ Ottawa announces $1.6B for Canada’s oil and gas sector
EDMONTON — Ottawa is spending $1.6 billion to help struggling energy companies stay afloat, buy new equipment and diversify as Alberta grapples with bargain basement oil prices.
Hamilton slow to turn on electric vehicle charging stations
It is estimated that the total capital investment for 10 charging spaces between city hall, the Hamilton Convention Centre and the York Street parkade would be about $90,000.
Study finds Canada has fifth biggest AI workforce, but still lacks diversity
The World Economic Forum said the lack of women in Canada’s and the global AI pool is troubling because it implies that technology is being developed without diverse talent, thus “limiting its innovation and inclusive capacity.”
Doug Ford blasts OPP deputy commissioner for Ron Taverner complaint
The premier has accused the OPP’s interim head of violating the Police Services Act for complaining about the controversial appointment of a Ford family friend as the force’s new boss.
Sex-ed consultation results skewed by ‘certain groups’ that flooded website, said Doug Ford
Out of roughly 1,600 submissions obtained by The Canadian Press roughly two dozen supported decision to repeal the curriculum.
Returning Stoney Creek Coun. Brad Clark sets priorities for Ward 9
"We would have to reach out to the communities affected by the proposed changes," said Stoney Creek Coun. Brad Clark.
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