Rashid Afif with Wesley Urban Ministries’ Newcomer Services, left, talks with volunteer Jeangui Boudrias at Wesley’s annual Marketplace on Tuesday at the Worker’s Arts and Heritage Museum on Stuart Street. The event was to show off the charity’s 20 programs operating in Hamilton, Brantford, Halton and Brant for stakeholders and members of the community.

The federal ethics watchdog says he’s concerned that Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer’s office encouraged a Tory MP to violate the conflict-of-interest code for members of the House of Commons.

Hamilton mother angry with response from school after disturbing sexual incident involving her son and another five year-old

Grand Teton plan would trap or kill goats to help bighorns

High numbers of impaired drivers on local roads have prompted York Regional Police and the South Simcoe Police Service to resort to public shaming as a potential deterrent.

Canada’s ambassador to the United States says he has done some pre-emptive diplomacy with the Trump administration on Alberta’s plans to force output cuts on its oil industry.

International law firm Gowling WLG and Hamilton-based law firm ESB Lawyers are joining forces.

A 33-year-old man has been arrested in Ottawa in connection with a Stoney Creek shooting earlier this year after his DNA allegedly matched evidence collected at the scene.

Canada will be ready to set tougher emissions-cutting plans when the Paris climate-change agreement kicks in by the end of 2020, Environment Minister Catherine McKenna says.

The country’s ambassador made the appeal before a Commons committee in which he also asked that Canada extend its military training mission in his country and support its bid to join the NATO military alliance.

Social Scrabble happens at the library the first Monday and third Tuesday of the month except July and August.

A phone number in a story on Dec. 1 about Hamiltonian Samantha Walkes playing Cinderella at a theatre in Halifax was incorrect. The correct number is 1-902-429-7070 or visit www.neptunetheatre.com.

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The business has totally changed, says the 40-year veteran. There used to be 13 strip clubs. Now there’s only one, and no more will be allowed.

Ontario’s animal welfare agency has told its frontline officers it will no longer euthanize dogs involved in attacks as required by law.

The entrance pit to the cave is about 100 metres long and 60 metres wide, and while its depth is hard to measure because of the mist from a waterfall, initial examinations show it is at least 135 metres deep.

The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife In Canada reported Monday that of 16 chinook populations studied, eight are endangered, four are threatened and one is considered of special concern.

New research from the University of British Columbia suggests dairy cows show personality traits like pessimism and optimism from a young age, and their inherent outlook can predict their ability to cope with stress.

The investigation is ongoing.

Police have issued Canada-wide warrants for Michael Cudmore and Daniel Tomassetti, who are believed to have fled to Cancun, Mexico and seek information to locate them.

The Issue: Proposal to develop three separate homes on Ancaster property needed severance approval before finalizing new zoning.The Impact: Plan will move to Local Planning Appeal Tribunal appeal hearing in May to hear opponents, and consider city-appellant settlement agreement.

Food prices will rise between 1.5 to 3.5 per cent in 2019, according to the report from researchers at the University of Guelph and Dalhousie University. That means the average family of four will spend $12,157 next year — up $411 from 2018.

A Fredericton man accused of murdering two police officers and two civilians in an August shooting spree has been found fit to stand trial.

Haydee Posadas had waited eight years for her son to come home. On the last night of her long vigil, she was too agitated to sleep.

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Republican Bob Corker said he believes if the crown prince were put on trial, a jury would find him guilty in “about 30 minutes.”

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The province’s integrity watchdog is being called upon to investigate the appointment of a long-time Ford family friend as commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police.

The informant was inducted into the New York City-based Bonanno Mafia family in a Nov. 15, 2015 ceremony in Canada that was secretly videotaped by authorities, according to U.S. court filings.

Half of Canada's chinook salmon populations in decline: scientists

The issue: The Keg on Upper James reopened Dec. 3.The impact: The restaurant employs 175 people and is a Mountain landmark.

Waterdown ArtsFest founder Geoff Kulawick said his plans to move the arts and music festival from the community due to a lack of support from local business wasn’t meant as a slight against local retailers.

Ancaster and Glanbrook trustee Alex Johnstone is taking over as chair of Hamilton’s public school board, with central Mountain rep Dawn Danko to serve as vice-chair.

"The public is tired of negative rhetoric from its elected officials," said Mayor Fred Eisenberger.

The average Canadian family will pay about $400 more for groceries and roughly $150 more for dining out next year, an annual food price report predicts.

Bryan MacCulloch says he doesn’t know any more than the public about why one of his officers shot another last Thursday.

Elm Pet Foods, others recall dog food over vitamin D

Moms start companies to fill demand for Spanish books

City police have charged a local man with sexual interference.

Alaska Marine Highway System takes step to replace old ferry

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Reported hate crimes in Canada skyrocketed 47 percent last year, the highest number since comparable data first become available in 2009, according to recently released figures from Statistics Canada.

"I asked not to be appointed (to the Hamilton Police Services Board)," said Ancaster Coun. Lloyd Ferguson.

A British Columbia wildlife refuge says staff are upset and shocked after a bear cub that was rescued near his mother’s dead body this spring died unexpectedly in his enclosure.

The Waterdown BIA will have several new voices on its board after five directors chose not to run for reelection.

The nation’s capital embraced George H.W. Bush in death with solemn ceremony and high tributes to his service and decency, as the remains of the 41st president took their place in the Capitol Rotunda for three days of mourning and praise by the political elite and everyday citizens alike.

Hamilton police are hoping a $50,000 reward brings forward information leading to the arrest or conviction of those responsible for the death of Angelo Musitano.

The French government’s decision to suspend fuel tax and utility hikes Tuesday did little to appease protesters, who called it a “first step” and vowed to fight on after large-scale rioting in Paris last weekend.

Enbridge Inc. has signed a deal to sell its natural gas distribution business in New Brunswick to Algonquin Power and Utilities Corp. for $331 million in cash.