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Heavy police presence as Hells Angels hold national gathering near MontrealHeavy police presence as Hells Angels hold national gathering near Montreal
In what police describe as an elaborate show of force, up to 700 Hells Angels bikers and associates are expected to descend on a rural Quebec town this weekend for their annual national gathering.
Ontario’s craft brewers pan Doug Ford’s buck-a-beer plan as unaffordable
Many of Ontario’s craft beer brewers refuse to sacrifice quality and lower their prices to a loonie per can despite the new Progressive Conservative buck-a-beer plan.
Gun violence a 'significant concern': Blair
Gun violence a 'significant concern' for Canadians, Bill Blair says
2 new exotic species identified in the Great Lakes
2 new exotic species identified in the Great Lakes
Police ask for public’s help in locating dangerous man
Hamilton police seek the public’s assistance in locating a Hamilton man considered to violent and dangerous.
Many Canadians are driving high on cannabis, according to new national survey
OTTAWA — A new Statistics Canada survey reveals an “alarming” number of Canadians have driven a vehicle while high on cannabis or have been passengers in such vehicles.
Toronto stock index closes up in broad advance
Toronto stock market rises in broad advance
How much money should you have left when you die? Likely less than you think
How much money should you have left when you die?
Calgary police investigating in-custody death after altercation on plane
Calgary police are in the early stages of what they say is a unique investigation into the in-custody death of a man being deported from Canada.
HIV-AIDS organizations fear new federal funding focus on prevention will lead to more cases
The head of the Canadian AIDS Society fears HIV rates will continue to rise because of a shift in federal funding toward prevention instead of treatment and support.
Scientists concerned about endangered orca still pushing body of her dead calf
An endangered orca is not letting go of her newborn calf, whose body she has been pushing through the water for more than two weeks.
Israeli leaders plot response as Gaza violence persists
JERUSALEM — Israel’s prime minister convened his Security Cabinet late Thursday to plot a response to a new burst of violence with Gaza militants, ordering the army to take unspecified “strong action” as the military reinforced units along the border ahead of a possible escalation.
Weather watch: Severe thunderstorms, cold front
Southern Ontario is under a severe thunderstorm watch.
Many Canadians driving high: StatCan
Many Canadians are driving high, according to new StatCan cannabis data
Trump’s tariffs on Canadian newsprint hasten local newspapers’ demise
The Trump administration’s decision to impose tariffs on Canadian newsprint is hastening the demise of local newspapers across the country, forcing already struggling publications to cut staff, reduce the number of days they print and, in at least one case, shutter entirely.
Hazy California deals with smoky smell from distant blaze
For two weeks a dull haze and the faint smell of smoke from distant blazes have blanketed many California cities, forcing summer campers to stay inside, obscuring normally bright skylines and leaving cars covered with ash.
Zimbabwe opposition leader charged amid growing fears of crackdown
Senior Zimbabwean opposition figure Tendai Biti on Thursday was charged with inciting public violence and declaring unofficial election results as fears grew about a government crackdown following the disputed July 30 election.
'Right thing to do:' Friend helps Jasper crash survivors reunite with loved ones
EDMONTON — When Louisiana businessperson Ronnie Remedies got a text message saying his friends had been involved in a deadly crash in Alberta's scenic Jasper National Park, he says it was like being punched in the stomach.
Family of Hamilton bootlegger fight for control of his lost fortune
Rocco Perri and his estate have been a mystery since he vanished on April 23, 1944 while visiting a Hamilton relative in the city’s north end.
Canadian housing starts slower in July: CMHC
Housing starts lower in July, fewer multiple-unit projects after busy June: CMHC
Group urges memorial at infamous women's prison
Women urge memorial garden at notorious former prison in Kingston
Canada’s Shopify battles the scammers behind fake web stores
Every day, startups all over the world set up websites in the hopes of becoming a runaway success like Casper or Warby Parker. Many of them turn to Shopify, a Canadian company that makes it a snap to open a web store. Shopify charges a mere $30 a month to maintain the site and can help with shipping, payments, even inventory. More than 600,000 merchants have signed on, and most have no complaints.
Pot-based medical pet products closer to fruition as research grows
Canadian pets are a few steps closer to getting their paws on pot-based medical treatments as more cannabis companies research marijuana’s efficacy for companion animals.
Prosecutors shift focus to fraud charges in Manafort trial
Prosecutors shift focus to fraud charges in Manafort trial
Pence outlines plan for new Space Force by 2020
Pence outlines plan for new Space Force by 2020
Forest fire Parry Sound 33 close to being under control
Crews continue to tackle fires across Ontario, 17 out of control in northeast
Coyotes leave central Hamilton Mountain residents howling
Residents near Crerar Neighbourhood Park and possibly Bruleville Nature Park on the central Mountain are concerned that coyote activity has become a regular occurrence in their neighbourhoods.
Manulife, Sun Life profits up amid uncertainty
Manulife, Sun Life profits rise but caution looms amid cost-cutting, trade uncertainty
Housing starts lower in July, fewer multiple-unit projects after busy June: CMHC
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says there was a slowdown in housing construction starts in July, following a near-record high in the previous month.
Locker-room lessons on gender
I was around 11 when my hockey coach suggested I might be more comfortable getting dressed for games in a separate change room, as I was the only girl on a team of all boys. I liked the idea, so I decided to migrate to a smaller, private room down the hall. Though I would miss talking to my teammates in the locker room post game, I wouldn’t miss smelling them. I also wouldn’t miss having to duck into the bathroom stall to change my bra, or look the other way when the guys changed out of their long underwear. On account of something called puberty, things had begun to get awkward in the dressing room. This type of separation, then, was fine by me and, I’m sure, fine by my male teammates.
Manulife, Sun Life profits rise but caution looms
Manulife, Sun Life profits rise but caution looms amid cost-cutting, trade uncertainty
Peterborough police investigating another break-in at Sadleir House
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Ontario spending $25 million to help fight guns and gangs
Ontario to spend $25 million to help fight guns and gangs in Toronto
Resurfacing of Stoney Creek's Barton Street begins next week
The issue: Barton Street reconstructionThe Impact: Residents have waited years for upgrades to the main east-west arterial road
Why two countries want to kill 100,000 beavers
If you're a boreal toad -- or a wood duck, or a brook trout, or a moose -- you might owe your life to a beaver.
Credit card firms to cut fees for merchants
Big credit card firms agree to cut fees they charge merchants: source
Canada not clear yet on Saudi retaliation
Canada still seeking clarity from Saudi Arabia on diplomatic dispute
Ontario power firm pays $388M for U.S. rival
Ontario's provincial power company buys U.S. renewable energy firm for $388M
Holocaust survivor urged love over hate
Holocaust survivor Philip Riteman dies at 96: 'Better to love than hate'
Toronto stock index up in broad advance
Toronto stock market rises in broad advance
Accused loses bid to halt murder trial
Supreme Court refuses to hear bid to halt murder trial over delays
Canadian Tire Q2 results below estimates
Canadian Tire Q2 profit falls, revenue up but below analyst estimates
Hamilton planning second public meeting for Southcote Road construction
No date has been set for second public information meeting on Southcote Road project.
An 11-year-old girl was accused of shoplifting. An off-duty officer Tasered her in the back
It is not yet clear what threat the 11-year-old girl may have posed to the off-duty officer as she walked away from him. Or how many steps she took before he unholstered his Taser.
Crews continue to tackle fires across Ontario
Crews continue to tackle fires across Ontario, 17 out of control in northeast
WestJet hopes daytime flight will bring back flyers to Waterloo
— WestJet is ending its early-morning flight out of Waterloo Region, and is returning to a daytime departure that some hope will bring more traffic back to the regional airport.
UPDATE: Southbound Upper Sherman closed at Limeridge after hit-and-run
Police believe cyclist was victim of hit and run
Parked vehicle hit with bullets on the Mountain
Hamilton police say shooting was “targeted”
Nevsun rejects Lundin's hostile takeover bid
Nevsun Resources board rejects Lundin's $1.4-billion hostile takeover bid
Group launches human rights challenge on sex ed
Ontario families launch human rights challenge against sex-ed curriculum rollback
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