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Trump lashes out at FBI in a series of tweets
The top Democrat on the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee says the panel is starting to see “the putting together of a case of obstruction of justice” against President Donald Trump.
UBC astrophysicist honoured for work on determining universe’s age, composition
Astrophysicist Dr. Gary Hinshaw wasn’t sure what a satellite would find when it launched in 2001.
Earthquake hits Ecuador coast; no injuries reported
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck along the coast of Ecuador Sunday in the same area where a much stronger tremor left hundreds dead last year.
Palestinian president warns U.S. against Jerusalem recognition
The Palestinian president on Sunday warned that American recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital would jeopardize the White House’s nascent Mideast peace efforts.
Dying for answers at the Barton Street jail
Joint inquest into eight drug deaths at the Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre has been postponed until April
Funeral held for Syrian refugee, 9, killed by bus
Funeral held for Syrian refugee, 9, struck and killed by bus in Abbotsford, B.C.
Remembering orphans that died in Halifax explosion
They came to the orphanage because their families couldn’t care for them. Then, disaster struck.
B.C. coroner denounces 'fear-based' drug campaign
B.C.'s chief coroner denounces 'fear-based' fentanyl campaign by funeral home
Coroner not backing funeral home’s anti-opioid education
British Columbia’s chief coroner says the agency doesn’t endorse what it calls “fear-based initiatives” after a funeral home launched a campaign to combat the opioid overdose crisis.
Quebec politicians discuss sexual misconduct
Quebec's female legislature members say they've experienced sexual misconduct
Defence chief says cost will have bearing on selection of peacekeeping missions
Canada’s top general says he is not in a rush to start sending Canadian peacekeepers out the door, even as he indicated that money will a key consideration when officials sit down to look at potential missions.
Injured veterans to learn whether lawsuit over disability pensions can proceed
The Trudeau government’s treatment of injured veterans will be under the spotlight Monday when a B.C. court rules whether a landmark lawsuit filed by six disabled ex-soldiers can proceed.
Cost will affect peacekeeping mission choices
Defence chief says cost will have bearing on selection of peacekeeping missions
Canadian killed in Trinidad and Tobago
Government confirms Canadian killed in Trinidad and Tobago
Vast network of ice-age caves discovered under Montreal’s Saint-Leonard borough
Only 10 metres below the streets and parks of a residential Montreal neighbourhood there lies a network of ice age caverns that no human had ever seen until a few weeks ago.
Vermont senior doesn’t believe fellow resident tested ricin on neighbours
A Vermont senior-living facility resident says she doesn’t believe a woman tested a deadly toxin on neighbours.
China’s top ideologue calls for tight control of internet
Little heard from but hugely influential, the professor-turned-Communist theoretician who has been a major adviser to three Chinese leaders finally stepped out of the shadows on Sunday.
Couillard joins Davie shipyard protest
Quebec premier joins protest in support of Davie shipyard workers
City exploring closing some community halls
The City of Hamilton is exploring the closure or consolidation of some community halls as part of its review of 2,000 city-owned properties.
Funeral held for Syrian refugee, 9, struck and killed by bus in Abbotsford
The Abbotsford Islamic Centre says a nine-year-old Syrian refugee who was struck and killed by a bus on Friday was laid to rest on Saturday.
Trudeau, Xi face off on future of trade as PM China trip begins in earnest
Smiles and warm handshakes, ceremony and splendour — all of it will be on vivid display on Monday when Chinese Premier Li Keqiang extends a red-carpet welcome to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as his four-day state visit begins.
Mayor Tory proposes 400 new shelter beds
Mayor John Tory announces 400 new homeless shelter beds to open in coming weeks
UPDATED: ‘Good Samaritan’ shot dead in 9th homicide of the year named
19-year-old had just left neighbourhood mosque and intervened in an altercation on Main Street East
Are you ‘suitably paranoid’ about your home devices’ cybersecurity?
The proliferation of internet-connected home devices such as thermostats, baby monitors and fridges is creating an ever-expanding interconnected web known as the Internet of Things, or IoT. But security and legal experts warn that machine-to-machine communication is creating a new level of risk — by providing hackers with new vulnerabilities to exploit.
Feds fear expanding Home Buyers’ Plan would fuel hot housing market
The federal Liberals are having second thoughts about a 2015 campaign promise out of concern that expanding the popular Home Buyers’ Plan would throw fuel on overheated housing markets.
Man dead after Scarborough shooting
Man dead after shooting in Scarborough apartment building
Injured vets to learn if lawsuit can proceed
Injured veterans to learn whether lawsuit over disability pensions can proceed
Mayor Tory announces 400 new shelter beds
Mayor John Tory announces 400 new homeless shelter beds to open in coming weeks
Ontario won’t meet 2020 electric vehicle target, analysts say
Ontario is envisioning a future in which millions of electric vehicles are on the roads, but analysts predict consumer uptake will remain far off the government target for 2020, despite tens of millions of dollars in subsidies.
Vast caves discovered under Montreal
Vast network of ice-age caves discovered under Montreal's Saint-Leonard borough
Trump suggests he may be flexible on corporate tax rates
U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested that he may be willing to negotiate changes to a significant portion of the tax overhaul, the corporate tax rate. And that is injecting an element of uncertainty into the tax plan only hours after it cleared the Senate.
Trump lashes out at own FBI in a series of tweets
Trump lashes out at own FBI in a series of tweets
Time to nominate an outstanding Hamilton business
Nominations are open for the Outstanding Business Achievement Awards.
Feds balk at more RRSP help for home buying
Feds fear expanding Home Buyers' Plan would fuel hot housing market: document
Majority backs urban ban on guns: survey
Poll suggests majority of Canadians backs outright ban on guns in urban areas
UPDATED: “Good Samaritan” shot dead is Hamilton’s 9th homicide of 2017
19-year-old had just left neighbourhood mosque and intervened in an altercation on Main Street East
Orphan victims of Halifax Explosion to be honoured
Memorial service to honour children at orphanage who died in Halifax Explosion
Trucker charged with careless driving
Trucker charged with careless driving after truck rolls over, spills coal
UPDATED: Truck driver charged in crash that spilled coal and closed Highway 6
Road in Caledonia reopened Saturday evening after investigation and cleanup
36,000 pounds of coal spilled in Highway 6 crash
Road in Caledonia reopened Saturday evening after investigation and cleanup
University grapples with sex allegations
University grapples with sexual-assault allegations against football players
Lake Louise faces endangered species charges
'It's very unusual:' Lake Louise in court over endangered species charges
Ontario won't meet electric car goal: analysts
Ontario won't meet 2020 electric vehicle target, analysts say
Five things to watch for in Canadian business
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
Young man shot trying to stop assault is Hamilton’s 9th homicide of 2017
A 19-year-old man has died after being shot when he tried to stop an assault in central Hamilton Saturday night.
Fog advisory issued for Hamilton and area
Environment Canada warns of near zero visibility in some areas
Trump suggests openness to negotiations on GOP tax plan
Trump suggests openness to negotiations on GOP tax plan
Trump suggests he may be flexible on corporate tax rates
Trump suggests he may be flexible on corporate tax rates
Trump tweet raises questions about why he fired Flynn
Trump tweet raises questions about why he fired Flynn
CIA director warns Iranian general on Iraq
CIA director warns Iranian general on Iraq
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