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Decaying church building reborn after purchase by vibrant new congregation
The pastor of Eucharist Church fittingly describes his flock as “creative.”
Zuckerberg says company working with Mueller probe
Apologetic Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg told senators Tuesday it had been “clearly a mistake” to believe the Trump-linked data-mining company Cambridge Analytica had discarded data that it had harvested from social media users in an attempt to sway 2016 elections.
Toronto police search for missing six-year-old girl
A search for a missing six-year-old girl came to a puzzling but positive end after she was found more than 15 kilometres from her home hours after she disappeared, Toronto police said Tuesday.
Aecon would remain federal bidder: documents
Post takeover, Aecon could still bid on infrastructure projects, docs suggest
Ontario's energy plan ignores climate law: watchdog
Ontario's energy plan ignores provincial climate law: watchdog
Former Ontario Tory leadership hopeful under fire for comments
Former Ontario Tory leadership candidate under fire for online comments
Hungary’s PM to make ‘significant changes’ in government
Newly re-elected Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Tuesday that “significant changes” will be made in his next government.
Scotiabank CEO concerned over Trans Mountain fate
Scotiabank invests $250M to help re-skill employees for the digital economy
Dundas Community Awards cancelled for first time in 28 years
For the first time in 28 years, the Dundas Community Awards — including the Citizen of the Year — will not be presented.
Local charity to build housing for sexual exploitation survivors
For many who escape human trafficking or the sex trade safe, stable housing is their biggest need
Former PM Harper tweets praise for Hungary’s leader and starts a Twitter fuss
Former prime minister Stephen Harper raised eyebrows when he publicly offered his congratulations to Viktor Orban after the controversial political leader was re-elected prime minister of Hungary.
Releasing mosque-shooting videos risks traumatizing victims: Crown
Releasing video recordings of the deadly 2017 mosque shooting in Quebec City risks traumatizing victims of the attack or instigating others to commit violence, a Crown prosecutor argued Tuesday.
Volkswagen says it’s looking at changing CEO in reshuffle
Volkswagen said Tuesday it was considering replacing CEO Matthias Mueller as part of a management shakeup, and German news media reported Mueller’s job would go to core Volkswagen brand head Herbert Diess.
Boeing, Embraer near ‘marriage,’ Brazil defence chief says
Boeing and Embraer are likely to reach a deal after months of talks, Brazil’s new defence chief said, opening the door to the second alliance between major plane makers in six months.
Yulia Skripal, poisoned daughter of ex-spy, out of hospital
The spy saga that has gripped much of Britain since March took a positive turn Tuesday, as nerve agent victim Yulia Skripal was released from the hospital, more than a month after she was poisoned with a military-grade nerve agent.
Police arrest Burlington bank robbery suspect
Adam Patrick Delise, 36, is facing charges including robbery and breach of probation
'Star Wars' fan builds replica starfighter
'Star Wars' fan builds rideable, two-metre-tall starfighter from scrap
Montreal police seeking to increase number of stun guns for its officers
Montreal officials are considering a request by local police to significantly increase the number of stun guns available to beat officers on the ground.
Israel says slain Gaza journalist was Hamas militant
Israel’s defence minister said Tuesday a well-known Gaza journalist who was killed by Israeli gunfire over the weekend was a member of Hamas, an allegation denied by the Islamic militant group and the journalist’s family.
133,000 flee besieged area near Syria’s capital, UN says
More than 133,000 people have fled a suburb of the Syrian capital, Damascus, in the face of the government’s military onslaught, the United Nations refugee agency said Tuesday.
Montreal sets up hotline for people to report coyote sightings
The City of Montreal has set up a hotline for people to report coyote sightings and is preparing a plan to deal with the animals.
‘I’m sorry’: Zuckerberg begins inquisition with apology
WASHINGTON - Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg began a two-day congressional inquisition Tuesday with a public apology for a privacy scandal that has roiled the social media giant he founded more than a decade ago.
Canadian renters struggle to find homes as prices climb, availability declines
Joanna Fletcher lives in a one-bedroom apartment on Vancouver’s east side with her 10-year-old son. The building has mice and mould, and her new landlord is threatening eviction.
"I'm sorry:" Zuckerberg opens Senate hearing with an apology
"I am sorry": Zuckerberg faces congressional inquisition
Girls jump, drop from balcony to escape dance studio fire
More than a dozen girls fled a second-story dance studio onto a balcony as a roaring fire engulfed their building, some dropping or jumping to the pavement as bystanders tried to rescue them with ladders.
Royal tee invitation
Luke Croucher, Garnet Delsey and Scotty Van Tuyl want to end the days of Ancaster Royals players having to wear hand-me-down jerseys — if they’ve got ones at all.
Optimism for Canadian economy slips: poll
Optimism in the Canadian economy for the coming year falls: poll
Tim Hortons franchisee group cites ‘intimidation’ by parent company RBI
A group representing about half of Canada’s Tim Hortons franchisees is vowing “to do everything in our power” to assist a prominent member whose licence renewal was denied amid his ongoing tensions with the fast food giant.
Honest employment reference not defamatory: court
Honestly given work reference immune from defamation lawsuit, court rules
Wireless contracts are a big irritation: CCTS
Telecom complaints commission says wireless contracts are the biggest irritation
Renters struggle as prices soar across Canada
Renters struggle to find homes as prices climb, availability declines
HAMILTON sign will promote city's progress, says Mayor Fred Eisenberger
"I can't wait for people to see it," said Mike Kukucska, president Hamilton Scenic Specialty Incorporated. "It's a great advertisement for the city and for the community."
Lawyers for man in military centre stabbings seek acquittal on terror charges
Man accused in military centre stabbings should be acquitted of terror charges:defence
Inquiry into twins' bobsled track deaths resumes
Inquiry into death of twins on Olympic bobsled track hears from track manager
Butcher told 911 he killed girlfriend, jury hears
Halifax jury hears from friend of man accused of killing Kristin Johnston
Supporters return to bail hearing for Locke Street accused Hopperton
Charged with conspiracy to commit an indictable offence in relation to the March 3 rampage on Locke Street South.
How can voters judge Ford if he avoids media scrutiny?
That’s one of the reason why reporters piggyback on party leaders during a campaign, not just to grab the gotcha moment, but to provide context and consistency, Martin Regg Cohn writes.
Pressure on feds to act to save pipeline
If B.C. doesn't back down, Canada should cut their funds, says Kenney
Toronto police find missing girl
Toronto police search for missing six-year-old girl
CIBC offering stake in FirstCaribbean in IPO
CIBC looking to raise up to US$240 million in FirstCaribbean stock offering
The Latest: More class-action suits filed against Facebook
WASHINGTON - The Latest on Facebook's privacy scandal and Mark Zuckerberg's congressional testimony:
“Suspicious item” turns out to be lighter at Gordon Price Elementary School
The Mountain school was evacuated but students and staff have since headed back inside
Toronto police search for missing girl
Toronto police search for missing six-year-old girl
Trump lawyer Michael Cohen: The loyal 'fixer' now under federal scrutiny
Michael D. Cohen sums up his extraordinary closeness with President Donald Trump in one word: "Loyalty."
Survivor of 10 years' captivity in Ohio reveals her marriage
One of three women who escaped a Cleveland home after being held for a decade has revealed she's married.
Police investigating suspicious item at Gordon Price Elementary School
The Mountain school has been evacuated but there is no immediate danger, police say
Jury hears from friend of accused killer
Halifax jury hears from friend of man accused of killing Kristin Johnston
Hamilton public school trustees approve realigned ward couplings
The west Mountain will continue to be represented by a single Hamilton public school board trustee despite having its existing Ward 8 split into two new wards for this fall’s municipal election.
Tim Hortons franchisee group in license spat
Tim Hortons franchisee association fights parent company in license spat
Rymal Road reconstruction will last until December
Expect delays until on Rymal Road between Garth and West 5th.
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