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Possible suspect in French market shootings killed in shootout
The shooting occurred in the Neudorf neighbourhood of Strasbourg, where police searched intensively earlier Thursday for Cherif Chekatt, a 29-year-old suspected of being the Christmas market gunman.
Critics slam proposed oil exploration near ‘unbelievably beautiful’ Sable Island
A call for energy companies to bid on exploration rights around Nova Scotia’s iconic Sable Island has prompted swift condemnation from a coalition of environmental, fishing and tourism groups.
Ontario Provincial Police highway traffic unit constable charged with uttering threats
An Ontario Provincial Police officer will be appearing in court in Lindsay after be charged following an investigation into an off-duty domestic incident.
Police: Teen, officers exchange gunfire at Indiana middle school
Indiana State Police Capt. Dave Bursten did not release additional information on the suspect or the weapon he used, but he said officials are extremely grateful that someone alerted them about the potential for violence.
Hamilton man arrested in U.S. after death of Kitchener woman will stand trial for second-degree murder
Ager Mohsin Hasan, 26, is charged with killing Melinda Vasilije, 22, who was found dead on April 28, 2017, in her apartment at 38 Country Hill Dr., near Block Line Road.
Two cats found abandoned on side of Norfolk County road
OPP say cats were found by roads employee in two litter boxes taped together
Hamilton who fled to U.S. after allegedly killing Kitchener woman will stand trial for murder
Ager Mohsin Hasan, 26, is charged with killing Melinda Vasilije, 22, who was found dead on April 28, 2017, in her apartment at 38 Country Hill Dr., near Block Line Road.
Ontario government offers buyouts to non-union public service staff to cut costs
The document notes a buyout package has been available to unionized employees since 2013 but is now temporarily expanding to include other, non-union employee groups. Another similar package is being created for management, the memo says.
Senate rebukes Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi, Yemen war
Senators voted Thursday to recommend that the U.S. end its assistance to Saudi Arabia for the war in Yemen and put the blame for the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi squarely on Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in a direct challenge to both the longtime Middle East ally and President Donald Trump’s handling of the relationship.
U.S. appeals court blocks Trump birth control coverage rules
A U.S. appeals court Thursday blocked rules by the Trump administration allowing more employers to opt out of providing women with no-cost birth control.
U by Kotex Sleek tampons recalled in Canada and the U.S., company says
Kimberly-Clark is recalling regular absorbency U by Kotex Sleek tampons in Canada and the United States after reports of the tampons coming apart upon removal.
Republic Senator Jeff Flake warns of threats to democracy in his farewell speech
Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona, an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump, says White House “testing the institutions of American liberty.”
Provincial police urge retailers to rethink in-store ATMs after string of thefts
They say the machines have been targets in a flurry of recent thefts throughout the province.
Supreme Court upholds Canada’s right to dispute facts in assisted-dying case
Julia Lamb and the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association are spearheading a challenge of the law that allows assisted dying only for individuals whose natural death is “reasonably foreseeable.”
Growing optimism about hiring in early 2019
The ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey found that 30 per cent of local employers plan to hire for the first three months of the year, while three per cent anticipate cutbacks.
Cannabis Christmas: The shifting culture at your holiday party
A century of prohibition and social stigma has deeply ingrained misconceptions and stereotypes that will take time to change.
China levels national security accusations against two detained Canadians
It’s time for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to phone the Chinese president, says Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer.
Canadian government orders stops proposed Ancaster water tower from preferred location
"We hope to identify another site," said Mark Brainbridge, director of water and wastewater planning.
After running afoul of regulators, billionaire builds an app
After running afoul of regulators, billionaire builds an app
Mystery donor gives Virginia museum painting worth $40M
Mystery donor gives Virginia museum painting worth $40M
Russian Maria Butina pleads guilty in effort to forge Kremlin bond with US conservatives
A Russian gun rights activist pleaded guilty Thursday to conspiring with a senior Russian official to infiltrate the conservative movement in the United States as an agent for the Kremlin from 2015 until her arrest in July 2017.
On Christmas Eve, Santa delivers presents — and a few extra heart attacks
If you think of the night before Christmas as a time for hot cocoa, cosy fires and Bing Crosby albums, a new discovery by Swedish researchers may well break your heart:
Christmas shopping at N2N Centre
Once the doors opened at the Neighbour to Neighbour Centre Christmas store it wasn’t long before the hall was humming with people.“It’s a very busy place,” said Laura Ryan, manager of family services at the Athens Street centre, which runs a free
What's going on with the Red Hill off-ramp project?
Motorists on the Red Hill Valley Parkway looking to exit to King Street will need to make alternate arrangements for a little bit longer, as an ongoing construction project is expected to carry on into the New Year.
Stoney Creek residents oppose eight-storey condo proposed for downtown
"The direction this development will take will have an impact in future developments in this area," said Jillian Harris, president of Olde Town Stoney Creek Community Association.
More Hamilton students opting for co-op programs
A Hamilton public school board push to get more Grade 11 and 12 students to take specialist co-op programs is paying off, both with higher participation rates and better academic results for those signing on.
Dundas fatal collision resulted from failure to see woman in crosswalk
Driver pleads guilty to charge of failing to yield to pedestrian
Toronto and Vancouver 'vulnerable' to rate hikes
Toronto and Vancouver most 'vulnerable' to interest rate hikes: CMHC
Toronto and Vancouver 'vulnerable' to rate hikes
Toronto and Vancouver most 'vulnerable' to interest rate hikes: CMHC
Changing spousal agreements no easy feat
Divorce can result in battles over efforts to alter spousal agreements
Donald Trump Jr. says his dad 'regifted' monogrammed presents — including one that he gave him
President Donald Trump reportedly hesitated before saddling his oldest son with the name Donald Jr. "What if he's a loser?" he initially worried, according to Ivana Trump's 2017 memoir.
Where is Honey Sherman’s will?
A year after Barry and Honey Sherman were murdered in their Toronto home, a court-ordered veil of secrecy shrouds details of the billionaire couple’s estate
Police believe body found near Mexican resort is missing Quebec woman
Mexican authorities have found the body of a woman near the resort where a missing Quebecer was vacationing.
It’s a briefcase! It’s a pizza box! No, It’s a mini-satellite
Recently, officials in California announced that the Camp Fire, the deadliest wildfire in the state’s history, had been fully contained. The achievement was made possible through the hard work of firefighters on the ground, with some help from above: a swarm of tiny, orbiting satellites that represent the next phase of the space age.
Egyptian novel explores Christians under controlling church
Egyptian novel explores Christians under controlling church
French base jumper killed in accident in Swiss Alps
French base jumper killed in accident in Swiss Alps
French base jumper killed in accident in Swiss Alps
French base jumper killed in accident in Swiss Alps
Man accused of killing wife and blowing up home appears in court in wheelchair
The man accused of murdering his wife and blowing up their Kitchener home appeared in court on Wednesday in a wheelchair.
Ellen Page says Nova Scotia government needs to ‘step up right now’ over pulp mill controversy
In a Star exclusive interview, the Hollywood Haligonian says she’s so passionate about Northern Pulp because it’s a “microcosm” of numerous issues, including the environment, disclosure and public money going to private interests.
Berlin completes new addition to Museum Island complex
Berlin completes new addition to Museum Island complex
She created the 'Anger Room' to combat violence. Then her ex-boyfriend beat her to death, police say
The idea first came to Donna Alexander when she was 16 and growing up on the South Side of Chicago in the late 1990s: What if all the people in jail for hurting people and breaking things could take their anger someplace else?
'People talk about deep sadness:' Scientists study climate change grief
His canvases are painted from first-hand observation by a brush wielded in the outdoors and glow with the colours of the Canadian wilderness.
`What is bitcoin?' topped Google's 2018 what asked trending list
Bitcoin's mesmerizing rise and fall in the past year has left investors and regulators asking what just happened?
He was told his father walked out in 1961. Then he started digging up the basement
Down in the basement of Michael Carroll's childhood home in Lake Grove on Long Island, the psychic pointed to the cement floor.
Report on Burlington Street compost stinkfest a secret
City hopes province will allow it to restart Burlington Street plant on a small scale in January.
Hamilton police warn of “huge increase” in ATM thefts
Thieves typically use pickup truck to smash into storefront and pull machine out with rope or chain
The more Melania Trump talks, the Trumpier she sounds
First lady Melania Trump blasted "opportunists" whom she accused of using her name, and sounded a lot like her husband in a Fox News interview Wednesday night.
Eerie wax figure of pregnant Duchess Meghan unveiled at Madame Tussauds Berlin
Duchess Meghan was lucky that her wax figure at Madame Tussauds London actually resembled her when the statue was unveiled in May.
Second Canadian detained in China, escalating diplomatic feud
China appeared to intensify its punitive campaign against Canada over the arrest of a top Chinese technology executive as a second Canadian working here was detained by security officials and dropped out of contact with his government.
YWCA demo almost done, affordable housing facility to get building in spring
This will be the first women’s-only facility of its kind in Hamilton and the biggest build for the YWCA in many years, says YWCA Hamilton CEO Denise Christopherson. “The need is great in our community,” she says.
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