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To the world, they are Muslims. To ISIS, Sufis are heretics.
Militants involved in the attack in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula Friday were carrying the black flag of the Islamic State
McMorris returns to slopes with big air gold
Canada's McMorris returns to slopes with big air gold after devastating crash
Coroner investigating after man dies in collapsed trench in Glanbrook
Firefighters had been trying to rescue the man at 14 Periwinkle Dr. A trench collapsed around him.
Butcher shop closing, other Honest Foods’ locations reopening
Forge & Foster's Joe Accardi said The Beverly on Locke and Doughboy Donuts are expected to reopen Wednesday.
Florida teenager detained at Canada border; grandmother found dead
U.S. Border Patrol agents have detained a Florida teenager trying to enter Canada whom police want to interview in connection with the death of his grandmother.
Critics: Ohio's plan to cut Lake Erie algae lacks direction
Critics: Ohio's plan to cut Lake Erie algae lacks direction
Teenager detained at Canada border; grandmother found dead
Teenager detained at Canada border; grandmother found dead
Agreement reached in class action against government
Agreement in principle reached in class action against government alleging LGBTQ discrimination
Man slashed in face in downtown Toronto
Toronto police are searching for a suspect following a slashing downtown.Police were called to Spadina Avenue near Queen Street just before 2:30 a.m. for reports of a stabbing. Once on scene, investigators found a man suffering from a slash wound
Nunavut's new premier wants territory to shine
'We want Nunavut to shine:' Territory's new premier looks to the future
Top court could quickly dismiss meningitis death appeal
Supreme Court appeal in child's meningitis death could be dismissed from bench
Man arrested for yelling ‘FHRITP’ during CHCH interview at police station
Police arrested a man after a CHCH news reporter was sexually harassed on the job for the third time this week.
BERTON: Unhappy crossword fans offered an olive branch
There was a time when newspapers were no fun.
Trump and Time magazine dispute Person of the Year plans
Trump and Time magazine dispute Person of the Year plans
Tories gather for PC convention in Toronto
Ontario PC convention chance for leader Patrick Brown to chart new course
No winning ticket for Lotto Max jackpot
No winning ticket for Friday night's $31 million Lotto Max jackpot
Lawyer says Conyers verbally abused her, was inappropriate
Lawyer says Conyers verbally abused her, was inappropriate
A look at the deadliest militant attacks in Egypt
A look at the deadliest militant attacks in Egypt
Driverless cars promise far greater mobility for the elderly and people with disabilities
They are too old to drive safely or cannot see well enough or otherwise have sound reason to fear climbing behind the wheel of a car. For them, a future when vehicles drive themselves promises unprecedented freedom.
Rock-cut churches survive in Ethiopia
Ten years ago Michael Gervers visited an ancient church cut into the side of a cliff in a remote region of Ethiopia. The history professor with the University of Toronto had been hunting down antiquities as part of his research on Christian artifacts when locals took him to the area.
Mountain Coun. Terry Whitehead wants the Cross of Lorraine to shine
“So light it up the true symbol of the Cross of Lorraine,” said Mountain Coun. Terry Whitehead. “The sooner we can light it up the better. That fight continues (against tuberculosis).”
UPDATE: Police investigating after man dies in collapsed trench in Glanbrook
Firefighters had been trying to rescue the man at 14 Periwinkle Dr. A trench collapsed around him.
Who are Sufi Muslims and why do some extremists hate them?
Sufism is a mystical form of Islam, a school of practice that emphasizes the inward search for God and shuns materialism. It has produced some of the world’s most beloved literature, like the love poems of the 13th century Iranian jurist Rumi. Its modern-day adherents cherish tolerance and pluralism, qualities that in many religions unsettle extremists.
Preliminary capital budget would add $30 to average Hamilton home’s tax bill
Council is mulling a proposed $236-million capital budget that would add about $30 to the average homeowner’s tax bill next year.
Man trapped in hole outside Glanbrook home has died
Firefighters had been trying to rescue the man at 14 Periwinkle Dr. A trench collapsed around him.
Kids get a voice at the Art Gallery of Hamilton
“I Have A Right” at the Art Gallery of Hamilton aimed to bring the Hamilton Charter of Rights of Children and Youth to life through arts and cultural exchange.
Trump tells Turkey’s leader: U.S. to stop arming Syrian Kurds
The United States will cut off its supply of arms to Kurdish fighters in Syria, President Donald Trump told the Turkish president, in a move sure to please Turkey but further alienate Syrian Kurds who bore much of the fight against the Islamic State group.
Dundas Valley Gryphons fall just short of quarter final upset
Senior girls basketball team meets first real match at OFSAA
Tories would take over and expand Toronto’s subways, election plan reveals
Patrick Brown to also reveal that Progressive Conservative government would invest $1.9 billion in mental health services and slash middle-class income taxes, the Star has learned.
Militants attack Egyptian mosque, kill at least 235 people
In the deadliest-ever attack by Islamic extremists in Egypt, militants assaulted a crowded mosque Friday during prayers, blasting helpless worshippers with gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades and blocking their escape routes. At least 235 people were killed before the assailants got away.
Hamilton police charge man after sexually harassing reporter outside police station
Reporter Britt Dixon was interviewing an officer outside the police station when a truck drove by and someone in it yelled the lewd phrase.
A long wait ends: Trudeau apologizes to N.L. residential school students
Once frightened, lonely children who lost their culture and innocence rose in a standing ovation as the prime minister at last said it for all Canadians: It was wrong, and we are sorry.
Hamilton police charge man after yelling ‘FHRITP’
Reporter Britt Dixon was interviewing an officer outside the police station when a truck drove by and someone in it yelled the lewd phrase.
BeaverTails apologizes to Calgary food writer over trademark flap
A trademark flap over a popular deep-fried Canadian treat has reached a sweet conclusion.
Bill to clear past convictions for consensual same-sex activity coming Tuesday
The Liberal government will introduce legislation Tuesday to expunge the criminal records of Canadians previously convicted of consensual sexual activity with same-sex partners.
Trade ministers say progress made reducing barriers on cross-border liquor sales
Canada’s internal-trade ministers say they are making progress on reducing barriers for interprovincial alcohol sales, even before the country’s highest court takes up the issue.
Firefighters trying to free man from trench in Glanbrook
Firefighters are trying to free a man trapped in a hole outside a home in Glanbrook.
City mulls millions to fix downtown arena, convention centre
The buildings need $6 million in short-term fixes even as council looks at future options for the failing entertainment facilities.
Jewish group, residents of Ontario town urge new name for Swastika Trail
A major Jewish advocacy group in Canada has stepped up efforts to help some residents of an Ontario town convince local politicians to rename a street called Swastika Trail.
Basil Borutski guilty in 2015 triple murder
NewsAlert: Jury convicts Basil Borutski of first, second-degree murder in 2015 killings
Weekend planner: Fall jazz, ski swap and Christmas warmup events
Get on board for Christmas at the RBG.
Militants attack Egyptian mosque, kill at least 235 people
Militants attack Egyptian mosque, kill at least 235 people
PC weekend convention chance for Patrick Brown to chart new course
With just over six months before Ontario’s next provincial election, opposition Progressive Conservative Leader Patrick Brown will meet with party faithful this weekend to shore up support and possibly announce new policy.
First patients move back to St. Peter’s after fire
The remaining beds affected by the fire are expected to reopen by mid-December.
Appeals Court upholds ruling against Hamilton dad fighting schools’ homosexuality teachings
Dentist Steve Tourloukis started challenge five years ago
Borutski found guilty of first-degree, second-degree murder in 2015 killings
Jurors found Basil Borutski guilty Friday on two counts of first-degree murder and one of second-degree murder in the deaths of three women killed two years ago during an hour-long, revenge-fuelled rampage across the Ottawa Valley.
Online cannabis dispensaries join in on Black Friday sales
Online cannabis dispensaries are the latest to cash in on the holiday shopping frenzy, with some offering dramatic markdowns or novelty products as the season known for consumer spending gets underway.
Attacks on Israeli soldier turned whistleblower get personal
A former Israeli combat officer turned whistleblower has found himself in the fight of his lifetime, leading a campaign against Israel’s occupation of the West Bank and drawing relentless criticism from the country’s leaders who have labelled him a traitor.
Brother of Hamilton man shot and killed by police deported
Brother Anthony Divers killed in 2016
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