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Ontario should pay for city accessibility renos, say Hamilton councillors
The city will pitch a new funding partnership to the province to help make its buildings more accessible to disabled residents.
Concussions led to depression, mother tells Peterborough court on Day 2 of Thomas Chan’s murder trial
Friends testify about taking magic mushrooms in Peterborough with Thomas Chan, charged with murdering his father Dr. Andrew Chan
Greenpeace Canada taking Ont govt to court
NewsAlert: Greenpeace Canada suing Ontario govt over repeal of cap and trade
NDP must do better at reaching Canadians: Singh
Female New Democrats defend Singh's decision to bar Weir from running in 2019
Canada Post, union told to keep talking as strike threat looms
Canada’s labour minister called on Canada Post and its biggest union Tuesday to continue bargaining with the help of a third party after postal workers across the country voted in favour of strike action that could see them off the job before month’s end.
Ontario should pay for city accessibility renos, say councillors
The city will pitch a new funding partnership to the province to help make its buildings more accessible to disabled residents.
Contract for Quebec union composed of Indigenous workers
Quebec union composed of Indigenous workers ratifies first contract
Nova Scotia’s Prohibition-era law on local liquor rules coming to an end
Nova Scotia is eliminating a law that has required “dry” communities to hold a vote on whether to change its liquor rules, bringing it in line with the rest of Canada.
Rohingya women face renewed risks, harms: Oxfam
Rohingya women and girls face renewed risks, harms in refugee camps: Oxfam
Profiles of candidates in the 2018 Hamilton municipal election
Meet the people who want to govern our civic affairs.
Postal workers approve strike mandate
Postal union to members: stock up on prescriptions as strike threat looms
Feds settle lawsuit with moms denied extra EI benefits for sick leave
It was seven years ago this week that the federal government told new mom Jennifer McCrea she couldn’t access sickness benefits while on maternity leave.
Trudeau disappointed with Ford’s constitutional override, but won’t intervene
“I won’t be weighing in on the debate on how big Toronto municipal council should be,” the prime minister said.
Greenpeace suing Ontario government over repeal of cap and trade
Legal challenge alleges PC government’s failure to consult the public violated rights entrenched in law
Ward 1 information for Hamilton voters
There are 13 candidates on the ballot for the Ward 1 seat on Hamilton city council: Jason Allen, Sharon Anderson, Syed Bakht, Sharon Cole, Ela Eroglu, Jordan Geertsma, Sophie Geffros, Carol Lazich, Richard Massie, Lyla Miklos, Linda Narducci, Harrison White and Maureen Wilson.
Author Stephen King in Port Hope for It sequel cameo filming
— There have been several reports of Stephen King visiting Port Hope today to visit the set and cast of Largo.
Case of two paramedics charged in Al-Hasnawi death returns to court Oct. 9
A representative briefly appeared in court on behalf of two fired Hamilton paramedics charged in the death of 19-year-old Yosif Al-Hasnawi.
Inmate dies of suspected drug overdose in Barton jail
Death comes four months after super inquest into eight inmate deaths
Female New Democrats defend Singh decision
Female New Democrats defend Singh's decision to bar Weir from running in 2019
Doug Ford’s Toronto council-cutting plan sets concerning precedent
On Monday, after his Toronto council-cutting plan was ruled to be unconstitutional, Ontario Premier Doug Ford vowed to press ahead with it by invoking the notwithstanding clause of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Hungary’s leader rejects criticism in EU parliament debate
Hungary’s prime minister on Tuesday strongly rejected criticism of his government’s policies, as European Union lawmakers debated whether to sanction Budapest for allegedly undermining the bloc’s values.
Seminar on Financing for Housing Providers’
The Hamilton and District Apartment Association is holding an education seminar, “Financing for Housing Providers,” on Thursday.
‘Big and vicious’: Hurricane Florence closes in on Carolinas
Motorists streamed inland on highways turned into one-way routes Tuesday as more than 1 million people in three states were ordered to get out of the way of Hurricane Florence, a hair-raising storm taking dead aim at the Carolinas with 130 m.p.h. winds and potentially ruinous rains.
HBC to merge German retail stores with its top European competitor
Hudson’s Bay Co. has struck a deal to merge its German department stores with its biggest rival in the European market.
McMaster student seriously injured after stabbing
McMaster student left with life-altering injuries after stabbing: police
The Spectator’s view: Local elections getting lost in the sound and fury
Our municipal governments have more impact on our day-to-day lives than their more senior brethren, and the elections on Oct. 22 should not be under-estimated.
Ford's move 'disappointing': LeBlanc
Ford's constitutional override to slash city council is 'disappointing': LeBlanc
Hamilton's Ward 2 Coun. Jason Farr defends past record against candidate criticism in Cable 14 debate
"My prerogative is to grow and prosper," said Ward 2 Coun. Jason Farr.
Shadows of Florence, 9/11 temper NAFTA talks
Freeland to head back to Washington for high-level NAFTA negotiations
Police search for fifth man involved in Club 77 doorman’s murder
Hamilton police have issued a warrant for the arrest of a former Hamilton man in connection with the 2016 murder of Vincenzo Lofaro outside a city nightclub.
Hamilton Mountain Coun. Terry Whitehead fends off criticisms of ignoring residents during Cable 14 debate
"Change for the sake of change is not the reason for change," said Mountain Coun. Terry Whitehead.
CIBC chief calls for regulatory certainty
CIBC chief calls for clearer foreign investment rules, more competitive tax scheme
Ward 4 information for Hamilton voters
There are 2 candidates on the ballot for the Ward 4 seat on Hamilton city council: Rod Douglas and Sam Merulla.
Postal workers warned to stock up meds
Postal union to members: stock up on prescriptions as strike threat looms
Man, 29, dies after shooting in Durham region
Police looking for two men after shooting death in Clarington, Ont.
Ancaster Coun. Lloyd Ferguson says he is rethinking supporting LRT
"I was hoping to see better candidates," said Ward 12 Coun. Lloyd Ferguson
Federal judge says '60s Scoop legal fees stand
Federal Court confirms legal fees in '60s Scoop class-action lawsuit
Canada-EU trade deal a boon for Montreal port
Canada-EU trade deal boosts container traffic at Montreal port: Officials
TREB sends threat over sales data publication
TREB sends real estate company threat over publication of GTA sales data
Stoney Creek's Ward 9 candidates Doug Conley, Brad Clark exchange biting attacks during Cable 14 debate
Ward 9 Coun. Doug Conley defends his record of attending public meetings, but former councillor Brad Clark questions his accuracy.
UPDATE: Highway 403 reopens near Waterdown Road
Police have reopened the two left eastbound lanes on Hwy. 403 near Waterdown Road and cleared the traffic tie-up.
NAFTA talks resume on 9/11 anniversary
Freeland to head back to Washington for high-level NAFTA negotiations
Hamilton paramedics' case put over to October
Hamilton paramedics charged in Good Samaritan death to appear in court
Ward 2 information for Hamilton voters
There are 2 candidates vying for the Ward 4 seat on Hamilton city council: Rod Douglas and Sam Merulla.
Ward 6 information for Hamilton voters
There are 3 candidates on the ballot for the Ward 6 seat on Hamilton city council: Tom Jackson, Timothy Taylor and Brad Young.
Ward 5 information for Hamilton voters
There are 3 candidates on the ballot for the Ward 5 seat on Hamilton city council: Chad Collins, Stewart Klazinga and Juanita Maldonado.
N.S. to ban conversion therapy for youth
Nova Scotia's Liberal government to ban conversion therapy for LGBTQ youth
Toronto police offer reward in 2016 homicide
Toronto police offer reward in 2016 homicide, believe man was not intended target
‘Don’t be like this guy.’ Metrolinx investigating video of man riding roof of GO Train
A 10-second clip on Instagram shows person standing on top of speeding train.
Prime Minister cautions Canadians to be wary about toking before travel
WINNIPEG - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is sounding a cautionary note about the recreational use of marijuana, saying that consuming it could have consequences for Canadians crossing the border into the United States.
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