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Taking flight: Hamilton’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is about to be drafted into the NBA
When Hamilton’s soon-to-be-most-famous athlete walks onto the court to open March Madness on Thursday, there will be endless chatter about where he’s going to go in the upcoming NBA draft. Most agree it’ll be in the first round. Some are even predicting the top 10.
InfoWars's Alex Jones is a menace to society. I'm suing him
On Aug. 12, 32-year-old Heather Heyer was tragically killed and at least 19 others were wounded when a driver plowed his car into a crowd of counterprotesters during the weekend of the infamous "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, the close-knit college town where I went to school and where I live now.
Connolly finds buyer but plans to scrap agreements
Deal for James Street South condo site still needs court approval at the end of May
In murder trial of nanny, a father recalls being told ‘the worst thing imaginable’
Kevin Krim knew something was wrong when his flight from the West Coast landed at Kennedy Airport and his telephone blew up with messages from friends, asking if he was all right.
United Airlines apologizes after dog dies in overhead compartment
United Airlines apologized Tuesday after a dog died on a flight during which it was stored in a passenger’s overhead compartment. A witness said a flight attendant had ordered the pet owner to put the dog in the compartment before the plane took off.
Loblaw slammed over personal information requests in gift card roll-out
Loblaw Companies Ltd. isn’t providing details as to why some Canadians have been singled out with requests to hand over additional personal information to secure their $25 gift card related to the alleged bread price-fixing scandal.
Ontario bosses are firing injured workers unjustly — and getting away with it
An injured steel worker fired for taking a side job in exchange for food, after his employer didn’t pay him and he couldn’t afford to eat.
Luxury home sales fall 60 per cent in the GTA, Oakville and Hamilton: report
Homes priced above $1 million in Hamilton-Burlington saw a 55% drop to 59 homes sold at the start of the year from 133 in 2017.
Hamilton girls, 14 and 16, rescued from sex trade; two adults arrested
Police warn of signs someone is being groomed for sex trafficking
'May you keep flying like superman in microgravity': Tributes pour in for Stephen Hawking
Tributes from around the world began to pour in Wednesday for Stephen Hawking, one of the world's most famous scientists, who died age 76.
Murderer of Kitchener teen dies at Warkworth Institution near Peterborough
An inmate serving time for murder at Warkworth Institution died Monday at the medium-security federal prison 60 kilometres southeast of Peterborough.
Stephen Hawking dies at 76: ‘His laboratory was the universe'
British theoretical physicist overcame a devastating neurological disease to probe the greatest mysteries of the cosmos
Muskoka cottage comes with 30-day ‘zombie-free’ guarantee
The last thing anybody wants is to buy a family cottage and find out it’s infected, says cottage owner Matthew Swan.
Fellow officer testifies he was ‘shocked’ by actions of Hamilton cop now on trial
A Hamilton police officer testifies at a Toronto trial that his former friend and colleague, Craig Ruthowsky, was a department star but a rule breaker.
Interrupting gun violence and the rise of gangs in Hamilton
A look at the impact of an increase in guns and shootings in the city
PM Trudeau talks steel and doughnuts in Hamilton
The prime minister is touring Canadian steel and aluminum facilities in the wake of U.S. tariff threats
McDonald's tech updates have some workers jumping ship
For Dudley Dickerson, the mobile-app orders were the last straw.
Trudeau set to visit Sault Ste. Marie, Regina
Trudeau continues steel tour with stops in Sault Ste. Marie, Regina
Penn result has Dems dreaming of Congress
In steel country, rumblings of a political earthquake: Dems poised to win again
Amber Alert lifted for missing Montreal boy
Amber Alert lifted for missing 10-year-old Montreal boy
Government to halt overpayment recoveries
Feds to temporarily halt collection of Phoenix overpayments from civil servants
ECMAs withdraw Indigenous artist nomination
East Coast awards pull Indigenous artist nominee amid questions about Metis ties
Signpost: St. Patrick’s Day, romance scam and school board budget
Hamilton police is reminding people to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day responsibly. McMaster University security, the city’s bylaw department and police are teaming up to ensure everyone safely enjoys the festivities around Mac’s campus. Police will have an increased presence in the area March 16 and 17. RIDE spot checks will also be conducted.
Man struck, killed as car goes airborne in crash on rural road
A 24-year-old worker was killed Tuesday morning in a bizarre collision on a rural road near St. Clements.
Police watchdog investigates death involving police administration of naloxone
Ontario’s police watchdog has opened its first investigation into a death that involved the police administration of the opioid overdose-reversal drug naloxone.
Belgian deputy PM says a Trudeau meeting with royals would have been nice
— High-ranking Belgian officials played down a perceived snub of the Belgian king and queen by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the royal couple carried on Day 2 of their weeklong state visit to Canada.
Police probe any links between 3 Austin package bombings
— Three package bombs left on doorsteps in suburban neighbourhoods have exploded in less than two weeks in Texas’ capital city, killing two people, wounding two others and leaving investigators searching for any possible explanation or motive.
Tories hire Toronto lawyer to lead probe into party’s handling of Dykstra case
A — A Toronto employment lawyer will run the investigation into how the Conservative party handled a sexual assault allegation made against former Tory MP Rick Dykstra by a young staffer in the middle of the 2015 federal election campaign.
No appeal in Tina Fontaine case: Crown
CP NewsAlert: Crown won't appeal acquittal of accused in Tina Fontaine case
Toronto’s Ryerson University investigating possible bedbugs in class
— A university in downtown Toronto is investigating a possible bedbug infestation in one of its classrooms.
Tories try to woo Quebecers away from Bloc
Tories try to woo Quebecers away from Bloc, Liberal party with open letter to voters
Ryerson investigating possible bedbugs in class
Toronto's Ryerson University investigating possible bedbugs in class
Loblaw criticized for personal information requests in gift card roll out
Loblaw Companies Ltd. isn’t providing details as to why some Canadians have been singled out with requests to hand over additional personal information to secure their $25 gift card related to the alleged bread price-fixing scandal.
Feds’ unheralded $102B rainy day fund kept for the improbable, like cyberattacks
— The federal government committed hundreds of millions of dollars in its recent budget to help reinforce Canada’s cyber defences — but if the effort fails to prevent a major attack, Ottawa can always turn to its little-known $102-billion emergency stash.
Police arrest ‘violent’ man wanted in Six Nations standoff
Brett Elgin Elliott, 49, is accused of confronting a group of elementary school parents with a gun.
SIU probes death following police administration of naloxone
Police watchdog investigates death involving police administration of naloxone
Steel workers in the Sault used to bad news
Steel workers in the Sault used to bad news, feel resigned over tariff threats
Measures available to prevent flow of steel through Canada
Justin Trudeau visiting Hamilton to show support for steel workers
CityLife: The warp wall at Zacada Circus School
Steep learning curve in the Ninja Warrior gym
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says U.S. President Donald Trump has "kept his word" to Canada
"He has consistently kept his word to me," said Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, referring to U.S. President Donald Trump.
NewsAlert: No appeal in Tina Fontaine case
CP NewsAlert: Crown won't appeal acquittal of accused in Tina Fontaine case
Trump examines prototypes for border wall amid protests
— President Donald Trump on Tuesday eagerly inspected prototypes on display in California for his “big beautiful border wall” amid peaceful protests but growing tensions between his administration and the state over immigration enforcement.
Trudeau's time in Hamilton
Higher public debt slowed private debt: Poloz
Higher public debt has helped slow build-up of household debt: Bank of Canada
Halton Region launches new Global Business Centre
A new hub of free resources and support for local small- and medium-sized businesses recently opened in Oakville.
Interrupting gun violence in Hamilton
A look at the impact of an increase in guns and shootings in the city
Facts on Canada's steel, aluminum industries
Steel, aluminum worth billions to Canada
Loonie down half a cent after Poloz comments
Broad rally helps boost Toronto stock market, loonie loses ground
Esso shifts loyalty program to PC Optimum
The operator of Aeroplan is pushing back at suggestions that Esso’s shift to the PC Optimum card could shake member confidence with the planned departure of Air Canada as a partner looming in 2020.
Housing promised to human rights complainants
N.S. to house people with disabilities who fought for release from hospital
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