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Manafort trial offers glimpse into what Mueller’s probe has unearthed so far
The trial of President Donald Trump’s one-time campaign chairman will open this week with tales of lavish spending, secret shell companies and millions of dollars of Ukrainian money flowing through offshore bank accounts and into the political consultant’s pocket.
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Video: Firefighters extinguish Dundas truck fire
The pickup truck was located at the corner of Olympic Drive and Cootes Drive
Quebec vanity plates: website up and running
Quebec personalized licence plates: website up and running after crashing last week
Canada to join Mexico, Japan, South Korea, EU to talk auto tariffs
Canada will join Mexico and other European and Asian auto-producing countries this week to plot strategy ahead of the potential imposition of tariffs on vehicles and auto parts exported to the United States.
Is it on the map? Liberals face hurdles with infrastructure transparency tool
An online map laying out billions of dollars in infrastructure spending approved by the federal Liberals has yet to provide the full scope of funding toward new and upgraded bridges, roads and transit systems.
Ottawa won’t start constitutional fight over Toronto council cuts
The Liberal government’s point person on urban affairs is ruling out a constitutional fight over Doug Ford’s decision to slash the size of Toronto’s city council, as experts agree the contentious move falls squarely within provincial jurisdiction.
Nova Scotia’s tidal energy ambitions won’t end with project setback, experts say
Nova Scotia’s bid to become a world leader in tidal energy has been dealt a major setback, but industry experts say a French firm’s decision to pull out of a pioneering Bay of Fundy project may ultimately be good for the emerging industry.
Three dead after plane heading from Ontario to PEI crashes in Maine
A Maine airport manager says three people have died after a small plane that departed from Ontario bound for Prince Edward Island crashed during an attempted landing.
CryptoKitties: Are blockchain Beanie Babies the future of e-commerce or a fad?
At first glance, CryptoKitties are googly-eyed virtual cats that come in an array of fanciful forms — from fluffy ninjas, to feline-duck hybrids.
Montreal implementing measures after three children attacked by coyote
The City of Montreal is taking all necessary steps to track down a coyote that is believed to have attacked three young children in the past week, the mayor said Monday.
McMaster centre tapped for $10.5 million in federal funding
The Centre for Probe Development and Commercialization works with medical isotopes research to creates diagnostic tests and cancer treatments through spinoff companies
Tories introduce bill to cut size of Toronto council
Toronto mayor not ruling out legal action against province over council size
Woman condemns 'fat shaming' in obituary
Woman's obituary casts spotlight on medical profession's 'fat shaming'
Higher rates to hit younger, middle earners
Higher interest rates to hit younger, middle-income households: federal analysis
Hill security seeks harassment investigators
Parliamentary security force seeks harassment investigators after case backlog
Accused in PATH stabbing fit to stand trial
Toronto woman accused in 2015 PATH stabbing declared fit to stand trial
Jessica Chastain and James McAvoy filming Largo in downtown Port Hope
— Filming of Largo began in downtown Port Hope with fans catching glimpses of Hollywood stars.
Three die in plane bound for P.E.I.
Three people die in small plane crash flying from Ontario to Prince Edward Island
UK court ruling seen as landmark in right-to-die cases
Britain’s Supreme Court ruled Monday that families of patients who are in a long-term persistent vegetative state do not need to seek a court’s permission to have life support removed, in a case seen as placing the right-to-die decision back in the hands of loved ones and doctors.
Man charged in newsroom killings pleads not guilty in court filing
A man charged with killing five people in The Capital newsroom in Maryland pleaded not guilty Monday in court papers, and his lawyers contended any identification of their client at trial will be tainted due to “impermissible” identification procedures used by police.
Toronto is the only city targeted by Ford in legislation
“The premier cooked up his backroom plot to steal power from the people and kept it hidden from 14 million Ontarians for the entire election campaign,” said NDP Leader Andrea Horwath
Zimbabwe opposition cries foul in historic post-Mugabe vote
Zimbabwe’s main opposition leader on Monday said reported voting delays were a “deliberate attempt” to undermine his supporters in the country’s first election without former leader Robert Mugabe on the ballot.
Ontario government introduces bill to cut Toronto city council by nearly half
Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government introduced controversial legislation Monday that would cut Toronto city council nearly in half just months ahead of the fall municipal election, as the city weighs whether to take legal action to stall the proposed changes.
Hamilton's first ever Newcomer Day a success
"The entire country is a country of newcomers," says Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger.
City Housing Hamilton eyes $15 million building
A parcel of green space next to five social housing buildings just off Macassa Avenue is going to be home to a new $15 million, 65 unit seniors’ apartment complex to be built by City Housing Hamilton.
Boy, 13, died in so-called ‘choking game,’ New Brunswick authorities say
The death of a 13-year-old boy has prompted a call for education about a phenomenon known as the “choking game.”
Stoney Creek's Cam Galindo changes political paths and enters trustee race
I came to realize as a trustee I could benefit the community with my background in education," said Stoney Creek's Cam Galindo.
Funerals held for Danforth shooting victims
Trudeau expected at funeral today for victim of Toronto's Danforth shooting
Forest fire in northeastern Ontario threatens Trans-Canada Highway
Fire known as Parry Sound 33 has grown to more than 82 square kilometres
Intense heat, 'firenadoes' fuel deadly California fire
REDDING, Calif. -- Firefighters battling intense heat and strong winds struggled Monday to gain control of a deadly Northern California wildfire that has killed six people and destroyed more than 700 homes.
'Jeopardy's' Alex Trebek contemplates retirement and names potential successors
There's a good chance Alex Trebek will step down as "Jeopardy!" host once his contract expires in 2020.
Newcomers receive warm Hamilton welcome
The Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council, housed within the city’s planning and economic development department, hosted the first Hamilton Newcomer Day Friday at city hall.
Do refugees/illegal migrants represent a ‘challenge’ or a crisis?
What exactly is the difference between a crisis and a challenge?
Numerous lawsuits claim baby powder causes ovarian cancer, so is it safe or not?
Baby powder maker Johnson & Johnson has been the subject of a string of lawsuits, including two pending class-action cases in Canada, over allegations its product caused ovarian cancer in thousands of women who used the sweet-smelling, moisture-reducing agent for feminine hygiene.
VIDEO: Police suspect hate crime in Stoney Creek Walmart parking lot incident
A 47-year-old Stoney Creek man was charged with dangerous driving, failing to remain at the scene of an accident and threatening death.
Ward 13 election campaign features 5 Dundas residents, 1 Flamborough resident
Election day set for Oct. 22.
What's going on in Ancaster?
Ever wonder what those curious signs are doing in the middle of Hamilton’s various business improvement areas, including along Wilson Street in Ancaster?JUST THE FACTS:The pedestrian kiosks were installed a few years ago in an effort by Hamilt
Man dead after trying to run across highway
Man dead after trying to run across Ottawa highway Sunday night
Quebec police investigating after Premier Philippe Couillard's boat sinks
Authorities are investigating after a fishing boat belonging to Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard sank while docked at a marina in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region.
Toronto, U.S. markets trading lower
Toronto stock index down slightly, U.S. markets down as tech stocks fall
Around the world at Hamilton Community Food Centre
Each Thursday morning for the past month or so they’ve been eagerly gathering at Neighbour to Neighbour Centre’s Hamilton Community Food Centre.About 20 mostly women, some with children in-tow, assemble for the weekly International Community Kitc
Tory not ruling out legal action against province
Toronto mayor not ruling out legal action against province over council size
Police seek man after alleged church robbery
Police seek man after alleged robbery and assault at Welland, Ont., church
Medical Mystery: She had rashes. But don't all kids?
The pediatrician was blunt but not unkind. Even so, her unequivocal message made Jan Wiese bristle.
Archeological dig at proposed Ancaster art centre expected to be completed soon
Archeological work at proposed Ancaster arts centre expected to be completed by end of the month, say city official.
Police seek man after seniors defrauded
Police seek man after two seniors defrauded in separate incidents
Think of Reese and little Julianna
The difference between the right and left is the choice of victim. The hard-left says the killer is a victim, the hard-right blames race. What they have in common is that the actual victims, the dead and injured, are ancillary.
First-time homebuyers in Barrie squeezed by falling property values
Abid Mirza and Sapna Singh bought a pre-construction home at the height of the market. Now they say it’s worth $100,000 less than what they agreed to pay, and their financing costs have risen.
Jimmy Howard’s racing legend lives in mural on beach strip
When Terri Laan and Chris Farner bought the creaky home in Hamilton’s beach community, they had no idea it had belonged to cigar-chomping stock car racing icon Jimmy Howard. Now they’ve made sure all who pass will know the legend
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