Talks collapse; no end in sight to strike by York University strike

NAFTA negotiators making substantial progress, Cdn ambassador to U.S. suggests

"Every single one of them has been targets," said Hamilton resident Reuben Abib. "This problem is very severe."

NAFTA negotiators making substantial progress, Cdn ambassador to U.S. suggests

Sidewalk Labs 'hadn't foreseen' data concerns in designing Toronto neighbourhood

Just before far-right commentator Faith Goldy could take the stage to speak at Wilfrid Laurier University Tuesday evening, the fire alarm started to ring.

Parents, students and community members on Tuesday came out on both sides of a controversial motion critics say will bars donations to mainstream charities.

Wilfrid Laurier University’s president has issued a statement to address community concerns about a far-right speaker coming to campus as part of a student event.

A public summit in advance of the June 7 provincial election is being hosted by the City of Hamilton. The event will include expert panels to discuss priority issues (local health care, affordable housing, infrastructure, financial tools) followed by comments from nominated candidates, community stakeholders and members of the public. The summit is April 13, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the council chambers. For more information and to view the summit livestream go to hamilton.ca/HamiltonSummit2018.

The 50th annual Goodwill Games, featuring a minor peewee team from the Mount Hamilton hockey association facing off against one from Montague, PEI, runs Monday through Thursday.

Just about everyone in Hamilton has had enough of winter and the frigid, dry conditions that go along with it.

— The federal government tabled a proposed new bill Tuesday to tighten the sale and tracking of firearms, only to find itself under attack from both sides: gun owners wary of burdensome regulation and shooting victims who say the bill doesn’t go far enough.

Alberta banks on expanded Trans Mountain pipeline in budget forecasts

The federal government tabled a proposed new bill Tuesday to tighten the sale and tracking of firearms, only to find itself under attack from both sides: gun owners wary of burdensome regulation and shooting victims who say the bill doesn’t go far enough.

Feds urged to hold giants like Facebook more accountable for misuse of data

Staff report recommends zoning regulations to assure appropriate redevelopment

— Investigators pursuing a suspected serial bomber in the Texas capital shifted their attention to a FedEx shipping centre near San Antonio where a package exploded on a conveyor belt in the middle of the night and caused minor injuries to a worker.

Police say a video from the Uber self-driving car that struck and killed a woman Sunday shows her moving in front of it suddenly, a factor that investigators are likely to focus on as they assess the performance of the technology in the first pedestrian fatality involving an autonomous vehicle.

Amazon.com has looked at the possibility of expanding its retail footprint by acquiring some locations from bankrupt Toys “R” Us Inc., according to people with knowledge of the situation.

On Sunday night, a women died after she was hit by a self-driving car operated by Uber in Tempe, Ariz. The car was operating autonomously, although a safety driver was behind the wheel, according to a statement from the local police.

Canada’s financial consumer watchdog says there are “insufficient” controls in place at the country’s biggest banks to prevent sales of financial products that are misrepresented or unsuitable for consumers, and the banks’ sales-focused culture elevates the risk that employees may flout consumer protection rules.

— The Trudeau government is turning to its spy agencies and high-tech cybersleuths to ensure that the privacy rights of Canadians are being protected as revelations swirl about Facebook data being exploited for political gain.

First Quantum shares fall as Zambia issues $10.4-billion bill for unpaid duties

Police believe drug is likely a dyed version of the same deadly heroin-fentanyl mix commonly seen in Hamilton

— A day after promising significant new spending on a slew of social programs in its spring budget, Ontario’s Liberal government rolled out one of its first major policies ahead of the spring election — free prescription drugs for seniors 65 and older.

— Google is putting fake news in its crosshairs as it rolls out a news initiative aimed at stopping the spread of misinformation and helping publishers attract more subscribers.

Ontario on 'unsustainable' fiscal track, new report finds

Jim Carrey has spent a bunch of time over the past several years holed up in his studio, drawing, painting and sculpting. And for several months, he’s been tweeting out his political cartoons, featuring captions attacking the Trump administration and prominent Republicans.

Incident occurred in arena parking lot following match in February.

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Amazon.com has looked at the possibility of expanding its retail footprint by acquiring some locations from bankrupt Toys "R" Us Inc., according to people with knowledge of the situation.

The company behind the golden arches wants to get greener.

Laura and Josh Ledbetter know they have only a few years left, at the most, until their 5-year-old son, Grayson, dies.

University teachers group launches inquiry into case of outspoken Acadia prof

Defence minister says private sector investment necessary to help Mali rebuild

When a potential public relations crisis starts to cook on social media, a pizza giant like Domino’s better have a thick skin, not just a thin crust.

Test reveals why female lion in Oklahoma zoo sprouted a mane

Community members have written letters asking 49-year-old Brett Elgin Elliott Sr. not be released on bail

Ford accused Kathleen Wynne of campaigning for the June 7 election on the taxpayers’ dime with promises to come in the budget next week.

Romeo Marinilli was found around 8:30 a.m. and has been taken to hospital

Ontario Teachers takes $400M stake in Assassin's Creed producer Ubisoft

There was a 30 per cent increase in incidents investigated by campus security last year, largely driven by increased criminal reports

Ontario government expands pharmacare program to seniors

Hamilton firefighters found heavy fire and smoke coming from seventh floor unit at 430 Cumberland Ave.

— Hospitals should step up their efforts to protect patient privacy by trying to generate less paper and ensure confidential files are shredded rather than recycled, a new study suggested Tuesday.

Judge rules Roman Catholic corporation not liable for abuse at Mount Cashel

— A student with a handgun shot two classmates inside his Maryland high school before he was fatally wounded during a confrontation with a school resource officer, a sheriff said.

— There was a time in J.A. Happ’s career when he wouldn’t have been considered to start an opening day game.

Truck drivers were co-operative, but three local residence confronted police on Fourth Line Road

Study urges hospitals to reduce paper documents to protect patient privacy