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Scheer has ‘concerns’ about Ford’s move to scrap planned French-language university
Andrew Scheer says he has “expressed his concerns” to Ontario’s premier about the cancellation of a planned French-language university — but he has not asked Doug Ford to reverse the decision.
Justin Trudeau weighs in on contract talks as Canada Post deadline expires without deal
After the deadline passed on Sunday, Canada Post said it was “determining next steps.”
Man injured in Linc rollover early Saturday
A man in his 40s was taken to hospital after a rollover on the Lincoln Alexander Parkway early Saturday.
‘A giant step forward’: new $10 bill featuring Viola Desmond to enter circulation
Wanda Robson still finds it hard to believe that her big sister is the new face of the $10 bill — and the first Canadian woman to be featured on a regularly circulating banknote.
Trump says he’s unlikely to sit for interview in Russia-probe ‘witch-hunt’
U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview aired Sunday that he most likely would not sit for questioning by special counsel Robert Mueller.
Photos: Santa comes to Hamilton on Saturday
Hamilton’s Santa Claus Parade hit the downtown streets Saturday, making its way along Bay Street to York Boulevard, then down James Street to delight hundreds of children and adults alike.
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Three assaulted with table leg in random downtown Hamilton attack, police say
A 37-year-old man was arrested after three people were struck with a weapon.
Signpost
Public input is wanted as City of Hamilton staff give a presentation and workshop on the range of creative cultural uses within the Barton-Tiffany lands, Nov. 26, at the David Braley Health Science Centre, 100 Main St. W. Open house starts at 6 p.m., followed by a Q&A session from 6:30 to 7:30 then a workshop to follow from 7:30 to 8:30. For more information contact Edward John, senior project manager, urban renewal, at 905-546-2424 ext. 2359.
Next Canadian federal election will be target for Russian meddling: Sajjan
With a federal election less than a year away, Canada’s defence minister is warning voters they will be targeted by online cyber-attacks and fake news as Russia steps up its efforts to undermine western democracies.
10 questions with incoming Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward
“It’s surreal. I wake up and I think, ‘Wow, I’m the mayor.’ ”
Hamilton high school celebrates new addition and renovation
After two years of manoeuvring around ongoing construction, staff, students, and members of the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board, celebrated the new addition to St. Jean de Brébeuf Catholic Secondary School.
Thousands march in support of Quebec farmers, against USMCA concessions
Half a dozen tractors rolled through the streets of downtown Montreal on Sunday as thousands of people marched in support of farmers who say they’re threatened by the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement.
Patient Voice plans to change health care through experiences
New CMA program will see patients’ experiences shape change in health care
The Canadian Orpheus Male Choir in a fight for its life ... and it’s winning
The Canadian Orpheus Male Choir need help as they press ahead with a full schedule after being swindled out of more than $40,000.
It’s a bird? A plane? Something smells about raining poop mystery near Ancaster
Colborne Street renters believe their homes were hit with a flood of feces. But no one can reveal the source of the splatterfest.
Toronto private school promises ‘independent examination’ amid police probe
Eight students have been expelled and another was suspended in the wake of multiple incidents, one of which involved an alleged sexual assault. On Friday, the school said it had also reported a third incident but declined to provide any details.
Legal online pot purchases spark privacy concerns
Canada’s privacy commissioner is planning to issue guidance for buyers and sellers of legal cannabis amid concerns about potential fallout — such as being barred from the United States — if transactions become known by third parties.
National Parks proving less popular since Canada 150 freebies ended
If you make it free, they will come.
Trump non-committal about Kelly’s future at White House
U.S. president tells Fox News he’s thinking about changing “three or four of five” cabinet positions.
Carole Anne’s Place — space for women when Hamilton shelters are full — will open again this winter
“At 10 o’clock, the women are exhausted from survival all day,” YWCA’s Medora Uppal says.
Peru says ex-president Alan Garcia has sought asylum in Uruguay
Late Saturday, a judge in Lima granted prosecutors’ request that Alan Garcia be banned from leaving Peru for 18 months as investigators probe allegations he received illegal payment from a Brazilian construction company.
Scheer ‘concerned’ about Ford’s decision to scrap planned French-language university
Andrew Scheer says he spoke with Ontario’s Conservative premier about the cancellation of a planned French-language university, but did not ask him to reverse the decision.
NATO told Russian election meddling evolving threat that must be met
U.S. Democratic congresswoman Susan Davis told a NATO science and technology committee meeting in Halifax Sunday that Russian cyber interference comes largely in the form of disinformation that has specific goals in mind.
Trump’s got our back, says Democratic governor, after tour of fire disaster areas
More bodies found in California as Trump tours state and pledges federal help after fire disaster.
Incoming Democrats weigh Pelosi vote
Pelosi, who was House speaker from 2007 to 2011, faces a challenge in her bid to return in that post, fuelled in part by resistance from incoming Democratic freshmen who pledged during their campaigns in conservative-leaning districts not to support her.
Netanyahu takes on defence post amid call for early polls
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he would take on the defence minister portfolio, rejecting calls to dissolve his government even as early elections appeared increasingly likely.
Next Canadian federal election will be target for Russian meddling: Sajjan
“We have taken this into account very seriously in our defence policy,” Harjit Sajjan said.
Finland’s president rakes memory for source of Trump remark
The U.S. leader’s comment generated amusement on social media in Finland, which manages its vast forests with scientific seriousness.
Patient Voice: Changing health care through experiences
New CMA program will see patient’s experiences shape change in health care
Doug Ford, in fireside chat, says PC government ‘may’ balance budget in its final year
Days after his government delivered its first major fiscal update, Premier Doug Ford said his government “may” balance the province’s budget in the final year of its mandate.
What started as a tiny brush fire became California’s deadliest wildfire
Before there was a spark, there was the wind.
National Parks proving less popular once Canada 150 free entry ended
If you make it free, they will come.
Photos: Santa comes to Hamilton on a Saturday
Hamilton's Santa Parade hit the streets of downtown Hamilton Saturday, making its way along Bay Street to York Boulevard, then down James St. to delight hundreds of children and adults alike.
Disturbing school bullying videos are a teachable moment, advocates say
Advocates say shocking new videos showing extreme bullying offer parents and educators an opportunity to teach young witnesses the importance of bystander intervention.
UPDATE: Police locate missing senior, Antony Slana
Antony Slana, 82, was found safe in Dunnville
Years after landmark case, some Ontario inmates with mental health issues still segregated for months at a time, ministry data dump reveals
According to new data on the use of segregation in Ontario jails, 778 inmates were in segregation for longer than 15 consecutive days — a threshold beyond which the United Nations has said should be banned — nine were in segregation for more than a year.
Three assaulted with table leg in random downtown Hamilton attack: police
A 37-year-old man was arrested after three people were struck with a weapon.
Trade war between U.S., China shows no sign of abating amid tough talk at APEC
“China has taken advantage of the United States for many, many years, and those days are over,” Vice-President Mike Pence said.
‘We are so proud of Canada and want to make Canada proud of us’
This Syrian refugee is living the classic Canadian dream.
Some wave flags to welcome Trump, other California wildfire victims too busy packing
U.S. president surveyed the devastation in the town of Paradise, Saturday, as firefighters continued to battle the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century.
Canada’s defence spending questioned at NATO parliamentary meeting
U.S. congressman asks whether Canada intends to table a plan for meeting the two per cent of GDP standard for defence spending that was agreed to by alliance members in 2014.
Social conservatives say they’re being ignored; Tories pass gender identity resolution critics call ‘endorsement of discrimination’
Tories adopt resolution that says the Progressive Conservatives should recognize gender identity as a “Liberal ideology” and remove it from Ontario’s sex ed curriculum.
Innisfil firefighters come to the rescue — of an owl
Injured bird spotted on way back to station
Have you seen Antony, or his car? Hamilton police looking for missing senior
Antony Slana, 82, was last seen Friday at 3:30 p.m. in the area of Fairfield Avenue and Barton Street East.
Social conservatives say their voice is being ignored at Ontario Tory convention
Tories adopt resolution that says the Progressive Conservatives should recognize gender identity as a “Liberal ideology” and remove it from Ontario’s sex ed curriculum.
Hazing, humiliation, terror: Working in prison while female
While women who report harassment face retaliation, professional sabotage and even termination, a New York Times examination found, the careers of many harassers and those who protect them flourish.
Violent hazing at Toronto private school goes back decades, alumnus says
“I didn’t realize at the time, but there was a bit of an initiation rite. And I experienced sexualized violence.”
Nevada Museum of Art to launch $1.5M (U.S.) space balloon amid criticism
The 30-meter-long sculpture will be stuffed in a package attached to a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The sculpture that self-inflates as a balloon will burst from the package and remain in orbit for about 60 days before it burns.
Ontario Tories pile on against Justin Trudeau at party convention
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was the focus of much of the talk at the Progressive Conservative convention in Toronto.
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