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Updated 2025-02-24 09:45
Nevada Museum of Art to launch $1.5M space balloon amid criticism
The 100-foot-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.
Trump jumps in to offer aid to Democrat Pelosi’s speaker bid
“It isn’t about her, it’s about wanting new leadership,” said Rep.-elect Abigail Spanberger of Virginia
‘Lots of opportunity to be creative’: Cannabis companies finding loopholes aound strict marketing rules
Guidelines on pot promotion has several exceptions and clauses which, some say, are open to interpretation
Action needed to reverse Canada’s wildlife decline, conservationists say
Instead of protecting habitat, governments tend to favour “mitigation measures”: conservationist
Ed Canning says be sure before handing in letter of resignation
Even when the employer is not at fault, a resignation uttered in the heat of the moment and rescinded quickly thereafter will usually not be binding on the employee.
Find Santa! Here are 26 Santa Claus Parades near you
Parades in Hamilton and region over the next 4 weeks
CIA concludes Saudi crown prince ordered Khashoggi’s assassination
The Saudi government has denied any involvement in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Inquest called into the Hamilton police shooting death of Anthony Divers
SIU cleared police in 2016 shooting on James Street South.
Suarez Noa says he wasn’t of ‘clear mind’ when he stabbed Hamilton girlfriend
Crown, however, argues he meant to kill Tania Cowell in March 2013
Dundas' University Plaza has unclear future as owner sells other secondary market properties
Neigbbourhood association prepares for variance hearing
Mob, murder and the Hamilton connection
When mobster Angelo Musitano was executed outside his Waterdown home last year, it triggered a wave of violence across three countries. It also signalled a struggle over a power vacuum in the mafia, with Hamilton at the centre of the storm
Ontario Tories open campaign finance loophole that could be exploited
Buried deep in the 176-page Restoring Trust, Transparency and Accountability Act are some loopholes have been reopened just two years after they were closed.
Dundas Grightmire Arena work forces Hatt Street residents out of driveways
The Issue: Delayed completion of J.L. Grightmire Arena addition and parking lotThe Impact: Some Hatt Street residents lost access to their parking spaces
Hamilton celebrates sanitation with giant inflatable toilet
International Toilet Day is meant to draw attention to a global sanitation crisis.
Beloved toy store FAO Schwarz makes its comeback
Beloved toy store FAO Schwarz makes its comeback
Toronto city Councillors Grimes and Di Ciano charged with Elections Act offences over 2014 campaign expenses
The Etobicoke councillors are facing non-criminal charges for allegedly failing to disclose tens of thousands of dollars in campaign expenses.
City offers coyote safety tips for pets
Residents shouldn’t let their pets off leash while on a walk
Political pot store pushback grows in Hamilton
At least six city councillors say they will vote against allowing legal pot stores to set up in Hamilton unless new provincial regulations are changed.
Three facing drug charges after Hamilton police seize $40,000 in drugs
A Hamilton woman, a Hamilton man and a St. Catharines man are all facing charges
B.C. children's watchdog calls for help in preventing overdoses
British Columbia's children's watchdog has released a report calling for comprehensive change after it says two dozen children between the ages of 10 and 18 died of drug overdoses last year.
Woman ticketed for not holding escalator handrail to be heard by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of Canada agreed Thursday to hear the case of a woman who was ticketed and arrested after she refused instructions to hold on to an escalator handrail.
Toronto private school expels eight students in wake of serious incidents
Police say video of locker room attack met the definition of child pornography and that anyone possessing a copy should delete it immediately
Hamilton chamber “Business After Business” at The Populace
The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce is holding a “Business After Business” session at The Populace next week.
Crown argues Dellen Millard shouldn’t be eligible for parole for at least 75 years
Millard was found guilty in September of murdering his father. It was the third such conviction for the 33-year-old.
Peterborough pimp convicted on sex trade charges
Michael Wallwork to be sentenced in January
Illicit cannabis shops still doing brisk business
When asked what has changed since Canada legalized cannabis on Oct. 17, one staffer said: “We’re just busier.”
Workers at Quebec-run liquor stores begin 3-day strike, shutting down outlets
The union says striking employees will picket in front of the 45 stores being kept open by management. The province’s liquor monopoly plans to continue filling internet orders.
Signpost: HHS awards, Genealogy Fair, Manitoba Story
Hamilton Health Sciences is receiving two awards from Trillium Gift of Life Network — the Provincial Conversion Rate Award and the Award of Excellence. The awards recognize HHS’ efforts to integrate organ and tissue donation into end-of-life care for its patients and highlight care teams’ commitment to promote donations in very difficult circumstances.
Netanyahu’s main coalition partner pushes for early election
Israel moved closer to early elections Friday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s main coalition partner, the ultra-nationalist Jewish Home party, said it wants a vote “as soon as possible” and will press for consultations on a date on Sunday.
Trump says he will name EPA’s acting chief Andrew Wheeler to post permanently
Andrew Wheeler, a former congressional aide and lobbyist who has led the Environmental Protection Agency since his scandal-plagued predecessor resigned earlier this year, got President Donald Trump’s nod Friday for the permanent job.
C.H. Bray rebuild to shift Ancaster students to Queen’s Rangers
The reconstruction of Ancaster’s C.H. Bray public elementary school will trigger a series of chesslike moves, including shifting about 400 students in kindergarten to Grade 6 to Queen’s Rangers in west Flamborough next September.
Indwell’s affordable housing push is building community within community in Hamilton
Indwell invited visitors to tour their handsome, engaging new building of affordable apartments for those in need at a special open house on Thursday, writes Jeff Mahoney. It was an impressive debut.
Love us or hate us, a world without journalists and truth will be bleak indeed
Journalism inspires, entertains, informs, enlightens ...
Mohawk Road West reopened after “significant” water main break
Mohawk had been closed between West 5th and Southlea for repair work
University of Ottawa scholar sues group that said he ‘slandered’ Poland
A prominent Canadian historian said Friday he is suing a Polish organization for libel after it waged a public campaign last year accusing him of slandering Poland’s good name for his work exploring Polish violence against Jews during the Second World War.
Weekend planner: Holiday season in Hamilton
Santa Claus parade, RBG’s spirit of winter, mall Santa arrives and other happenings in the area.
Missing-persons list tops 600 in fire-stricken California
The potential magnitude of the wildfire disaster in Northern California escalated Friday as officials raised the death toll to 63 and released a missing-persons list with 631 names on it more than a week after the flames swept through.
Inquest called into the Hamilton police involved shooting death of Anthony Divers
SIU cleared police in 2016 shooting on James Street South.
Saskatchewan justice minister says Indigenous cannabis store illegal
The Muscowpetung Saulteaux First Nation opened a marijuana dispensary this week.
Scheer backs Brexit despite chaos, says it’s giving Britain back control of itself
OTTAWA — Canadian Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says his support for Britain’s departure from the European Union is undiminished, despite the chaos Brexit has sown in British politics.
Canada Post asks for halt to international shipments as parcel backlog grows
Canada Post has asked its international partners to halt mail and parcel shipments to Canada as it reels under the weight of a 30-day delivery backlog resulting from a labour dispute with its employees.
Dundas Horn of Plenty residential parking variance back on table
Proposal for 6 second floor apartments could clear first hurdle
Provincial rules sour some Hamilton councillors on legal pot shops
At least four city councillors say they will vote against allowing legal marijuana dispensaries based on new regulations released by the provincial government.
Jump into a new workout trend: bungee class
The workout combines dance, fitness training and acrobatic movements for a unique workout experience that was surprisingly effective at getting my heart pumping.
Harbour traffic for Nov. 4 to 10
Domestic: 10
Judge orders White House to return pass to CNN reporter Jim Acosta
U.S. District Court Judge Timothy Kelly announced his decision Friday morning.
Weekend planner
Santa to Supercross, this weekend is sure to get your motor running. Here are some Hamilton and area things to do.
One lane reopened after “significant” water main break on Mohawk Road West
Mohawk down to one lane between West 5th and Southlea
Etobicoke Councillors Grimes and Di Ciano charged with Elections Act offences over 2014 campaign expenses
The two Toronto councillors are facing non-criminal charges related to allegedly filing improper expense documents following the 2014 election.
Parking amendments approved for Stoney Creek condos
A 40-unit condominium development at 257 Millen Road is slated for occupancy by next spring.
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