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‘Angel of Dieppe’ dies at 103
Sister Agnes Marie Valois — who was known as the “Angel of Dieppe” for her heroics in giving medical care to Canadian soldiers wounded on the French beach during the August 1942 raid — died Thursday at the age of 103 years old.
Earthquake hits southwestern Ontario
No damage or injuries reported after minor earthquake strikes southwestern Ont.
Mike Skinner back for a second bid to become MP for Peterborough-Kawartha
2015 Peterborough-Kawartha Conservative candidate acclaimed as 2019 election candidate
Youth crime in Hamilton dropping
Crime involving young people in Hamilton was down by 4.1 per cent last year compared to the year before.
Task force takes aim at police over panhandlers
A community task force dedicated to safety and cleanliness in the downtown is asking Hamilton police to beef up its presence to combat graffiti and aggressive panhandlers.
IMF’s Lagarde: Trade tensions threaten global economy
The head of the International Monetary Fund warned that the healthiest global economy in years is threatened by rising debt levels, volatile financial markets and a simmering trade dispute between the world’s two biggest economies.
Expert: Benadryl, Quaaludes could’ve affected Cosby accuser
— Bill Cosby’s chief accuser could have been made woozy either by the cold and allergy medicine Benadryl or by Quaaludes, an expert testified Thursday as the prosecution rested in the comedian’s sexual assault retrial.
Conservative MP wants entire Canadian border designated official port of entry
The entire Canada-U.S. border should be designated as an official port of entry to help stop the flow of illegal migrants into Canada, says Conservative immigration critic Michelle Rempel.
Risk of falling ice closes CN Tower for the fourth consecutive day
The CN Tower is closed for a fourth consecutive day due to the risk of ice falling from the Toronto landmark.
Church hit with graffiti
Offensive graffiti that was spray-painted onto a heritage city church’s doors this week is getting a “loving and forgiving” response from the congregation.
Still investigating: RCMP say too early to know what happened in Broncos crash
Police say it’s too early to say what happened in a fatal bus crash involving the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team and whether charges will be laid.
Rogers Q1 profit soars on revenue growth
Rogers Q1 profit, adjusted earnings soar on revenue growth
On the trail of naturalist John Muir — walking the walk of a giant of the environmental movement
Robert Burcher likes to keep an eye on the natural world around him, always on the lookout for something interesting sprouting from the ground.
C-section rate rises, despite lower overall birth rate: report
A higher proportion of Canadian women are giving birth by caesarean section, even while the overall rate of in-hospital births across the country is declining, says a report released Thursday.
Governor General calls Southwest Airline pilot a hero for showing nerves of steel
Canada’s governor general says a Southwest Airlines pilot who landed her plane safely after a mid-air engine explosion is rightfully being called a hero and a role model to many.
Sony suing craft brewery over 'Breaking Bad' beer
Those who fit in the middle of the Venn diagram of "Breaking Bad" and booze lovers might miss Sony's 2015 short-lived promotional spirit for the show - Heisenberg, "The One Who Knocks" Blue Ice vodka. But as craft beer fans and certain Californians know, there's another option out there.
Wells Fargo to be fined $1 billion: report
NEW YORK - Federal regulators plan to fine Wells Fargo as much as $1 billion as early as Friday for abuses tied to its auto-lending and mortgage businesses, The New York Times and other news outlets reported, citing unnamed sources.
Facebook executive and ex-Liberal adviser defends his access to Trudeau cabinet
A Facebook executive with ties to the ruling Liberals was grilled about his preferential access to senior members of the Trudeau cabinet, even though no one from the social-media giant, including himself, is a registered lobbyist in Canada.
Tory unity most important thing: strategist
Tory unity must have room for Bernier despite book, strategist says
Ford’s company would benefit ‘probably very little’ from corporate tax cut
Ontario’s Progressive Conservative leader acknowledged Thursday that his company would benefit, although “probably very little,” from his proposal to cut corporate taxes, but said he would not personally stand to gain anything.
New home for Equal Parts Hospitality
The hospitality management company expects to grow to 300 employees by next spring
School closure studies on hold
Elementary school closure studies on the Mountain and in Dundas are being put on indefinite hold as the Hamilton public school board awaits new guidelines from the province.
Liberal MP doesn't regret vote on summer jobs
Liberal Scott Simms says he doesn't regret voting for Tory motion on summer jobs
Freeland: Autos at 'core' of new NAFTA deal
Rules governing autos will be the 'core' of new NAFTA deal, Freeland predicts
Close loophole for border crossers: Rempel
Conservative MP wants entire Canadian border designated official port of entry
Data breach rules to give businesses flexibility
Ottawa's new privacy rules give businesses flexibility on reporting data breaches
Campbell to open new HQ in Mississauga
Campbell Soup Company names Mississauga as site for new headquarters
Trudeau noncommittal on plastic-straw ban
Trudeau attends Commonwealth meeting looking for less plastic, more LGBTQ rights
Wynne says Ford 'thinks like a wealthy man'
Ford's plan to cut Ontario corporate tax and halt wage hike benefits big business: Wynne
New Windsor bridge prompted cost concerns
Feds ordered savings review for Gordie Howe bridge over cost concerns: documents
Court upholds law in cross-border beer case
Supreme Court decision on cross-border booze could rewrite trade rules
Toronto and U.S. stock markets close lower
Toronto and U.S. stock markets lower in late-morning trading, loonie flat
Girl, 3, required 48 stitches after being bitten on face by dog: OPP
STIRLING, Ont. - Ontario Provincial Police say they are investigating an incident in which a child required 48 stitches to her face after being bitten by a dog.
Sohi defends Liberal infrastructure plan, says 20,000 projects underway
The Liberals’ multibillion-dollar plan to prod the Canadian economy through work on the country’s roads, bridges, transit and water systems is rolling out as planned, Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi said Thursday as he defended the government’s strategy by outlining details of work to date.
Men charged in elder abuse investigation
Two men charged after woman, 69, allegedly neglected in Georgina, Ont., home
Toronto missing persons working group named
The Toronto police civilian oversight board has established a working group that will lay out the parameters for an external review of how the force handles missing persons cases.
Hamilton police investigating after human remains discovered close to Stoney Creek shore
Hamilton police continue to investigate after human remains were discovered earlier this week near the shore at the bottom of Millen Road.
C-sections up, despite lower birth rate: report
C-section rate rises, despite lower overall birth rate: report
Southwest Airlines sought more time for engine inspections
Southwest Airlines sought more time last year to inspect fan blades like the one that snapped off during one of its flights Tuesday in an engine failure that left a passenger dead.
Mohawk to work with employers to develop City School courses
A $600,000 provincial grant will allow Mohawk to study the labour market and develop courses addressing skill shortages
High court ruling could have other trade ripples
Supreme Court ruling corks B.C. vintners' hopes for free trade of Canadian wines
Young girl bitten on face by dog: OPP
Girl, 3, required 48 stitches after being bitten on face by dog: OPP
Sexual assault awareness needed during natural disasters, study finds
Nurse who worked in disaster zones saw firsthand the risks to women and vulnerable populations in shelters
Man charged in sex assaults on Toronto subway
Man charged in 3 sex assaults on Toronto subway cars: police
Ottawa 4-20 rally to amplify young voices
Why a 14-year-old will lead the charge at annual marijuana protest on the Hill
Former Peterborough pharmacist guilty of conspiring to hire hitman to kill his ex-spouse
Doug Shier offered to pay $15K for the hit, but made the offer to an undercover city police officer
Dundas division of Hamilton Chamber of Commerce trying new format
Inconsistent attendance sparks Business After Business events.
Two teens sentenced in Corrigan Hill Rd. stabbing in Peterborough
18-month sentence for teen who stabbed another teen in violent home invasion
Tim Hortons franchisee factions spar
Spat breaks out between Tim Hortons franchisee factions over public complaints
Airports could be next frontier for food delivery apps
Dashing to make a flight? Order food to your gate through a delivery app
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