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Elon Musk: Tweet that cost $20 million was 'worth it'
Elon Musk, Tesla's chief executive and author of one of the world's most expensive weed jokes, has said a tweet that got him sued by the Securities and Exchange Commission and cost him $20 million was "worth it."
Toronto firefighters rescue dog from car trunk after passerby hears its cries
Police said they will investigate the owner of the car.
Donald Trump leaves his umbrella, and America, out in the rain
This weekend, President Trump demonstrated his inability to perform the basic task of closing an umbrella. If that’s not a metaphor, writes Vinay Menon, what is?
Kellyanne Conway wrongly suggests that recent hate crimes are related to 'anti-religiosity'
Two of the highest-profile mass shootings in recent U.S. history were carried out by white supremacists with expressly hateful feelings toward black and Jewish people in places of worship. But Kellyanne Conway, White House counsellor to the president, appeared Monday morning to be spinning the root of the acts.
‘Your son is alive, we’ve found him’: Brampton mom reunites with son 31 years after alleged kidnapping by father
Lyneth Mann-Lewis of Brampton, Ont., and Jermaine Mann were reunited on the weekend. Jermaine’s father, Allan Mann Jr., was arrested Friday in Connecticut, where the two had been living under aliases in a quiet suburb near Hartford.
Coyote jumps boy in second Hamilton-area incident in just over a week
Coyote experts say there is no reason to suspect the animals are in greater numbers or more aggressive this year in the Hamilton area, even after a couple of local incidents.
64 cats rescued from Hamilton hoarding home
Adults and kittens were found with eye infections, respiratory problems and lack of nourishment, shelter says.
Police searching for caller who threatened to bring weapon to Bishop Ryan
Hamilton Catholic high school was in lockdown for more than four hours after receiving a threat.
New Yorker with Hamilton-purchased pot arrested at border crossing
A New York man has been arrested trying to smuggle marijuana he purchased in Ontario, including pot-infused 'gummy' edibles, across the Peace Bridge.
Students attacking staff at Hamilton public schools more often: report
Student attacks against staff at Hamilton public schools were up in all categories for the 2017-18 year, with the 42 requiring time off from work up from 19 the year before.
New chemical being added to Hamilton drinking water treatment
The city is adding orthophosphate to the drinking water to reduce corrosion in the city’s remaining old lead pipes in the water distribution system.
Lion Air crash renews concerns about Indonesia airlines
Lion Air crash renews concerns about Indonesia airlines
‘Succumbed to their injuries’: Crash in Brampton leaves 1 dead and another injured
One person has died and another has been rushed to hospital after a devastating crash in Brampton Monday night (Oct. 29).
Man barks and howls like dog outside neighbour’s window in Simcoe
OPP attended and warned the man and his neighbour about the noise bylaw
Police searching for suspect in Oshawa Centre voyeurism
— Police are looking for a man suspected in two separate voyeurism incidents in Oshawa.
Under fire for inciting violence, Trump refocuses attacks on U.S. media
President turns to Twitter to blame the media for inciting the anger, divisiveness and hatred in America
Stoney Creek park could host BMX bikes, in-line skaters
Stoney Creek’s Valley Park is scheduled to host the first skateboard facility especially designed for BMX and scooters, if the funding is available, say city officials.
Suspicious fire destroys two CN Rail buildings in Cobourg
— A fire early Sunday morning that destroyed two CN Rail buildings in Cobourg is being called suspicious and investigated by the Ontario Fire Marshal.
64 cats rescued from Hamilton home
Adults and kittens were found with eye infections, respiratory problems and lack of nourishment, shelter says.
Search fails to find missing Lake Scugog canoeist
Cadaver dog used in latest search for Phong Vu
Debate over sex work, Islamic head scarf, divides Quebec women’s federation
About 150 representatives from Quebec’s main feminist federation adopted a motion Sunday night recognizing that women can choose to become sex workers and can consent to sexual activity in exchange for money.
Signpost: Bike lanes, cannabis session and RBG grants
The city was expected Monday to begin construction on the new Gage Avenue bicycle lanes, located between Lawrence Road and Industrial Drive/Burlington Street. They will include new pavement markings, some painted buffers and green bicycle boxes to help cyclists turn to the existing Cannon Street bike lanes. They’re expected to be finished Nov. 2.
Toronto woman accused of fatal drugstore stabbing declared fit to stand trial
Rohinie Bisesar faces first-degree murder for the death of Rosemarie Junor, who was stabbed in a Shoppers Drug Mart in a downtown Toronto concourse in 2015.
Student dies after fight ends in gunfire at NC high school
A North Carolina high school student shot and killed a fellow student during a fight in a crowded school hallway Monday, officials said, prompting a lockdown and generating an atmosphere of chaos and fear as dozens of parents rushed to the school to make sure their children were safe.
Historical ‘Loblaw’ house for sale in Etobicoke
With its old world charm, large bow window and grand staircase, this 100-plus-year-old property at 66 Burnhamthorpe Rd., was once the family home of Alexander Loblaw
Synagogue murder suspect appears in court as relatives make funeral plans for 11 killed
The man accused of killing 11 people in a synagogue here appeared in court Monday, two days after a massacre that tore through this community and set off new waves of fear and acrimony in the United States.
Students attacking staff at Hamilton public schools more often
Student attacks against staff at Hamilton public schools were up in all categories for the 2017-18 year, with the 42 requiring time off from work more than double the 19 the year before.
Synagogue murder suspect appears in court as survivors make funeral plans for 11 killed
The man accused of killing 11 people in a synagogue here appeared in court Monday, two days after a massacre that tore through this community and set off new waves of fear and acrimony in the United States.
Mother and son reunited after 31 years
A Toronto-area mother who spent three anguished decades wondering whether her son was alive or dead said their recent, happy reunion should offer hope to other families grappling with the pain of missing a child.
Ontario, Saskatchewan premiers vow to reduce provincial trade barriers
Canada has focused on free trade with the U.S. at the expense of internal trade, Premier Doug Ford says.
Crown asks for assessment after alleged gunman claims ‘temporary insanity’
Fredericton police constables Sara Burns and Robb Costello, and civilians Donnie Robichaud and Bobbie Lee Wright were gunned down Aug. 10 outside an apartment complex in the city.
Wick’d Wax Creations
With the cool breezes of autumn now flowing through the air, nothing adds warmth to your home than the glow and smell of a handmade candle.
Why we need transparency in the face of sexual harassment
We want the facts on how corporations intend to erase the discrimination of women, writes Jennifer Wells
Red Sox top Dodgers for fourth World Series title in 15 seasons
Chris Sale’s final pitch for this Boston juggernaut triggered a celebration on the Dodger Stadium infield, among thousands of fans who made their way to California — and even outside Fenway Park back home.
Brazil elects far-right president, worrying rights groups
In some of his first words to the nation as president-elect, far-right politician Jair Bolsonaro has promised to defend the constitution and unite a bitterly divided populace.
Venice hit by high tide as Italy buffeted by winds; 6 killed
70 per cent of Venice covered in water by flooding
Merkel won’t seek a 5th term as German chancellor
Angela Merkel set off Monday on what could be a three-year countdown to the end of her leadership of Germany, a stint that has made her the European Union’s longest-serving leader and a key figure in facing the continent’s many crises.
Man can’t recall repeatedly stabbing male last Christmas, court hears
A Niagara man who believes someone may have spiked his drink because he has no recollection of stabbing a man multiple times near a Welland bar will return to court next month for sentencing.
Car dealership ‘dropped the ball’ when car stolen, judge says
A local judge said a car dealership should shoulder some of the blame after a woman took a vehicle for a test drive and never turned.
Eaton Centre shooter wanted ‘street justice’ for being stabbed: prosecution
A man opened fire at Toronto’s Eaton Centre six years ago as a form of “street justice” in retaliation for being stabbed months before, a murder trial heard Monday.
‘A very special person:’ Toronto native Joyce Fienberg killed in Pittsburgh
A woman who grew up in Toronto and celebrated many of life’s milestones at the city’s oldest Jewish temple is being remembered as a “very special person.”
Bridging Hamilton's political divide
While Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger captured over 50 per cent of the vote, his relative electoral weakness was manifested in the rural parts of the city.
Brantford woman, 58, killed in crash near Sudbury
Provincial police say the crash took place on Saturday afternoon on Highway 17
New Yorker with Hamiton-purchased pot arrested at border crossing
A New York man has been arrested trying to smuggle marijuana he purchased in Ontario, including pot-infused 'gummy' edibles, across the Peace Bridge.
Lockdown lifted at Bishop Ryan high school after phone threats
Hamilton police are at the Rymal Road East school for an “active investigation”
Moose bomb: Explosives obliterate rotting carcass in Wyoming
Moose bomb: Explosives obliterate rotting carcass in Wyoming
Venice inundated by exceptional tide; flooding hits Italy
70 per cent of Venice covered in water by flooding
Liberal MPP Nathalie Des Rosiers moves to limit government’s overriding of Charter rights
Legal scholar wants the provincial government to be more transparent about use of the so-called ‘notwithstanding clause,’ which Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatened to use for the first time in Ontario history earlier this year.
Salt Lake's main airport considers pushing out small planes
Salt Lake's main airport considers pushing out small planes
Hamilton board misses Grade 1 reading mark again
Despite confidence last fall it was “on track” to do so, Hamilton’s public school board has once again fallen shy of a target of having 75 per cent of Grade 1 students reading at the provincial standard by their final report cards.
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