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Toronto council voted to challenge Ford plan
Toronto mayor says he'll back legal challenge to bill that slashes council
Siblings attacked by dog as city set to adopt new animal-control bylaw
Montreal’s mayor called on pet owners to take responsibility for their animals on Monday after a weekend dog attack on two young siblings that caused serious injuries.
Indycar’s Wickens suffers ‘orthopedic injuries,’ pulmonary contusion in Pocono crash
IndyCar driver Robert Wickens was “awake and alert” after a frightening, multi-car crash in the ABC Supply 500 race Sunday at Pocono Raceway, but suffered “orthopedic injuries,” according to IndyCar, and a pulmonary contusion, according to the Indianapolis Star.
Four killed, 5 hospitalized after crash in northern Ontario, police say
Police say four people are dead after a collision on a highway in northern Ontario.
Blood pressure medication recall due to potential cancer risk expanded
A recall of medications used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure has been expanded over concerns additional lots of the drugs may contain a substance that can increase the risk of cancer, Health Canada said.
2 people from Italy killed in collision
2 people from Italy killed in 3-vehicle collision at Algonquin Park entrance
Several priests accused of sexual abuse in U.S. received treatment in Canada
Several priests accused in an American grand jury report of preying on children for years were treated or assessed at a facility north of Toronto that specializes in services for members of the clergy, the recently released document reveals.
Bail for man accused of obstruction in Al-Hasnawi homicide
Publication ban on any details from bail hearing for James Matheson
Four killed in crash in northern Ontario
Four killed, 5 in hospital after crash in northern Ontario, police say
Toronto stocks edge higher, loonie creeps up
Toronto stocks edge higher, loonie creeps up in late-morning trading
First Quantum reports fatality at Cobre project
First Quantum says a worker has died during construction of Cobre Panama project
Smoke from B.C. wildfires affecting health
Smoke from B.C. wildfires prompts air quality advisories across Western Canada
Trudeau: no apologies for heckler encounter, pledges to call out ‘hate speech’
Trudeau, who accused a Quebec woman at a rally of demonstrating racism, says some Canadians are spreading fear and intolerance. Ontario’s minister responsible for immigration Lisa MacLeod says PM’s actions themselves are divisive.
Ford says province has no other council-cutting plans, as Toronto mulls challenge
No other cities in Ontario will see the province shrink their councils like Toronto’s in the “near future,” Premier Doug Ford assured municipal politicians Monday.
Electric car sales hampered by supply: survey
Electric vehicle sales growing, but supply, lack of knowledge remain barriers
Blood pressure medications recall expanded
Blood pressure medication recall due to potential cancer risk expanded
Company offers ‘fur-ternity leave’ for new pet owners
A Minneapolis marketing company recently made tweaks to its employee benefits this summer, ranging from conventional to unusual. It gave workers a larger commuter stipend, as well as a reason to avoid the office altogether: “fur-ternity leave,” or the ability to work from home for a week to welcome new dogs or cats.
Eight killed as flash flood hits hikers in gorge in southern Italy
Heavy rain flooded a gorge filled with hikers Monday in the southern region of Calabria, killing at least eight, Italy’s civil protection agency said. At least another five were missing.
Woman killed in alligator attack in South Carolina
A woman trying to protect her dog was killed by an alligator who pulled her into a lagoon at a private South Carolina resort Monday, authorities said.
Canadian banks to report strong quarter amid housing stability, interest rate hikes
Canada’s biggest banks are expected to report yet another strong quarter as the country’s housing market shows signs of stability and rising interest rates add to their bottom line.
Rebuild moving forward at former Centennial Law Group location in Stoney Creek
A co-owner of the building where Centennial Law Group used to be at 19 King St. W. says intentions remain the same for the land, despite the presence of a for sale sign on the property recently.
Born out of the financial crisis, bull market nears record
The bull market in U.S. stocks is about to become the longest in history.
Group plans unsanctioned overdose prevention site
Group plans to open unsanctioned overdose prevention site in Toronto neighbourhood
Netflix edging toward becoming traditional television?
Netflix forever changed the way we watch television, but recent announcements suggest the company might slowly be normalizing.
Venezuelans nervously await dramatic economic reforms
Venezuela on Monday began to launch dramatic reforms announced by President Nicolas Maduro to rescue a downward-spiraling economy, including a new currency and a more-than-3,000 per cent hike in the minimum wage.
Gen Z is set to outnumber millennials within a year
People born in or after 2001 will comprise 32 per cent of the global population of 7.7 billion in 2019
Muslim pilgrims gather at Mount Arafat for hajj’s pinnacle
Some 2 million Muslim pilgrims gathered on Monday in the valley of Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia for a day of prayer that marks the pinnacle of the annual hajj.
Is soda pop over? Pepsi buys seltzer-maker SodaStream for US$3.2B
PepsiCo is betting big on Americans’ love affair with seltzer.
Countdown to Cannabis: The case for amnesty
The end of prohibition — and the increasing expectation that the Trudeau government will expunge the records of all Canadians with minor cannabis possession convictions — is all well and good in principle.
Hamilton councillors want Health Canada to force cannabis grow operations to obey local regulations
“I can tell you existing greenhouses now setting up shop have become a real issue (to neighbours),” said Glanbrook Coun. Brenda Johnson.
Ontario man, 34, charged with fatally shooting neighbourhood cat
Police say a man is facing charges after allegedly fatally shooting a cat belonging to a neighbourhood resident.
Ford says province has no other council-cutting plans, Toronto mulls challenge
As Toronto mulls a potential legal challenge against Ontario’s decision to slash the size of the city’s council, Premier Doug Ford has told politicians from other municipalities across the province that he has no plans to cut their governments.
Man charged with biting golfer's finger off in course brawl
PLYMOUTH, Mass. - Prosecutors say a man charged with biting off another man's finger during a brawl at a Massachusetts golf course was part of a group complaining about another group's slow play.
Lottery for parent sponsorship being replaced
Lottery for parent sponsorship to be replaced, more applications to be accepted
Toronto council debates legal challenge to Ford plan
Toronto mayor says he'll back legal challenge to bill that slashes council
Stoney Creek-area Boston Pizza restaurants close
Two Stoney Creek-area Boston Pizza restaurants closed their doors unexpectedly on the weekend of Aug. 11.
Toronto pastor told parishioner she would die if she didn’t abort his unborn child, judge cites
Martin Kofi Danso told his former lover Chris-Ann Bartley that “the Lord showed him if I have the child I would die” judge says rejecting publication ban
All those unused condo balconies? Most of us won’t buy without them
Even if they remain unused, those balconies make condos easier to sell because people want a connection to the outside, say developers
A renaissance for Hamilton Cardinals?
A bit of a buzz returned to Bernie Arbour Stadium this summer.
Melania Trump: First Lady of Mystery
Hours after Melania Trump moved into the White House in June of last year, she peered out a window and took in a stunning view of the Washington Monument: “Looking forward to the memories we’ll make in our new home!” the first lady cheerily wrote on Twitter in a snapshot of the tableau.
Pop quiz — Canadian music
Toronto Star pop critic Ben Rayner attempts to play nice on his first go-’round as “quizmaster” with what he considers an “entry-level” challenge to the depth of your collective knowledge of Can-Con music trivia as it pertains to actual Canadian geo
Vaughan man charged after allegedly travelling 148 km/h in school zone
Police say a patrol officer spotted a 2019 Aston Martin travelling at 148 kilometres per hour in a 40 kilometre per hour school zone.
China hopes to speed trade talks with Canada
Chinese ambassador hopes to speed trade talks with Canada amid protectionism
Seasonal workers to get more EI benefits
Ottawa announces $189M to extend employment insurance for seasonal workers
Canada's largest telescope housed at Dunlap Observatory
Canada's largest telescope housed at Richmond Hill's David Dunlap Observatory
Hamilton councillors Terry Whitehead, Jason Farr back in court over 2014 finance issues
"I strongly believe the allege contraventions are deserving of further considerations," said Stoney Creek resident Vivian Saunders.
Obituary: Christopherson gives credit to his mom for successful political career
June Christopherson, mother of Hamilton Centre NDP MP David Christopherson, died July 17 at age 86
Molotov cocktail thrown at store, boy charged
Boy, 16, charged with arson after Molotov cocktail thrown at convenience store
First lady Melania Trump warns of 'destructive and harmful' side of social media
As her husband continued to rip into his adversaries on Twitter, first lady Melania Trump on Monday warned that social media can be used in a "destructive and harmful" manner during remarks at a conference on preventing cyberbullying.
U.S. hearing on Great Lakes pipeline taking place
U.S. feds testifying at hearing on Great Lakes pipeline
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