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Optimism mounting for an imminent NAFTA deal
Decision day dawns as intensive NAFTA effort nears U.S.-imposed deadline
Over 800 dead in Indonesia quake and tsunami; toll may rise
Rescuers scramble to find survivors buried in collapsed buildings
Opponents of Macedonia name change cheer low voter turnout
A referendum on changing the nation of Macedonia’s name to North Macedonia to pave the way for NATO membership attracted a low 34 per cent voter participation Sunday, but the majority of those that voted approved the name change.
Warning system might have saved lives in Indonesian tsunami
MAKASSAR, Indonesia — An early warning system that might have prevented some deaths in the tsunami that hit an Indonesian island on Friday has been stalled in the testing phase for years.
Winnipeg man charged in baby's death
Winnipeg man charged with manslaughter in death of girlfriend's baby boy
Underground Railroad museum show features paintings, animated films
FOLSOM, N.J. — E.B. Lewis had already earned world-class artist status and illustrated more than 50 children’s books when he came to the realization in the late 2000s that he didn’t think of his work as important or valuable.
Police say 'demeaning' sign was taken down
Waterloo police say 'demeaning' message spray painted on a bed sheet was removed
Elon Musk gets off the ropes with SEC settlement
It looked like it was curtains for Elon Musk.
Halifax artist’s cartoon in response to Kavanaugh hearing goes viral
A political cartoon depicting the assault of Lady Justice by U.S. Republicans has gone viral in the wake of recent allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
Officials: White House not ‘micromanaging’ Kavanaugh probe
Senior Trump administration officials insisted Sunday that the White House is not “micromanaging” a new FBI background check of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and that senators are dictating the parameters of the investigation.
Mayors dispute report on former police chief
Mayors dispute commissioner's report on former Victoria police chief
Back-to-back summers of smoke and fire stoke B.C. tourism industry fears
The smoke has cleared after the worst forest fire season in B.C. history but tourism operators fear the reputation damage to their industry will linger far into the future.
Conservation group blasts B.C. for targeting predators to protect sheep
The British Columbia government is expanding the bighorn sheep hunt in part of the Cariboo region at the same time it targets the animals’ natural predators to protect two herds in a move one conservation group is calling “astounding.”
First female surgeon at Joseph Brant Hospital ‘truly cared about people’
To say the late Dr. Stella Psarakis was a beloved figure at Joseph Brant Hospital might be an understatement.
Researchers tag third great white shark during Nova Scotia expedition
Researchers looking for a possible great white shark mating site off Nova Scotia are having a successful expedition so far, after tagging their third mature male great white shark on Saturday.
'Intense' NAFTA talks go down to the wire
Decision day dawns as intensive NAFTA effort nears U.S.-imposed deadline
Jagmeet Singh puts on brave face one year in as NDP faces existential questions
The 39-year-old politician isn’t rattled — on the outside, anyway — even if longtime New Democrats have concerns about his leadership, the party’s future, poor morale and slumping fundraising figures.
Ceremony held to renew Toronto home linked to Bruce McArthur investigation
Remains of eight men found on property where alleged serial killer worked as a landscaper
Dundas man guilty of sex assault in Toronto case that involved FaceTime application
A jury found that Patrick Walsh ignored a young woman when she repeatedly told him she did not want to have intercourse.
Payette says criticism of her is natural
It's not easy being GG; Payette tries to reassure staff as criticism of her mounts
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Over 800 dead in Indonesia quake and tsunami; toll may rise
Over 800 dead in Indonesia quake and tsunami; toll may rise
Dundas man guilty of sex assault in Toronto case that involved FaceTime application
A jury found that Patrick Walsh ignored a young woman when she repeatedly told him she did not want to have intercourse.
Jagmeet Singh not rattled by NDP's challenges
Singh puts on brave face one year in as NDP faces existential questions
Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger supports allowing retail cannabis stores to operate in city
A few municipalities, such as Norfolk County and Dutton Dunwich in Elgin County have voted not to allow retail pot shops in their communities.
Kellyanne Conway: ‘I’m a victim of sexual assault’
Kellyanne Conway cleared her throat for what she was about to say.
Hamilton opposes King Street development in Stoney Creek
Hamilton is arguing the proposed 45-unit, four-storey building will be too big for the location at 261 King Street.
Talk to your doctor about recreational cannabis use, says Ontario Medical Association president
Dr. Nadia Alam, an anesthetist and physician with a practice in Georgetown, Ont., said the reality is one in two people do not speak to their doctors regarding their cannabis use.
Hamilton area firearms enthusiasts feel the call to ban handguns is driven by misunderstanding
The two solitudes in the gun control debate have never seemed more starkly defined.
Potential Calgary 2026 Olympic bid stokes hope for more affordable housing
Affordable housing advocates are hopeful a potential Calgary 2026 Olympic bid could help put a dent in the city’s shortfall.
Five things to watch for in Canadian business
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
Fatal deer disease arrives in Quebec
Quebec officials scramble after first confirmed case of fatal deer disease
No winning ticket for Lotto 649 jackpot
No winning ticket for Saturday night's $33 million Lotto 649 jackpot
Experts say ‘the talk’ for boys needs to change in the #MeToo era
It’s a family exercise so universally uncomfortable, neither parents nor children dare speak its subject by name: having “the talk.” But nearly one year into the #MeToo movement, these parent-led discussions about procreation are in dire need of an overhaul, say experts.
Money or not, world can’t drop Palestinian refugees, says UN
Facing a financial crisis after the United States cut funding, the head of the UN agency that helps 5.3 million Palestinian refugees says the problem of their well-being will continue to exist whether there’s money or not — and especially if it was forced to shut down.
SIU investigating fatal Toronto fall
Police watchdog investigating woman's fatal fall from Toronto apartment balcony
Earthquake-spawned tsunami sweeps Indonesia island, leaving death and destruction
Local hospitals are swamped after a 3-metre wall of water slammed into Palu on Friday along with two other cities still cut off by debris and landslides.
Two dead after collision in NW Ont.
Two people dead after collision between pickup, SUV on NW Ont. highway
‘We lost our way,’ Ontario Liberal leader tells party members at election post-mortem
Liberals “confronted some harsh truths” in a tense session with top campaign officials about what went wrong in the June election, interim party leader John Fraser said.
Body found at Winnipeg recycling depot
Winnipeg police investigating after woman's body discovered at recycling depot
Canada FM postpones UN speech as free trade talks intensify
Canada FM postpones UN speech as free trade talks intensify
Ceremony held at home linked to killings
Ceremony held to renew Toronto home linked to Bruce McArthur investigation
Quebec campaign in final weekend
Quebec campaign enters final weekend with Coalition, Liberals in close race
Ontario right to vote out Liberals: Fraser
Ontario made the right call in voting out Liberals, interim leader says
Toronto Zoo’s Bob the sloth euthanized over persistent medical issues
Zoo officials said Bob was euthanized on Monday after receiving intensive care for several months to address loss of weight and appetite.
Try a daring charcuterie board for your next food gathering event
"What I really challenge you to do continually is expand your repertoire. Go beyond your comfort zone," said Chef Tom Peirce.
Ontario was right to vote out Liberals: leader
Ontario made the right call in voting out Liberals, interim leader says
Freeland's UN speech postponed to Monday
With looming NAFTA deadline and intensive talks, Freeland postpones UN speech
Valery Homes agrees not to demolish former Mountain Sanatorium building
"They are making a commitment there will be no demolition," said Mountain Coun. Terry Whitehead.
Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger proposes action on new recreation facilities in "underserviced" areas
"There will be lots of families, lots of children and we don't have the kinds of facilities that we would have on a per capita basis in the city," said Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger.
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