Feed hamilton-news-from-http-wwwthespeccom

Link http://rss.metroland.com/
Feed http://rss.metroland.com/9/article/hamilton
Updated 2026-08-20 15:15
McCabe steps down as FBI deputy director under pressure
Andrew McCabe abruptly stepped down Monday as the FBI’s deputy director after months of withering criticism from President Donald Trump, telling friends he felt pressure from the head of the bureau to leave, according to two people close to McCabe.
Ontario Progressive Conservatives working to hold contest to find new leader
Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives continued to grapple with a sexual misconduct scandal Monday as party brass began to lay out the groundwork for a leadership contest to be held just months before the June provincial election.
NAFTA survives key round: U.S. grumbles, but says it wants talks to continue
The NAFTA renegotiation has survived a key round of talks, with the United States expressing some annoyance but hailing modest progress, promising future rounds, describing the trade pact as important and toning down the imminent withdrawal threats.
Murder trial begins for farmer in fatal shooting
Trial begins for Saskatchewan farmer accused of shooting Indigenous man
$35,000 worth of cocaine, fentanyl, Percocet and marijuana seized after OPP traffic stop
Norfolk County OPP charge 20-year-old woman after traffic stop leads to drugs
Trump condemns Taliban role in Afghan attacks, says no talks
President Donald Trump told visiting members of the UN Security Council on Monday the U.S. would no longer talk with the Taliban following a recent string of deadly attacks in Afghanistan.
Ontario Opposition moving quickly to replace Brown
Maclean's reports Ontario PC president quit following sexual assault allegations
Morneau flooded with more than 10,000 messages over controversial tax plan: memo
Bill Morneau was inundated with more than 10,000 missives last fall following the release of controversial tax-change proposals that infuriated Canada’s small-business community.
Michael Lee Chin named to Order of Ontario
Burlington entrepreneur and philanthropist Michael Chin was among 23 people appointed to the Order of Ontario Monday, an honour that “recognizes individuals whose exceptional achievement in their field have left a lasting legacy in the province, in Canada and beyond.”
Auditor general to issue new fighter jet report in the fall
Six years after his explosive report on the F-35 derailed the Harper government’s plan to buy the controversial stealth aircraft, federal auditor general Michael Ferguson is diving back into the fighter-jet file.
B.C.'s auto insurer in 'financial dumpster fire'
B.C.'s auto insurer in 'financial dumpster fire,' major reforms needed: minister
Baffin bike tour to raise money for Amici Camping Charity
Representatives from Canadian footwear and apparel brand Baffin are embarking on a 14-day bike tour around Lake Ontario, starting Jan. 30.
Inmates lose court challenge of pay cuts
Federal inmates lose court challenge of pay cuts introduced by Conservatives
Top credit card picks for 2018
Credit cards are a fact of life and depending on your point of view they’re either a necessary evil or a useful tool for building credit and earning rewards. I prefer the latter, which is why I’m always on the lookout for the best credit card offers.
McDonald’s traffic rises this year after new dollar menu debut
McDonald’s Corp. is seeing a jump in customers, a sign its new Dollar Menu is attracting penny pinchers.
Keurig buys Dr Pepper Snapple, creating a beverage giant
Keurig is buying Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc., creating a beverage giant with about $11 billion in annual sales.
Police say Hamilton men switched seats in drunk driving crash
Pair is accused of switching seats and trying to flee scene of collision downtown Burlington Sunday afternoon
Funding announced for two new replacement schools and three undergoing major additions
The province has announced funding for two new schools in Hamilton and major additions to three others.
Girl killed because of underage sex: Crown
Killed and dumped in river: Tina Fontaine's voice heard in Winnipeg courtroom
NAFTA talks made 'real headway': Lighthizer
NAFTA update today: All eyes on U.S. trade czar for clues on state of the talks
Alberta's new Opposition leader sworn in
Alberta's new Opposition leader Jason Kenney sworn in at legislature
PM blames Islamophobia for mosque massacre
Vigil to mark one-year anniversary of Quebec City mosque shooting
Ontario marijuana producers hit by minimum pay rate hike
Coffee chains and restaurants aren’t the only businesses under pressure from Ontario’s minimum wage hike — marijuana companies say the higher provincial pay rate is driving up the cost to produce and sell cannabis products as well.
TSX nose-dives on oil and gold, Wall St. down
Toronto stock market down in late-morning trading, loonie creeps lower
Morneau deluged with messages over taxes
Morneau flooded with more than 10,000 messages over controversial tax plan: memo
Former Young Canadians worker to plead guilty
Former Young Canadians worker on trial for sex abuse of students to plead guilty
Auditor general to issue new fighter report
Auditor general to issue new fighter jet report in the fall
Everything you need to know about Bell Let's Talk Day
Jan. 31 is Bell Let's Talk Day and this year, Bell's getting personal
Hamilton councillors accept trust board chair resignation; city former restaurant lease
"We had to vote to accept his resignation," said Ward 2 Coun. Jason Farr, who becomes the interim board chair. "It was not an easy decision."
Time for change on harassment: minister
MPs debate harassment bill as Ottawa reels from #MeToo allegations
Prices of nearly 70 commonly prescribed generic drugs to drop under new deal
A new agreement will see the prices of nearly 70 commonly prescribed generic drugs discounted by up to 90 per cent of their brand name equivalents.
Police seek public input on sex assault policy
Police in London, Ont., seeking public input on update to sex assault policy
WestJet begins service to mainland Europe
WestJet Airlines Inc. has announced its first flights to mainland Europe.
Bruce McArthur charged with three additional counts of first-degree murder, police say
Toronto police have announced three additional counts of first-degree murder have been laid against Bruce McArthur. McArthur, a 66-year-old landscaper, was initially arrested on Jan. 18 is now facing five counts of first-degree murder.
Deal to see price drops for some generic drugs
Prices of nearly 70 commonly prescribed generic drugs to drop under new deal
Update: About 4,000 pigs die in fire that destroyed two barns in Jarvis
Two barns were destroyed by early-morning fire on Highway 3
Montreal police probe 1st homicide of 2018
Montreal police investigate fatal stabbing of woman
Couple, married 70 years, renew vows - this time in church
Couple, married 70 years, renew vows - this time in church
Hamilton politicians honour mountain residents for community work
Seniors advocate Bella Brearley and minor hockey supporter Daryl Villeneuve are recognized by Hamilton politicians.
Proposed CFL team name sparks criticism
Proposed 'Explosions' name for CFL team touches off fiery debate online
Man 'knew his fate' when wheelchair became stuck in railway tracks: lawyer
MONCTON, N.B. - A disabled man waited an "excruciatingly long time" on Moncton, N.B., railway tracks after his electric wheelchair allegedly became stuck, according to a new lawsuit claiming damages in his death.
Canada lagging on automated cars: Senate
Senators urge Liberals to act on privacy, security issues with automated cars
Terrorism, not taxes, is the key focus on bitcoin, Canada says
Canadians trading bitcoin shouldn't hold their breath waiting for specific rules on how they'll be taxed.
The latest developments on Ontario's PC party
The Latest: Ontario PC president faces allegations of sex assault
Pot producer Aphria signs deal to buy Nuuvera
Licensed marijuana producer Aphria Inc. signs deal to buy Nuuvera Inc.
Two Canadians arrested in Cambodia over photos
Foreigners said to deny guilt over Cambodian party photos
German automakers face heat over tests on monkeys, humans
FRANKFURT - Public criticism of the German auto industry has escalated on reports that diesel exhaust tests were carried out on both monkeys and humans.
FBI deputy director leaving post ahead of planned retirement
FBI deputy director leaving post ahead of planned retirement
New candidates join PC leadership race
Maclean's reports Ontario PC president quit following sexual assault allegations
RECALLS: Travel mobile, portable generator and sesame seeds on this week’s list
Here is our weekly roundup of current product recalls. For more details on each, please click on the links. Don't forget to check back next week for new items.Travel mobile: The 4-in-1 VTech Lights & Lullabies Travel Mobile can attach to cribs, p
...1681168216831684168516861687168816891690...