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Why Saudi Arabia’s Aramco IPO remains a pipeline dream
The trillion-dollar sale of shares in the oil giant are key to plans to modernize the Middle East kingdom. That sale may not happen, writes David Olive
No charges as SIU ends investigation of Burlington ATV crash
Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit has concluded its investigation with no charges being laid following a crash last month involving an all-terrain vehicle and an OPP cruiser.
End of Ontario EV rebates likely to hit sales
End of Ontario electric vehicle rebate program likely to hit sales
Dundas Canadian Tire conversion of Metro needs minor variance, sound barrier
Beverly Tire preparing to build new service centre next to plaza
12 Russians accused of hacking Democrats in 2016 US election
The Justice Department announced charges Friday against 12 Russian intelligence officers for hacking offences during the 2016 presidential election.
Bear climbs tree in residential area in Port Perry
Police urging residents to stay indoors after bear spotted in Port Perry, Ont.
Fleeing vehicle crashes into house in Barrie
Fleeing vehicle crashes into house in Barrie, one man facing charges
'Potential risk' prompts increased police presence in Toronto
Toronto police increasing presence throughout city, particularly downtown
One dead after Toronto-area plane crash
TSB investigating small plane crash at Buttonville airport in Markham, Ont.
Ford’s sex ed decision met with outcry
Educators, doctors, and parents push back against the provincial Conservatives’ decision to revert to the 1998 sex ed curriculum
As the share price falls, retiring Hydro One CEO to get millions
Thanks to his stock options, the ousted head of Hydro One will walk away with about $9 million, far more than the $400,000 Premier Doug Ford touted.
Signpost:
Rolling lane closures begin Monday along the Red Hill Valley Parkway in both directions, between the Greenhill Avenue and Dartnall Road off-ramps, between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. from Sunday through Thursday. The closures are necessary for the city to install new recessed pavement markers, also known as cat’s eyes, to improve visibility in the dark.
Federal rules on interns pushed to 2019
Liberal promise to set strict rules for unpaid interns pushed to 2019
Eisenberger says he is optimistic about Stelco lands after meeting with company CEO
Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger says he is optimistic that surplus Stelco land on Hamilton’s bayfront will find its way into productive reuse after a meeting with the steelmaker’s CEO.
New drivers help curb no-show bus crisis
The HSR was infamously forced to cancel up to 23 buses a day last October. In June, not a single hour of scheduled service was missed.
Community mourns boy who died outside family apartment
The death of a six-year-old boy outside the apartment building where he lived with his family has shocked and saddened his central Hamilton community.
Toronto police out in force near CN Tower over ‘unconfirmed, uncorroborated piece of information’
Police wouldn’t reveal actual reason for increased presence, citing only that there was a “potential risk of public safety.”
As pre-election cabinet shuffle looms, Kirsty Duncan ready for anything
She’s gone from a junior minister to a minister with a $4-billion budget to spend to a minister holding down two different portfolios.
Canadians know little about the dangers of concussions, federal survey suggests
Roughly half of Canadians know little to nothing about the perils of sports-related concussive injuries, nor where to turn to find preventive information, suggests a newly-released federal survey.
‘Thong Man’ won’t be at Port Dover this Friday the 13th
The 65th Friday the 13th motorcycle gathering in Port Dover will be minus one of its most popular attractions.
Photos: The Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers
Clickity clack, ’round the railroad track
Stay out of Chedoke Creek, Cootes, city advises
Municipal and provincial staff are trying to find what’s causing the “highly contaminated water.”
McConnell defends Kavanaugh’s writings on presidential power
The Senate’s top Republican pushed back forcefully Thursday on warnings from Democrats that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh might be willing to thwart the Russia investigation of special counsel Robert Mueller.
Nova Scotia judge to preside over inquiry into death of Afghan veteran and family
A provincial court judge in Nova Scotia has been appointed to preside over the inquiry into the deaths of Afghanistan war veteran Lionel Desmond and his family.
Stoney Creek road improvements for Hewitson, Dewitt on upcoming schedule
"They are excited about the (improvements)," said Stoney Creek Coun. Maria Pearson.
Woman convicted for role in robbery at medical marijuana facility
A Toronto woman who participated in a violent home invasion and robbery at a medical marijuana facility in Port Colborne will return to court in September to learn her fate.
Ford uses throne speech to signal dramatic changes that loom for Ontario
Warning “change will not be easy,” Premier Doug Ford’s new Progressive Conservative government is indicating it will move quickly with reforms.
RCMP probing fatal tractor crash
— RCMP in Saskatchewan are recreating a crash scene on a flat stretch of prairie highway, as they investigate a tragic collision that killed an Elmira woman and put her husband in hospital.
Stop citing Tim Hortons coffee as a defining symbol of Canadian identity
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan’s pro-Timmies tweet drew some salty remarks, Emma Teitel writes.
Hamilton school board loses cash for feted energy efficiencies
Hamilton’s public school board is losing the provincial funding for building upgrades that helped it cut greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 30 per cent and energy bills by about half that amount in just three years.
Stone Creek's Edgelake Park to get upgraded multi-use courts this summer
"I'm excited for this project," said Stoney Creek Coun., Maria Pearson.
“Business After Business” at Clearcable
The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce and the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce are holding a “Business After Business” at Clearcable on July 26.
Ontario throne speech highlights campaign pledges
Ontario government to lay out road map for province in first throne speech
PM, justice minister, asked to consider new trial or pardon in Latimer case
A Saskatchewan farmer who was convicted of killing his severely disabled daughter nearly 25 years ago is applying for either a new trial or a pardon.
Canada Post ‘hellbent’ on labour dispute as talks continue, union president says
The president of Canada Post’s biggest workers’ union says the Crown corporation is spoiling for a labour fight as more than 50,000 employees prepare for a summertime strike-vote amidst ongoing talks.
Trudeau bills 10-year defence spending plan as answer to Trump spending call
Donald Trump boasted Thursday of single-handedly winning commitments from his fellow NATO leaders to meet and exceed a defence spending target of two per cent of GDP — even though Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke only of continuing with Canada’s existing military plan.
At least 15 vehicle break-ins reported in northeast Burlington July 11
BURLINGTON- Halton police are investigating following break-ins to at least 15 vehicles in northeast Burlington early Wednesday, July 11.
Ford’s cynical display of political patronage sets a dangerous tone
What Premier Doug Ford knows about Ontario’s health-care system you can place on the head of a pin.
Apple’s new MacBook Pros get a much-needed performance boost
Apple on Thursday announced a long-awaited update for the MacBook Pro, giving the laptops a much-needed performance bump but not any meaningful change in design.
Passengers flying in drones next step for researchers
DAYTON, Ohio -- It's not science fiction: One day drones will taxi you from skyscraper to skyscraper. And research in the Dayton-Springfield region will help make it happen.
Fraud charges stayed against Peterborough’s Shane Smith
Charged by RCMP financial crime team in 2014 in $200M case, but judge rules case took too long to come to trial
Manitoba premier asks colleagues to cut restrictions on inter-provincial booze
Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister is asking his colleagues to eliminate restrictions on interprovincial booze runs.
New trial or pardon sought in Latimer case
PM, justice minister asked to consider new trial or pardon in Latimer case
Fiat workers call for strike after owner buys Cristiano Ronaldo
Fiat factory workers in Italy can think of a few things they’d rather see their owner spend $130 million on than Cristiano Ronaldo.
CRTC levies fines against two companies under Canada’s antispam law
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission says it has fined two companies for the first time under Canada’s antispam law for allegedly aiding in the installation of malicious computer programs through online ads.
Trump claims 'total credit' at NATO summit
Trudeau bills 10-year defence spending plan as answer to Trump spending call
NATO insists it's united at end of raucous, divisive summit
NATO insists it's united at end of raucous, divisive summit
Case ignited civil rights movement: 1955 murder investigation of black teenager reopens
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The federal government has reopened its investigation into the slaying of Emmett Till, the black teenager whose brutal killing in Mississippi shocked the world and helped inspire the civil rights movement more than 60 years ago.
Fake Wonderland tickets circulating online
Canada's Wonderland warns of fraudulent free tickets circulating on Facebook
Two companies fined under anti-spam law
CRTC levies fines against two companies under Canada's anti-spam law
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