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The WeWork manifesto: First, office space. Next, the world.
On a cold February morning at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, the skeleton of a modern 15-storey building was rising from a muddy construction site along the East River. As long and as tall as a cruise ship, the sleek glass structure loomed above rusty, century-old dry docks, serving notice to the industrial neighbourhood that the new economy was coming.
Walmart takes bruises from Amazon but numbers still up
Walmart is taking some bruises from its battle with online leader Amazon.
Canadian firms fight back over U.S. tariffs on solar modules
President Donald Trump’s decision to hit imports of Canadian solar energy modules with staggering tariffs, starting this month, has sparked another court battle over the extent of his powers to push through his America First agenda.
Trudeau announces two-way investment deal with India worth $1 billion
— Some of India’s biggest companies say they will invest more than $250 million in Canada, in everything from pulp mills to pharmaceuticals and the IT sector.
Alberta shrugs off B.C. trade challenge
Alberta shrugs off B.C. legal challenge on wine ban, says much more at stake
Patrick Brown claims insiders trying to derail his bid to reclaim top Ontario Tory job
The former leader of Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives warned that accounts questioning his integrity are likely to emerge in the coming weeks, claiming a small group of insiders is trying to derail his efforts to reclaim his old job ahead of a spring election.
Hamilton restaurant owner accused of trafficking drugs
Hamilton police allege owner of Taste of the Caribbean Restaurant was trafficking cocaine and other drugs.
Justice for Tina Fontaine should not mean injustice for accused: defence
— A defence lawyer is arguing that justice for a 15-year-old girl whose body was found dumped in a Winnipeg river shouldn’t mean injustice for the man charged with murder in her death.
Joyce Centre recognized for sustainability
The Joyce Centre for Partnership & Innovation at Mohawk College was recently named the 2018 Sustainable Project of the Year by the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association.
In the Bronx, graffiti gets paid at 5Pointz. Now what?
Graffiti has been governed by one rule ever since it exploded in the Bronx in the 1970s: If you paint over another artist’s work, what comes next must be better than what stood before. In the ephemeral world of graffiti, it was about as close to a law as there was.
Storm system brings flooding, freezing rain, snow to Midwest
— A storm system that’s brought rain, ice and snow to the Midwest and Great Plains was being blamed for fatal crashes in three states, including an accident that left four dead in Nebraska.
Trump urges ban on gun devices like bump stocks
— President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he has signed a memo directing the Justice Department to propose regulations to “ban all devices” like the rapid-fire bump stocks involved in last year’s Las Vegas massacre.
Pacific Mall tackles counterfeit good sales
Pacific Mall tackles counterfeit, pirated good sales after U.S. report
New resupply ship can't deploy in war zones
Navy's new resupply vessel won't be able to deploy into war zones
Next stop Tallahassee: School shooting survivors to fight for gun control at state capital
Stoneman Douglas students hope trip begins conversation on common sense laws
Hamilton man charged with arson after Burlington car fire
A man from Hamilton has been charged with arson after Halton police investigated a car fire in Burlington.
Minnesota’s $5B case over 3M chemicals heads to trial
Minnesota officials will soon try to convince a jury that manufacturer 3M Co. should pay the state $5 billion to help clean up environmental damage that the state alleges was caused by pollutants the company dumped for decades.
Rail, pipeline incidents rise: safety board
Hike in serious rail, pipeline accidents in 2017 says safety board
Juror who spent five months at Ontario murder trial files lawsuit
An advocate for the rights of jurors has filed a lawsuit seeking damages from the federal and Ontario governments for post-traumatic stress disorder he developed during a lengthy murder trial.
The graffitied swastika now the most common hate crime
Graffitied swastikas are the most common form of hate-related crime in Hamilton.
Ontario introduces bill against Buy American provisions
All eyes on Brown as Ontario legislature resumes ahead of spring election
Marijuana producer Aphria lowers cash portion of offer for Nuuvera
In an unusual move, licensed marijuana producer Aphria Inc. is cutting the amount of cash it is offering for cannabis company Nuuvera Inc. — from $1 to 60 cents per share — as Nuuvera seeks to fully acquire its subsidiary Avanti Rx Analytics.
Uber CEO’s Asia trip underscores its persistent global ambitions
Uber Technologies isn’t ready to give up the world.
Refugee board ditches timelines for hearings
Over-burdened refugee tribunal ditches legislated timelines for hearings
Feds favour screening over lower criminal blood alcohol limit for drivers
— The federal government is counting on stricter roadside testing — not a lower criminal blood alcohol limit — to stem the carnage caused by impaired driving.
Aphria lowers cash portion of Nuuvera offer
Marijuana producer Aphria lowers cash portion of offer for Nuuvera
12-year-old charged with threatening death at Six Nations school
JC Hill Elementary called police after receiving threat that student may bring gun to school
Feds told to help lower cost of living
Liberals asked to make basic living costs more affordable in poverty plan
Hamilton restaurant owner accused of drug trafficking
Hamilton police allege owner of Taste of the Caribbean Restaurant was trafficking cocaine and other drugs
Defence says there is doubt in Tina Fontaine case
Closing arguments in murder trial for man accused of killing Winnipeg teen
Liberal MP takes leave after cancer diagnosis
Toronto-area MP Salma Zahid diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Leon's and the Brick advertising case settled
The Competition Bureau reaches settlement with Leon's and the Brick
City votes to cap payday lender expansion
The city is moving ahead with its plan to limit the number of local payday loan outlets to 15, with no more than one per ward.
Strong outlook for Canadian bank earnings
Canadian bank earnings forecast bright but housing, NAFTA cloud outlook
Becca found 'clarity, purpose,' father says
Becca found 'clarity, meaning, and purpose' during cancer battle, father says
Coworking studios give creative entrepreneurs a space of their own
Steel City Studios offer space to work, create and network
Hamilton coworking studios give creative entrepreneurs a space of their own
Goal is to help clients leave day jobs to pursue a creative career full-time
Alive and well: If you read about a celebrity’s death online, don’t believe it
Sylvester Stallone is alive.
Hamilton payday loan proposal clears vote
Hamilton considering legislation to limit number of payday loan outlets
Canada's Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir make history with Olympic ice dance gold
Canadian ice dance darlings Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir are going out on top, ending their illustrious career as the most decorated figure skaters in Olympic history.
Protocols needed for care of intoxicated patients: inquest
Protocols needed for care of intoxicated patients after Ontario woman's death: inquest
Ontario Liberals to bring in bill retaliating against Buy American provisions
Ontario’s governing Liberals are expected to introduce a bill to retaliate against any state that adopts Buy American provisions as the provincial legislature resumes sitting today for the final session before a spring election.
Toddler breaks leg after boot sucked into escalator
Toddler breaks leg after boot sucked into escalator at Vancouver airport
SIU clears Hamilton police in case where 16-year-old girl jumped from window
SIU found 16-year-old chose to jump from window to avoid police
Feds park idea of lower drunk-driving limit
Feds favour screening over lower criminal blood alcohol limit for drivers
Ontario lawmakers begin sprint to election
All eyes on Brown as Ontario legislature resumes ahead of spring election
Judge dismisses charge in sexist slur case
Judge rules 'vulgar' slur against reporter was not a public disturbance
Farmer won't be charged for shooting dog
Police say Ontario farmer won't be charged for shooting neighbour's dog
Tourism record set in 2017
Canada 150 saw record number of international tourists: Statistics Canada
Brown claims 'insiders' working against him
'No confidence' in Patrick Brown as Progressive Conservative candidate: Fedeli
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