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Stormy Daniels lawsuit opens door to further trouble for Donald Trump
In the blur of news coming out of Washington, the legal manoeuvres involving a pornographic film actress who says she had an affair with President Donald Trump and the president’s lawyer who paid her hush money may seem like just another reality-show-ready spectacle at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Stormy Daniels lawsuit opens door to further trouble for Donald Trump
In the blur of news coming out of Washington, the legal manoeuvres involving a pornographic film actress who says she had an affair with President Donald Trump and the president’s lawyer who paid her hush money may seem like just another reality-show-ready spectacle at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
A double agent poisoned. Putin's revenge?
Sergei Skripal and his daughter, Yulia, were found slumped and unconscious on a bench in a commercial center of Salisbury, England, on Sunday afternoon and are in critical condition. Police say they may have been poisoned by a nerve agent. Skripal is a former Russian intelligence officer who became a double agent for Britain. The poisoning could be a revenge assassination attempt, similar to those carried out in the past by Russia. If so, it would be another brazen crime by President Vladimir Putin that cannot be ignored.
New law to make employers accountable for temp worker injuries
Employers who use temporary employment agencies will no longer be able to evade liability for workplace accidents, the Star has learned, as new legislation promises to hold them responsible when temps are injured or killed on the job.
NAFTA end would have modest impact: report
NAFTA termination would have modest impact on economy: Conference Board
Canada issues travel warning for Playa del Carmen in wake of ferry explosion
The Canadian government has issued a safety and security warning for travellers visiting Playa del Carmen in Mexico.
Hamilton police receive more than 130 calls over stolen goods
Police still hope to find rightful owners of remaining items seized from Stoney Creek townhouse Feb. 22
Woman killed in single-vehicle crash
Police say one woman is dead after single-vehicle crash near Jarvis, Ont.
'Ungovernable’ flyer a ‘joke between friends’
Image was shared widely on social media Thursday, raising alarm bells after Saturday night’s rampage on Locke
Steelmakers spared tariffs but tough road ahead with NAFTA negotiations
Steelmakers in Hamilton and elsewhere in Canada have dodged Donald Trump’s tariffs for now, but problems in doing future business in the U.S. are far from over, analysts say.
Missing Hamilton man checked into Niagara Falls but didn’t check out: family
“This is not normal for him,” William Bokstein’s sister says about his disappearance.
Locke Street violence called ‘terrorism’ and group a ‘gang’ during Hamilton council discussion
Outraged councillors all spoke out against the unknown window-smashers during a meeting Thursday.
Locke Street violence called ‘terrorism’
Outraged councillors all spoke out against the unknown window-smashers during a meeting Thursday.
Poster in schools about white privilege hits nerve
Poster in B.C. schools about white privilege hits nerve with some parents
Women of Distinction Awards honour best and brightest in Hamilton
2018 Women of Distinction Awards presented Thursday night
Two men sought after Niagara bank robbery
Niagara police searching for two suspects after bank robbery in Pelham
McMaster clinic bridges legal and health gaps
Bedbug infestations is just one scenario the free service can shed light on for clients, Susan Clairmont writes
Court to hear call to extend PC leadership race
Doug Ford alleges party 'elites' picking who can vote for Tory leader
UPDATE: ‘Ungovernable’ flyer a ‘joke between friends’
Image was shared widely on social media Thursday, raising alarm bells after Saturday night’s rampage on Locke
Threatening ‘ungovernable’ flyer raises alarm bells
Image was shared widely on social media Thursday, but it’s not certain how many flyers were circulated.
Signpost: Hillcrest girls want pay equity; smoke alarm reminder; Indigenous homelessness
The Hillcrest Elementary School girls’ government visited Queen’s Park on Thursday to advocate for a comprehensive strategy for pay equity. Andrea Horwath, NDP leader and Hamilton Centre MPP, has been working with the grade 7 and 8 girls.
Six Nations elementary school still closed as police investigate alleged armed confrontation
Brett Elgin Elliott is “considered violent and anti-police,” Six Nations Police said on Thursday.
Hamilton Spectator earns 16 nominations in Ontario Newspaper Awards
Nominations for the Ontario Newspaper Awards were announced this morning.
Sons of Iranian-Canadian professor arrive in Canada
Sons of Iranian-Canadian professor who died in Tehran prison arrive in Canada
Air Canada union files human rights complaint
Air Canada union files human rights complaint over flight attendant treatment
Trump accepts Kim Jong Un’s invitation to meet
North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong Un, has invited President Donald Trump to meet for negotiations over its nuclear program, an audacious diplomatic overture that would bring together two strong-willed, idiosyncratic leaders who have traded threats of war.
Trudeau picks woman as new RCMP commissioner
Trudeau picks woman to head up RCMP as force struggles with sexism, sexual harassment
Threatening ‘ungovernables’ flyers reportedly left on Locke Street South
Hamilton police, however, say they haven’t fielded any complaints
Canada to push ‘plastics charter’ at G7: McKenna at Mexico oceans summit
Canada will use its presidency of the G7 to try to persuade the world’s richest and most industrialized countries to adopt ambitious goals for plastics recycling and waste reduction.
Alberta threatens to turn off taps in oil fight
CP NewsAlert: Alberta premier threatens to broaden pipeline dispute with B.C.
Threatening ‘ungovernables’ flyers left on parked cars on Locke Street South
‘We don’t want to live in fear in our own neighbourhood,’ business owner says.
International Women’s Day around the world
Hundreds of Brazilian women are marching to demand equal rights and protest gender-based violence to mark International Women's Day.
Former hospital worker faces string of charges in child exploitation probe
Toronto police say a man who once worked at a local hospital is facing 17 sex-related charges for crimes allegedly dating back to 2000.
Ontario reviewing Toronto mayor’s call for public inquiry related to McArthur case
— Ontario’s attorney general says the government is reviewing a call from Toronto’s mayor for a public inquiry into the police handling of missing persons cases, including six men allegedly murdered by accused serial killer Bruce McArthur.
Children can sit in B.C. legislature
B.C. politicians support move to allow children in legislature during sittings
Farm manure could be viable renewable energy source, UW researchers say
Researchers at the University of Waterloo say farm manure could be a viable source of renewable energy to heat homes.
Canada, Mexico excused from tariffs for now
Trump says tariff announcement coming this afternoon
Selected quotes on Trump tariffs
Selected quotes on Trump tariffs from various sources
Canada gets relief, for now: Excused from U.S. tariffs for undetermined period
— Canada can breathe easier, for now: It’s getting relief from U.S. tariffs for an undetermined period, as one of only two countries receiving a provisional exemption from the steel and aluminum penalties set to clobber the rest of the world.
Farmer's family 'relieved' no appeal in acquittal
'Not a happy day:' Farmer's family relieved no Crown appeal in murder acquittal
Doug Ford says 'elites' picking who can vote
Doug Ford alleges party 'elites' picking who can vote for Tory leader
Police searching for suspect in armed Mohawk Rd Shoppers Drug Mart robbery
Shoppers Drug Mart at 902 Mohawk Rd. E. robbed of prescription drugs Wednesday night
Hamilton politicians applaud "fair" 2018 budget
"We not only kept it inflationary," said Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger. "But we have made significant investments in significant issues."
CCL Industries buys Treofan Americas
CCL Industries spends $255 million for Treofan Americas film operations
DavidsTea co-founder considers taking chain private
DavidsTea co-founder Herschel Segal considers taking chain private
Ontario passes law overhauling policing rules in province
The Ontario government has passed a bill overhauling policing regulations in the province, saying it will strengthen oversight of law enforcement and redefine officers' duties.
Sons Iranian-Canadian professor arrive in Canada
Sons of Iranian-Canadian professor who died in Tehran prison arrive in Canada
Central bank signals patience on rates
Central bank warns of fallout from trade fights, signals patience on rates
Status of Women Canada supports certification system for gender equality
— Helle Bank Jorgensen remembered being asked one day whether the company she owns was certified as a woman-owned business.
Ontario reviewing call for public inquiry
Ontario reviewing Toronto mayor's call for public inquiry related to McArthur case
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