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Two Hamilton teens arrested, one more wanted for string of Burlington thefts
At least 11 unlocked vehicles were targeted in Burlington last month
The decades-long mystery of Natalie Wood’s final moments — as she drowned in the ocean
Natalie Wood — the wide-eyed beauty who grew up in the movies — was gone.
"Disgusting:" Facebook fundraiser for killer Dellen Millard raises ire
Friends and family of victims critical of social media giant for allowing campaign
Defence fundraiser for killer Dellen Millard on Facebook raises ire
Friends and family of victims critical of social media giant for allowing campaign
Cold alert issued for Hamilton
Hamilton’s Medical Officer of Health has issued a Cold Weather Alert for the city, effective overnight Thursday.
Food for thought, and thought for food at Barton library
Because you can’t eat books, branch is providing vegetables and non-perishables in its Free Little Pantry
Years to move on new Hamilton arena too long: Bulldogs owner
Michael Andlauer wants the city to decide sooner about whether to partner with him on a new building as FirstOntario Centre continues to age.
Lawyers look to push Liberals on pot amnesty
Lawyers contemplate class action to push government into cannabis amnesty
Procurement problems threaten policy: Report
Procurement problems undermining Liberals' defence policy, analyst says
Groundhogs to make annual spring predictions
How soon is spring? Groundhogs set to make their annual predictions
Special Reports and Features
Hamilton Spectator special reports and features.
States join battle to protect Great Lakes from Asian carp
States join battle to protect Great Lakes from Asian carp
Montreal Port expansion project underway
Montreal Port Authority expansion project underway to compete with U.S.
Caviar recall expanded over botulism concerns
Food inspection agency expands recall of caviar products over botulism concerns
Police describe witness in Al-Hasnawi murder as ‘vulnerable’
Hamilton police have located and interviewed man who Al-Hasnawi was trying to help before he was shot.
Women in politics seek creative solutions to harassment in the wake of #MeToo
— The advent of the #MeToo movement in Canadian politics has cabinet ministers speaking publicly — and young staffers, quietly — about the open secret of predatory, sexualized behaviour in political Ottawa.
Town council passes additional protection measures for Glen Abbey
Town convenes a special meeting of the planning and development council Monday where they voted unanimously to pass various aimed at restricting what can be built at the world renowned golf course.
Hamilton traffic stop leads police to drugs
A 42-year-old Hamilton man is facing drug and assault police charges
Trump will clear way for publication of classified memo
— Over the strong objections of his own Justice Department, President Donald Trump will clear the way for the publication of a classified memo on the Russia investigation that Republicans say shows improper use of surveillance by the FBI, say White House officials.
Climate change diet: Arctic sea ice thins, so do polar bears
— Some polar bears in the Arctic are shedding pounds during the time they should be beefing up, a new study shows. It’s the climate change diet and scientists say it’s not good.
1,000 workers trapped underground in South African mine
Almost 1,000 workers are trapped underground at a South African gold mine after a power failure.
Tribunal again tells feds to fund Indigenous child welfare, minister agrees
— The federal government says it will immediately begin fully funding the actual costs for child welfare agencies to allow them to help Indigenous families without having to take kids away from their parents.
Christine Elliott jumps into Ontario PC leadership race
Former Ontario legislator Christine Elliott announced via social media she is running to lead the provincial Tories, who have been working to get back on track after their top ranks were rocked by sexual misconduct allegations last week.
Teen critical after LA school shooting, student arrested
— A girl believed to be 12 years old opened fire Thursday in a middle school classroom, critically wounding one classmate and injuring three others, authorities said.
Man in stable condition after being shot in head at Maniwaki courthouse
— An 18-year-old man was in stable condition on Thursday after he was shot in the head following an altercation with a special constable at a courthouse in Maniwaki, Que.
Alberta to halt electricity talks with B.C.
'That pipeline is going to get built:' PM dismisses B.C.'s Trans Mountain move
Witness in Stanley trial admits truck stolen, maintains farm visit was for tire help
A key Crown witness in the trial of a Saskatchewan farmer charged with shooting an Indigenous man on his property said he lied to police and the Crown about carrying a gun and breaking into a truck on the day his friend was killed.
WestJet launching discount carrier Swoop, including flights out of Hamilton
WestJet Airlines Ltd. says Swoop, its new ultra-low-cost carrier, will launch on June 20.
Lawyer dismisses ‘scandalous’ report linking contentious licence plate to Trump
— Lawyers in the case of a Nova Scotia retiree who is fighting to regain a personalized licence plate argued Thursday over a report that links derogatory comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump to the “GRABHER” plate.
Effectiveness of flu shot under 20 per cent for dominant strain this season: experts
— The effectiveness of this season’s flu shot has been extremely low, with the vaccine preventing only 10 to 20 per cent of infections caused by the dominant H3N2 strain affecting Canadians, researchers have found.
Elliott running to lead Ontario Tories
Candidates for Ont. Progressive Conservative leadership must register by Feb. 16
Burlington mayor tackles intensification, new Official Plan in state of city address
— Burlington Mayor Rick Goldring tackled issues of development and intensification, traffic, and the city’s official plan in a new format for his eighth state of the city address.
Harry Potter audiobook can improve focus on long, boring drives: study
Harry Potter’s power appears to extend beyond the page, as recent Canadian research suggests listening to an audiobook from the popular fiction series can improve focus on long and boring drives.
Murder trial hears no DNA links accused to duvet, truck
No DNA linking accused killer to duvet, truck in Tina Fontaine's death: expert
Abortion safe zones are now official in Ontario
New law will automatically bans protests to 50 metres outside of clinics. Pharmacies and other health facilities may also apply for similar buffer zones of up to 150 metres.
Heritage minister offers more details on TPP
Details trickle out about cultural exemptions in Pacific Rim trade deal
Police release photo of Ancaster bank robbery suspect
Man pulled out a note and demanded cash from the teller, police say.
Pipeline problem hampers oil, gas: report
Pipelines, not carbon taxes, bigger factor in energy competitivess: report
N.S. mayor announces he's gay after threat
Nova Scotia mayor announces he's gay, says someone threatened to expose him
Regina NDP MP Erin Weir accused of harassment
NDP leader says Regina MP Erin Weir facing allegations of harassment
Lawyer dismisses report linking plate to Trump
Lawyer dismisses 'scandalous' report linking contentious licence plate to Trump
Creative solutions to #MeToo in politics
MPs agree to review Parliament Hill's sexual harassment code of conduct
Don't prejudge case in murders of sisters: lawyer
Lawyer warns against 'rush to prejudge' case in murders of sisters in B.C.
Effectiveness of flu shot low this season: experts
Effectiveness of flu shot under 20 per cent for dominant strain this season: experts
After surgery, Eagles fan frets: Did I miss the Super Bowl?
After surgery, Eagles fan frets: Did I miss the Super Bowl?
Navy plays down run-in with Russia warships
Navy commodore plays down Canada's encounter with Russian warships
Stolen credit cards allegedly hidden at courthouse
Police say woman who visited courthouse will be returning facing charges
Injured men rescued from Vancouver-area mountain
Injured men rescued from Vancouver-area mountain after altercation: police
Toronto cop disciplined after reporting alleged sexual misconduct
Toronto cop disciplined after reporting alleged sexual misconduct
Man shot in head at Que. courthouse is stable
Man in stable condition after being shot in head at Maniwaki courthouse
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