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Updated 2026-08-20 13:30
7.2 magnitude quake damages homes, but Mexico avoids major destruction
Mexico appeared Saturday to have escaped major destruction after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake rattled the country, but it rekindled fears in a population that still sees daily reminders of deadly earthquakes that struck five months ago.
B.C. to appeal Trans Mountain bylaw ruling
B.C. to appeal NEB ruling on Trans Mountain bylaw
Singh to target web giants in address to NDP
Jagmeet Singh to target web giants in major address to New Democrats
Public health officials warn of possible measles exposure on recent flight
Public health officials west of Toronto say they’ve confirmed a case of the measles in a baby who returned home on a flight from Switzerland.
Canadian military looking for DNA and burial experts to help ID missing war dead
The Department of National Defence is seeking forensic DNA experts and funeral organizers to help its efforts to recover, identify and arrange burials for Canada’s nearly 28,000 missing war dead.
Measles confirmed on recent Air Canada flight
Public health officials warn of possible measles exposure on recent flight
Tim Hortons confirms ‘small batch’ of Roll up the Rim cups misprinted
Adam Peddle says he has a growing collection of Tim Hortons Roll up the Rim cups, but they’re not winners — there’s no message at all under the rim.
Trudeau family arrives in India for state visit
PM Trudeau, family, kick off Indian state visit with namaste greeting at airport
Brampton man wins $233,000 with Lotto 6/49
Isaac Gillon won $232,964.20 in the Feb. 10 Lotto 6/49 draw, as well as an additional $2 on his Encore selection.
Downed conductor leaves 700 without power south of Parry Sound
PARRY SOUND — (11:11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17): Power outage around Medora, Freeman and Conger.
Section of Hwy. 401 in Mississauga closed after shooting and rollover
The eastbound lanes of the 401 remain closed between Winston Churchill Boulevard and Mississauga Road due to gunfire that led to a single-vehicle rollover Saturday morning, Feb. 17.
German police rescue men tangled up with mannequin, toy car
German police rescue men tangled up with mannequin, toy car
Feds seek experts to help ID missing war dead
Canadian military looking for DNA and burial experts to help ID missing war dead
Why do so many journalists enter politics — and vice versa?
The list of journalist-politicians continues to grow.
Strong quake rekindles memories of past disasters in Mexico
Strong quake rekindles memories of past disasters in Mexico
Flash from the Past: Wilmot and North Dumfries complete the Township Teasers
The four Township Teasers which were introduced on Feb. 3 and half-solved on Feb. 10 conclude this week with the final two answers. Woolwich and Wellesley were in the spotlight last week, so now the focus shifts south to Wilmot and North Dumfries.
Russian indicted in election probe says US justice '1-sided'
Russian indicted in election probe says US justice '1-sided'
No winning ticket for Lotto Max jackpot
No winning ticket for Friday night's $55 million Lotto Max jackpot
Flash from the Past: Wilmot and North Dumfries complete the Township Teasers
The four Township Teasers which were introduced on Feb. 3 and half-solved on Feb. 10 conclude this week with the final two answers. Woolwich and Wellesley were in the spotlight last week, so now the focus shifts south to Wilmot and North Dumfries.
The dark echoes of Adele Komorowski’s murder linger 45 years later
McMaster University, spring 1973: For women it felt like a time of limitless horizons, and that was especially true for Adele Komorowski, a bright and dynamic 26-year old who spoke four languages and was finishing her Master’s degree, the future at her feet and her wedding in two months. And then, on a full moon night, all that she might have been was gone. She became the first homicide victim on McMaster’s campus and it sparked a feverish investigation and a mystery with more suspects than clues. For more than four decades the unsolved case haunted detectives and Adele’s family and friends.The book on the cold case appears to finally be closed. Its dark echoes still linger.
AIDS Network proposing Hamilton’s first supervised injection site
AIDS Network is preparing proposals for a supervised injection site at 140 King St. E.
FBI says it failed to investigate tip on Florida suspect
— The FBI received a tip last month that the suspect in the Florida school shooting had a “desire to kill,” and access to guns, and could be plotting an attack, but agents failed to investigate, the agency said Friday.
Sisters of St. Joseph convent added to city heritage list
The Sisters of St. Joseph convent site — featuring a four-storey 66-year-old 96,000-square-foot sandstone building — has been officially added to the City of Hamilton’s register of properties of cultural heritage value or interest.
Collision forces closure of westbound lanes on Highway 403
The westbound lanes of Highway 403 are closed at Highway 6 because of a collision.
Patrick Brown enters Ontario Tory leadership race
— Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives plunged deeper into turmoil Friday as former leader Patrick Brown, who stepped down amid sexual misconduct allegations weeks ago, vowed to reclaim his old job bolstered by what he called a groundswell of support from the party grassroots.
‘No transparency’: Manitoba survivors opting out of ’60s Scoop settlement
— Some Manitoba survivors of the ’60s Scoop are encouraging others to opt out of a settlement with the federal government.
Board says no health hazard at leaky Ancaster school
Parents and students are worried about asbestos and brown water pouring into buckets from the ceiling.
No threat to safety at Sir Winston Churchill school: police
A student at Sir Winston Churchill Secondary was the subject of a police investigation after reports of a shooting threat on social media.
Former staffer says she was sexually assaulted by Ontario legislator: Lawyer
— A former political staffer is alleging she was sexually assaulted by a Liberal member of Ontario’s legislature when she was working for him more than a decade ago, the woman’s lawyer said Friday.
Senate rejects immigration bills; young immigrants in limbo
— As badly as things have gone for immigration legislation in the Senate, it’s not looking any easier in the more conservative House.
Signpost: Underground Railroad, bird feeders and inflatable slides
The Dunnville District Heritage Association is holding an event on The Underground Railroad and Black History in Canfield on Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. The presentation is being held at Grandview Lodge Auditorium, 657 Lock St. W. Admission is free. Donations are welcome. For more information, visit dunnvilleheritage.org.
South Africa’s new leader Ramaphosa addresses nation
— South African President Cyril Ramaphosa gave his first state of the nation address on Friday, saying it’s time for South Africans to put discord behind them and that the country will “turn the tide” on corruption in state institutions this year.
Bangladesh gives names to begin Rohingya repatriation
— A Bangladesh cabinet minister gave a list of 8,032 Rohingya refugees to his Myanmar counterpart on Friday to begin repatriations of the Muslim minority under a November agreement between the two countries.
Hedley dropped by management, radio, tour opener
Hedley's management drops band amid sexual misconduct allegations
Patrick Brown enters Ontario Tory leadership race
Former Ontario Tory leader Patrick Brown removed from caucus: interim leader
Study examines Hamilton firefighters’ injuries
The research shows the longer firefighters work, the greater the chance they will suffer constant neck, back and limb pain.
B.C. to pay for new Metro commuter bridge
B.C. to pay for and build new Pattullo Bridge in Metro Vancouver
Hamilton police say pot shop blitz spurred by public safety concerns
The service has “redirected resources” for ongoing raids on a dozen dispensaries and counting.
Staffing levels lead to Domtar pulp mill shutdown
Staffing levels, safety concerns lead to Domtar pulp mill shutdown: Unifor
RCMP member tries to block conduct hearing
RCMP member launches fresh appeal to avoid discipline for alleged harassment
A timeline of the Patrick Brown saga
A timeline of the Patrick Brown resignation saga
New Democrats get apology for harassment
New Democrats kick off convention with sobering report on fundraising
Patrick Brown in his own words
'I'm running for the leadership': Patrick Brown on fighting to reclaim his job
Russia probe: Mueller busts 13 Russians
'The Translator Project': Mueller charges 13 Russians, details election conspiracy
Real estate sales decline at twice the national average
Local realtors are scratching their heads after a stunning 32 per cent drop in sales in January, more than double the national average.
Social conservatives find new voice in Ontario
Social conservatives find new voice in Ontario as Tory candidates duke it out
Toronto stock index up, loonie lower
Toronto stock index up moderately, loonie lower
Union holds non-confidence vote on Toronto police chief
Toronto police union holding no confidence vote on Chief Mark Saunders
Weekend planner: Winterfest’s last kick, Kids-Fest and Family Day fun
The long weekend stretches before you. Trains at the Museum of Steam and Technology, Kids-Fest at the Warplane Heritage Museum, and the final events of Hamilton’s Winterfest are but a few of the many activities on this winter weekend.
Chrome ad blocker: The Web’s largest ad company is also now advertising’s biggest traffic cop
Google, already one of the dominant players in the online advertising world, may soon have even more power in that space. It is now taking on the challenge of determining what’s a good ad or a bad ad to decide which ones the majority of web users see.
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