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It’s ‘unlikely’ Wayne Millard shot himself, police expert testifies
After re-enacting the fatal shooting of an aviation executive 20 times using mannequin heads, police forensic experts concluded it was unlikely the man shot himself in the face, as authorities initially believed, a murder trial heard Thursday.
Halifax police under fire for not tracking drink-tampering incidents
Halifax Regional Police are being criticized for not tracking drink-tampering incidents in the city amid multiple reports of spiked drinks at downtown bars and an emergency-room doctor who says it happens regularly.
Auditor repeats criticism of Phoenix system
Ferguson stands by criticism of Phoenix pay system as incomprehensible failure
Fix economic outcomes for women: committee
Sweeping list of recommendations calls for better economic outcomes for women
Ottawa-area legislator John Fraser selected interim Ontario Liberal leader
An Ottawa-area legislator has been appointed interim leader of Ontario’s Liberals after the party’s stunning defeat in last week’s election.
Ford to make case for NAFTA to U.S. counterparts
Ontario's Doug Ford to make case for NAFTA deal to U.S. counterparts
Imperial Oil to replace jet fuel pipeline from Waterdown to Toronto
Company has registered eight lobbyists to talk about the project with Hamilton politicians and bureaucrats. Public information meetings are not slated until summer.
Canada to review its fossil fuel subsidies
Canada's billions in fossil fuel subsidies to go under the microscope
MPs praise Mulcair ahead of retirement
Mulcair marks retirement by calling on Canada to be champion of democracy
Groups want probe into Vancouver police carding, citing racial profiling
Métis grandmother Elaine Durocher, who has lived on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside for 11 years, says it’s time for an investigation into the disproportionate rate that Indigenous people are “carded” by Vancouver police.
Tories threaten all-nighter over cost to Canadians of Liberal carbon price
MPs were facing another long night of marathon voting Thursday as the Conservatives pushed the government to disclose how much its carbon price is going to cost Canadian families.
Hamilton officer Craig Ruthowsky to remain in jail pending appeal
Ruthowsky was convicted of bribery, attempt to obstruct justice, criminal breach of trust and trafficking cocaine after a 25-day jury trial in Toronto.
Correction
Courtney Weavers’ name was incorrect in a photo caption about the Canada Centre for Inland Waters in The Spectator Thursday. In addition, the tank she was in was 13,000 gallons. The Spectator regrets the errors.
Mayors' group speaks out against tariffs
Group of Canadian and U.S. mayors speaks out against trade tariffs
Centre Block reno delayed until next year
Senate won't fully move out of Centre Block until end of year, reno delayed
No reported right whale deaths in Canadian waters so far in 2018, officials say
There have been no reported deaths of North Atlantic right whales in Canadian waters this year — with dozens of the endangered mammals spotted amid strict fishing and vessel speed restrictions, federal officials say.
End of horse-drawn carriages in Montreal, as new animal rules unveiled
The elegant draft horses that pull tourist caleches through Old Montreal will soon be clip-clopping their way into the city’s history books as the municipal administration moves forward with a plan to ban the activity as of 2020.
Nunavut MLAs debate new leader after vote
Nunavut members of the legislature to hold non-confidence vote on premier
Spacewalking astronauts set up TV cameras for arriving ships
Spacewalking astronauts set up TV cameras Thursday for new crew capsules set to arrive in coming months.
Japan banks on 3D mapping deemed crucial for driverless cars
Technology companies are racing to develop ultra-precise digital maps that can guide self-driving cars within inches of where they should be — a hurdle the industry needs to clear if it hopes to deliver on its promise of widespread use of driverless vehicles.
NDP will hold Ford to account as party forms official Opposition: Horwath
NDP Leader Andrea Horwath vowed Thursday to hold Doug Ford accountable for every decision he will make as Ontario’s next premier, saying her party would be a voice for the majority of people in the province, who did not vote for Ford’s Progressive Conservatives.
Dundas public school trustee takes pass on second term
Greg Van Geffen says he’s decided “with a heavy heart” to not seek re-election as the Dundas area’s public school trustee.
Donairs, lost remotes and salads: Halifax police remind residents these are not worthy of 911 calls
The RCMP in Halifax say a 12-year-old twice dialed 911 to complain about the salad that was made for him, and his dislike for it.
Police ID woman found dead in Toronto apartment
Police identify 28-year-old woman found dead inside Toronto apartment
Banksy print stolen from Toronto show
Toronto police investigating Banksy print stolen from city's west end
Grand opening of Goodwill career and donation centre
Goodwill — the Amity Group is holding the grand opening of its newest career and donation centre in Burlington.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Garth St crash
Hamilton police said Garth, south of Rymal, expected to be closed for several hours
Oakville driving instructor found not guilty of sexual assault
A 51-year-old Oakville driving instructor who faced charges in connection with allegations of sexual assault has been found not guilty.
#BuyCanadian: Pocketbook patriotism takes off amid U.S. trade tensions
Social media users are pledging to #BuyCanadian amid a simmering trade standoff with the U.S., but experts say pocketbook patriotism may have unintended consequences on both sides of the border.
New standards for heavy trucks coming in 2020
Feds set new standards for trucks, buses to cut tailpipe emissions
Cirque du Soleil plans to open entertainment centres in retail spaces
The group known for Cirque du Soleil’s acrobatic performances is eyeing struggling malls for an opportunity to grow its business.
Ontario government rejects Hamilton's request to redraw Hamilton Conservation Area boundaries
"There could be a more favourable finding," said Hamilton Mountain Coun. Tom Jackson
Garth closed near Rymal for serious crash
Hamilton police said closure expected to last several hours
Rogers cutting size of digital content team
Rogers cutting one-third of digital content and publishing team, about 75 jobs
Banksy print stolen in Toronto, police investigating theft
An original print by renowned street artist Banksy was stolen from an unauthorized exhibition of his works in Toronto, police said Thursday as they investigated the theft.
Ontario home prices expected to rise: CMHC
Ontario home prices expected to rise moderately, declines unlikely to persist
Dundas tow truck collision prosecution assigned to a Crown attorney
Pedestrian Margaret Black was struck in Dundas and died nine days later.
Canada facing new challenge on trade
Canada faces new trade test from Italy as feds battle challenges on many fronts
Trump accused in lawsuit of misusing charitable foundation
Trump accused in lawsuit of misusing charitable foundation
Khill trial: Tiny blood stains sign of great force in shooting
There were at least 89 tiny blood spatter stains found at the crime scene.
Nunavut premier removed from office after vote
Nunavut members of the legislature to hold non-confidence vote on premier
West Hamilton resident Vincent Samuel tries for council seat this fall
"All politics is local," said West Hamilton resident Vincent Samuel.
Three adults in relationship declared parents
Three adults in polyamorous relationship declared legal parents of child
NDP will hold Ford to account: Horwath
NDP will hold Doug Ford to account as party forms official Opposition: Horwath
The good news about Ontario’s June 7 election
Fully 58 per cent of eligible voters turned out in a high stakes provincial campaign, yielding the most democratic outcome in nearly two decades, Martin Regg Cohn writes
NewsAlert: Nunavut premier removed from office
Nunavut members of the legislature to hold non-confidence vote on premier
PM calls teen organizer of town's first Pride parade
Teen organizer of Ontario town's first Pride parade gets surprise call from PM
Centre Block reno delayed until year end
Senate won't fully move out of Centre Block until end of year, reno delayed
Wayne Millard 'unlikely' to have shot himself:expert
Crime scene reconstruction expert to testify at Dellen Millard's murder trial
Proposed expanded cannabis operation in Ancaster opposed by Coun. Lloyd Fergson
"Quitely frankly, it will open up Pandora's box. It will destroy prime agricultural land in Hamilton," said Ancaster Coun. Lloyd Ferguson
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