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Prime minister, premier and Toronto mayor set to attend Shermans’ memorial
Dignitaries including the prime minister are expected to attend a memorial service on Thursday for billionaire philanthropist couple Barry and Honey Sherman, who were found dead in their Toronto mansion last week.
Vancouver urban planner fights Elon Musk with transit-loving hashtag
Tech CEO Elon Musk recently characterized public transit as "painful" and a place where serial killers might be lurking
Crash closes Highway 6 lanes between Carlisle and Safari roads
A transport truck took out a hydro pole and downed hydro lines, temporarily trapping the truck driver and people inside a nearby gas station on Highway 6 Wednesday afternoon.
Hamilton trustees toss ‘Hail Mary’ on Collegiate Avenue School rebuild
Hamilton’s public school board will make one last “Hail Mary” appeal for funding to rebuild Collegiate Avenue School before proceeding with a $6-million addition approved by the province in June.
Hamilton Police board chair Lloyd Ferguson facing watchdog probe
Coun. Matthew Green filed a complaint with the Ontario Civilian Police Commission following comments Ferguson made on a radio show in June related to a police disciplinary hearing.
Former RCMP officer not guilty of sex assault
B.C. judge finds former RCMP officer not guilty of sexual assault
No engine failure in Fond du Lac plane crash: TSB
Both engines running when plane crashed in remote northern Saskatchewan: TSB
Trump gets his first big legislative victory. It could still end up a political defeat
Tax cut can fairly be described as both the fulfilment of Trump’s campaign promises and a betrayal of those promises
California fire crews, homeowners brace for return of winds
After a welcome lull in powerful winds that drove Southern California’s massive wildfire, crews and homeowners were bracing for the return of potentially dangerous gusts that could revive the flames.
Liberals’ pension plan for disabled veterans won’t take effect until 2019
The Trudeau government is promising to provide injured veterans with more financial compensation and assistance in the form of long-promised lifelong disability pensions for those injured in uniform.
Fewer border crossers getting asylum
Fewer border crossers being granted asylum as case backlogs increase
Montreal suspends pit bull ban, will consult before reworking bylaw next year
Pit bulls are once again allowed in Montreal as the Projet Montreal administration follows through with an election promise to do away with the controversial bylaw that banned them.
Police probing homicide north of Toronto
Man in custody after woman found dead in Richmond Hill, Ont., home: police
Judge instructs jury in death of off-duty cop
Judge begins instructing jury at Garnier second-degree murder trial
U.S. slightly lowers Bombardier C Series duties to 292.21 per cent
The U.S. Department of Commerce has slightly lowered the massive duties it plans to impose on imports of Bombardier C Series commercial jets.
BREAKING NEWS: Trudeau broke conflict rules, says ethics watchdog
The Aga Khan and his foundation were registered to lobby Trudeau’s office in December 2016
Gov't ramps up marijuana licensing process
Health Canada nearly doubles number of pot producers in second half of 2017
Prepare for ‘messy’ commute Friday: snow expected Thursday night in Hamilton
Special weather statement warns of 5-10 centimetres of snow.
Completion of Freeman Station restoration on track for next year
As 2017 comes to an end, the Friends of Freeman Station (FOFS) are well on their way to completing the restoration of the historical train station next year.
One dead in Stoney Creek homicide
One person dead, one injured following incident on Highland Road West
Auto sector criticizes CEOs' rush to join TPP
Auto sector reps criticize CEOs for pushing Canada to join new TPP
Stop-smoking drug Champix ups risk of cardiovascular events for some people: study
The new year is a time when many smokers resolve to butt out for good. But a large Canadian study suggests a commonly prescribed tobacco-cessation drug may carry a risk for some people.
PM broke conflict of interest rules
Canadian Press NewsAlert: ethics watchdog finds Trudeau vacation broke conflict rules
Canadian on death row likely to remain in limbo
U.S. in 'waning days of the death penalty:' Lawyer of Canadian man on death row
Crash closes Highway 6 between Carlisle and Safari roads
A crash between two transport trucks has closed a stretch of Highway 6 between Safari and Carlisle roads for downed hydro wires.
Sept. 1 deadline set for carbon price plans
Ottawa sets September deadline for provinces to produce carbon price plans
Arbitrator sets new contract for Ontario college faculty following strike
An arbitrator appointed to settle a contract dispute with Ontario college faculty after a five-week strike granted them a 7.75 per cent raise over four years in a decision issued Wednesday.
Arcelor Mittal Dofasco welcomes thousands for annual Christmas party
Arcelor Mittal Dofasco welcomed more than 7,000 people to its 81st family Christmas party at the F.H. Sherman Recreation and Learning Centre on Dec. 16.
Fake Uber driver running scam in Ottawa: police
Fake Uber driver scamming customers in Ottawa, police warn
Carleton announces chair for the conjuring arts
Carleton University establishing a chair for the study of conjuring arts
New contract for college faculty post-strike
Arbitrator sets new contract for Ontario college faculty following strike
Trudeau violated conflict-of-interest rules with vacation to Aga Khan’s island: ethics commissioner
The Aga Khan and his foundation were registered to lobby Trudeau’s office in December 2016
BlackBerry making progress in automotive market, Chen says
BlackBerry Ltd. shares were having one of their best days in months on Wednesday after the company reported better financial results than expected.
Big consequences for Canada after major tax bill passes in U.S.
The United States Congress has adopted a major tax bill that has sweeping implications for the American economy, politics, national debt, and its neighbour, Canada.
BlackBerry stock hovers around 2017 high
BlackBerry reports net loss, but operating profit and revenue above estimates
CMHC gets makeover, focus on social housing
Liberals look to put stamp on CMHC with new board focused on social housing
UPDATE: Stoney Creek incident sends man to hospital with serious injuries
Hamilton police investigating.
Deloitte liable for some Livent losses: court
Deloitte liable for some, but not all, of Livent's 1990s losses: Supreme Court
Dignitaries set to attend Shermans' memorial
Prime minister, premier and Toronto mayor set to attend Shermans' memorial
Police seek pickup driver after dog killed
Pickup driver sought after leashed dog killed as it crossed street with owner
Stoney Creek incident sends man to hospital with serious injuries
Hamilton police investigating.
Thieves break into cars, garages in Burlington overnight
Halton Regional police are investigating a string of break-ins overnight Tuesday to early Wednesday targeting vehicles and garages in Burlington.
Garnier trial jury hearing instructions
Judge begins instructing jury at Garnier second-degree murder trial
Suspect found hiding in bedroom closet
Kingston, Ont., police say suspect in stun gun attack was hiding in bedroom closet
Hamilton city council: The mouse that roared – a toothless LRT motion
They talked for seven hours but by the time city councillors finally voted on their latest LRT motion they were, for all practical purposes, back where they were four months ago.
Fox News contributor suggests FBI plot to assassinate President Donald Trump
For weeks, Fox News and far-right pundits have been working overtime to discredit the FBI and special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian election interference in the U.S. 2016 presidential election. Fox contributors have suggested that a “coup” could be in the works against the administration.
NewsAlert: PM broke conflict of interest rules
Canadian Press NewsAlert: ethics watchdog finds Trudeau vacation broke conflict rules
‘Our family is devastated’: Burlington man famous for Christmas display dies after fall from ladder
A Burlington community is mourning after the death of a long-time resident known for his impressive holiday displays.
How Morgentaler ruling transformed abortion rights
Thirty years after Morgentaler ruling, 'we have a long way to go as a country'
B.C. man charged with drug-impaired driving
Police charge B.C. man with drug-impaired driving after northern Ontario crash
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