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Pot greenhouse continues to divide council
A city planning committee has recommended allowing construction of a rural medical marijuana greenhouse six times larger than the legal limit — if the grower meets new conditions meant to protect the neighbourhood.
After daring rescue, entire Thai soccer team out of cave
“Everyone is safe.” With those three words posted on Facebook the daring rescue mission to extricate 12 boys and their soccer coach from the treacherous confines of a flooded cave in Thailand came to a close on Tuesday — a gruelling 18-day ordeal that claimed the life of an experienced diver and rivetted people worldwide.
Mayor urges Bieber to hold Stratford wedding
Stratford mayor encourages Justin Bieber to hold wedding in his hometown
Finance Department at risk of big-impact cyberattack, say internal documents
A newly released internal analysis says the federal Finance Department faces a moderate risk of a cyberattack that could deliver a significant blow to its ability to carry out some crucial government operations.
Bombardier exec apologizes to TTC over recalls
Bombardier exec apologizes to TTC over delivery of 89 faulty streetcars
DNA of second missing woman found at home
Police to give updateon death of teen whose remains were found near Toronto
Canada will not double its defence budget despite calls from Trump: Trudeau
Justin Trudeau held the line Tuesday in the face of calls from Donald Trump for NATO members to increase their defence spending, as the prime minister insisted Canada has no plans to double the amount of money spent on its military.
Trump lands in Europe, says Putin ‘easiest’ of his meetings
With Europe’s wary eyes upon him, President Donald Trump launched a weeklong trip there on Tuesday with harsh criticism for NATO allies and predicted the “easiest” leg of his journey would be his scheduled sit-down with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Hamilton citizens rate roads, busing, snow plowing among worst services provided by city
"This is largely a good news story," said Brigitte Minard, project manager.
Tories say cap-and-trade repeal, ending York strike top priorities
Scrapping cap-and-trade, ending the York University strike and cancelling a controversial wind farm project will be priorities for the new Progressive Conservative government when the Ontario legislature resumes this week for a rare summer session.
UK prime minister fights to stop cabinet exodus over Brexit
British Prime Minister Theresa May insisted Tuesday that her plan to retain close ties with the European Union “absolutely keeps faith” with voters’ decision to leave the bloc, as she tried to restore government unity after the resignations of two top ministers over Brexit.
ENTERTAINMENTCineplex to add five more virtual-reality centresLABOURCUPE seeks to represent WestJet flight attendantsAUTOMOBILES Tesla to build factory in China in wake of tariffs ELECTRONICSMicrosoft
Cineplex says it’s adding at least five more immersive, virtual-reality experience centres in Canada over the next several years. The Void Experience Centres combine virtual-reality technology with sensory effects, such as touch and smell, to give users an immersive experience incorporating movie franchises like “Star Wars” and “Ghostbusters.” Cineplex already operates one of the centres at its Toronto Rec Room location and says the second will open at its West Edmonton Mall location. Cineplex and the Void have signed an expansion agreement that gives the theatre company exclusive rights to operate the centres in Canada.
Update: Stolen Oakville dog returned to owner
A concerned citizen took Nicky the Hungarian Vizsla from a vehicle and brought the dog to the Humane Society
NATO to reinforce Russian threat to Trump: PM
NATO to reinforce Russia's threat in talks with Trump, says Trudeau
CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts in Canada jumped higher in June
OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of new home building increased in June, boosted by a jump in multi-unit projects.
Montreal suburb passes summer-long ban on leaf blowers after heated debate
Tensions erupted in a Montreal suburb after councillors voted to pass a contentious summer-long ban on leaf blowers.
Trump picks Kavanaugh for court, setting up fight with Dems
President Donald Trump chose Brett Kavanaugh, a solidly conservative, politically connected judge, for the Supreme Court Monday night, setting up a ferocious confirmation battle with Democrats as he seeks to shift the nation’s highest court ever further to the right.
How Apple’s app store changed our world
A decade ago, Apple opened a store peddling iPhone apps, unlocking the creativity of software developers and letting users truly make their mobile devices their own.
Curriculum session cancellation sparks concern
Curriculum writing session cancellation sparks concern
Nail-filled board injures girl in park
Two boys responsible for nail-filled board that injured girl in park: police
George Clooney leaves hospital after scooter crash in Italy
OLBIA, Italy - Actor George Clooney was taken to the hospital in Sardinia and released after his motor scooter and a car crashed on a state road on the Italian island Tuesday, hospital officials said.
Royal LePage report says pace of rising home prices slowed in second quarter
The pace of rising home prices slowed in Canada in the second quarter due to softness in the Greater Toronto Area market, according to a report by Royal LePage.
RCMP members need better help: advocate
Time for government to step up and solve RCMP's culture problem, ex-member says
Canada's defence spending, by the numbers
On eve of NATO summit, a look at Canada's defence spending, by the numbers
Man who let mother die on floor sentenced to 3 months
Man who left mother on the floor for 3 weeks before her death to be sentenced
Ontario Tories reveal top priorities
Tories say cap-and-trade repeal, ending York strike top priorities
Bombardier’s C Series aircraft officially renamed A220 as it joins Airbus family
Bombardier Inc.’s name will no longer appear on its C Series jet, which has been officially renamed the A220 as it joins the Airbus family of commercial aircraft.
Truck driver in Humboldt Broncos crash gets bail
Truck driver appears in Saskatchewan court in connection with Broncos bus crash
Report: 78 female homicides in Canada in 2018
Group says 78 women, girls, killed across Canada in last six months
Two women sought after cash stolen from Burlington senior
Halton police are looking for two women after cash was stolen from a local senior in a distraction-style theft last month.
Feds to upsell Canadians on poverty plan
Documents offer glimpse of federal plans to promote upcoming poverty strategy
Dundas couple killed in house fire were ‘wonderful’ neighbours
Homicide detectives investigating “colossal” house fire that killed a couple in their 60s
What to expect from Sun valley's 'summer camp for billionaires'
For a select group of business moguls, summer camp is about to begin.
Tories say cap-and-trade repeal, ending York strike top priorities
Tories say cap-and-trade repeal, ending York strike top priorities
Tractor trip ends in tragedy for Elmira couple
— Henk and Bettina Schuurmans were hoping their cross-country trip by tractor would be an adventure that would help draw attention to Canadian dairy farmers.
Quebec city passes seasonal leaf-blower ban
Montreal suburb passes summer-long ban on leaf blowers after heated debate
The feminist PM falls flat
Justin Trudeau should reflect on how his response to the “groping incident” could have been better.
Report says 78 female homicides in Canada
Group says 78 women, girls, killed across Canada in last six months
Skyway crash truck driver loses appeals
A Brampton dump truck driver who caused traffic chaos when he crashed into the Skyway Bridge four years ago has lost an appeal of his conviction and sentence.
Hamilton man charged after hitting pedestrian, leaving scene at Lime Ridge Mall
A 49-year-old Hamilton man faces charges following a fatal collision with a pedestrian in the parking lot of Lime Ridge Mall on July 9.
Energy stocks help lift Toronto market
Energy stocks help lift Toronto market as oil prices also move higher
A 91-year-old Mexican man beaten with a brick, told to 'go back to your country'
The Fourth of July fireworks display was just beginning when Erik Mendoza realized his 91-year-old grandfather was missing. Thinking he might have gone for his daily walk, Mendoza wandered around the Los Angeles neighbourhood searching for him.
Peterborough women assaulted, police look for witnesses
POLICE UPDATES: Early-morning incident sends two to hospital
A religious Oregon couple didn't believe in medical care. After newborn's death, they're headed to prison
The deputy medical examiner knew before knocking on the door. There was a grim scene waiting for Eric Tonsfeldt inside the single-story house set among the pine trees outside of Oregon City, Oregon- a tragedy that had played out there before.
Pace of rising home prices slowed in Q2
Royal LePage report says pace of rising home prices slowed in second quarter
‘Don’t wanna be an American Idiot’: As Trump visits, Brits try to lift Green Day song to top of the charts
President Donald Trump loved seeing "American Idiot," the Green Day Broadway musical, on its opening night in 2010, calling it "an amazing theatrical experience!" on Twitter. That night, he posed on the red carpet with his wife, Melania, wearing his signature long red tie, and even managed to sit in the theatre under the same roof as Rosie O'Donnell "without incident," Playbill reported at the time.
Nicky the dog stolen from Oakville vehicle
Halton police investigating dognapping from afternoon of July 6
I’m in my 40s, child-free and happy. Why won’t anyone believe me?
A few months before my 42nd birthday, I was out to dinner with friends and found myself seated next to a well-known older male writer.
Forcillo seeks to appeal case to Supreme Court
Toronto cop convicted in death of teen seeks to appeal case to Supreme Court
Amazon to open fulfillment centre in Ottawa
Amazon to open new fulfillment centre in Ottawa, creating some 600 jobs
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