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Updated 2025-02-24 21:45
Gas prices at the pump are low — for now
The price at the pumps is the lowest it’s been all year, but domestic policies and global events will likely herald higher fuel costs in the New Year.
Air Canada CEO brushes off trade woes amid higher revenues and lower profits
“We’ve invested very heavily in the top end of our business, and we think that is something that helps sustain us,” says Air Canada CEO Calin Rovinescu.
Russian officials say Canadian astronaut could be heading to space with crew in December
The Canadian Space Agency said Wednesday it was awaiting confirmation of details regarding astronaut David Saint-Jacques’ mission.
Statistics Canada’s request for banking data of 500,000 Canadians provokes privacy investigation
Federal privacy commissioner Daniel Therrien says he is investigating Statistics Canada’s request for private banking information on 500,000 Canadians.
Update Hwy. 6 reopened; Two dead in Hagersville crash: OPP
Two Haldimand men died following a three-vehicle crash on Highway 6 in Hagersville on Wednesday morning.
Man arrested on suspicion of food tampering at Target store
Man arrested on suspicion of food tampering at Target store
‘It’s good news:’ Nature group tells Canadians not to rake their lawns
Canada’s leading conservation group is asking people not to rake their lawn
Pittsburgh community grieves synagogue shooting victims in weeklong mourning rituals
The public rituals of grief in Pittsburgh kept accumulating on Wednesday with more funerals, more burials and more communal gatherings for the 11 killed in the attack on the Tree of Life synagogue.
Scheer says media ‘essential’ in holding politicians to account
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer is pushing back on the suggestion his party is taking a more aggressive approach to reporters and news outlets in the lead up to the 2019 election.
Union leaders say proposed pay equity legislation will close ‘shameful’ gap
Employers would need to ensure women and men in workplaces that fall under federal jurisdiction receive equal pay.
Update Hwy. 6 reopened; Two dead in Hagersville crash: OPP
Two Haldimand men have died in a Hwy. 6 crash in Hagersville Wednesday morning. The road has reopened after the road was closed for several hours.
OSPCA wants out of horses and livestock cruelty probes, blames funding shortage
“They’re operating in a way that ignores their primary reason to be, which is to protect animals in Ontario — all animals,” says former provincial animal welfare officer.
Mafia hit man who ‘hated rats’ suspected in Whitey Bulger’s prison death
Fotios “Freddy” Geas and at least one other inmate are believed to have been involved in Bulger’s killing.
This small Prince Edward Island community is a place where no one wants to be the mayor
Wellington — with a population of 400 — has its municipal elections scheduled for Monday, but no one stepped forward as a mayoral candidate, despite an extended nomination deadline.
Government to review funding for former governors general, Trudeau says
OTTAWA — Canada’s governors general deserve continued financial support once they retire but they need to be more transparent and accountable for their expenses, Justin Trudeau said Wednesday.
U.S. backed Syria Kurds accuse Turkey of jeopardizing IS fight
Kurdish said Turkey has carried out at least six attacks against villages along the borders.
Turkish prosecutor says Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was strangled and dismembered
Turkey is seeking the extradition of 18 suspects in the journalist’s slaying who were detained in Saudi Arabia. It also is pressing Saudi Arabia for information about who ordered Khashoggi’s killing and the location of his remains.
Two dead in Hagersville crash: OPP
Two Haldimand men have died in a Hwy. 6 crash in Hagersville Wednesday morning.
Ancaster Coun. Lloyd Ferguson loses only two polls in Ward 12 race
Ancaster Coun. Lloyd Ferguson was the choice for most Ancaster residents in the advance polls, taking 1,012 votes to Miranda Reis' 221 ballots.
Family seeks funds after new bride killed in Brampton hit-and-run
The grieving family of a newlywed killed in a Brampton crash on Oct. 21 is raising money to help her seriously injured husband put the pieces of his life back together.
New privacy rules come into effect on Nov. 1
Failure to report Canadian privacy breaches could mean big fines after Nov. 1
Burlington cabbie charged in sex assault of woman who was regular passenger
A cab driver in Burlington, Ont., is facing a sex assault charge after an alleged incident involving a woman who had been a regular passenger.
Lion Air crash search finds debris, belongings on sea floor
The search for the crashed Lion Air plane has found aircraft debris and passenger belongings on the sea floor but the object thought to be the fuselage is still eluding it, an Indonesian official said Wednesday, as chilling video of passengers boarding the fatal flight emerged.
'This Is Us' recap: Baby steps toward personal growth for the Big Three
Spoiler alert! This story contains details from "This Is Us" Season 3, Episode 6, "Kamsahamnida," which aired Oct. 30, 2018.
6-day strike by baggage handlers at Brussels airport ends
6-day strike by baggage handlers at Brussels airport ends
Kitchener realtor's Halloween costume getting online attention
A sales agent with Re/Max Twin City realty turned a vandalized lawn sign into a unique Halloween costume idea.
UK police charge drug company after babies die in hospital
UK police charge drug company after babies die in hospital
Hamilton man convicted of obstructing justice in Al-Hasnawi slaying gets time served
James Matheson pleaded guilty to obstructing justice and was sentenced to 13-months.
In Ontario, pretending to be a witch is a punishable offence
Two Ontario women have been charged in as many weeks with a seemingly unusual crime that would not seem out of place in 17th-century Massachusetts: posing as a witch.
Halloween the deadliest day for young kids, UBC pedestrian safety study says
The study’s lead researcher at UBC says the key takeaway is to ensure there are roads and neighbourhoods that are specifically made safe for trick-or-treaters.
Audrey plans to die on Thursday. She says Ottawa is forcing early death on her
Audrey Parker has decided to end her life on Thursday.
Clocks fall back Sunday morning
Daylight time ends at 2 a.m., returns March 10
Three threats in two days at Hamilton’s Bishop Ryan high school
Hamilton police say the calls appear similar in nature
Death at Yosemite: Travel-blogging couple perishes in 800- foot fall
She was a "mermaid-haired wanderers" and self-described "adrenaline-junkie." He was an avid photographer known for his "phantasmagoric" skills and patience. Together, Vishnu Viswanath and Meenakshi "Minaxi" Moorthy were married travel bloggers who regularly shared their adventures and infectious positivity with thousands of Instagram followers.
Hamiltonians gather at multi-faith vigil for Pittsburgh shooting victims
Over 500 people at crowded Temple Anshe Shalom memorial.
A sinkhole swallowed a TTC car — and it has experts flagging the city’s aging pipes
A water main break flooded the street at Logan Ave. and Commissioners St. The driver escaped unharmed.
Ticat fan Ric Flair is headed for Hamilton to hype East semifinal
Famed wrestler Ric Flair will be at Tim Hortons Field to help hype up the crowd for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ Nov. 11 CFL playoff game against the B.C. Lions
Hamilton police board in turmoil as one member faces hearing
City’s civilian appointee Walt Juchniewicz strongly denies allegations, writes Andrew Dreschel
Whitey Bulger, Boston mobster, dead at 89
James “Whitey” Bulger, the South Boston mobster and FBI informer who was captured after 16 years on the run and finally brought to justice in 2013 for a murderous reign of terror that inspired books, films and a saga of Irish-American brotherhood and brutality, was found beaten to death Tuesday in a West Virginia prison. He was 89.
Amid scrutiny, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner shaped Trump’s Pittsburgh response
Amid the storm of criticism over his response to the synagogue killings in Pittsburgh and the accusations that his messaging created the atmosphere that caused them, President Donald Trump has turned to the people he trusts most for advice — his family.
Jada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith on hitting rock bottom: We 'had to destroy our marriage'
The second part of Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith's "Red Table Talk" is just as revelatory as the Facebook Watch series' première episode.
Ford says voters should ‘get rid of Justin Trudeau’ next year
Ontario’s premier introduces Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer as Canada’s next prime minister.
Lucky Hamiltonians win big in lotteries
Locals were big winners in recent Lotto Max and Lotto 6-49 draws.
Parole board releases reasons for denying parole to Bernardo
“Still obsessed with the sexual component of a relationship”
For Stoney Creek mask maker The Devil’s Latex, the real devil is in the details
Bellamy has created more than 200 moulds and sculptures, supplying such clients as Warner Brothers, The Weeknd, Belly, Insane Clown Posse, Stitches, Shinedown and Coheed and Cambria.
Hyde Park Avenue: An amazing Halloween custom marks a milestone
Plus, the McKenzies are scaring the smiles right on to the faces of a Mount Hope neighbourhood, writes Jeff Mahoney.
Skies to clear for Halloween
Rain will let up in the mid-afternoon in Hamilton
Skater-runner a one-shoed wonder
Figure skater Bridget Le Donne tried cross-country, lost a shoe, got spiked in the heel and still qualified for OFSAA.
Trudeau is lowering the fairness bar
PM has the right to delay Burnaby byelection, but doing so for partisan reasons is the opposite of statesmanlike, Chantal Hebert writes
Signpost: Carbon monoxide awareness, provincial cut forum and ‘Wrapped in Courage’ scarves
Santa Paws is coming to town and he is looking to have his picture taken with your pet. The Hamilton/Burlington SPCA’s most popular fundraiser is back for another year to support animals in need. Bring your pet to have their photo taken with Santa Paws. Every picture supports assistance for animals. Numerous events have been scheduled in the area. Go to the website hbspca.com for further details.
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