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Cyclist still critical after Tuesday morning crash
It was dark and foggy when the 68-year-old was hit from behind on Golf Club Road
Ontario cancels planned beer tax increase
Ontario government scraps beer tax increase planned by previous regime
ST. F.X. student accused of sexual assault withdraws
ST. F.X. student accused of sexual assault withdraws, president apologizes
Canada gives $50M to Palestinian agency
Canada gives $50M to UN Palestinian refugee agency that U.S. says is 'flawed'
Wandering weekend. Here are seven things to do in the Hamilton area
Hamilton Comic Con
Catholic board ends restrictive fundraising policy
Ontario Catholic school board scraps restrictive fundraising policy
East Coast could see rain, winds from Michael
Atlantic Canada could see heavy rains, winds from post-tropical storm Michael
Aphria warns of product shortages on Oct. 17
Aphria reports first-quarter profit and higher revenue from year ago mark
London police make big fentanyl bust
London police make what they call biggest fentanyl seizure in city's history
Trudeau: Canada 'clear, strong' with Saudis
Canada 'clear, strong' with Saudis on importance of human rights, PM says
Concession Street News Scare Contest is back
It’s hard to miss the Halloween decorated home on East 16th near Concession Street with its front yard ghouls, cobwebs and freight-oriented accessories.“It’s been in plans for a year now,” said Candace Leclercq who put up the Halloween decoration
Ancaster High fields ‘big issue’ at door, trustee challenger says
He jumped into the trustee race out of concern for declining math scores, but Bruce Carnegie says “the big issue” coming up at the door is the public school board’s bid to sever and sell some of Ancaster High School’s 10 soccer fields.
Cannabis retailers face hiring quandary
Prior dispensary experience an asset and a risk for pot retail workers
Man's body found in lake after apparent drowning
Man's body found in Lake Ontario after apparent drowning
Pope accepts resignation of Cardinal Wuerl amid coverup scandal
Pope Francis accepted the resignation Friday of Washington Cardinal Donald Wuerl after he became entangled in two major sexual abuse and coverup scandals and lost the support of many in his flock.
You’ve got mail: Canada Post to handle weed deliveries in Ontario
Some details of new online service revealed, but location of Ontario Cannabis Store’s giant distribution centre being kept secret for security reasons.
Fire extinguisher allegedly used in assault
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Florida: Authorities say 11 dead from Hurricane Michael
PANAMA CITY, Fla. - Linda Marquardt rode out Hurricane Michael with her husband at their home in Mexico Beach. When their house filled with surging ocean water, they fled upstairs. Now their home is full of mud and everywhere they look there's utter devastation in their Florida Panhandle community: fishing boats tossed like toys, roofs lifted off of buildings and pine trees snapped like matchsticks in 155 mph winds.
Assault charge after argument in Peterborough
An argument at a local home early Wednesday morning has led to charges against a city man.
Drug arrest in Peterborough
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It’s an LRT election (again)
The LRT debate stretches back over many years, contentious debates and council votes. The project is referenced in nearly 1,000 Spectator stories and news items since 2008.
Feds impose surtax on dumped steel
The federal government is stepping up efforts to protect Canadian steelmakers from “excessive imports” of foreign steel by imposing a 25 per cent surtax on certain products.
Washington Post: Turkey has proof Saudi writer was killed
Washington Post: Turkey has proof Saudi writer was killed
Pope accepts Washington cardinal's resignation amid scandal
Pope accepts Washington cardinal's resignation amid scandal
Can we talk? Trump's riding high - and he's got a lot to say
Can we talk? Trump's riding high - and he's got a lot to say
UPDATED: Michaelle Jean defeated in Francophonie re-election bid
Michaelle Jean lost her bid for a second term as secretary general of la Francophonie on Friday, as member nations opted for Rwanda’s foreign minister to take up the mantle going forward.
UPDATE: Michaelle Jean defeated in Francophonie re-election bid
Michaelle Jean lost her bid for a second term as secretary general of la Francophonie on Friday, as member nations opted for Rwanda’s foreign minister to take up the mantle going forward.
US, Russian crew in Russian space centre after failed launch
US, Russian crew in Russian space centre after failed launch
Florida: Too soon for homeowners to return to disaster zone
Florida: Too soon for homeowners to return to disaster zone
Michaelle Jean fails in Francophonie bid
Michaelle Jean loses bid to hold onto job as Francophonie secretary general
Another royal wedding for Britain as Princess Eugenie weds
Crowds are gathering outside Windsor Castle ahead of Britain’s second royal wedding of the year Friday with Princess Eugenie set to wed a tequila brand executive in a gala ceremony.
A traveller's guide to the legal cannabis era
Be careful: Heading abroad in the legal cannabis era could harsh your buzz
Another royal wedding for Britain as Princess Eugenie weds
Royal Wedding redux: This time it's Princess Eugenie
BREAKING: Michaelle Jean defeated in Francophonie re-election bid
Michaelle Jean has lost her bid for a second term as secretary general of la Francophonie.
ONTARIO COLD CASE: Investigation of teen's killing meets with wall of silence
Dozens of people were present when 17-year-old Chrispos Tshilombo was shot outside a church in the summer of 2010. Police arriving on scene thought they would have numerous sources who might assist, but they met a wall of silence. To this day, investigators still need witnesses to come forward before they can charge those they believe were involved in killing a young man who is remembered as bright, ambitious and optimistic.
‘They’ve made it a ghost town’
Lost in the latest election debate about the pros and cons of Hamilton’s LRT are the residents and businesses already forced out of the way of the train.
Annual city manager’s breakfast on Oct. 25
The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce is holding the 2018 city manager’s breakfast on Oct. 25.
Woman injured by concrete at Union Station
Woman in her 20s suffers serious injuries at Toronto's Union Station
Free legal advice coming to Hamilton Community Food Centre
Mountain residents who have legal questions can get some free help each month at the Hamilton Community Food Centre starting Oct. 26.
Vases stolen from cemeteries in southern Ont.
Hundreds of brass vases go missing from Whitby cemetery
Obituary: Bob Payne’s store was a musical institution for more than 60 years
During his more than 60 years running Payne Music, Bob Payne could claim to be friends with just about every musician in the city.
So long, Ralph
Ralph the dog, the five-metre-long pooch made of a sage grass, was an overwhelming public success as a resident of the Hamilton City Hall forecourt gardens this summer.
Ward 12 information for Hamilton voters
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Ward 12: Election issues
For some residents of Ward 12, their day-to-day concerns include issues such as barn permits, irrigation, livestock and fencing issues.
Sonoma Homes revises Mountain condo towers proposal
Sonoma Homes has made some significant revisions to its condominium development plan for the Acadia Drive-Upper Sherman area of the east-central Mountain.
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Signpost: Pilgrimage, Islamic heritage and toy drive
Nearly 3,000 students and staff from Hamilton Catholic schools will take part in the Walk with Christ: Justice for the Poor pilgrimage Oct. 14. The eight-kilometre walk has raised more than $600,000 for projects in Uganda, Haiti, and Dominican Republic. Donations can be dropped off at any Catholic school or the Catholic Education Centre at 90 Mulberry St.
‘Unimaginable destruction’: Hurricane smashes rows of houses
The devastation inflicted by Hurricane Michael came into focus Thursday with rows upon rows of homes found smashed to pieces, and search crews began making their way into the stricken areas in hopes of accounting for hundreds of people who may have defied evacuation orders.
Man hid in Hamilton Walmart after closing to steal electronics
Hamilton police have released an image of the suspect captured on surveillance at the Barton Street East Walmart on July 26.
Hundreds of brass vases go missing from Whitby cemetery
Police say they’re investigating after hundreds of brass vases disappeared from a cemetery in Whitby, Ont.
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