Independent air tests have given a clean bill of health to six classrooms closed by a leaky roof at Ancaster High School.

Hamiltonians are looking at a 1.9 per cent tax hike after the city’s general issues committee approved the 2018 budget.

Not many Ontarians realize just how few of us actually vote to elect a provincial government that wields power over almost everything that matters in our lives. But perhaps we can change that, writes Martin Regg Cohn

"Donna Skelly was not chosen by the grassroots membership to be the candidate for Flamborough-Glanbrook," said Tory candidate Nick Lauwers.

— Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives began voting online for a new leader Friday as some of the leadership candidates expressed concerns about a complex system they said could keep some members from casting their ballots before a fast-approaching deadline.

Firms would face new competition from international steel producers trying to divert displaced American sales into Canada.

A war of words has erupted between Toronto police and a broadcast journalist who claims she was pulled over because she is black.

White blames city hall’s tardiness for delay in getting voter data

The Burlington Lift Bridge will have lane reductions from March 5 to March 8 for repair work. The lane reductions will be in place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in both directions. There will be a lane open in both directions at all times. There will be no lane reductions during peak times to help minimize disruption. The bridge will remain open to cyclists and pedestrians.

In two countries, women are accusing the maestro, who has a reputation as a cad, of inappropriate sexual behaviour that runs the gamut from unwanted flirtation to rape, writes Susan Clairmont.

"It still gets us to a budget number that is very, very respectful," said Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger. "It allows us to do that little bit more. It's a positive step."

— The lobby effort to spare Canada from incoming tariffs has been quietly unfolding for a year and has included Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, senior members of the Trump administration, the Pentagon and the business community — and this week it even touched the doorstep of outer space.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau describes it as baffling that the United States might be on the verge of using national security as an excuse to impose heavy tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum.

Months after the story of a Canadian woman’s botched eyeball tattoo made headlines around the world, a U.S. state has passed legislation to ban the practice.

New health and long-term-care minister challenged on plans to reduce overcrowding in hospitals.

— The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir says it has placed its Grammy-nominated conductor Noel Edison on a personal leave of absence while it investigates allegations of sexual misconduct.

— Prime Minister Justin Trudeau describes it as baffling that the United States might be on the verge of using national security as an excuse to impose heavy tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum.

More than $20,000 worth of tools, bikes and other goods recovered from police search at Stoney Creek townhome

Nominations are now open for the Stoney Creek Chamber of Commerce’s annual Community Awards.

— Chanie Wenjack’s sister said the presence of Gord Downie was upon Peterborough on Friday as she marked the opening of a school for Indigenous studies at Trent University named after her brother.

The union says it is working to secure a new buyer before the next court date on March 14

Trump tariffs on steel, aluminum would have 'significant, serious' impact: PM

National chain applied to the city for site plan approval to permit the conversion of the Metro grocery store at 119 Osler Dr.

— A tiny Nebraska startup awarded the first border wall construction project under U.S. President Donald Trump is the offshoot of a construction firm that was sued repeatedly for failing to pay subcontractors and accused in a 2016 government audit of shady billing practices.

Package turned out to be an “improperly discarded jar”

Conservationists call on minister to issue emergency order to save killer whales

Investigator found Calgary MP Darshan Kang violated harassment rules: report

Woodpeckers perform havoc-wreaking encore at Okanagan arts centre

The Hamilton Boat, Fishing and Outdoor Show at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum features hunting and fishing lodges, outdoor power and recreational brands, and retailers from across the province with hundreds of new boats, motors, trailers, ATVs and recreational power products. The show is open Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission is $12; seniors and youth 13 to 17 years old pay $10; kids under 13 get in free. Parking is free. ontarioboatshows.com

— A London man was convicted Friday of trying to recruit children to carry out Islamic State group-inspired attacks across the British capital.

Alberta man found guilty of killing family appealing conviction, sentence

Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives began voting online for a new leader Friday as some of the leadership candidates expressed concerns about a complex system they said could keep some members from casting their ballots before a fast-approaching deadline.

TSX down moderately as Dow industrial average plunges amid Trump tariff talk

— Islamic extremists opened fire on the French Embassy and army headquarters in Burkina Faso’s capital Friday, killing at least seven soldiers, while eight of the militants were slain, a government official said.

Wenjack's sister evokes memory of Gord Downie at opening of Indigenous school

Millions to manage asylum seekers doesn't mean new influx: Liberals

HHS gets approval of its 20-year-plan from LHIN including new women and children’s hospital

Federal budget details slower than expected trickle of infrastructure money

George Weston Ltd. launched a multi-year transformation plan in its most recent quarter as its profits fell by two-thirds in a difficult year for the company.

U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs will cause 'collateral damage': Canadian producers

NewsAlert: Canada's GDP rises at 1.7 per cent annualized rate in fourth quarter

Rancour grows over Indigenous clam licence:'This is anything but reconciliation'

Clumsily worded casting call asks for 'Native' men, women and children. An Indian status card would be “helpful,” the ad says

Eyeball tattoos banned in Indiana months after Ottawa woman's botched procedure

Lack of racial diversity in medical textbooks could mean inequity in care: study

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Conference founder Robbie Davidson, who is from Edmonton, believes no one can fall off the edge of the earth because it's encircled in ice

Morneau 'agnostic' on pharmacare study findings, other than increasing access

Three teens, including two from Hamilton, were charged by Halton police in Burlington early Friday

City says its working with contractor to get project back on schedule