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Candidates weigh in on how they would balance urban/rural priorities
As part of its municipal election coverage, the Review invited councillor candidates to take part in a Q-and-A on a number of topics, including the top issue affecting residents of Flamborough, gridlock and more. Responses are featured in alphabetic
Canadian scientist, two others win Nobel Prize in physics
Canada's Donna Strickland one of three scientists to win Nobel Prize in physics
Crystal meth, replica gun, knife found during Hamilton police search
A 27-year-old Hamilton man is facing drug and weapons charges after being stopped rummaging through a car
Offensive message on bedsheet sparks outrage
Police lay 462 charges during homecoming celebration that drew 14,000 people
UPDATE: Charlton and John reopens after pedestrian struck
The intersection of Charlton Avenue and John Street South has reopened following a collision this morning that sent one man to hospital.
RECALLS: IKEA ceiling lamps, Arctic Gardens frozen meals, Whole Foods chips, plus more on this week's list
Here is our weekly round up of current product recalls. For more details on each, please click on links. Don't forget to check back next week for new items.
Asylum seekers staying longer in hotels
Asylum seekers housed in hotels will have their stays extended four weeks
Southwest Airlines removes 'unruly' passenger after yelling racial slur at flight attendant
An "unruly" passenger was removed from a Southwest Airlines flight traveling from Chicago to Houston after yelling a racial slur at a flight attendant.
“A lot of fake smiles”: Nolan took his own life. His mom is sharing his story to end the shame and stigma
Nolan Gold carefully planned to take his own life. It wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision, his mother believes.
Stoney Creek’s Fiesta Mall could be adding a Starbucks, Freshii
Fiesta Mall could be getting a Starbucks and Freshii.
Dundas plaza neighbours say no to Canadian Tire
A group of Dundas residents are frustrated over lack of opportunity for public input in a site plan review of Canadian Tire's plan to convert the Metro grocery store at University Plaza, and add a 10-bay auto service centre.
Maple Leaf Foods buying Viau Foods for $215M
Maple Leaf Foods buying Italian cured meats maker Viau Foods for $215 million
Man struck by vehicle at Charlton and John
The intersection of Charlton Avenue and John Street South is closed this morning after a man was hit by a vehicle.
Analysis: Alex Trebek moderated a gubernatorial debate in Pennsylvania. It didn't go well
It was a surreal moment in the middle of a surreal news cycle. Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf, D, and his Republican challenger, Scott Wagner, sat on stage, their faces frozen and their hands clasped. And Alex Trebek, the "Jeopardy!" host and the moderator of Monday night's debate, let loose, joking that the only thing with a lower approval rating than the Pennsylvania legislature was the Catholic Church.
Sheepdogs drummer Sam Corbett says he has cancer and not touring with band
Sheepdogs drummer Sam Corbett says he's been diagnosed with cancer.
Can you bring weed onto domestic flights after legalization? Yep
The Cannabis Act states that you’ll be able to carry up to 30 grams of cannabis in your personal luggage after Oct. 17, but only if it’s on a domestic flight. It’ll remain illegal to carry cannabis across an international border for any reason.
Confused? Here’s what’s new in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement
Agreement to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement includes changes to rules governing auto manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, dairy and intellectual property.
After-hours access program expanding in Hamilton’s rural libraries
Converted library card allows users to enter closed branch in the same way one would enter a secure workplace
Melania Trump leaves for Africa — a continent freighted with history for her husband
Melania Trump ended up picking a lively week to get out of town.
Mother says it's a miracle her son survived shark attack
The mother of a 13-year-old boy who suffered a large shark bite while lobster fishing in California said Monday that it's a miracle her son survived.
Noble Prize in physics awarded to UW’s Donna Strickland
The 2018 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded Tuesday to Arthur Ashkin, Gérard Mourou and Donna Strickland for their pioneering work to turn lasers into powerful tools.
Toys R Us owners set aside millions of dollars for laid-off workers after bankruptcy
Thousands of Toys R Us workers who lost their jobs earlier this year may soon be receiving severance payments, setting a new precedent for private equity-backed companies that file for bankruptcy.
Philippe Couillard reflecting on future after stunning Liberal loss
Promising to leave the premier's office with his head held high, Liberal Leader Philippe Couillard said he's reflecting on his political future after his party was handed a stunning loss by the Coalition Avenir Quebec.
Donald Trump changes tune on Justin Trudeau: ‘A good person who’s doing a good job’
After months of publicly expressing disdain for Canada’s prime minister, U.S. President Donald Trump was remarkably complimentary following the announcement of their trade deal.
Woman alleges Cristiano Ronaldo raped her in Las Vegas hotel — soccer star says ‘fake news’
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said in a statement Monday that it had reopened an investigation into a report of a rape of a woman who says her attacker was the soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo.
Mississauga could build 174,000 homes by moving into the ‘missing middle’: Ryerson report
Ryerson City Building Institute report finds that low-rises and townhouses could help tamper the GTHA’s affordability crisis, using Mississauga as a case study.
Mom needed pain relief. The ER ignored her
I felt a shake and opened my eyes. The clock read 1:30 a.m.
Charges laid in King-Hess hit-and-run crash
The 33-year-old victim remains in hospital in serious but stable condition after being hit while crossing the street Sept. 5
Trade and 'tyrants': the dying days of NAFTA
U.S. president cheers new USMCA trade deal, heralds end of NAFTA era
A chronology of events in the NAFTA talks
A chronology of events in North American free trade talks
$6M ‘boutique hotel’ overlooking Gore Park envisioned for downtown
The Beverley Hotel Hamilton would feature 20 rooms, restaurant and event space
Coalition party wins majority in Quebec
Quebecers head to the polls to vote in today's provincial election
Coalition party wins Quebec election
The Coalition Avenir Quebec has shattered nearly a half-century of two-party political rule in Quebec by winning an election Monday that has redrawn the province’s electoral map.
Eyes turn toward steel and aluminum tariffs in wake of USMCA deal
The “issue for us in Hamilton is they have not eliminated the steel tariffs,” said Hamilton Chamber of Commerce CEO Keanin Loomis
Toronto increasing neighbourhood policing
Toronto police to expand neighbourhood officer program
Police find missing Hamilton man
Peter Delconte, 31, had been reported missing Sunday.
Trump cheers trade deal, heralds end of NAFTA era
The U.S. president proclaimed the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement as the biggest trade deal in the history of the United States that governs an estimated $1.2 trillion in annual trade between the three countries.
Threat to Canadian electoral system gets fresh look from new cybersecurity centre
A fresh look at Canada’s ability to defend against possible online threats to the next national election will among a new federal cybersecurity centre’s first tasks.
The sad fate of a special place for dogs
Townhouse development has profound effect on Vickie Venturelli’s Dogday Play School, writes Jeff Mahoney
Police watchdog responds to mayors' complaint
Ask for public inquiry if you disagree: police complaint commissioner to mayors
Paul Allen says his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma has returned
Paul Allen says his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma has returned
Controversial spyware used to track Canadian-based activist: report
A new report suggests a controversial commercial spyware was used to infect the cellphone of a prominent Saudi political refugee and activist in Quebec shortly before Saudi authorities arrested the man’s brothers and friends back home.
Manufacturers relieved, dairy farmers angry in wake of NAFTA replacement deal
Canada’s automakers appear to be the big winners from a renegotiated trade pact between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico, while steel and aluminum makers and dairy producers have less to celebrate.
A look at winners, losers in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
After 14 months of hand-wringing, there’s a new North American trade pact. Here’s an early look at some of the winners and losers in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement:
Man pleads guilty in series of arsons in Vernon, B.C.
A man from Vernon, B.C., has pleaded guilty to arson just as his trial was about to start. A jury trial was set to begin on Monday for 56-year-old William Munton, instead he pleaded guilty to seven counts of arson in B.C. Supreme Court, including one that destroyed the grandstands at a former horse racing facility. The plea comes after a series of deliberately set fires in Vernon in 2014. No one was injured in the fires.
Ancaster well users urged to renew acess cards, waiver
The Hamilton Conservation Authority is encouraging people who purchased swipe cards for the Ancaster well to renew them before they expire.
Iran fires ballistic missiles at Syria militants over attack
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard launched six ballistic missiles as well as drone bombers early Monday toward eastern Syria, targeting militants it blamed for an attack on a military parade last month, while also threatening regional adversaries, as Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers unravels.
Landlord charged with forcible entry, harassment
'Belligerent' landlord charged after allegedly harassing tenant
Car collision with guardrail causing Red Hill delays
A single-vehicle collision into the guardrail on the Red Hill Valley Parkway was causing traffic headaches Monday morning.
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