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Man who raped, murdered teacher gets life term with no parole for more than 15 years
A vicious rape and murder leads to a 15-year second-degree prison sentence
Caller ID spoofing victim re-victimized by locals
Peterborough area woman recounts her experience with scam
Ward 15 election issues
It’s a quaint village on the outskirts of Hamilton that has become one of the fastest-growing areas of the city — and along with the surging population, traffic woes are plaguing this once-quiet hamlet.
Drew Spoelstra: If I were mayor...
I would work to reconstitute Hamilton’s rural wards that were divided up in the last term because urban and rural areas of Hamilton have important distinctions and require different representation. I would expand and foster Hamilton’s economic development department and add a specialist focused on agriculture and food.
Mexico prosecutors find fraud in Venezuela food aid program
Mexico finds fraud in Venezuela food aid program
Angry mothers take on Macron over fertility comments
French President Emmanuel Macron is facing criticism from mothers with big families both at home and abroad for recent comments he made about women and fertility in Africa.
Patients can get foster care for their pets
Zachary’s Paws fosters pets for patients in all area hospitals.
Elementary school principal charged with fraud
Elementary principal charged with fraud after $30k is allegedly unaccounted for
Fred Eisenberger teases film studio announcement, vows better internet access in Hamilton
Incumbent mayoral candidate says “strong digital economy” critical for evolving city
Pot retailers face lingering supply shortage
Cannabis retailers still short of supply on second day of legal pot
Proposed new laws against bestiality don’t go far enough, critics argue
The Liberal government is proposing changes to strengthen laws against bestiality and animal fighting, but advocates against animal cruelty, including a Liberal MP, say these measures are the bare minimum of what is needed.
Father of terror suspect says his son is innocent, deserves Canada’s protection
The father of a British-Canadian man imprisoned in Syria says his son is not a terrorist and deserves Canada’s protection.
Poll shows mayoral race a dead heat over LRT
Forum Research poll due to be published Friday says light rail is the top issue for respondents – and those voters are evenly split in their support for pro-LRT incumbent Eisenberger and anti-project challenger Sgro.
Speaker clears Andrea Horwath in encounter with Tory MPP Donna Skelly
Ted Arnott rules there is not enough evidence to substantiate Donna Skelly’s allegation that her privileges were breached by the NDP leader.
Feds defend barring edible cannabis for a year as black market eyes gaps
The Liberal government is aware the massive black market for marijuana is banking on the appeal of products like cookies, tablets and vape pens, but it defends waiting another year to greenlight these items for the legal market.
Jury deliberating in Calgary child death trial
Jury to begin deliberations in Calgary trial for parents charged in baby's death
B.C. teen gives away tickets to Ellen DeGeneres show, plans O Canada welcome
A 14-year-old girl’s quest to give away two tickets to Ellen DeGeneres’s appearance in Vancouver has turned into an 82-ticket giveaway complete with all the “winners” singing O Canada before show time.
Patrick Brown defends spending as independent
Patrick Brown defends spending while he sat as independent legislator
Black market eyes gaps in legal pot plan
Black market sets sights on cannabis sprays, tablets, ointments and ingestibles
Halton teacher, former hockey coach accused of luring girls online
Christopher Rollo is a teacher at Joshua Creek Public School in Oakville
Premier Doug Ford’s adviser appointed to Washington trade post
A campaign adviser to Premier Doug Ford has been appointed as Ontario’s trade representative to the United States.
Nova Scotia fixes online cannabis sales quirk
Video shows how to avoid cannabis age verification on Nova Scotia retail site
U.K.’s May says Brexit transition period could grow, draws ire
British Prime Minister Theresa May will head home from an inconclusive European Union summit on Brexit to a barrage of criticism that her 27 EU counterparts spared her during the two-day event that ended Thursday.
No evidence found in excavation linked to 1963 case
Police excavate for new evidence in 1963 presumed homicide in Ontario
Apple to unveil iPad, MacBook laptop overhauls Oct. 30
Apple said it will hold a product announcement Oct. 30 in the New York borough of Brooklyn, likely to unveil new iPads and Mac computers.
General takes aim at new sex-assault reports
Top general takes aim at new reports of military sexual assault
Police carry out excavation in 1963 Bowmanville cold case
Noreen Greenley went missing when she was 13
Dundas resident JIm Orr celebrates 104th birthday
Senior club's only 100-year-old member still drives
Rate hikes suggest decision time for mortgage renewal
Homeowners with variable-rate mortgages have seen their rates rise over the past year as the Bank of Canada has raised its key interest rate target four times.
Uganda says it’s at ‘big risk’ for Ebola from neighbouring Congo
Uganda is at “big risk” of the spread of a deadly Ebola virus outbreak from Congo, a senior Ugandan health official said Thursday, even as he said the situation is “being handled well” by its neighbour.
Ford adviser appointed to Washington trade post
Premier Doug Ford's adviser appointed to Washington trade post
Father of alleged terrorist appeals to MPs
Father of terror suspect says his son is innocent, deserves Canada's protection
Girl guide sells out of cookies in front of cannabis store on first day
EDMONTON - She's being called one smart cookie.
USDA’s enforcement of animal welfare laws plummeted in 2018, agency figures show
Two years ago, the Agriculture Department issued 192 written warnings to breeders, exhibitors and research labs that allegedly violated animal welfare laws, and the agency filed official complaints against 23, according to agency data.
Girl guide sells out of cookies near cannabis store
Edmonton girl guide sells out of cookies in front of cannabis store on first day
Top Afghan leaders killed in attack that misses U.S. commander
One of the most devastating Taliban assassination strikes of the long Afghan war killed top leaders of Kandahar province on Thursday, in an attack that missed the top U.S. commander in the country, Gen. Austin S. Miller.
Punjabi-Canadians roll into trucking, rerouting a traditional industry
Nachhattar Singh Chohan lived in Canada eight years before he tried his hand at trucking.
Supreme Court to hear mercury clean-up case
Supreme Court to hear case on clean-up of mercury at northern Ontario mill site
Tips for the budding marijuana gardener
It takes patience, the right setup and some cash upfront to grow primo pot
Local United Way gets $10,000 grant from Assurant
The Hamilton branch of Assurant has presented a $10,000 cheque to the United Way of Halton & Hamilton.
Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger touts city's digital economic success
"They are prepared to make a significant investment to expand the broadband capacity throughout the entire city," said Mayor Fred Eisenberger.
Officials: Hurricane Michael killed at least 20 in Florida
In Mexico Beach after Michael, some coming home find no home
Keesmaat promises new brand of leadership for Toronto
Keesmaat vows to bring new brand of leadership to Canada's most populous city
Feds move against bestiality, animal fighting
Tougher laws introduced today against bestiality, animal fighting
John Tory: Toronto mayor on re-election path
'Not trying to be on the front page:' Toronto Mayor John Tory on re-election bid
Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger fires back at candidate Vito Sgro's tactics calling them "ridiculous."
"So this fear mongering is very unfortunate and hopefully the public at large will not be swayed by it," said Mayor Fred Eisenberger.
A look at politicos now in the pot trade
From politics to pot: Legislators now in the cannabis business
Pompeo: US response in Khashoggi case will await Saudi probe
Pompeo: US response in Khashoggi case will await Saudi probe
Man linked to Saudi prince at consulate when writer vanished
Man linked to Saudi prince at consulate when writer vanished
Video helps skirt online weed age rule
Video shows how to avoid cannabis age verification on Nova Scotia retail site
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