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Call centre closes leaving almost 700 jobless in Cape Breton, while hinting new owners could reopen it
Following weeks of pay delays and a bankruptcy protection filing, OnStar, AT&T, Allstate call centre closes
ATM stolen from gas station in Norfolk County
OPP say a pickup truck reversed into the store before the suspects made off with the cash machine
Trump says he’s nominating Barr for attorney general
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he will nominate William Barr, the late president George H.W. Bush’s attorney general, to serve in the same role.
France girds for another weekend of violence
Anticipating a fourth straight weekend of protests, France mobilized armoured vehicles and thousands of police, cordoned off Paris’ broad boulevards and made plans to shut down tourist sites.
Altria invests $2.4 billion for 45% stake in Canadian cannabis producer Cronos
Tobacco giant Altria Group will invest $2.4 billion in Canadian cannabis producer Cronos group for a 45-per-cent ownership stake as the global market for legal pot continues to grow.
Huawei arrest in Canada tests China’s leaders as fear and anger grip elite
The outpouring of conflicting sentiments underscores the unusual, politically charged nature of the Trump administration’s latest move to counter China’s drive for technological superiority.
Office Secret Santa exchange can be a minefield
Workplaces vary considerably when it comes to gift-giving
Survey says: Most Ontarians believe autobody shops exaggerate insurance claims
Auto insurance fraud is costing Canadians $2 billion each year, and that’s frustrating not only for drivers but insurance companies as well, says one of Ontario’s largest insurance providers.
Human trafficking probe in southwest Ontario nets 25 arrests, police say
Between Oct. 16 and Nov. 23, police say they made contact with 56 women in the sex trade ranging in age from 16 to 41.
China readies Chang’e-4, its moon lander, for launch
China is aiming to go where no one has gone before: the far side of the moon.
An emoji puts some emotion back into our virtual communications
Morgan says virtual communications suffer five basic problems. There’s a lack of feedback, empathy, control, emotion and commitment.
Merkel ally becomes German conservative party’s leader
Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, 56, narrowly defeated one-time Merkel rival Friedrich Merz to become the Christian Democratic Union’s new chairwoman.
Boy who survived training school speaks out about abuse 55 years later
Rick Brown, who attended a Cobourg training school in 1963, wondered what had happened to his friend, James, for decades before police found him, alive.
Students wrap up the holidays at Eastgate Square
Local high school students volunteered their time during a P.A. day Dec. 7 to assemble gift boxes for less fortunate teens, in conjunction with the CHCH Christmas Toy Drive.
'Gangbusters' data bump jobless rate to 40-year low, but wage growth slows again
The overall number marked the monthly labour force survey’s largest increase since March 2012 when there was a gain of 94,000 jobs.
'It's funny cuz it's true': Donald Trump Jr. trolls Ocasio-Cortez with meme implying socialists eat dogs
Donald Trump Jr. mocked Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N. Y., Thursday night with a meme that implied the newly-elected congresswoman's democratic socialist views would lead to Americans eating dogs.
Merkel’s party chooses Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer as successor to longtime German leader
Merkel announced in October she would give up the reins in her party, though she plans to remain chancellor until her current term ends in 2021.
Secret Service detail for Bush, code name 'Timberwolf,' ends
The U.S. Secret Service has ended its detail for George H.W. Bush after nearly 40 years of protecting the former president, who was known by the code name "Timberwolf."
Province fires three Waterfront Toronto board members after Google deal
Waterfront Toronto chair Helen Burstyn confirmed Thursday that herself and board members Michael Nobrega and Meric Gertler have been removed from the board
First ministers' meeting likely to be most fractious, least productive for PM
Manitoba's Premier Brian Pallister is warning that nothing will be accomplished at today's first ministers' meeting if premiers insist on expanding the agenda to discuss a laundry list of issues.
Dundas Concert Band annual Christmas Concert closes 170th anniversary
Star Wars theme among variety of Christmas related music
Mueller to reveal new details in Manafort and Cohen inquiries
The special counsel’s office is expected to reveal more details Friday about separate investigations that have ensnared President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer and his former campaign chair.
Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority replaces chief administrative officer Mark Brickell
Mark Brickell was the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority's chief administrative officer since April 2017.
How much of 2018 do you remember? Take our pop culture quiz
From reboots to remakes, royals to Roseanne, 2018 was jam-packed with pop culture that waxed nostalgic, but also broke barriers. How much of it do you remember? Take this quiz and find out.SurveyApp readers, click here to launch the quiz.
Police probe sudden death in lobby of Rebecca St. highrise
Hamilton police are investigating a sudden death downtown, after a woman’s body was found in the lobby of an apartment building early Friday.
Grammy nominations 2019: Kendrick Lamar leads with eight, followed by Drake, Brandi Carlile
Once again, Kendrick Lamar is at the top of the Grammy Awards nominations list — the rap superstar received eight nods, the most of any artist, the Recording Academy announced Friday morning. Lamar produced and curated the heavily-nominated soundtrack for "Black Panther," one of the biggest box office sensations of the year.
Tenant advocates call for Hamilton to protect against ‘renovictions’
Councillor calls for “courageous” plan to improve housing with “rental affordability eroding.”
Eiffel Tower to be closed as Paris braces for more riots
France was mobilizing tens of thousands of police officers and closing landmarks including the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre as authorities warned that anti-government protests on Saturday could be even more violent than the ones that have crippled the country for weeks.
Surge in job growth drives unemployment rate down to new 40-year low of 5.6 per cent
The overall number marked the monthly labour force survey’s largest increase since March 2012 when there was a gain of 94,000 jobs.
Merkel’s party chooses successor to longtime German leader
Merkel announced in October she would give up the reins in her party, though she plans to remain chancellor until her current term ends in 2021.
Hamilton officials say it will take years to fix aging water pipes
"I suspect (the state of Hamilton's water pipes) does scare some of our residents," said Ancaster Coun. Lloyd Ferguson.
Car stolen while woman cleaning snow from vehicle
A car was stolen in Cambridge on Thursday while a woman was cleaning snow off the vehicle.
Dow's recovery helps shore up markets around the world
Shares rebounded in Europe and Asia on Friday as worries over U.S.-China trade friction were calmed by conciliatory comments from Beijing. Attention was turning toward upcoming U.S. jobs data.
Surge in job growth drives unemployment rate down to new 40-year low
A blast of 94,100 new jobs last month has knocked the country's unemployment rate down to 5.6 per cent — its lowest level since Statistics Canada started measuring comparable data more than 40 years ago.
Fiery truck rollover causes major delays on Highway 401
Provincial police say a fiery crash has shuttered lanes and caused major traffic delays on one of Canada's busiest highways this morning.
$420,000 in Richmond Hill, $621,000 in the Distillery District: What these GTA condos got
The listing and sale details of recently sold GTA properties
Proposed law would end carpenters' monopoly
Some politicians say the change will save Hamilton millions of dollars on building projects. But critics say the move undermines collective bargaining rights.
Girl opens Christmas present she gave to boy when she dumped him in 1971
A man in Edmonton who made international headlines for holding onto a wrapped Christmas gift from a high-school girlfriend who dumped him nearly 50 years ago finally learned what it was on Thursday when she travelled to the city and opened it for him.
Kevin Hart says he's out as Oscars host after outrage over homophobic tweets
Kevin Hart announced on Twitter early Friday morning that he was stepping down from hosting this year's Oscars ceremony after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences asked him to apologize for a number of his old tweets that used homophobic language, which he initially refused to do.
“Now I have something to live for”: Police help man living in storage shed find place to stay
Two local officers provided a Dundas man with clothing and access to resources
A wild turkey loose in Hamilton’s downtown is the latest social media sensation
Hamilton Animal Services is asking residents to stop feeding the bird so it will be encouraged to return to a more suitable habitat.
Tribunal rules in favour of hikes at east Hamilton complex
Cheryl Tardiff never thought she and fellow tenants should have to foot the bill for toilets exclusively reserved for the landlord’s staff.
Cracking the Hallmark movie code: Take girl. Add boy. ‘Christmas the crap out of it.’ Shoot in Sudbury
Hallmark churns out Christmas movies like its characters bake cookies — by the dozen, following a trusted recipe. But insiders say there’s an art to the magic.
Storm brings flood fears to Southern California burn areas
Storm brings flood fears to Southern California burn areas
Floods, mudslides as storm wallops Southern California
Floods, mudslides as storm wallops Southern California
New Hamilton council wades straight into budget debate
Early rate and budget hike requests add up to an extra $133 on the average property tax bill.
WELCOME TO THE GALA
Jakob McMillan, a Grade 9 student at St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School, lights up as he enters the Best Buddies Christmas gala hosted at his school on Thursday through a “welcoming gauntlet.” St. Thomas More played host as seven local high schools with a Best Buddies program teamed up for a Christmas gala. More than 40 students and a dozen staff teamed up to put on the evening of fun for about 80 special needs students that are part of the Best Buddies program. Best Buddies is a national charity that teams up students with special needs with their school-age peers for events, mentoring and, most importantly, friendship.
Premiers head to Montreal for tough meeting with Trudeau
Wrangling over the agenda for the Friday meeting has dominated the lead-up.
Signpost: volunteer drivers needed for Cancer Assistance Program
The Cancer Assistance Program says it desperately needs driver volunteers. The organization provides transportation to all cancer-related appointments for patients in the community and this time of year is especially busy. Anyone able to spare some volunteer time to be a CAP driver is asked to call 905-383-9797.
Burlington parts ways with city manager
James Ridge’s last day was Tuesday; search for new top administrator to begin in the new year
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