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Parents hopeful about no-fly list fix
Parents hopeful about federal budget funding for no-fly list fix
'60s Scoop survivors organize
'60s Scoop group educates survivors, pushes rejection of federal settlement deal
Tory turmoil top of the bill at Queen’s Park
The sprint to Ontario’s spring election begins this week: The legislature is set to resume following the tumult that saw the official opposition implode under the weight of its leader’s resignation amid sexual misconduct allegations.
Fire incurs $300K in damage, woman and dog escape safely
An estimated $300,000 worth of damage was done to an Ancaster home after a fire broke out Monday morning.
School shooting puts pressure on Florida lawmakers to act
— The deadly shooting at a Florida high school has put pressure on the state’s Republican-controlled legislature to consider a sweeping package of gun-control laws in a state that has resisted restrictions on firearms for decades, lawmakers said Monday.
Republican state senator charged with extorting page for sex
— A grand jury indictment unsealed Monday accuses a Republican state senator of extorting sex from a page in the Senate’s page program.
Missouri third-graders sell raffle tickets for AR-15 'killing machine'
Third-graders in a Missouri community are continuing to sell raffle tickets for an AR-15 to benefit their travelling baseball team after the same type of rifle was used to slaughter and injure dozens at a Florida school.
Ex-workers at Russian ‘troll factory’ trust U.S. indictment
— While Russian officials scoff at a U.S. indictment charging 13 Russians with meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, several people who worked at the same St. Petersburg “troll factory” say they think the criminal charges are well-founded.
Oxfam says staff intimidated witnesses in Haiti sex scandal
— Oxfam workers suspected of sexual misconduct in Haiti intimidated and threatened a witness as the charity investigated the original claims, according to the organization’s report on the internal inquiry.
Quebec man charged in 16-year-old Alberta cold case
Quebec man arrested in slaying of Alberta woman 16 years ago
Push to repeal bylaw allowing stores north of Toronto to open on Family Day
Labour groups and some politicians are pushing to repeal a bylaw that allows retailers north of Toronto to stay open on holidays such as Family Day.
Porch lights turn on across continent for N.B. teen behind good-deed movement
Porch lights have been turning on across North America in honour of a New Brunswick teenager who turned a terminal prognosis into an online movement that inspired acts of kindness around the globe.
‘Dance party’ turns violent, charges laid against 18-year-old man
An 18-year-old man is facing charges after a “dance party” erupted into violence late Friday night.
‘Dance party’ turns violent, charges laid against 18-year-old man
An 18-year-old man is facing charges after a “dance party” erupted into violence late Friday night.
Prison tattoo program would curb hep C: memo
Prison tattoo and needle programs would help curb hepatitis: internal memo
Fewer Canadians identify as middle class
Budget to focus on middle class as fewer Canadians identify as middle class
Tory turmoil in the spotlight as Ontario legislature resumes this week
— The sprint to Ontario’s spring election begins this week: The legislature is set to resume following the tumult that saw the official opposition implode under the weight of its leader’s resignation amid sexual misconduct allegations.
Hamilton fire department says working smoke alarm alerts occupants to Ancaster fire
A working smoke alarm is being credited with alerting the lone occupant to a fire at 15 Church St. in Ancaster.The Hamilton Fire Department was called to the scene at approximately 8:35 a.m. this morning, Feb. 19.Claudio Mostacci, public info
That’s what friends are for
There’s something that the close presence of enduring friendship does to the muscles of the face and the thrust of the spirit, making them strong enough, despite the gravity of hardship, to launch through the pain ... with the energy of a smile.
That’s what friends are for
There’s something that the close presence of enduring friendship does to the muscles of the face and the thrust of the spirit, making them strong enough, despite the gravity of hardship, to launch through the pain ... with the energy of a smile.
Trudeau to meet Indian politician behind Sikh separatist controversy
— An Indian politician who publicly accused members of Justin Trudeau’s cabinet of being connected to the Sikh separatist movement will meet the prime minister this week.
North American markets closed for holidays
European stock markets drift lower, North American markets closed for holidays
Third-graders sell AR-15 rifle raffle tickets in Missouri
Third-graders in a Missouri community are continuing to sell raffle tickets for an AR-15 to benefit their travelling baseball team after the same type of rifle was used to slaughter and injure dozens at a Florida school.
Push to stop retailers opening on holidays
Push to repeal bylaw allowing York Region stores to open on Family Day
MAHONEY: That’s what friends are for
There’s something that the close presence of enduring friendship does to the muscles of the face and the thrust of the spirit, making them strong enough, despite the gravity of hardship, to launch through the pain ... with the energy of a smile.
Signpost: Town halls and Burlington election info
NDP Leader Andrea Horwath is hosting a seniors town hall on Tuesday, Feb. 20. Guest speakers include representatives from the Advocacy Centre for the Elderly and Hamilton Police Services. The event takes place at YWCA Hamilton, 75 MacNab St. S., at 5:30 p.m.
Hess Village stabbing sends one man to hospital
Police are searching for suspects after a stabbing in Hess Village early Monday morning.
Grits eye use-it-or-lose-it paternity leave
Liberals looking at creating use-it-or-lose-it leave for fathers, Trudeau says
Federal government to fight solitary confinement ruling from B.C. court
— The federal government is appealing a B.C. court decision that struck down Canada’s law on indefinite solitary confinement, arguing it needs clarity on the issue from the courts.
'60s Scoop survivors organize to reject deal
'60s Scoop group educates survivors, pushes rejection of federal settlement deal
CRTC’s dilemma: balance consumer and telecom’s feelings on broadcast’s future
— A warning from Canada’s biggest media companies that their survival is under threat from unregulated foreign rivals and illicit content pirates has sparked a massive influx of submissions to the federal telecommunications regulator from consumers with little sympathy for their cause.
Bylaw allows stores to open on Family Day
Push to repeal bylaw allowing York Region stores to open on Family Day
Flood watch for Hamilton area
The Hamilton Conservation Authority has issued a flood watch for the Hamilton area.
Ontario legislature enters last session before election
Internal Tory turmoil in the spotlight as Ontario legislature resumes this week
CAF fight for recruits differs from US military
US fight for military recruits not echoed in Canada but problems remain
PHOTOS: Family Day Dog and Puppy Parade
B.C. launches challenge to Alberta’s wine ban
The British Columbia government has launched a formal challenge against Alberta’s ban on its wines.
Burlington man in custody after standoff
Burlington man, 52, arrested after seven-hour standoff with police
Former reporter doesn't regret coming forward
Former reporter wishes her 1980s sexual harassment story was irrelevant today
93rd Hamilton Indoor Games Thursday and Friday
The 93rd Hamilton Indoor Games take place this Thursday and Friday at FirstOntario Centre.
Significant damage as crews battle fire in Ancaster
An Ancaster home has suffered significant damage after a fire broke out Monday morning.
Missing Toronto firefighter returns to Canada
Toronto firefighter who disappeared in NY and wound up in California returns home
Ottawa appeals solitary confinement ruling
Federal government to fight solitary confinement ruling from B.C. court
Man found dead in basement of burning home
Man found dead in basement of burning Georgetown, Ont., home
New co-working space in Hamilton
Regus has opened its first shared workspace and co-working centre in Hamilton.
Toronto-based accordionist dies at 41
Toronto-based accordionist dies at 41 while touring in Mexico
Toronto firefighter who disappeared in NY and wound up in California returns home
The president of the union representing Toronto's firefighters says a fire captain who was found in California after vanishing from a New York state ski slope is back in Canada.
Man, woman face charges in alleged shooting
Man and woman facing 20 charges in alleged attempted murder and robbery
European stock markets drift lower
European stock markets drift lower, North American markets closed for holidays
Trump backs efforts to bolster FBI gun checks
President Donald Trump offered support Monday for an effort to strengthen the federal gun background check system as he hunkered down at his private Florida golf course just 40 miles from last week’s deadly school shooting.
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