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A guide for Hamilton Mountain voters on Ontario election day
Before the clock strikes midnight, Ontario residents should know what party will govern the province for the next four years
Longtime music teacher honoured at city arts awards
One of 19 arts awards announced Wednesday night
Ottawa area voters given bad polling info
Elections Ontario warns Ottawa voters to double-check polling place
Obituary: ‘Bullet’ Powless was peacekeeper amid Caledonia strife
A Six Nations ironworker who was front and centre in the Caledonia land claims dispute has died suddenly of a heart attack.
Feds avert pot fight with Indigenous senators
Feds avert possible delay of marijuana bill with promises to Aboriginal senators
Honorary degree for B.C. elder’s efforts to keep her Indigenous language alive
She’s the last surviving fluent speaker of her Indigenous language, but Elizabeth Phillips says she’s more confident now than ever that her mother tongue will survive.
Hey, Hammer, we be intelligent
Give yourself a pat on the brain, Hamilton.
One sure thing: Change is washing across Ontario
By Thursday night, a number of compelling questions will be answered by the province’s electorate, writes Steve Buist.
From Wentworth to Everest — Michael’s journey to the top of the world
The next time someone makes a joke about Hamilton Mountain not being much of a high place, you can point out that one of the last Canadians to climb Mount Everest actually got his start there.
Pot showdown averted with Indigenous senators
Feds avert possible delay of marijuana bill with promises to Aboriginal senators
Canada's trade crisis 'family quarrel': U.S.
Trudeau warns of difficult talks between G7 leaders on intractable issues
Trudeau names new Ontario, Quebec senators
Trudeau names pollster, former judge to Senate for Ontario and Quebec
Aphria raising $225 million for expansions
Aphria raising $225 million for expansions, facilities, possible acquisitions
Hehr to remain in caucus after investigation
Hehr won't return to cabinet but will stay in Liberal caucus after investigation
Signpost: Miracle Weekend results, Tree Canada grants and more
Miracle Weekend participants pulled a Boeing 727 airplane 25 feet in one event and walked and wheeled in another. All in all, the 1,400 participants in McMaster Children Hospital’s annual two-pronged Miracle Weekend raised $235,000. Donations can still be made at mackids.ca/walkandwheel, mackids.ca/planepull or 905-522-3863.
Dundas Central set for summer accessibility makeover
It should be easier for students, parents, staff and others with physical challenges to get around Dundas Central Elementary School this September.
Too soon for 'G6 plus one' on gender: Monsef
Too soon for 'G6 plus one' approach on gender equality talks: Maryam Monsef
Two of seven MPs returning to the Bloc
Two of seven MPs who quit the Bloc Quebecois returning to the party
Save NAFTA as long as it's possible: Scheer
Scheer rejects one-on-one trade talks with U.S. as long as NAFTA can be saved
Feds eye housing for homeless veterans
Liberals look at building affordable housing for homeless veterans
Cadillac Fairview donates to youth charities
Cadillac Fairview recently announced $500,000 in donations to 18 youth-focused charities across Canada.
Shooting in Oshawa, Ont., leaves man dead
Man dead in Oshawa, Ont., after overnight shooting
Group of 10 senators challenge Trump over tariffs
A bipartisan group of 10 senators introduced long-shot legislation Wednesday that would require Congress to sign off on tariffs imposed in the name of national security, defying President Donald Trump on a bedrock issue that once defined the GOP.
Party leaders make final-day pitch to undecided Ontario voters
Ontario’s main party leaders used the final day of the provincial election campaign to make a last pitch to those voters still sitting on the fence.
Rob Ford estate file shows $1.1 million in assets — and no indication of any payout to widow and children
Records also show that Renata Ford has taken out several mortgages on the family home in the two years since Rob Ford died.
Senate getting advice from Indigenous youth
Young Indigenous leaders share experiences with the Senate of Canada
Cannabis companies tread carefully at fests
Strain relations: Cannabis companies tread carefully at music festivals
Report: Harvey’s 5-day rainfall in Texas unprecedented in U.S.
Some 1 trillion gallons of water fell across metro Houston in that final week of August, a volume that would flow down Niagara Falls for 15 days.
Some voters report issues with accessible voting machines in Ontario
As Ontario gets set to elect a new government, some disabled voters say accommodations put in place to allow them to cast their ballots independently and privately are not working as intended.
Man guilty of trying to kill two lawyers fires lawyer
Winnipeg man guilty of trying to kill ex-wife, two lawyers fires own counsel
Top 5 promises from the main parties in Ontario's election
The top 5 promises made by the three main parties in Ontario's election
Some voters report issues with accessible voting machines
Some voters report issues with accessible voting machines in Ontario
Trudeau on G7 hot seat, warns of difficult talks
It was supposed to be Justin Trudeau’s moment for Canada to shine on the world stage.
Kudlow describes U.S. trade dispute with Canada as ‘family quarrel’
U.S. senior economic adviser Larry Kudlow is calling his country’s trade dispute with Canada little more than a “family quarrel” as media reports circulate of a tense phone exchange last month between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Hawaii volcano lava destroys hundreds more homes
Lava from Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano has destroyed hundreds more homes, overtaking two oceanfront communities where residents were advised to flee last week, officials said.
Kudlow: trade spat a 'family quarrel'
Trudeau warns of difficult talks between G7 leaders on intractable issues
Man arrested after escaping custody, OPP say
Man arrested after allegedly escaping custody, forcing lockdown of Orillia City Hall
Scheer rejects one-on-one trade talks with U.S. as long as NAFTA can be saved
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says as long as there is a possibility to save NAFTA that should be Canada’s priority.
Time quickly running out to find survivors of Guatemala eruption
Authorities cautiously resumed search and rescue operations Wednesday in towns and villages devastated by the eruption of Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire, with time quickly running out to find any survivors.
Bertrand Charest: Allison Forsyth speaks out
Ex-Olympian Allison Forsyth says Bertrand Charest affair was covered up
Oakville private tutor, 24, facing sex assault charges: police
Investigators say the woman is also employed by the District School Board of Niagara.
Correction
A June 7 article, Celebrating Italian Heritage, omitted one award that was presented as part of the Festitalia Italian Heritage Awards. Lucia Marchionda was honoured as a Young Person of Distinction (under 30).
Saskatchewan police told to stop random street checks
Saskatchewan implements policy to prevent random street checks by police
Ontario party leaders make last pitch to undecided voters
Last day of campaigning for Ontario party leaders for Thursday's election
Expect sparks between G7 leaders: Trudeau
Trudeau warns of difficult talks between G7 leaders on intractable issues
Hamilton police no longer issuing grace period on insurance
Hamilton police want to remind motorists that they must have proof of vehicle insurance when on the roads.Under the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act, every motor vehicle operated in the province of Ontario must have valid insurance. Up unti
Private tutor facing sex assault charges
Oakville, Ont., private tutor, 24, facing sex assault charges: police
Canada to hold key 5G auction in 2020: Bains
Canada to hold key 5G spectrum auction in 2020, says Innovation Minister Bains
Parents skeptical of Ford autism promise
Parents of children with autism skeptical of Ford funding promise
Two courts, one accused, and a giant risk of pain
Little information is shared between criminal and family courts, writes Susan Clairmont. It is a long-standing problem that has attracted much criticism and few solutions. Its worst-case-scenarios have ended in deaths.
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