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Japanese hornets shut down Port Colborne baseball diamonds
A predatory insect that one expert described simply as “nasty” is showing up all over Niagara.
Delete your social media now, tech insider warns
If you’re online these days, you likely sense that something’s wrong with the internet. You probably feel weird about how many times a day you check Facebook or Instagram, and likely a little uneasy about how annoyed or envious you feel when you do. Maybe the hostility online depresses you. Maybe you worry about the next generation and how anxious they all seem. Maybe you’ve even considered deleting your accounts.
Blazing a trail for a laneway house
After six years of planning, paperwork and writing cheques, Karin Dearness and Andy Stone have their new laneway house in the KirkendallNeighbourhood.
Hamilton lawyer charged with bigamy, forgery in divorce case
James Morton is alleged to have submitted fake papers at the Newmarket courthouse to divorce his justice of the peace wife so he could marry his law clerk.
Wife in perplexing domestic violence case was ‘subhuman’ to husband ‘and his family’
There is no standard way for a victim of domestic violence to behave.
Police name paramedics charged in Al-Hasnawi death
Union president Mario Posteraro calls charges against pair for on-duty work ‘unprecedented’
Fire marshal investigates east Hamilton pot dispensary blaze
Provincial fire investigators are looking into the circumstances of an early-morning blaze that gutted a pot dispensary in the east end.
Police search for vehicle in Toronto harbour
One person reportedly missing after vehicle falls into Toronto harbour
Teen suspect arrested in Orillia homicide
Teen suspect arrested, victim identified, in Orillia homicide
Cooking oil may help combat foodborne bacteria
Cooking oil may help prevent spread of foodborne illnesses, researchers say
ONTARIO COLD CASE: Grandmother left for dead in hit-and-run
Henrietta Bushey was just a few hundred feet from work when a SUV nearly ended her life. The grandmother was left for dead in the middle of the road during the early morning of Dec. 8, 2011. Thankfully a Good Samaritan came to her rescue. Years later, police are still looking for the driver in the horrific hit-and-run that left Bushey with multiple injuries.
Son’s allergy inspires Peterborough mom to write book to share strategies
Former teacher publishes The Prince’s Armor – A Peanut Allergy Awareness Story
Crossing the rainbow
In front of Hamilton City Hall, at Main Street and Summers Lane, the city has painted crosswalks in the transgender and pride colours.
Gone Fishin’
Carter Daniels, 8, casts his line as he tries his luck from the shore of Hamilton’s Bayfront Park Wednesday morning. Expect a mix of sun and clouds heading into the weekend, with daytime highs reaching 30 C.
Wife in perplexing domestic violence case was ‘subhuman’ to husband ‘and his family’
There is no standard way for a victim of domestic violence to behave.
Digging into history in Ancaster
It’s amazing what you can find if you dig around in Ancaster.
Cigarettes, filters litter B.C. shores: study
Vancouver, Victoria shorelines littered with cigarette butts, researchers
McKenna's straw tweets miss the mark
McKenna's anti-plastics push on Twitter running afoul of local businesses
Signpost:
Oakville mosquito traps this week tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) following two other finds earlier this summer in Burlington. Residents are reminded to protect themselves against bites and to remove breeding sites until the hard frosts of fall set in, in places that hold water, such as bird baths, plant pots, old toys and tires. Report standing water at public facilities or for more information, see halton.ca, call 311or email wnv@halton.ca.
Carbon price plan could be changed again
Feds mull competitiveness changes this fall, after easing carbon tax thresholds
Irregular border crossers cost at least $270M
Irregular border crossers cost at least $270M, according to new PBO figures
Ford government’s media tactics draw ire of journalists and opposition parties
Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservative government has come under fire for the combative tone it’s struck with journalists covering the Ontario legislature.
Ford government media tactics anger reporters
Ford government's media tactics draw ire of journalists and opposition parties
U.S. lowers Canadian newsprint duties
Canadian newsprint producer hopes U.S. trade commission will overturn duties
Dundas — Kaga exchange reps named honorary Dundas Cactus Festival Parade marshals
Anticipation for the Dundas Cactus Festival Parade, scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 16, may reach an all-time high after last year’s was cancelled due to weather concerns.
Brookfield posts $125-million profit
Brookfield Infrastructure posts $125-million profit amid investment spree
Patriots fan turns Tom Brady's autograph into a tattoo
Patriots fan turns Tom Brady's autograph into a tattoo
Quarterhill shares surge after WiLAN IP decision
Quarterhill shares surge 29% after subsidiary awarded $145.1M in Apple IP case
Manafort’s bookkeeper: ‘He approved every penny’
Paul Manafort’s bookkeeper testified Thursday that the former Trump campaign chairman kept her in the dark about the foreign bank accounts he was using to buy millions in luxury items and personal expenses.
Ontario launching court challenge against carbon tax
Ontario launching constitutional challenge of federal carbon tax plan
Correction
An incorrect location was included in the calendar listing for Brott Music Festival, “Star Wars — The Force Awakens.” It takes place at L.R. Wilson Hall in McMaster. The Spectator regrets the error.
Witness in Peterborough shooting picks accused from photo lineup
Jessica Stammis identified Julian Graham as who she believes shot Sean Smith as attempted murder trial continues
Ontario fighting federal carbon tax plan with constitutional challenge
Attorney General Caroline Mulroney would not say whether she thought Ontario could win a constitutional challenge to the federal carbon tax plan.
Toronto stock index rebounds on tech, materials
Toronto stock index continues moderate decline across multiple market sectors
Two paramedics charged in Hamilton death
Two Hamilton paramedics charged in 2017 death of Good Samaritan
Bombardier says C Series shift to Airbus allows it to focus on regional planes
With its focus no longer diverted by the aircraft formerly known as the C Series, Bombardier Inc. says it is working to improve the profitability of its regional jets and turboprops by boosting sales and cutting costs.
Tensions flare between Tims and franchisees
Tim Hortons franchisees say company won't meet with them to mend relations
Nova Scotia using federal immigration program to lure daycare workers
Nova Scotia says it has arranged to make use of a fast-track federal immigration program to help it recruit qualified child-care workers.
City receives accessibility grant for Mohawk Sports Park
Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities announced the City of Hamilton is getting a $41,239 Jumpstart Accessibility Grant.
Swoop to launch transborder service in October to five tourist destinations
Swoop will become Canada’s first ultra-low-cost airline to fly to the United States when it launches service this fall to five popular tourist destinations in Florida, Nevada and Arizona.
Feds mull competitiveness changes this fall
Feds mull competitiveness changes this fall, after easing carbon tax thresholds
Police seize nearly 60 kg of cocaine and heroin bound for Toronto from the U.S.
Police say they’ve made six arrests and seized 25 firearms and more than 60 kilograms of drugs in an investigation in the Toronto area.
Inuk woman’s ordeal brings Montreal police procedures into question
Mina Iquasiak Aculiak, an Inuk woman who had come from her northern Quebec home for medical treatment, was found Thursday, six days after Montreal police released her from custody.
Driver pulls up to a police station to prove he’s sober and asks for a breath test
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Police say a man is facing an impaired driving charge after attempting to prove to his friends that he wasn't drunk.
Hamilton installs multi-hued crosswalk in downtown
"This very much speaks to diversity and inclusion," said Hamilton Fred Eisenberger.
Man asks police for blood-alcohol test, fails
Man asks for breath test to prove to friends he's sober; police allege he failed
Do you realize how cute you were driving? Police stop tot
Do you realize how cute you were driving? Police stop tot
Restaurant owner jailed 90 days, fined for failing to pay staff as ordered
The owner of a now defunct Toronto-area restaurant chain has been jailed for 90 days for failing to comply with a government order to pay former employees wages and other money they were owed.
Financial fruit: Apple becomes 1st trillion-dollar company
Financial fruit: Apple becomes 1st trillion-dollar company
Report of active shooter: Ohio Air Force base on lockdown
DAYTON, Ohio - Federal and state authorities in armoured vehicles and unmarked cars swarmed onto a sprawling Air Force base in Ohio on Thursday amid reports of an active shooter at a medical centre.
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