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Jared Kushner resists losing access as John Kelly tackles security clearance issues
Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser, is resisting giving up his access to highly classified information, prompting an internal struggle with John F. Kelly, the White House Chief of staff, over who should be allowed to see some of the nation’s most sensitive secrets, according to White House officials and others briefed on the matter.
Toronto man charged after child porn investigation
Toronto man, 34, charged following child pornography investigation
Man, 50, charged in string of bank robberies
Man, 50, charged in string of Toronto bank robberies
Several Brantford neighbourhoods ordered evacuated for flooding risk
Brantford police are going door-to-door in evacuation zones and everyone living on floodplain is “strongly urged” to evacuate
Evangelist Billy Graham dead at 99
The Rev. Billy Graham, counsellor to presidents and the most widely heard Christian evangelist in history, has died at age 99.
Treatment of Sears Canada pensioners a ‘travesty’ that demands action
Even the staunchest supporters of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau must grow weary of his habit of deploying bromides when substance is called for.
Evangelist Billy Graham dies at age 99; reached millions
Evangelist Billy Graham dies at age 99; reached millions
Spokesman: Evangelist Billy Graham has died at age 99
Spokesman: Evangelist Billy Graham has died at age 99
Maple Leaf Foods raises quarterly dividend
Maple Leaf Foods reports $59.1M Q4 profit, raises quarterly dividend
Revised TPP text released
Revised TPP text ready to be signed by 11 members on March 8
B.C. judge tosses RCMP negligence lawsuit
B.C. judge dismisses lawsuit against RCMP, saying it was filed too late
This is what a $90,000 ‘Low-Show Job’ looks like in Albany
A less-than-two-hour class, taught about six times a year. Conference calls taken poolside, or from the car. A handful of posts each week on the company social media account, sharing colourful cartoons or titles of children’s books related to energy conservation.
Ontario Tories to say if Brown can run for leader
Decision on whether Brown can run in Ontario Tory leadership race expected today
A man claimed his wife had been lost at sea. He is accused of killing her
An investigation into hundreds of missing gold and silver coins ends where the investigation into Lewis Bennett's missing wife begins.
Former Manitoba premier Greg Selinger to resign
Former Manitoba premier Greg Selinger to resign legislature seat March 7
Feds' budget looks poised to help conservation
Federal budget looks ready to help protect more lands, inland waters, oceans
B.C. budget tries to ease financial pinch
B.C. finance minister says budget will make life more affordable for residents
York Regional Police issue clarification after officer tells students smoking pot increases men’s breast size
York Regional Police tweeted on Tuesday that marijuana doesn’t increase the growth of breasts in men after one of its officers told high school students at a panel last week that “doobies make boobies.”
Amal and George Clooney donate $500,000 to March for Our Lives
Celebrities are lining up with their wallets to help protect American kids from gun violence in the wake of another deadly school shooting.
Trudeau rejects Sihk separatist claim
Trudeau reiterates denial of Sikh separatists in cabinet
Uber launching feature to curb drowsy driving
New Uber feature to force drivers to take a break after 12 straight hours
Jury in Fontaine case to get final instructions
Fate of man accused of killing Winnipeg teen will soon be in hands of jury
Tina Fontaine's death and Raymond Cormier's trial: What the jury heard
Jurors sat through three weeks of evidence in the trial of Raymond Cormier, 56, who has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder in the slaying of 15-year-old Tina Fontaine. Tina's body, wrapped in a duvet cover and weighed down by rocks, was pulled from the Red River in Winnipeg several days after she disappeared in August 2014. The case reignited calls for a national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women.
Walmart's bruising battle with Amazon saps its 4Q results
NEW YORK Walmart is getting bruised in its battle with online leader Amazon.
SIU clears Hamilton police in case where teen jumped from window
SIU found 16-year-old chose to jump from window to avoid police.
Trump Jr: 'Nonsense' that family's profiting from presidency
Donald Trump Jr. said Wednesday any talk that his family is profiting from his father's presidency is "nonsense" as he embarked on a highly publicized visit to India to promote real estate deals that bear his family's name.
Hamilton remains under a flood watch
Hamilton creeks are running high amid fast-melting snow and steady rain that prompted widespread flooding in areas closer to the Grand River.
Former industrialist buys historic building in the Gore
Patrick Bermingham is the great grandson of the founder of Bermingham Pile Drivers, a 120-year-old company that does major foundation work.
The late Dave Hanley is Hamilton’s citizen of the year
The city’s chamber of commerce is posthumously recognizing Pop Up Hamilton co-founder Dave Hanley as 2017 citizen of the year.
Swastika graffiti the most common hate crime in Hamilton
A powerful symbol of hate or just easy and provocative?
New twist in PC civil war as Hillier accuses Patrick Brown of ‘crooked’ politics, calls for investigation
“Patrick Brown has been engaged in dirty and crooked politics for too long in this province,” said MPP Randy Hillier
Hamilton councillors vote to limit payday loan outlets
As of Jan. 1, the provincial government has allowed municipalities to restrict where payday lenders can open.
Hamilton Interval House over capacity
Interval House has 22 beds for women and their children who have left an abusive relationship.
Four charged in fatal pedestrian death
Four charged in death of pedestrian in Mississauga
Safety board notes jump in aviation incidents
Commercial airplane incidents, accidents jump in 2017, safety board says
Party to decide if Brown can run for leader
'No confidence' in Patrick Brown as Progressive Conservative candidate: Fedeli
Bicyclist blames Waze for directing him into Lincoln Tunnel
Bicyclist blames Waze for directing him into Lincoln Tunnel
Signpost: Premier to hold town hall session in Ancaster
Take a trip through the communities served by the United Way of Halton and Hamilton March 6. Celebrate the Journey kicks off at 5:30 p.m. at the Burlington Convention Centre, 1120 Burloak Dr. and runs until 9:30 p.m. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale for $65 per person or $500 per table of eight until Feb. 22. For more information, visit www.uwhh.ca.
B.C. raises foreign buyers levy, taxes speculators
B.C. unveils housing plan that raises foreign buyers levy and taxes speculators
Burlington MP announces changes to help increase recipients of federal education grants
Burlington MP Karina Gould was at the Centre for Skills Development and Training on Tuesday to announce the change that came into effect January 2018.
Mohawk’s first female student reflects
Roberta Tremain never considered herself a pioneer for women in post-secondary education.
Ontario Liberals bring in bill retaliating against Buy American provisions
— Ontario’s governing Liberals have introduced a bill to retaliate against any state that adopts Buy American provisions as the provincial legislature resumes sitting for the final session before a spring election.
Becca found ‘clarity, meaning, and purpose’ during cancer battle, father says
Rebecca Schofield’s father has written a touching tribute to the young woman who inspired acts of kindness around the globe, as he and his family prepare to say their final farewell.
Liberals asked to make basic living costs more affordable in poverty plan
— Canadians want the federal government to find a way to make it easier to cover the basic costs of living as part of a sweeping poverty-reduction strategy, says the minister in charge of the file.
Toddler breaks leg after boot sucked into escalator at Vancouver airport
— A Calgary woman is reminding parents about the dangers of escalators after her toddler’s foot became stuck in one and he broke his leg.
Canada 150 saw record number of international tourists
Statistics Canada says international tourism set an annual record during Canada 150 last year, with 20.8 million trips of one or more nights.
Canadian solar module makers fight U.S. tariffs
Trump administration expected to defend tariffs on Canadian solar modules in U.S. trade court
PC candidate’s request for new nomination vote in HWAD rejected
“We have full confidence in Ben Levitt and his riding association,” Ken Zeise, co-chair of the party’s provincial nomination committee, said Tuesday.
Hamilton councillors OK in-house pet adoption
City councillors supported a report on animal services launching an 18-month pilot project
Toronto-area MP Salma Zahid diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
— Liberal MP Salma Zahid says she’s taking a medical leave to be treated for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
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