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Trudeau nominates two commissioners
Trudeau nominates two commissioners: one for languages and one for lobbyism
Air Transat blamed for tarmac delay
NewsAlert: Air Transat slammed, fined for handling of hours-long tarmac delay
Canada sign High Arctic fishing ban
Canada, other nations sign High Arctic commercial fishing ban for 16 years
Election leaders' debates scrutinized
Elections Canada wants no part in organizing leaders debates during campaigns
Racial profiling, discrimination focus of inquiry into Toronto police
Decades of complaints about racial profiling and discrimination by police officers in Canada’s most populous city have prompted a wide-ranging inquiry by Ontario’s Human Rights Commission into the force’s practices.
Pro-gun rally planned at Polytechnique memorial moved to sugar shack
A pro-gun lobby that was criticized for planning a rally at a memorial site for the 14 women killed at Ecole polytechnique has a new location for the event: a sugar shack.
Energy stocks boost TSX amid OPEC news
Energy sector helps boost Toronto stock market higher, loonie trades lower
Canadian, American civic leaders urge feds to reject nuclear-waste proposal
More than 100 mayors and other elected officials on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border are urging Environment Minister Catherine McKenna to put the kibosh on a proposed nuclear-waste bunker near Lake Huron.
Fate of Toronto man accused of imprisoning couple, taking baby now rests with judge
The fate of a Toronto man accused of imprisoning a struggling couple in his home, participating in their abuse and forcing them to give up their baby so he could raise it as his own now rests with an Ontario judge.
Air Transat slammed, fined for handling of hours-long tarmac delay
Air Transat failed its passengers during a sweltering, hours-long ordeal aboard two of its grounded aircraft this summer, a federal agency ruled as it fined the airline $295,000 and ordered it to cover the out-of-pocket expenses of affected passengers.
Open house seeks feedback on Taro dump expansion bid
The public is being invited to review and comment on six expansion options for the Taro industrial dump at an open house hosted by owner Terrapure Environmental from 4 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 7 at Winterberry Heights Church.
Ontario bill urges Trans Day of Remembrance
Ontario private member's bill calls for Trans Day of Remembrance to be law
Ontario Human Rights Commission probing Toronto police
Ontario Human Rights Commission probing Toronto police practices
Military tax exemption restricted to missions
Military personnel on overseas training won't get tax relief: Vance
OPP charge London, Ont., police constable
London, Ont., police constable faces 3 charges following OPP investigation
Bail revoked for Const. James Forcillo, convicted in Sammy Yatim shooting
A Toronto police officer found guilty of attempted murder in the fatal shooting of a teen on an empty streetcar four years ago has had his bail revoked as he appeals his conviction.
Liberal government withdraws court case on First Nations health care
The Liberal government won’t go to court over health care services for First Nations children after reaching an agreement with the parties in a case before the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal.
Gun-control activists urge Trudeau not to compromise with firearm lobby
Gun-control activists implored Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday to not let the pro-gun lobby slow down his government’s efforts to introduce firearm legislation.
Police seize more than $83,000 worth of drugs
Three people are facing charges after Hamilton police executed a search warrant at a Cannon Street address.
St. F.X. prof criticizes honorary degrees
St. F.X. prof condemns university for awarding honorary degrees to billionaires
Gun-control activists want Trudeau to act
Gun-control activists urge Trudeau not to compromise with firearm lobby
‘High-priority’ Hamilton schools getting extra help
A new Hamilton public school board action plan is providing extra resources and oversight at 20 elementary schools identified as a “high priority” because of learning challenges that result in low student achievement.
Cannabis-infused dog munchies planned by Canadian weed grower
Turns out, this bud isn’t just for you.
Bill will help fight extremism: Goodale
National security bill will help combat homegrown extremism: Goodale
Family 'scared' as boy released without help
Family 'scared' as boy with severe autism faces release without home supports
Prosecutor seeks maximum fine against RCMP
Sentencing hearing to begin after RCMP convicted after Moncton shooting
Lobster with Pepsi ‘tattoo’ found off coast of New Brunswick
Fisherman Karissa Lindstrand drinks a lot of Pepsi every day — so imagine her surprise as she was banding lobster claws and came across a lobster with the image of a Pepsi can on it.
Late-night TV hosts skewer Matt Lauer — and President Trump’s response
Most of the late-night TV hosts had plenty to say Wednesday about the downfall of “Today” show host Matt Lauer, who was abruptly fired earlier that day after allegations of sexual misconduct from an NBC employee.
‘I am truly sorry’: Fired ‘Today’ host Matt Lauer releases statement
The firing of Matt Lauer again dominated the “Today” show as co-host Savannah Guthrie read a statement Thursday from her former colleague, who was fired earlier this week following sexual misconduct allegations.
‘Open banking’ raises cybersecurity fears
As banks work to fortify their cybersecurity defences amid a growing number of data breaches, they are also exploring the promise of so-called “open banking,” a concept that could finally disrupt the staid financial services industry.
Feds drop court case on First Nations health
Liberal government withdraws judicial review on First Nations health care
Man dead after crash north of Brampton, Ont.
One dead after crash between car and tractor trailer in Brampton, Ont.: police
Trump weighs plan to replace Tillerson with CIA's Pompeo
Trump weighs plan to replace Tillerson with CIA's Pompeo
Report blames Air Transat for tarmac delay
NewsAlert: Air Transat slammed, fined for handling of hours-long tarmac delay
Seminar on creating inclusive workplaces
The HR Network of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce is holding a seminar on the business case for creating inclusive workplaces.
Bail revoked for Const. James Forcillo
Bail revoked for Const. James Forcillo, convicted in Sammy Yatim shooting
Body ID'd as that of missing Toronto woman
Body found during summer ID'd as that of Toronto woman last seen in July
Jim Nabors, TV's homespun Gomer Pyle and singer, dies at 87
HONOLULU - Jim Nabors, the shy Alabaman whose down-home comedy made him a TV star as Gomer Pyle and whose surprisingly operatic voice kept him a favourite in Las Vegas and other showplaces, died Thursday. He was 87.
Correction
Haldimand Choralairs concert of holiday music is 7:30 p.m., Dec. 8, at Ebenezer Christian Reformed Church in Jarvis. An incorrect time was posted in the concert listing in Thursday's paper.
NewsAlert: Air Transat blamed for delay
NewsAlert: Air Transat slammed, fined for handling of hours-long tarmac delay
Former Dundas car wash recommended for environmental cleanup grant
118 Hatt approved for renovation into medical office with additional commercial space
Nix nuke-waste bunker, civic leaders urge feds
Canadian, American civic leaders urge feds to reject nuclear-waste proposal
'Smelled' someone suspicious? Cops seek suspect in sewage plant break-in
ST. THOMAS, Ont. - Police in a southwestern Ontario city are appealing to anyone who may have seen or "smelled" someone suspicious following a break-in at a sewage treatment facility.
Credit card delinquency rates to rise in 2018
TransUnion report projects uptick in credit card delinquency rates in 2018
Inquest into Radiohead stage collapse death
Coroner's inquest to be held into fatal Radiohead stage collapse in Toronto
Swedish man convicted of 'online' rape
Swedish man convicted of 'online' rape; Canadian teen among victims
Roger Brabant remembered as “old time” newspaper publisher
The founder of Brabant Newspapers which was later renamed Hamilton Community News has died.
Driver arrested in alleged naked kidnapping facing more charges
LEDUC, Alta. - One of three people arrested in a bizarre case of an Alberta family allegedly kidnapped by a group of naked people is facing additional charges.
Apple supplier used illegal teenage labour to assemble the iPhone X: report
If you own an iPhone X, there is a chance your prized smartphone was built from forced labour of Chinese high school students.
High court will hear Vice Media appeal
High court agrees to hear Vice Media case about press freedoms
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