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Westjet has a radical plan to get you on its planes
Out in western Canada, the airline world is about to watch a unique business experiment. If it goes as planned, in a few years there will be a new favourite carrier battling for your airfare dollars, regardless of whether you’re a penny pincher or a rich banker.
A Jerusalem explainer: What Donald Trump did and why it matters
Breaking with decades of U.S. policy, President Donald Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital this week, a declaration that set off a wave of clashes between Palestinians and Israeli forces and drew sharp criticism from U.S. allies in the Middle East and beyond.
Mind China's efforts to influence: ex-envoy
Watch China's efforts to influence as Canada pursues trade, says former envoy
Pace of Canadian housing starts picks up: CMHC
Pace of Canadian housing starts picks up, six-month trend highest in years: CMHC
NEB say Trans Mountain can bypass Burnaby bylaws
National Energy Board rules in favour of Trans Mountain on Burnaby bylaw impasse
Bertrand Charest to be sentenced later today
Ex-national ski coach Bertrand Charest to be sentenced today on sex convictions
Vancouver getting pushback on homeless housing
Vancouver's latest tool for housing the homeless getting rough reception
Hudson's Bay ordered to provide more documents in alleged deceptive pricing practices case
The Competition Tribunal says the Hudson’s Bay Co. must provide more documents about sleep sets by Dec. 20 in an alleged deceptive pricing practices case.
After 25 years, migrant worker’s hope to keep working in Hamilton-area fades after losing legs
Jesus Rosas Flores, 63, had both legs amputated below the knee after a workplace accident at a farm outside Waterdown Nov. 3.
CPPIB adds to Hong Kong holdings
CPPIB grows presence in Hong Kong logistics real estate with Goodman partnership
Clouds can't curb astronomy calendar's appeal
It’s not surprising an image of the sun adorns the cover of the Hamilton Amateur Astronomers’ 2018 calendar.
Starbucks’ Christmas Tree Frappuccino tastes like broken promises and Thin Mints
You thought Starbucks was waging a war on Christmas when, in 2011, the company’s holiday cups featured nutcrackers that bore a coincidental resemblance to the Guy Fawkes mask, at the time a symbol of Occupy Wall Street. You thought Starbucks was taking the Christ out of Christmas when its 2015 cups were plain red to be inclusive of all holiday celebrations.
Murder accused says he didn’t fire his gun at Dundurn Street party
Tyrone Chambers, 31, was testifying in his own defence Thursday during a jury trial.
Trump fallout: Clashes erupt across West Bank over US Jerusalem pivot
Palestinians clashed with Israeli troops across the West Bank and Muslim worshippers from Jordan to Indonesia took to the streets after Friday midday prayers to protest President Donald Trump’s recognition of contested Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
Police have update on Toronto deaths and disappearances
Police have update on deaths and disappearances in Toronto gay village
Bots snapping up popular Christmas toys for resale
Fingerlings, those colourful chirping monkeys (and sloths and unicorns) that wrap around your finger, have become one of the most desired toys on holiday shopping lists.
VIDEO: Body cam captures police dog attacking innocent woman taking out garbage
A Minnesota police dog was on the hunt, snout to the street, searching for traces of possible burglary suspects early on a September morning. A 20-foot leash tethered the German shepherd to an officer from the St. Paul Police Department.
Britain, EU reach divorce deal to move on to new phase in Brexit talks
Britain agreed Friday to a series of concessions to the European Union in negotiating its split from the bloc, leaders said, as Prime Minister Theresa May overcame bitter divisions in her own nation to advance to a crucial new phase of talks.
Rogers broke promise on credit check, lawsuit claims
Rogers has admitted in court documents that it ran a credit check on a low-income customer — despite advertising that it wouldn’t.
Protests in Ukraine raise spectre of another uprising
In the raw cold and winter rain, Serhiy Hrey stood amid a protest tent camp outside Ukraine’s parliament, making firebombs and declaring his readiness to fight.
Ford says new truck will be most powerful heavy-duty pickup ever
Ford says its 2018 Super Duty will be the most powerful heavy duty pickup truck ever, with best-in-class horsepower, torque and towing capacity, from a newly upgraded 6.7-litre V8 diesel engine.
The week that was: A scramble for Charles Manson’s remains, and strange rumblings near a Viagra plant
DISPUTED: The rights to Charles Manson’s remains. Relatives and associates have begun scrambling to claim possession of the murderer’s remains and belongings, and some fear there may be a plan to create a shrine to the cult leader, AP reports. Manson’s purported grandson, Jason Freeman, is one of the people seeking control of the estate. Manson died Nov. 19 in California.
No formal complaint against Wilfrid Laurier student Lindsay Shepherd, lawyer confirms
The lawyer engaged by Wilfrid Laurier University to prepare a fact-finding report into a controversial reprimand of graduate student Lindsay Shepherd has confirmed there was never a formal complaint about her tutorial.
‘No escaping it' — interest rates going up
RBC senior economist talks housing, jobs and minimum wage to Burlington Chamber of Commerce.
Parry Sound doctor accused of sexual harassment, using amputated toe to make crude gestures
The Parry Sound hospital is investigating its chief of surgery over allegations from six nurses
Hamilton Police investigating GoFundMe account for murder victim Yosif Al-Hasnawi
The unauthorized GoFundMe account claimed to be raising money for funeral of Yosif Al-Hasnawi
Ontario Fire Marshal probes Paletta food plant blaze
The fire destroyed at least one third of the meat-processing plant near Appleby Line and the QEW.
Dale King arrested in shooting death of Yosif Al-Hasnawi
Unidentified 55-year-old woman was also arrested and faces an accessory charge
OFM on scene of Paletta fire
The fire destroyed at least one third of the meat-processing plant near Appleby Line and the QEW.
Murder accused says he didn’t fire his gun despite taking it to Dundurn Street party
Tyrone Chambers, 31, was testifying in his own defence Thursday during a jury trial.
The flu has arrived in Haldimand and Norfolk
The flu is circulating in Haldimand and Norfolk. Three cases have been confirmed, the health unit reported Tuesday. Two were influenza B and one was influenza A, which is potentially more infectious.
Hamilton shooting suspect arrested: police
Suspect in Hamilton Good Samaritan shooting arrested along with female: police
HBC ordered to provide more docs in sleep-set case
HBC ordered to provide more documents in alleged deceptive pricing practices case
Macdonald community hub gathers momentum
Hamilton’s public school board has found five partners interested in creating a community hub on the Sir John A. Macdonald Secondary School property as part of a plan to build an elementary school there after the high school closes.
Toronto approves new short-term rental rules
Toronto city council has approved regulations for short-term rentals in the city that would apply to such services as Airbnb.
Hwy. 403 westbound open following crash investigation
Highway 403 is fully open between Aberdeen Avenue and the Lincoln Alexander Parkway following the investigation of a collision.
Haldimand woman dies in South Cayuga crash
— A 69-year-old woman from Haldimand County has died after a two-vehicle crash Wednesday.
Combative Franken quits, points to GOP tolerance of Trump
Sen. Al Franken, a rising political star only weeks ago, reluctantly announced Thursday he’s resigning from Congress, succumbing to a torrent of sexual harassment allegations and evaporating support from fellow Democrats. But he fired a defiant parting shot at President Donald Trump and other Republicans he said have survived much worse accusations.
Motion to overturn nomination rescheduled
A Hamilton lawyer’s motion to overturn the Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas provincial Tory nomination result has been delayed again until next year.
Scientists just found the oldest known black hole, and it’s a monster
Eduardo Bañados had three nights to spot something that might not even exist: a supermassive black hole close to the beginning of time.
Ottawa to fight U.S. ruling on softwood
Canada vows to aggressively defend lumber sector after duties confirmed by U.S.
Toronto approves new short-term rental rules
Toronto approves new short-term rental rules
Ontario to offer naloxone to police, firefighters as opioid-related deaths rise
Ontario will offer naloxone to police and firefighters across the province and can now approve safe injection sites on its own, it announced Thursday as new figures showed a dramatic spike in opioid-related deaths.
Controversy means no more Boys Lunch Out
Women's advocates appalled over Boys Lunch Out; event to be discontinued
Opposition calls for power plant names
Opposition calls for names of power generators that billed ineligible expenses
Security bill needs more safeguards: watchdog
Security bill needs safeguards to prevent 'a profile on all of us': privacy czar
New arrest in shooting death of Yosif Al-Hasnawi
Police say more information is coming after an arrest Thursday evening.
MMIW: chiefs call for Marion Buller's ouster
Bennett mum as chiefs call on Ottawa to replace Buller at helm of MMIW inquiry
Edward Rogers to head Rogers board of directors
Edward Rogers to replace Alan Horn as chairman of Rogers Communications board
Hamilton police investigating after children followed by man in car
Hamilton police are investigating reported incident in Melvin and Parkdale area Wednesday.
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