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OPP targets Highway 6 in safety blitz today
The Ontario Provincial Police will target a large stretch of Highway 6 on Wednesday, a notorious highway for collisions.
Fate of famed L.A. mountain lions unclear after wildfire scorched their habitat
The Santa Monica Mountains, a vast expanse of forest, hiking trails and movie-filming sites in southern California have been blackened by the Woolsey Fire. As of Tuesday, state officials said, at least 83 percent of the 9,600 hectares of federal parkland in the range had burned.
NASA wants Canadian boots on the moon as first step in deep space exploration
The head of the U.S. space agency says he wants to see Canadian astronauts walking on the moon before long, as part of a first step toward the farther reaches of space.
Top Court hears case on migrant detainees’ rights to challenge incarceration
Currently, migrants who do not hold Canadian citizenship can only challenge detention through an immigration tribunal or a judicial review.
Judge won’t rule if ‘brain dead’ means ‘legally dead’ in case of Jewish man
Doctors at Humber River Hospital in west-end Toronto declared Ouanounou, 25, brain dead in September 2017 after he had a severe asthma attack. The coroner then issued a death certificate, but the family went to court to challenge the certificate.
Chamber business achievement award nominations now open
Nominations for the awards run by the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce will be open until Jan. 11 at 5 p.m.
France says Trump’s Twitter attack lacks ‘common decency’
A government spokesperson indicated the tweets occurred on the third anniversary of terrorist attacks in and near Paris that killed 130 people.
Toronto homicides reach record high not seen since 1991
Police said gunshots fired in the city’s west end early Wednesday led to the 89th documented homicide of 2018, matching the all-time high for killings recorded in a calendar year that was set in 1991.
Out of the Cold Hamilton returns
The issue: Out of the Cold Hamil,ton has resumed its free dinners on the MountainThe impact: The service benefits seniors and families on limited incomes
Environmental groups call on feds to protect caribou on provincial land
The David Suzuki Foundation, Ontario Nature and the Wildlands League issued a petition to Environment Minister Catherine McKenna, requesting she recommend federal cabinet issue a “safety net order” for two boreal caribou populations.
Premier Doug Ford’s office caught in swirling scandals
Chaos is swirling around Premier Doug Ford with his right-hand man forcing a departure at Ontario Power Generation, costing taxpayers up to $500,000 in severance, and another top Tory fighting back over his ouster in the wake of two sex scandals.
Mortgage risks fading thanks to higher rates, tougher rules: Bank of Canada
So far, the bank has said Canadians have been making spending adjustments in response to rate hikes and the arrival of stricter mortgage policies.
Death row inmate’s last words: ‘Is it supposed to feel like that?’
. — A transcript from the recent execution of a South Dakota inmate shows his last words were: “Is it supposed to feel like that?”
Cineplex shares plunge on third-quarter earnings miss despite higher revenues
Hit films helped deliver box office and concession stand gains for Cineplex Inc., but that wasn’t enough to keep the entertainment giant from missing expectations as lower profits caused the company’s shares to fall by nearly 20 per cent.
Buzz kill: Canada-wide weed shortages continue
The supply shortages that have plagued many provinces in the first month of legal cannabis will likely persist for years, industry insiders say.
Canopy Growth shares fall 10% after reporting wider loss
Canopy Growth Corp.'s shares fell more than 10 per cent after the cannabis producer reported a wider quarterly loss and revenue slowdown as operating expenses soared ahead of Canada's legalization of recreational pot, which also served as a "distraction" for medical patients.
Pink's husband Carey Hart threatens California wildfire looters 'will be shot on site'
Carey Hart is making it clear that he is not afraid to exercise his Second Amendment rights against looters.
Mortgage risks fading thanks to higher rates, tougher rules, says Bank of Canada report
OTTAWA—The Bank of Canada provided a closer look Wednesday at just how much stricter mortgage rules and higher interest rates have helped slow the entry of new households into the category of “deeply indebted borrowers.”
Hamilton police seize BB gun, ammunition after weapons call
A 28-year-old Hamilton man is facing assault and weapons charges after he allegedly pulled a BB gun during an argument on a central Hamilton street.
Oakland’s Melvin, Atlanta’s Snitker voted top managers
Melvin won the American League honour after leading the Athletics to the playoffs.
Mortgage risks fading thanks to higher rates, tougher rules: Bank of Canada
The Bank of Canada is releasing data today that provides a closer look at just how much stricter mortgage rules and higher interest rates have helped slow the growth of new highly indebted households.
A shattering noise, then a deafening roar. New details from Southwest plane's engine failure over Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA — A passenger on Southwest Flight 1380 described the sudden noise when the plane's engine blew sounding like "a marble hitting glass."
See the new portrait of Britain's Royal Family — featuring a rare peek at Prince Louis
A new Royal Family portrait has been released by Buckingham Palace — and it's giving royal watchers a rare look at baby Prince Louis!
Stelco posts bonanza Q3 results despite Trump tariffs
Stelco had an amazing third quarter with revenue jumping by 84 per cent and shipping volumes rising by 43 per cent, in results released Tuesday.
McMaster astrophysicist a consultant on film ‘Clara’
“The director wanted to make sure it didn’t make scientists’ heads explode while they were watching it,” Doug Welch said. “I knew immediately this was a script I wanted to be involved with.”
Teens make boy with cerebral palsy lie in muddy creek, using him as human bridge
One video has spread across Canada and much of the world, evoking shock and calls to stand up more strongly against bullying.
Missing man found driving wrong way on Ontario highway: police
. Provincial police say a missing 76-year-old man was found on Sunday after officers responded to reports of someone driving the wrong way on a major highway in Parry Sound, Ont.
Blocked on Twitter by your councillor? There’s a court app for that
Politicians sometimes shut out followers over online interactions — but a recent court challenge suggests they should think twice before denying citizens access to their tweets.
EATING NIAGARA: How one Niagara restaurant is topping all the best-of lists
If you’re hoping for a table at The Restaurant at Pearl Morissette this weekend, there will be a bit of a wait.
Gallery of Distinction 2018
The Hamilton Gallery of Distinction inductees for 2018 cover a broad range of Hamilton experience and leadership from sports, medicine, child care and community building to advocacy, culture and the arts. The inductees are: Sandra Bald Jones, Hilda May Binns, Robert and Margaret Carr, Dr. Jean Clinton, Dr. David Levy and Yvonne Maracle.
Police think Alexa may have witnessed a New Hampshire double slaying - now they want Amazon to turn her over
Alexa might have been listening, as she almost always is, when Christine Sullivan was stabbed to death in the kitchen of the Farmington, New Hampshire, home where Sullivan lived with her boyfriend on the night of Jan. 27, 2017.
Ford and Walmart team up for driverless grocery delivery
Ford Motor Co. is pairing up with Walmart Inc., the world's largest retailer, to begin laying the groundwork for a driverless grocery delivery service.
SNL mocked my appearance. Here's why I didn't demand an apology.
The past couple of weeks have been unusual for me, to say the least. After a year of hard campaigning for Congress in Texas and gradually entering the public sphere, I was hit by a sudden, blinding spotlight. But I have no complaints — it wasn't as bad as some other challenges I've faced, like a sudden, blinding IED explosion. (See what I did there? "Saturday Night Live" has created a comedic monster.)
What to know about Gaza’s latest flare-up
An eruption of hostilities between Israel and Hamas militants, once again, raised the spectre of war in the Gaza Strip in recent days.
Bribe her, distract her, trip her if you have to, but don’t let Hillary Clinton run for president again
Her longtime adviser now says she’ll run again in 2020, a prospect which must have Donald Trump quivering with anticipation, writes Vinay Menon.
Six Nations victims, killed more than a year apart, were in a relationship
Melissa Miller was one of three found dead in a pickup in Middlesex County, off the same road where Douglas Hill was found in August 2017.
Tattoo artist Julia Bell’s Atomic Cherry studio is a family affair
In July, Bell moved Atomic Cherry to a new location in Burlington at 364 Plains Rd. E. The new shop is twice the size of her old location, is central to several communities and has better parking.
Stone dedicated marking Souharissen Natural Area sacred fire
A stone commemorating the location of a scared fire in Waterdown’s Souharissen Natural Area was dedicated during a ceremony on Nov. 7.
Bill loves this city so much - he named his newborn son, Hamilton. Now he's facing deportation
Bill Shen loves his city so much he named his first-born son Hamilton. A native of Beijing, China, Shen came to Canada at 17 to finish high school, graduating from Southern Ontario Collegiate.
Signpost: Living Rock open house, volunteers needed and more
Living Rock is hosting two open houses at Living Rock Ministries, 30 Wilson St., with tours and refreshments. The first on Saturday celebrates 33 years of youth ministry, 2 to 4 p.m. with youth stories. The other is a Christmas “Fun-Raiser,” Friday, Dec. 7, 4 to 6:30 p.m., with a silent auction. Bring a gift for youth to put under the tree. More at 905-528-7625.
Hamilton Port Authority kick-starting $36-million project to reconfigure western port lands
The project is expected to wrap up by the end of 2020.
Forget the Nature Boy. Wrestling legend Bret Hart happy to rally the Stampeders
Never mind the Nature Boy. The Hitman would be up for rousing the football troops too.
Lion cub rescued from Lamborghini on Paris avenue
Paris police officers found a lion cub in a Lamborghini during a traffic stop on the city's famed Champs-Elysees.
British David Schwimmer look-alike finally arrested for stealing beer
Remember the curious case of David Schwimmer's kleptomaniac doppelganger, in which a man that looked just like the "Friends" actor was hunted by police for stealing beer?
First lady Melania Trump calls for firing of White House national security official
The office of first lady Melania Trump is calling for the ouster of deputy national security adviser Mira Ricardel, amid reports of tensions between Ricardel and White House officials.
This TV personality has the internet aflame with his comments on #MeToo. Who is Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek
In a sometimes bizarre Vulture interview, Trebek also claims that Justin Trudeau wears a secret buzzer under his shirt to signal his assistants.
She had an order of protection against him. It was in her pocket when she was killed
. Tabitha Birdsong had an order of protection folded in her back pocket when she was found dead Tuesday near Roanoke Park in Kansas City.
Commuting costs eat up house savings in many GTA communities, study finds
If you live in Burlington, you’re spending a lot of time in traffic with very little payoff, according to CMHC report.
Coyote makes off with Joey the chihuahua on Hamilton beach strip
Despite the recent activity, coyote experts say there is no reason to suspect the animals are in greater numbers or more aggressive this year
Victims of fatal Brantford airport plane crash identified
“Our hearts go out to the families,” said Brantford’s director of communications Maria Visocchi
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