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Chrystia Freeland postpones UN speech as NAFTA deadline looms
The foreign affairs minister is focused on getting Canada into a trilateral trade deal with the U.S. and Mexico amid fears that the two countries will push ahead with a bilateral agreement.
Flamborough barn goes up in flames
No people or animals were injured in the blaze, which caused an estimated $40,000 in damage.
Ontario’s interim Liberal leader John Fraser said the party is confronting some ‘harsh truths’
“We lost our way and, in turn, we lost the election,” Fraser told a crowd of 700 delegates Saturday as the province’s Liberals gathered to dissect June’s election.
Toronto Zoo says it euthanized sloth
Toronto Zoo says Bob the sloth was euthanized as a result of medical issues
Canada gets boost from Mexican president-elect as NAFTA talks go down to the wire
Canada received support Friday from incoming Mexican president Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, who said that he wanted a trilateral agreement and that Mexico would not “turn our back on Canada.”
Health Canada issues advisory about potentially faulty EpiPens
The products are not being recalled by Pfizer, as the risk can be easily mitigated by simply checking the devices
NDP looks to bolster donations with matching
New Democrats try to bolster donations with fundraising matching strategy
One-term wonders: a look back at the Hamilton’s revolving mayoral doors
If Fred Eisenberger is reelected, it will be the first time the city has had a mayor serving two consecutive terms since Bob Morrow.
Sex abuse scandal: Pope seeks prayers to fight 'devil'
Sex abuse scandal: Pope seeks prayers to fight 'devil'
Health Canada issues EpiPen advisory
Health Canada issues advisory about potentially faulty EpiPens
Journalism, no matter how exhaustive, can never cover all the bases
Yes, we leave stuff out, Paul Berton writes.
No winning ticket for Lotto Max jackpot
No winning ticket for Friday night's $60 million Lotto Max jackpot
Canada pushing hard for NAFTA breakthrough
Latest U.S. NAFTA deadline not firm but Canada's window closing, say insiders
Reported human Lyme disease cases remain low in Hamilton
Hamilton Health Services says there has been only one reported local case of Lyme disease this year where the person was bitten by a tick in the city.
Gordie Howe bridge to cost $5.7 billion
Gordie Howe bridge to cost $5.7 billion; set to open by end of 2024
NAFTA deadline still flexible for Canada
Latest U.S. NAFTA deadline not firm but Canada's window closing, say insiders
Ontario seeks extension on overdose prevention sites amid ongoing review
Friday’s announcement doesn’t change anything for Hamilton’s temporary overdose prevention site
Weekend planner: More than 15 things for you to do in Hamilton and area
Peace festival
Doug Ford says he’ll talk about loosening law on public drinking
Premier responds to Toronto Mayor John Tory’s suggestion that people can be trusted to responsibly enjoy “a glass of wine or a beer in a park.”
Tsunami sweeps away homes on Indonesian island of Sulawesi
The region was rocked by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake Friday and numerous strong aftershocks.
Corrections
A column in Thursday’s Spectator incorrectly said Burlington Ward 5 council candidate Wendy Moraghan expressed concern about high costs at LaSalle Park Marina and the pier. In fact, she was not referring to those things, but to “wasting” taxpayer money on public meetings that are ineffective and have very low attendance.
Court drops bomb by ruling against constitutionality of military justice system
Canada’s military justice system is in danger of being blown up following a bombshell court ruling that found the current process of trying service members for serious crimes — including sexual assault and murder — violates their charter rights.
Guilty plea to cocaine trafficking in Ugly Crew gang investigation in Peterborough
Sentencing submissions to be heard in November for man charged in Project Runway investigation
Canada slips to 55th place in global freedom-of-information law rankings
Canada has dropped down the list partly because other countries have leapfrogged it by introducing better laws, the latest report card says.
Ontario to increase mercury payments
Ontario to increase mercury disability payments to affected First Nations
Halton and Hamilton United Way launches ‘Unignorable’ campaign
Colourful artwork accompanies umbrella charity’s $11-million bid this year.
Fibre conductor technology developer is big winner in Lions’ Lair contest
“You can embed it into a garment like a shirt and you wouldn’t even know it was there”
Dahlin ignores the buzz, saying he’s not made the Sabres yet
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Rasmus Dahlin nods his head acknowledging he’s familiar with the name when Scotty Bowman comes up in conversation. The 18-year-old is then taken aback upon hearing what the Hockey Hall of Fame coach had to say about the rookie defenceman for the Buffalo Sabres.
Call for vote delay fuels Kavanaugh drama
Senator confronted by angry protester as key vote looms on Kavanaugh
GOP advances Kavanaugh after Flake calls for FBI probe
In dramatic reversal, Sen. Jeff Flake seeks additional FBI investigation into Kavanaugh
Canada slips in global info-law rankings
Canada slips to 55th place in global freedom-of-information law rankings
White paint spilled on rainbow crosswalk at McMaster entrance
Hamilton police detectives are investigating.
Facebook says 50 million user accounts affected by security breach
Hackers exploited a bug that affected its “View As” feature, allowing attackers to steal the “access tokens” Facebook uses to keep people logged in. Possession of those tokens would allow attackers to “seize control” of user accounts, Facebook said.
Smoking pot puts youth at higher risk of psychosis
“With legalization, a lot of youth are under the misperception that means it is safe for them to use,” said Hamilton’s Dr. Suzanne Archie, scientific adviser of the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario
Shih Tzu owner must pay part of vet bill after dog fight
The owner of a Shih Tzu badly injured in a nasty fight with a larger pit bull-Labrador mix has been ordered to pay half the vet bill — because her small dog wasn’t on a leash.
Province launches sex-ed consultations
Ontario launched its education public consultations on Friday, seeking parents’ input on everything from the sex-ed curriculum to improving student performance in science and math.
Halton police forecasting $155.4 million budget
HALTON- The Halton Regional Police Service is projecting a 2019 budget of $155.4 million.
Provincial elections don’t bode well for pipeline support
New Brunswick is poised to join British Columbia as a province where pipelines are a hard sell, and Quebec may not be far behind, Chantal Hébert writes
Karlsson’s wife does not have to turn over alleged cyberbullying evidence: judge
A judge has denied a request by the fiancée of former Ottawa Senators winger Mike Hoffman to see evidence related to allegations that she harassed and cyberbullied the wife of the team’s former captain.
Ontario to scrap Drive Clean emissions test, target heavy duty vehicles instead
The PC government said the program, which tests emissions every two years on cars and light-duty trucks over seven years old, is no longer effective.
Harbour traffic for Sept. 16 to 22
Domestic: 9
Ontario to scrap Drive Clean emissions test
Ontario to scrap Drive Clean emissions test, target heavy duty vehicles instead
Shopify invests up to $500 million in Toronto development to open in 2022
Shopify Inc. says it is investing up to $500 million for a downtown Toronto development, more than doubling the company’s footprint in the city.
Their plane was set to land. The water rushed in. Then the boats came.
When Bill Jaynes realized the water was up to his waist, he knew something was wrong.
BMO digital investing head says interest rising among young people, retirees
The Bank of Montreal’s head of digital investing sees two bright spots for the sector: young people and retirees.
Canada’s housing affordability has reached the worst level in 28 years: RBC
The lack of affordability can largely be blamed on rising interest and mortgage rates, said RBC senior economist Robert Hogue
Business Climate Action Toolkit launches online
Sustainable Hamilton Burlington has officially launched its Business Climate Action Toolkit.
One hearing, two witnesses, vastly different take-aways
It was one hearing, with just two witnesses. But, in an era of political polarization and yawning cultural divides, Americans came away having heard very different things.
People's Alliance offers to prop up Tories
People's Alliance offers to prop up New Brunswick Conservative minority
BMO digital investing grows with young & old
BMO digital investing head says interest rising among young people, retirees
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