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Saudis reject threats as stocks plunge after Trump comments
Saudi Arabia warned on Sunday that it will respond to threats and political pressure with tough measures of its own after U.S. President Donald Trump said the oil-rich kingdom deserves “severe punishment” if responsible for the disappearance and suspected murder of Washington Post contributor Jamal Khashoggi.
Buffer zone brings fragile calm to Syria’s rebel-held Idlib
A month after Russia, Turkey and Iran came together in a last-ditch effort to avert a potentially catastrophic Syrian government offensive in Idlib, they appear to have succeeded in creating a buffer zone around the northern rebel-held province, defusing tensions in a major flashpoint area.
Suffering continues along Florida Panhandle in wake of Hurricane Michael
Crews tirelessly working to clear building debris, chunks of asphalt and other debris as mayor holds out hope for well being of those who stayed behind.
Sainthood awarded to Oscar Romero and Pope Paul VI
Pope Francis canonized seven at ceremony attended by tens of thousands in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday.
Couple from B.C. recreate ‘Alien’ birth scene for maternity photo shoot
In Ridley Scott’s 1979 classic, “Alien,” the crew of the Nostromo begin a voyage unknowingly carrying a new being along with them. Thirty-nine years later, Todd and Nicole Cameron of Nanaimo, B.C., drew inspiration from the film to tell their friends and family that they too will embark on a voyage with a new being.
With Oct. 17 just away, recreational cannabis landscape still hazy
Jimmy’s Cannabis will be opening its doors to the public for the first time on Oct. 17 — but it’s still not clear whether there will be any pot products on its shelves.
After one year, Me Too continues to evoke change
A chorus of women across backgrounds and ideologies broke their silence.
What’s legal and what’s not in Canada’s new pot law
Canada’s new law legalizing recreational cannabis goes into force on Wednesday. Here are five things about what’s legal and what’s not under this historic piece of legislation:
Doctors say not much proof pot is as good as regular meds
Doctors with opposing views on whether medical marijuana should be prescribed for various conditions agree on one thing: their profession is ill-prepared to deal with patients asking for a drug that lacks adequate clinical research.
Montrealers line up for vintage transit items
Sale of vintage bus and subway items draws huge crowd in Montreal
Driver doing 175 km/h on QEW passes OPP cruiser
You would think she might have noticed the car on her right.
That’s Horvath, not Horwath, says Ward 8 candidate Eve Adams over election pamphlet brouhaha
Ward 8 candidate ‘quite surprised’ and apologizes after citing an endorsement from her sister-in-law
Photos: Hamilton Comic Con
Hamilton Convention Centre hosted the annual Comic Con Saturday and Sunday.
Five things about what's legal in new pot law
Five things about what's legal and what's not in Canada's new pot law
TTC hoping to reunite dog with owner after being struck by a car
Toronto Transit Commission spokesperson Brad Ross said the dog was hit by a car around 12:30 a.m. in the city’s east end.
Stoney Creek's Ward 5 candidates focus on development and infrastructure in downtown
"I want Hamilton to honour its affordable housing commitment," said Ward 5 candidate Juanita Maldonado.
Google makes tour stop in Hamilton, reiterates $2 million commitment
"Through this grant we will be partnering with the organizations right in Hamilton," said Sabrina Geremia, country director Google Canada.
Flamborough-Glanbrook P.C. MPP Donna Skelly says LRT's future to be determined by new Hamiliton council
"I can tell you 100 per cent the money can be used for infrastructure," said Flamborough-Glanbrook P.C. MPP Donna Skelly.
TTC hoping to reunite dog with its owner
TTC hoping to reunite dog that was struck by a car with its owner
Hamilton Mountain's Ward 14 candidates start endorsing each other prior to Oct. 22 election
Terry Whitehead "has a proven track record of getting things done and the residents believe him," said Ward 14 competitor Vincent Samuel.
Cyclone Leslie slams into Portugal, leaves 27 injured
LISBON, Portugal - A weakened hurricane Leslie slammed into the coast of Portugal, leaving 27 people injured as it uprooted trees, brought down power lines and smashed store windows with gusting winds and heavy rain.
Growing number of Ontario candidates running unopposed
No competition: Number of Ontario communities with acclaimed candidates rising
In the case of Saudi journalist Khashoggi, the grisly details may be the message
By now, you may have read some of the awful details about the fate of missing Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Ontario ticket takes Lotto 649 jackpot
Ontario ticket takes Saturday night's $5 million Lotto 649 jackpot
Two missing men, one death — and a bizarre mystery
Officials are preparing to exhume a buried body as they investigate a mistaken identity case that may explain musician Scott Cushnie’s disappearance.
Canada urged to respond faster as digital landscape evolves
Critics say the federal government must take action now to protect cultural industries from the threats posed by a rapid technological changes.
Missing woman found dead in eastern Ontario
Missing 26-year-old woman found dead in eastern Ontario, police say
Lawyers catch a whiff of trouble for K9 drug units adapting to new pot laws
Many police forces are keeping current canines which don’t distinguish their alerts based on individual drugs and could lead to searches of law-abiding citizens.
Some teammates remain in Calgary hospital
Some football players injured in Alberta crash remain in hospital
Alleged arson at hotel housing asylum seekers
Police investigate alleged arson at Toronto hotel housing asylum seekers
Man wanted in shooting near Toronto schools
Warrant issued for 19-year-old man in deadly shooting near Toronto schools
Irving staff concerned work may move to Davie
Union launches 'Ships Stay Here' campaign to keep shipbuilding work in Halifax
Donald Trump vows ‘punishment’ if U.S. determines Saudi Arabia killed Jamal Khashoggi
The U.S president said in a new interview released Saturday that Khashoggi’s disappearance is being investigated, adding that the Saudis are denying involvement despite mounting evidence against them.
Man fatally struck by vehicle in Brampton
Man dead after he was struck by a vehicle in Brampton, Ont., police say
Police investigate alleged arson at Toronto hotel
Police investigate alleged arson at Toronto hotel housing asylum seekers
Featured photo: LaSalle hibernation
Crews work to remove and stack the docks for the annual winter haul out at Lasalle Park Marina in Burlington.
With Argos behind them, Ticats look to Ottawa
A sweep against Redblacks would mean first place in the east
‘They’re marketing like crazy’: Industry insiders hope Cannabis merchandise flies off the shelf
Printed pot leaf will get big play, as retailers try to cash in on marijuana legislation ... everywhere except Quebec
Trudeau questions Quebec plan to raise age for pot
Trudeau says Quebec cannabis plan leaves opening for organized crime
Optimism sprouts in Canada's weed country
High times: optimism in Smiths Falls, the little town that marijuana saved
Canada urged to respond faster as digital landscape evolves
Canada must act quickly to protect its cultural sectors in the digital age, critics say, as rapidly evolving technology creates a crisis for its arts and media industries.
‘Meme bans’ and ‘link taxes’: a copyright reform explainer
The European Union’s recent, sweeping changes to its copyright legislation aims to stop the rampant piracy of content, such as movies and music, while finding ways for artists and creators to get fairly compensated for their work when it is used or shared online. It also aims to create a more sustainable environment for news outlets, whose works proliferate online for free through links on the internet.
Can Canada’s artistic middle class be saved?
Copyright legislation in Europe should be adopted by Canadian lawmakers, say artist groups
No winning ticket for Friday night's $60 million Lotto Max jackpot
TORONTO - Once again this week, no winning ticket was sold for the $60 million jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw.
EU’s copyright reforms caught in tangled web
Europe’s copyright proposals are supposed to herald great change, but that is not likely to happen writes David Olive
Floods, landslides in Indonesia leave 22 dead, 15 missing
Hundreds of Sumatra island residents are looking for safe ground on Saturday as rescuers search through mud and rubble for people that were swept away by flashfloods and landslides triggered by torrential rains.
Tensions high after fire set at Toronto hotel housing refugees
Suspected arson follows hate campaign involving postings on right-wing websites.
Numbers behind Canadian weed-producing town
A look at numbers for Smiths Falls, Ont., home of a Canadian cannabis giant
With joyful ring, Canada's carillon will play on
The elephant in the tower: parliamentary bells will play on despite renos
Newspaper says Turkey has audio of Saudi writer's slaying
Washington Post: Turkey has proof Saudi writer was killed
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