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Teen girl dies in southern Ontario collision
Teen girl dies after two-vehicle collision in St. Catharines, Ont.
Why Moscow will never apologize for poison attack on ex-spy
Cruising toward a certain victory in this Sunday’s presidential election, President Vladimir Putin briefly dropped his image as Russia’s tough but merciful czar to make clear that he could forgive misdeeds by wayward subjects, but “not everything.”
Today's gun-control debate has echoes of 1934
It was 1934. Mobsters armed with fully automatic "Tommy guns" had left a trail of bloodstained sidewalks and pockmarked walls across the country, and the new president had narrowly escaped assassination the year before. It was time for action on gun control. And the National Rifle Association seemingly agreed.
More unhappy returns for Dollarama shoppers
Canada’s largest dollar-store chain has a strict policy of not accepting exchanges or returns. It also has limited communication to customers about the policy.
Mass killer Dylann Roof's sister charged with carrying weapons at SC high school
On a day when tens of thousands of students across the county walked out of classes to protest gun violence, the sister of mass killer Dylann Roof was arrested in South Carolina for carrying a knife and pepper spray on school property.
Innisfil says Uber partnership saves it $8M
Innisfil says Uber transit partnership is saving it $8M per year
Mueller witness is convicted pedophile with shadowy past
Mueller witness is convicted pedophile with shadowy past
She spent years caring for a granddaughter with cerebral palsy. Then she shot her, police say
Before the shooting, Julia Cash-Owens — with her degree in juvenile justice and decades in social work — appeared well-equipped to protect her vulnerable grandchildren from the chaos that family members said loomed at the edges of their lives.
Syria marks 7 years of war; thousands leave besieged enclave
Syria marks 7 years of war; thousands leave besieged enclave
BMO launches Facebook, Twitter chatbots
BMO launches AI-powered chatbots on Facebook, Twitter as mobile banking rises
A self-assured Putin seems confident of electoral victory
A self-assured Putin seems confident of electoral victory
Florida school shooting suspect remains silent in court
Florida school shooting suspect remains silent in court
How an ex-Hells Angel got hooked on fentanyl — and landed 10 years in prison
It was after he was given fentanyl — a drug 50 times more potent than heroin — following a gunshot wound to the shoulder during a robbery and that Adam Vickerson began his long, painful and costly spiral downward.
Criminal investigation launched into dog's death on flight
Criminal investigation launched into dog's death on flight
Trudeau calls attack on former spy 'despicable'
Freeland condemns 'despicable' use of chemical in U.K. attack against ex-spy
Man to appear in court after three found dead
Man to appear in court after the deaths of a woman and two teens in Ajax, Ont.
Ancient beer brought to life by classicist, brewers
Ale analysis: Ancient beer brought to life by classicist and Winnipeg brewery
Woman charged after dentist claims fraud
Woman charged after dentist claims employee defrauded him of over $550,000
Donald Trump admits making up facts in trade meeting with Justin Trudeau
U.S. President Donald Trump boasted in a fundraising speech in Missouri on Wednesday that he made up facts about trade in a meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, according to a recording of the comments obtained by The Washington Post.
VIDEO: Police hunt trio after ‘vicious assault’ of autistic man in Mississauga
Police search for three suspects after ‘vicious assault’ of autistic man in Mississauga
Why do you need ID? Irked customers force watchdog probe into Loblaw $25 cards
Canada’s privacy commissioner has launched an investigation into Loblaw Cos. Ltd. after receiving numerous complaints from customers about the information they are being requested to provide to claim $25 cards being issued by the grocer as partial compensation for 14 years of bread price-fixing.
Utilities move to adapt as weather gets wilder
Power utilities forced to adapt as climate change brings wilder weather
An Alaska Airlines pilot said a captain drugged and raped her. He still works for the airline
On an evening last June, Alaska Airlines co-pilot Betty Pina had a glass of wine. Then came a second glass, brought to her by the captain she was paired with for a three-day assignment.
Dundas Valley deer hunt well off target again
The latest annual Haudenosaunee bow hunt in the Dundas Valley took 15 deer — the fewest yet and just a quarter of the 60 limit set out in a protocol with the Hamilton Conservation Authority.
Man charged after Ajax mom, two teenage kids found dead
Police have charged a man with second degree murder after finding a 39-year-old woman and her 15-year-old son dead in an Ajax home.
Professional fraudster bilks Halton woman out of $1.2 million in ‘romance scam’
A Halton resident is the latest victim of a ‘romance scam’.
Why the death row 'Stocking Strangler' should not be executed, according to his lawyer
A lawyer for a Georgia inmate known as the "stocking strangler" says newly discovered evidence proves his client's innocence, and his planned execution this week would be a "stain on the State of Georgia."
QEW reopens after multi-vehicle crash early Thursday
All lanes of the Toronto-bound QEW are open after a multi-vehicle crash early Thursday in Burlington.
These companies will pay you to shut off your phone
It started out for Sam Machado as a relatively low-effort way to get free pizza.
Gold spills on Russian runway after plane door glitch
Gold spills on Russian runway after plane door glitch
End of an era: Ottawa Boot & Surplus Store closing
The Ottawa Boot & Surplus Store, billed as specialist in government and manufacturing surplus, is closing it's doors after 51 years in business and three generations operating the store.
Store closing
Multipic package for biz
Hamilton waits for Ontario funding to battle illegal pot dispensaries
Hamilton continues to wait to see when it will receive money from the provincial government to crack down on illegal marijuana dispensaries.
Montreal school bus drivers approve new deal
Montreal school bus drivers vote in favour of new five-year contract
Mark Smich appeals murder conviction and sentence for killing Laura Babcock
An Ontario man found guilty of killing a young Toronto woman who vanished five years ago is appealing his first-degree murder conviction and sentence, saying the verdict was unreasonable and the sentence too harsh.
City planners pan 40-storey Television City tower
But developer Brad Lamb says he was already planning an OMB appeal
Treating the dangerous mentally ill offenders differently
Waypoint Centre in Penetanguishene deals with some of the province’s highest-risk criminals — but it is more hospital than prison, Susan Clairmont writes
Stoney Creek man faces 18 charges: Police say $20,000-worth of stolen goods found at townhouse
Hamilton police have charged a Stoney Creek man with 18 counts of possession of stolen property, alleging they seized more than $20,000-worth of stolen goods from a townhouse in February.
Clean tech needs Canada to step up: report
Act now or forever play global catch up on clean technology: Report
Suspects sought in beating of autistic man
Three suspects sought in 'vicious assault' on an autistic man in Mississauga
St. Patrick’s Day in Peterborough: The Blaa is a real taste of Ireland
All bread sold as The Waterford Blaa is made by one of the four certified bakeries
Willow’s Place offers ‘other home’ for women
The drop-in space provides a place for women to gather, eat, bathe
Police arrest man in alleged double homicide
Police looking for suspect in alleged double homicide east of Toronto
Peterborough-Kawartha MP Maryam Monsef tells United Nations that men need to be ‘meaningful partners’ in gender equality
Status of Women Minister Maryam Monsef spoke about the role of men and boys in the promotion of gender equality on Wednesday in New York City.
U.S. toy company eyes Toys "R" Us Canada
Toys "R" Us says Canadian stores will stay open, even as U.K. operations shutter
Protesters seeking to stop Trans Mountain: court
Trans Mountain seeks permanent injunction against protesters in court
Canada to stand up to U.S. on NAFTA, says PM
Trudeau continues steel tour with stops in Sault Ste. Marie, Regina
Waterfront trust to get new operations director
The Hamilton Waterfront Trust is advertising for a new operations director, it was announced Wednesday, now that the current executive director will be working almost exclusively on the $15.5 million Piers 5 to 7 redevelopment.
B.C. city wants speculation tax exemption
B.C. city wants exemption from proposed real estate speculation tax
Fuel spill trial ends for Greek shipping firm
Trial stopped against Greek shipping firm over improperly served summons
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