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School boards in Hamilton and Halton are working to identify cuts
Hamilton, Halton boards are piecing together the impact of a $25-million funding cut
Port Hope man almost lost nearly $10,000 in Microsoft telephone scam
— Police are once again urging people to be a mindful of a scam circulating in the area after an elderly man almost lost close to $10,000.
Statue of Liberty climber convicted in July 4 protest
Statue of Liberty climber convicted in July 4 protest
Ottawa wins reprieve for solitary confinement law
In its decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal extended the deadline until April 30, 2019.
Gene-edited farm animals are coming. Will the public eat them?
DAVIS, Calif. - Three cows clomped, single-file, through a chute to line up for sonograms - ultrasound "preg checks" - to reveal if they were expecting calves next summer.
Giant waves slam California coast
A series of storm systems, driven by persistent low pressure near Alaska, is churning waters to dangerous levels along the West Coast of the United States.
Trump meets with team as clock ticks to partial government shutdown
The standoff over President Donald Trump’s $5 billion wall funds deepened Monday, threatening a partial government shutdown in a standoff that has become increasingly common in Washington.
Kansas wants to charge $50 fee at new state park
Kansas wants to charge $50 fee at new state park
Why you might want to avoid the mall at 2 p.m. this Friday
It’s beginning to look a lot like a record-breaking holiday shopping season, with both stores and online retailers posting very merry sales.
Stocks close at 14-month low in broad sell-off
Stock market indexes slid to their lowest close in 14 months as investors weighed the impact of the Federal Reserve on growth in an economy already anxious over trade, geopolitical tensions and a possible government shutdown.
Stricter drunk driving laws to take effect across Canada
Under the new rules, maximum penalties for many alcohol-impaired driving offences are being bumped up to 10 years from five.
Postponed Brexit vote to be held the week of Jan. 14 in British Parliament
Prime Minister Theresa May insists she can salvage her unpopular Brexit deal, while Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn plans to submit a motion of no-confidence in May.
Canada’s robust credit rating should calm fears about federal deficits: Trudeau
Canadians worried about federal deficits should look at the country’s strong standing with international credit-rating agencies for some reassurance, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says.
‘Are we going to play?’ Alberta boy with rare illness no big deal for classmates
Porter Stanley is one of about 30 people ever in the world to have a reported diagnosis of Beare-Stevenson syndrome, a condition that caused the bone plates in his skull to fuse together before he was born.
Girl’s death in U.S. spurs questions about border language barriers
The death of Jakelin Caal highlights the communication challenges along the U.S.-Mexico border as agents come in contact with an increasing number of migrants who speak neither English nor Spanish.
Freshii arrives in Stoney Creek
Freshii has come to Stoney Creek.
Ontario government introduces bill to prevent strike at power utility
TORONTO - The Ontario government has introduced legislation that would prevent a strike or lockout at one of the province's major power utilities, a move its says is necessary to avoid power outages over the holidays.
Empire Communities launches holiday-themed contest
The contest, that includes the Avalon community in Caledonia, Lush and Victoria in Stoney Creek, Summerlea in Binbrook and Wyndfield in Brantford, is challenging homeowners to beautify their neighbourhoods to get everyone into the holiday spirit.
Toys ‘R’ Us Canada is here to stay, here to play
Canada’s No. 2 toy retailer recently wrapped up a massive national toy drive that will see 700,000 toys distributed to children and families in need across Canada through the Salvation Army and Toronto-based not-for-profit Bay Street Fore A Cause.
Airbnb says it hasn't reversed West Bank policy
Airbnb says it hasn't reversed West Bank policy
Missouri poacher ordered to watch ‘Bambi’ at least once a month
David Berry Jr. was ordered to repeatedly watch the Disney classic during his yearlong jail sentence in what conservation agents are calling one of the largest deer poaching cases in state history.
Dr. Bob Kemp hospice eyes facility for kids
The Issue: The Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice will begin offering palliative programs for children in 2019.The Local Impact: As many as 500 Hamilton and surrounding area children could be candidates for the program
TSN staffer was on verge of big break before he was shot and killed, colleagues say
Jonathan Gayle-West was remembered by his colleagues at Rogers Sportsnet and TSN as “a terrific young guy.”
Kosovo betrayed by EU on visa-free travel, premier says
Kosovo betrayed by EU on visa-free travel, premier says
Ron Taverner back with Toronto police after he rescinds resignation
The controversial appointment of Ron Taverner as OPP commissioner was cast into further doubt Monday as he abruptly rescinded his resignation as superintendent of three Toronto police divisions in Etobicoke.
U.S. diplomats hold talks with Taliban on ending Afghan war
Saudi, Pakistani and UAE officials were also participating in the one-day meeting, one of several held between U.S. diplomats and representatives of the Afghan insurgent group in recent months.
Attempted ATM theft leads to arrest
Two Stoney Creek men have been arrested following the attempted theft of an ATM in Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation.
Understanding the trauma victim’s brain is a step forward in dealing with sexual assault cases
That simple expression of compassion by detectives is a step toward incorporating the “neurobiology of trauma” into training and techniques used by detectives in the Sexual Assault Unit (SAU) of the Hamilton Police Service.
A gentleman of politics, John Smith ‘loved serving’ the public
‘He was as proud of his political career as his leadership in the church.’
Third journalist arrested by Hamilton police
Andrew Collins says he was roughed up and charged without cause; police say he refused to leave scene of St. Joseph’s West 5th campus amid disturbance.
Thousands on hand for Good Shepherd Christmas dinner in Hamilton
The Good Shepherd was prepared to serve about 3,000 meals Sunday, with the help of about 800 volunteers. By 1:30 p.m., lines stretched around the block in two directions as people waited to get inside.
Miss Universe 2018 makes history with first-ever transgender contestant
BANGKOK — The Philippines' Catriona Gray was named Miss Universe 2018 in a competition held in Bangkok on Monday, besting contestants from 93 other countries and delighting her home nation.
Rudy Giuliani's very curious answer about the Trump Tower Moscow effort
Woe be unto the person who relies too heavily upon the pronouncements of President Donald Trump's lawyer, Rudolph W. Giuliani. He and the president have a way of contradicting themselves, and often Giuliani doesn't seem all that clued into exactly what his client actually claims.
Hamilton slow to turn on electric vehicle charging stations
Hamilton's Transportation Planner Brian Hollingsworth said electric vehicle charging station is a "changing environment."
Forget drones. Amazon's Jeff Bezos needs lots of delivery guys
Jeff Bezos captured the world's imagination when he appeared on CBS's "60 Minutes" and pledged to fill the skies with package delivery drones.
Nenana Native Association gets $9M grant for bridge project
Nenana Native Association gets $9M grant for bridge project
Nenana Native Association gets $9M grant for bridge project
Nenana Native Association gets $9M grant for bridge project
Some types of cauliflower, lettuce recalled
CFIA announces recall of some types of cauliflower, lettuce due to E. coli fears
Thomas Markle appeals to Meghan and Queen Elizabeth in not-so-rare interview
"Heartbroken" Thomas Markle has a message for his daughter, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex; her husband, Prince Harry; and well, reigning monarch Queen Elizabeth II .
James Comey returns to Capitol Hill for second part of House probe interview
Former FBI director James Comey returns to Capitol Hill on Monday to finish his testimony before two House panels conducting a politically divisive investigation into how federal law enforcement officials handled probes of the Trump campaign's Russia ties and Hillary Clinton's emails.
Tucson panel rejects request to remove Pancho Villa statue
Tucson panel rejects request to remove Pancho Villa statue
Home sales fall for a 3rd month in November
Canadian home sales fall for a 3rd month; new listings also down: CREA
School boards ‘blindsided’ as Ford government slashes program funding
The province’s 72 school boards received emails late Friday with the list of programs to be cut or that will see funding reduced, and have been scrambling all weekend to figure out the financial impact.
Ancaster Community Council helps fill democratic deficit
When the Town of Ancaster became part of the new City of Hamilton, there were concerns the community’s future would be dictated by the new megacity.
Co-founder of Vine and HQ Trivia App, Colin Kroll, found dead at 34
Colin Kroll, co-founder and chief executive of the popular HQ Trivia app, was found dead apparently of a drug overdose in his lower Manhattan apartment early Sunday, police said.
ArcelorMittal Dofasco celebrates Christmas
Spectator photographer Cathie Coward was at the ArcelorMittal Dofasco family Christmas party on Sunday.
Hamilton’s Stan Kutcher, an adolescent mental health expert, has been named to the Senate
One of four new appointments to Canada’s Senate is a graduate of Westdale Secondary School and McMaster University
As a critic, George is right; as Kellyanne Conway's husband, he’s dead wrong
Is there not a way for George to tangle with Donald Trump that does not involve making a fool out of his wife, Kellyanne Conway, each week, asks Vinay Menon.
Employment law: Can I terminate an employee on disability?
A frustration of contract is an avenue to explore.
Vladimir Putin on rap music: It’s the drugs, not the swearing, that really bothers him
Told that rap and hip-hop have grown wildly popular among Russian youth, and that the lyrics are rebellious, mention drugs and include many swear words, President Vladimir Putin mused about banning the music outright but then suggested instead he might try to control it.
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