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You don’t have to quit Facebook — just start lying about yourself
To delete or not to delete, that is the question Facebook users are now asking while weighing the pros and cons of breaking up with the social-media giant.
How the Parkland teens became villains on the right-wing internet
Less than a week after 17 people died in Parkland, Florida, right-wing provocateur Dinesh D'Souza began taunting some of the teenage survivors of the massacre. "Worst news since their parents told them to get summer jobs," he tweeted on Feb. 20, commenting on a photo showing Parkland survivors crying as state legislators voted down a bill to ban assault weapons.
Quebec finance minister to table budget today
Quebec finance minister to table 2018-19 provincial budget today
G7 seeks plan to handle future job needs
G7 labour ministers look to set plan for tech disruption in workforce
Liberals accused of hypocrisy on gender
Tories accuse Morneau of hypocrisy on budget's gender equality measures
Father upset with coroner report into son's death
Father upset with coroner report into son's drowning death in Saskatoon: imam
Canada expels Russian diplomats for UK attack
NewsAlert: Canada expels Russian diplomats in wake of British attack
Suspect in Quebec mosque shooting pleads not guilty
Quebec mosque shooting suspect Alexandre Bissonnette pleads not guilty
Canadian customs sites could be coming to US
Canadian customs facilities in the U.S.? Americans say it could happen soon
Alberta wins Trans Mountain appeal in federal court
Alberta declares 'definitive victory' on Trans Mountain appeal in federal court
Welcome to Justin Trudeau’s nightmare
If Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had it in his power to save just one of the two Central Canada allies whose re-election is less than certain this year, which of Quebec’s Philippe Couillard or Ontario’s Kathleen Wynne would he pick?
Feds committed to right to housing: Duclos
Right to housing to be mainstay of $40B national housing plan, Duclos says
No immediate solution to grain rail backlogs: minister
Grain rail backlogs 'unfortunate' issue: federal agriculture minister
Online guerrilla campaign takes aim at PC Leader Doug Ford
Grassroots group, Not Doug, has launched a website targeting the rookie Tory leader. It lists Ford’s controversial statements.
Mysterious train sparks speculation of Kim visit to Beijing
Mysterious train sparks speculation of Kim visit to Beijing
Judge rejects call for mistrial by nightclub shooter's widow
Judge rejects call for mistrial by nightclub shooter's widow
Deadline to buy Hamilton Specialty Bar passes
The union hopes the prospective buyer can still reach an agreement with the liquidation company
Who bit Beyoncé? A guide to the most bizarre celebrity mystery of 2018
We're only a few months into 2018 and we already have the lead for wildest celebrity anecdote this year.
Panhandling charge dismissed in Hamilton court
Dwight Perry, who has about $25,000 in unpaid fines and 10 outstanding charges under the Safe Streets Act, saw one charged dismissed Monday. His lawyer expects all will be dropped.
Iowa family found dead in Mexico likely inhaled toxic gas from water heater, official says
The Sharp family planned to visit Mexico's glittering Caribbean coast for a week, renting a condo near the sandswept community of Tulum. They were expected back Wednesday.
Hamilton senior found after night outside dies
Romeo Marinilli, “a kind and gentle soul” died on Sunday
You’re Never Too Old campaign aims to combat ageism
We know about racism and sexism and the prejudices associated with them. But few seem to understand ageism and how it is discriminates against older adults on the basis of age.
Final chapter: Bryan Prince closing its doors
Owner acknowledges challenges of being an independent bookstore in 2018
Drug dealer says he and Hamilton cop on trial became friends
A drug dealer testified Monday that he spoke almost every day to Det.-Const. Craig Ruthowsky, who is accused of corruption-related offences including bribery and breach of trust.
B.C. makes changes to speculation tax
B.C. makes changes to speculation tax after criticism from homeowners
Westdale bookstore Bryan Prince closing its doors
Owner acknowledges challenges of being an independent bookstore in 2018
Lengthy domestic abuse trial resumes
Judge denies Crown’s questioning of McMaster probe, Susan Clairmont writes
Toronto council considering potential changes to major thoroughfare
Toronto politicians are set to decide on measures that would redesign part of a major thoroughfare to prioritize pedestrians and cyclists, a vote that comes as the city grapples with a spike in pedestrian deaths.
Gender equity lens pitched for city budget
The city’s status of women committee is urging council to formally adopt a gender equity lens for all spending decisions.
Right to housing to be mainstay of $40B national housing plan, minister says
— The federal minister in charge of a decade-long housing strategy says the plan will be based on a “right to housing” as he faces criticism the Liberals are watering down the pledge.
Landlord abandons bid to raise rents for striking tenants
Tenant strike expected to end after Toronto landlord drops bid to raise rents
Signpost: Community Easter dinners, book talk
Mission Services is holding a community Easter dinner on April 1 at 5 p.m. All are welcome to the dinner, which is being held at 309 James St. N. — the corner of James and Barton Street. Ham and scalloped potatoes are on the menu, along with all of the fixings and dessert. Entertainment is being provided by Oasis Praise.
Toronto council considers road redesign
Toronto council to vote on road safety measures following pedestrian deaths
Energy minister downplays dispute between auditor, electricity system operator
Energy minister downplays dispute between auditor and electricity system operator
Senate explores impact of legalized pot on border
No reason legalized pot should prompt tighter screening at U.S. border: Goodale
Feds ease restrictions on prescription heroin to address opioid epidemic
— Access to treatment for opioid addiction is about to get easier as the government promises changes to drug laws that will do away with some of the obstacles preventing doctors from offering prescription heroin and methadone.
Trudeau apologizes to Tsilhqot'in chiefs
Trudeau to issue "statement of exoneration" for Tsilhqot'in chiefs
Mom fears losing drug for child after study ends
Mom fears losing access to experimental drug that helped daughter after study ends
Tenant strike expected to end after Toronto landlord drops bid to raise rents
O — A two-month rent strike at a west Toronto highrise is expected to end after a landlord abandoned a bid to raise tenants’ rents by more than double the amount recommended by the government.
Remington, the oldest U.S. gun maker, files for bankruptcy amid declining sales
Remington, the oldest firearms manufacturer in the United States, filed for bankruptcy protection Sunday, after months of declining gun sales and amid renewed protests against gun violence.
CEO of Lowe’s to step down
The CEO of Lowe’s is stepping down.
Aimia avoids battle at AGM following deal with its largest shareholder
Aimia Inc. has averted a battle with its largest shareholders at its annual meeting next month after reaching an agreement with Mittleman Brothers Investment Management, which had sought changes at the loyalty rewards company.
FTC, states increase pressure on Facebook about privacy
U.S. regulators and state attorneys general are increasing pressure on Facebook as they probe whether the company’s data-collection practices have hurt the people who use its services.
Nearly three-quarters of Canadian Facebook users plan changes to how they use it
Nearly three-quarters of Canadian Facebook users say they will make at least some change to how they use the social media platform in the wake of a data mining scandal.
Province investigating overdoses
The Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services is investigating after five inmates at Niagara Detention Centre were transported to local hospital Saturday suffering from overdoses.
Trudeau apologizes, exonerates Tsilhqot’in chiefs hanged in 1864 ‘Chilcotin War’
— Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has exonerated six First Nations chiefs who were executed by British Columbia’s colonial government more than 150 years ago.
Assessment of former Afghanistan hostage Joshua Boyle to take two more weeks
— Another two weeks are needed to complete a psychiatric assessment of former Afghanistan hostage Joshua Boyle, who faces several assault charges.
Pedestrian hit by SUV north of Toronto dies: police
Pedestrian hit by SUV in Richmond Hill, Ont., dies in hospital, police say
Canadian customs facilities in the U.S.? Americans say it could happen soon
— Canada could soon have its first customs facilities inside the United States, says an American official who cites Florida and Arizona as potential sites for pilot projects in ongoing experiments to modernize the border.
Canada expels Russian diplomats in response to British poison attack
— Four Russian spies based in Canada have been ordered out of the country as Western governments seek to condemn the Kremlin’s alleged involvement in the poisoning of a former Russian agent and his daughter in Britain.
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