— U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that a former aide accused of domestic abuse by two ex-wives had done a “very good job” at the White House, adding, “We certainly wish him well.” Trump emphasized that former staff secretary Rob Porter maintains his innocence, and the president made no mention of the women who have reported physical and emotional abuse.

Hamiltonians are invited to line up along Queen Street South at Herkimer Street on Monday from 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. to encourage drivers to slow down. The idea is to highlight that people and children live in the neighbourhood and to send a message to the city that change is needed. For information, visit facebook.com and search “Line Queen St.”

Sixty years ago today, the Cold War was in full swing. It was an era of jitters, nuclear fallout shelters and kids at school trained to hide under their desks.

Facebook says it’s testing a “downvote” button but denies it’s working on a “dislike” button, one of its most requested features.

Philippines president kills controversial helicopter deal with Canada

Cadaver dogs in alleged serial killer investigation are 'getting tired': Police

Didn't hear tickling complaints about former NDP minister: former chief of staff

Low pressure systems will bring another 5 centimetres of snow Saturday and Sunday

Ont. Progressive Conservative platform in limbo as candidates rethink carbon tax

Supreme Court sides with CBC in publication ban case

The snow is expected to continue until Sunday, making this the snowiest Hamilton Winterfest we’ve had in awhile. We have lots of outdoor activities, and a few indoor ones, to keep everyone busy this weekend. Be sure to bundle up.

Federal conservatives seek to build bridges with women, new Canadians in 2019

Banning media coverage of ethics probes a bad idea, openness groups say

It’s a delicate process, this building of an NBA team is, and even armed with the tools to tinker with the Toronto Raptors, team president Masai Ujiri remains leery of doing something just because he can.

Toronto stock market moves lower on broad weakness, loonie steps back

Former NHL enforcer Dave "Tiger" Williams is facing several charges, including sexual assault, after incidents on a Canadian Forces aircraft.

Ontario sheds 59K part-time jobs in Jan. as new $14 minimum wage begins

Ontario NDP chief of staff put on leave amid Manitoba tickling scandal

Hamilton police say the boy did not have the right of way when he crossed and was hit at King and James streets Thursday afternoon

James Fletcher said goodbye to Toronto in 2016 for a year-long adventure to 21 countries — where he rode down Bolivia’s “death road” on a mountain bike, watched a cricket match in India and learned to surf in Nicaragua — and he did it all for about $25,000 Cdn.

Fraudsters bilk $5.1 million from Torontonians in landline phone scam: police

Karina Gould making history as first cabinet minister to take maternity leave

Multiple sex assault allegations reveal outmoded school policies: child advocate

Mulroney leaned on mom for political advice before entering PC leadership race

Columbia College’s plans for two student residential towers on the site of a former car lot near Westdale Secondary School are set to take off after clearing a key regulatory hurdle.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s younger sister took her place among dignitaries from around the world, including U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence, at the opening ceremony of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics on Friday in an unprecedented visit to South Korea.

There are calls for calm as a Saskatchewan jury continues deliberating the fate of a farmer charged in the fatal shooting of a young Indigenous man.

Newfoundland police investigate sudden death of teen amid reports of bullying

Front-of-package symbols proposed for foods high in sodium, sugar, saturated fat

Artificial intelligence would find good hiding spots to catch traffic violators

Members of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP crime unit

A new sophisticated phone-based scam targeting Canadians has drained five victims of more than $5.1 million, Toronto police said Friday.

PC committee reviewing allegations of voting irregularities in nomination contests

Federal government sets up call centre to help First Nation kids get services

Hearing was originally scheduled for Jan. 18

Facebook says it’s testing a “downvote” button but denies it’s working on a “dislike” button, one of its most requested features.

NewsAlert: Statistics Canada says the economy lost 88,000 jobs in January

Former NDP MP apologizes if his 'touchy' behaviour offended anyone

Teens facing child porn charges after 14-year-old secretly recorded: police

Hamilton police say the boy did not have the right of way when he crossed and was hit at King and James streets Thursday afternoon

Staff hope to reopen Ogilvie location in mid-March following 18-month closure

American pipeline protesters demonstrate outside Trudeau meetings

Former Alberta United Conservative politician faces sex charges involving teen

Ontario shed 59,300 part-time jobs in January as the province implemented a $2.40 cent minimum wage hike at the start of the month.

Stranger accused of spanking man's son in Georgia store

Federal conservatives seek to build bridges with women, new Canadians in 2019

Witness at murder trial saw accused arguing with girl before her body was found

Unseasonably early daffodils prompt search for pickers on Vancouver Island

Woman dies trying to stop thief from stealing truck in London, Ont., police say

CPPIB earns 4 per cent third-quarter return, fund net assets grows to $337.1B