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Ottawa seeks to strip Mount Hope man of citizenship for alleged Bosnian war crimes
Former lawyer of Bozo Jozepovic, however, says he was ‘shocked’ to learn Canada had dredged up allegations he says were “garbage” when first heard by a U.S. court in 2007.
Republicans have support to pass huge tax break bill
After weeks of quarrels, qualms and then eleventh-hour horse-trading, Republicans revealed their huge national tax rewrite late Friday — along with announcements of support that all but guarantee approval next week in time to give President Donald Trump the Christmas legislative triumph he’s been aching for.
Toronto billionaire and wife found dead, police call circumstances ‘suspicious’
Toronto billionaire and philanthropist Barry Sherman and his wife were found dead in their mansion Friday, and police said they were investigating the deaths as suspicious.
Americans pessimistic about Trump, country: poll
U.S. President Donald Trump frequently casts his first year in office as a string of successes and campaign promises fulfilled. But less than a quarter of Americans think Trump has made good on the pledges he made to voters while running for president, according to a new poll by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
WestJet loses bid to scrap harassment lawsuit
Court denies WestJet's bid to toss harassment lawsuit filed by former worker
Indigenous woman’s liver assessed after outcry over earlier transplant refusal
A young Inuk woman suffering from acute liver failure is being assessed at an organ transplant centre in Toronto after her family from Labrador launched a campaign to overturn earlier refusals to put her on a transplant waiting list.
Report on university campus sexual violence calls for culture change
A new report is calling on Nova Scotia’s 10 universities to set up additional programs to prevent sexual violence on campus, just weeks after high-profile sexual assault charges were laid at one school.
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Provinces have a year to impose carbon price
Provinces have until the end of 2018 to submit carbon price plans: McKenna
Provinces have until the end of 2018 to submit carbon price plans: McKenna
Environment Minister Catherine McKenna says a national price on carbon won’t be imposed on any province for at least another year.
U.S. secretary of state to meet with Canada’s cabinet, talk Korea crisis
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will meet Canadian cabinet members during a visit to Ottawa next week where he will discuss a variety of international issues including the North Korea nuclear crisis.
More work needed to ensure timely justice, departing top judge says
Canada’s retiring top judge says more must be done to ensure the justice system is accessible to everyone in a timely way — and Beverley McLachlin hopes she will continue to play a part in the reform process.
Weinstein lawyers seek to identify Ontario woman behind lawsuit
Lawyers for Harvey Weinstein are seeking to publicly identify an Ontario actress who has filed a sexual assault lawsuit against the disgraced Hollywood producer.
2 found dead at home of Apotex founder Barry Sherman
2 found dead at home of Apotex founder Barry Sherman
Weekend planner: Christmas music, parades and more
A listing of what’s going on in the Hamilton area this weekend.
Fatal crash took place as chopper prepared to land
Vigils being held to honour 4 men who died helicopter crash in eastern Ontario
Prominent law firm to probe PMO allegations
PMO brings in prominent employment law firm to probe allegations against staffer
Cause of Burlington’s Paletta plant blaze still unknown
Burlington meat processing plant fire still under investigation.
When two bosses don’t care for each other
How to cope if you’re caught in the middle, writes office coach Marie G. McIntyre
Mohawk home to new climate change centre
Climate change may be everywhere but climate change management now has a home in Hamilton.
Australian probe into child abuse attacks Catholic celibacy
An Australian inquiry into child abuse recommended Friday that the Catholic Church lift its demand of celibacy from clergy and that priests be prosecuted for failing to report evidence of pedophilia heard in the confessional.
Coun. Green and union local say LRT operators must be under same union as HSR
In a move to “ensure good jobs”, Coun. Matthew Green is proposing city council make future LRT workers, regardless of who they work for, to be automatically represented by the union representing HSR workers.
Snow squalls hitting Niagara
Snow squalls are hitting Hamilton and Niagara during Friday’s afternoon commute.
Linamar stock has best day in five weeks
Linamar stock has best day in weeks in wake $1.2-billion of MacDon deal
Bombardier, Boeing to make final arguments
Bombardier, Boeing prepare to make final arguments in bitter trade dispute
Ensure timely justice, McLachlin says
More to be done to ensure timely justice, retiring Beverley McLachlin says
Up in smoke next summer: Hamilton, Burlington to get pot stores by next July
The Ministry of Finance and the Liquor Control Board of Ontario have identified Hamilton and Burlington as one of 29 municipalities to get one or more stand-alone cannabis stores by July 2018.
Halton police sex assault victim survey mostly bad
Halton police have released the results of a survey seeking comment from those who had interaction with the force involving sexual assault cases.
Apotex founder and his wife found dead, police call circumstances ‘suspicious’
Toronto police say the circumstances of the deaths of two people whose bodies were found today inside a house in an upscale neighbourhood are "suspicious."
Santa buying you a new smartphone? Be sure to check your contract plan twice
If a new smartphone is on your holiday shopping list, either as a gift or for yourself, there are a lot of possible choices to make — but some decisions about your contract could cost a lot more than you expect.
Seniors help seniors at Amica at Stoney Creek
They started knitting and crocheting together when the retirement residence first opened last January. And the residents of Amica at Stoney Creek haven’t stopped.
Apotex founder and his wife found dead: Ontario's health minister
TORONTO - Ontario's health minister says the founder of drug company Apotex and his wife have been found dead.
Home Meghan Markle rented in Toronto is sold
A buyer has been found for the modest Toronto house where Prince Harry and “Suits” actress Meghan Markle spent time before announcing their engagement last month.
Three ways politics touched us this week
Tax on pot, cleaner fuel and sexual assault: how politics mattered this week
Halton Region warns patients of Burlington medical clinic
The region is recommending clients of the Ontario Institute for Facial Surgery on Brant Street contact their doctors after a recent inspection.
NewsAlert: Apotex founder and wife found dead
NewsAlert: Apotex founder and his wife found dead: Ontario's health minister
Tentative deal reached in internet drug case
Tentative deal reached in case of Canadian firm that sold cancer drug online
Sonoma Homes argues Wilson Street development compatible for Ancaster during OMB hearing
“The city wants my client to be held to a standard that no other property owner is held,” said Denis Baker, lawyer representing Sonoma Homes. “The city’s (strategy) is to throw everything at it and hope something sticks.”
Canadians who could snag a royal wedding invite
Save the date. Kensington Palace announced Friday that Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle, 36, have chosen May 19 as their wedding date.
Hepatitis testing urged for Burlington clinic patients
Burlington clinic patients urged to get tested for hepatitis after scare
Canadian 'Traders' actor Bruce Gray dies at 81 in Los Angeles
Canadian actor Bruce Gray, who was a prolific presence on the stage and screen with roles including an investment banker on the series "Traders" and the hapless father of the groom in the film "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," has died.
Earthquake hits Indonesia's Java island
JAKARTA, Indonesia - A strong earthquake shook the Indonesian capital Friday night and other cities on the country's most populous island of Java, killing at least 1 person amid reports of more deaths and collapsed houses.
EDC: NAFTA talks affecting 1/4 of exporters
Uncertainty of NAFTA talks affecting quarter of Canadian exporters: EDC
Dundas' Sir William Osler glee club wins national competition
School group named best in Canada after forming in September
Repatriating sacred objects creates 'miracles:' elder
'An emotional thing:' Returning sacred objects lifts Indigenous communities
Alberta expands monitoring of oilsands gas emissions
EDMONTON - Alberta has begun monitoring oilsands emissions from the sky.
Alberta to monitor oilsands emissions from air
Alberta to expand airborne monitoring of oilsands greenhouse gas emissions
Dundas schools leadership program supports Boys and GIrls Clubs of Hamilton
Dundas Valley Secondary and feeder schools raise more than $2,200 with garage sale
A Christmas at Grant Avenue Studio
If you’re going for some Christmas music — a stocking stuffer, perhaps — buy local:
A Christmas at Grant Avenue Studio
If you’re going for some Christmas music — a stocking stuffer, perhaps — buy local:
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