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At least two children among four dead in Nova Scotia house fire: Red Cross
A Nova Scotia fishing village is shaken after a house fire left four people dead early Sunday, including at least two children, according to a relative.
In Hamilton, pot dispensaries growing like a weed
46 marijuana dispensaries operating illegally in the city, compared to 15 last January.
Bannon tries to make amends as aides defend Trump’s fitness
President Donald Trump’s former chief strategist released a statement Sunday reaffirming his support for the commander in chief
Iran’s Guard claims victory against anti-government protests
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said on Sunday that the nation and its security forces have ended the wave of unrest linked to anti-government protests that erupted last month.
UN envoy says no change in U.S. position on North Korea talks
U.S. President Donald Trump’s UN ambassador said Sunday the administration isn’t changing its conditions regarding talks with North Korea amid growing tensions over the North’s nuclear and missile programs.
Blizzard suspends municipal services in Iqaluit
Blizzard leaves people in Iqaluit without city services, including water delivery
Police led on wild chase overnight in Burlington, woman charged
A wild police chase through Burlington streets and the QEW overnight Saturday left cruisers damaged and resulted in the arrest of a woman.
Ottawa’s asylum plan will be tested
The federal government’s contingency plans for a new surge of asylum seekers at the border this winter could be put to the test with the pending U.S. decision on the fate of as many as 200,000 Salvadorans.
Sydney swelters through its hottest day in almost 80 years
Sydney swelters through its hottest day in almost 80 years
Snow on the way for Hamilton area
After two weeks of bitter cold, it’s finally warm enough to snow.
Girls’ deaths in B.C. prompt debate about judges and domestic violence
The deaths of two young girls in British Columbia who were previously the subject of a custody dispute have prompted debate about how judges decide cases involving allegations of domestic violence.
Hamilton Professionals: Welder-teacher turned sculptor churns out books, too
James Davies was a bored Stelco welder that began an interest in writing fiction. In retirement he fulfils that interest and art.
Why is it OK to joke about Alzheimer’s?
‘Following the shock of the diagnosis, what patients find harder is the reaction they get from other people.’
Cougar hunt in Alberta sparks debate among scientists, hunters and activists
Hunters have been killing cougars in Alberta for decades.
At least two children among dead in N.S. fire
Nova Scotia police say house fire near Yarmouth resulted in deaths
Homicide suspect extradited to Canada
Man charged with killing ex-girlfriend extradited to Canada to face murder charges
Judge apologizes for comments made to students
U of Calgary says a judge has apologized for comments made to students
Private N.S. island remains unsold after eight years, despite $2.5M price drop
An American family’s striking 57-acre private Nova Scotia island remains unsold, eight years after it went on the market and despite a $2.5-million price drop.
B.C. teen creating app, summer camp to revive First Nation language
A 15-year-old high school student in British Columbia is turning to technology to help address a decades-old problem — how to revive an Indigenous language nearly lost to the residential school system.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to hold town hall meeting at McMaster
This is Trudeau’s second town hall event in 2018 on what is expected to be a national tour. On Jan. 11 he will be in London holding another town hall meeting.
Wrong-way driver on Mountain Brow hit with impaired charges
A man is facing impaired driving charges following an incident on the Hamilton Mountain early Sunday morning.
Welder-teacher turned sculptor churns out books, too
James Davies was a bored Stelco welder that began an interest in writing fiction. In retirement he fulfils that interest and art.
Two U.S. lotto tickets win over $1 billion this weekend
It’s been a billion-dollar lottery weekend after a lone Powerball ticket sold in New Hampshire matched all six numbers and will claim a $570 million jackpot, one day after another single ticket sold in Florida nabbed a $450 million Mega Millions grand prize.
NAFTA uncertainty presents risk for Canadian railways, analysts say
The potential dismantling of the North American Free Trade Agreement poses a giant risk that Canada’s railways won’t benefit this year from healthy economies and a higher demand to move crude oil, industry observers say.
Depression falls short as defence for stolen jacket
Danny worked for 19 years in the sanitation department of a large Canadian city.
Spa owner featured as keynote at networking event
Generation Z Hamilton is holding its monthly networking meeting Jan. 9 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Five things to watch for in the business world in the coming week
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week:
Police on scene of fatal house fire in N.S.
Nova Scotia police say house fire near Yarmouth resulted in deaths
Male MPs must work to combat sexual misconduct on Parliament Hill: Cullen
Male MPs must help to usher in a culture change on Parliament Hill and combat sexual misconduct, says veteran NDP MP Nathan Cullen, who is looking to work with colleagues of all stripes to address inappropriate behaviour often viewed as a “public secret.”
Man dies in Stockholm after picking up suspected grenade
A man in Stockholm picked up a suspected hand grenade from the ground and it detonated in his hand Sunday, killing him and injuring his companion, Swedish police said.
Ottawa’s asylum contingency plan could be put to test as Salvadorans learn fate in US
The federal government’s contingency plans for a new surge of asylum seekers at the border this winter could be put to the test with the pending U.S. decision on the fate of as many as 200,000 Salvadorans.
Naloxone saves Ontario man from apparent overdose
Naloxone administration saves Ontario man from apparent opioid overdose
Protect pets from cold weather, OPP urges
Ontario Provincial Police urge pet owners to take precautions in cold weather
Cold snap ends on record-setting note
If you can read this, between your chattering teeth and frozen eyelashes, congratulations.
Man injured in Que. house explosion dies
Man dies after Montreal-area house explosion that sent two others to hospital
Man rescued from lake near Montreal
Men rescued from lake near Montreal after vehicle falls through ice
PHOTOS + VIDEO: Trains at the Royal Botanical Gardens
Children as young as 5 encouraged to smoke for celebrations in Portugal
The Epiphany celebrations in the Portuguese village of Vale de Salgueiro feature a tradition that each year causes an outcry among outsiders: Parents encouraging their children, some as young as 5, to smoke cigarettes.
1 dead, 1 injured in explosion outside Stockholm subway
1 dead, 1 injured in explosion outside Stockholm subway
Alberta cougar hunt sparks heated debate
Cougar hunt in Alberta sparks debate among scientists, hunters and activists
Five things to watch for in Canadian business
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
UK's May plans Cabinet changes as Brexit enters new phase
UK's May plans Cabinet changes as Brexit enters new phase
Iranian tanker collides with freighter off China; 32 missing
Iranian tanker ablaze after collision off China; 32 missing
B.C. teen works to save First Nations language
B.C. teen creating app, summer camp to revive First Nations language
Map sums up Halton impaired driving charges in December
HALTON - Halton Regional Police recently began releasing public summaries of impaired driving charges in Halton.
Three police cruisers damaged during pursuit
Woman arrested after three police cruisers are damaged during pursuit
Syrian forces eye rebel-held province after defeat of IS
Syrian forces eye rebel-held province after defeat of IS
Trump wishes for better libel laws after book slams him
Trump says he's 'like, really smart,' 'a very stable genius'
Iranian tanker ablaze after collision off China; 32 missing
Iranian tanker ablaze after collision off China; 32 missing
Iran's Guard claims victory against anti-government protests
Iran's Guard claims victory against anti-government protests
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