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Nicknames, family: 5 Things To Know about the Sicilian Mafia
The death Friday of Salvatore “Toto” Riina, the longtime “boss of bosses” of the Sicilian Mafia, puts the spotlight back on Cosa Nostra, which waged a bloody campaign in the 1980s and 1990s of bullets and bombs to counter Italy’s crackdown on the Mafia.
Notorious Mafia ‘boss of bosses’ Salvatore ‘Toto’ Riina dead at 87
Mafia ‘boss of bosses’ Salvatore ‘Toto’ Riina died early Friday in a hospital while serving multiple life sentences as the mastermind of a bloody strategy to assassinate Italian prosecutors and law enforcement trying to bring down the Cosa Nostra. He was 87.
One cleared, one given 18 months for beating Noah Rabbani, 15, with bat
Noah Rabbani, 15, was seriously injured during robbery while walking to grandparents’ home
Hamilton man pleads guilty in Craigslist sex abuse case
The 35-year-old admitted to repeatedly abusing his former girlfriend's daughter and advertising online for others to join him
Volunteer firefighters’ Christmas drive
Volunteer firefighters from Stoney Creek/Winona, Glanbrook, Waterdown and Ancaster fire stations will take their trucks through local neighbourhoods for pickups of nonperishable food during their annual Christmas drive over the next few weeks. Donations will be taken to a local food bank the same day.
Ontario tables bill to end college strike
Ontario Liberals try again Friday to legislate an end to the college strike
Sajjan offers reassurance on returning fighters
Canadians 'well protected' from returning Islamic State fighters: Sajjan
'Cone Weed' gets Christmas makeover in North Carolina town
'Cone Weed' gets Christmas makeover in North Carolina town
Lawsuit: Seniors arrested after hibiscus plants thought to be marijuana
SARVER, Pa. - A couple who say they were handcuffed for hours in a police patrol car after their hibiscus plants were confused for marijuana are suing the police and an insurance company.
Italian doctor says world’s first human head transplant ‘imminent’
An Italian doctor announced Friday that he will soon perform the world’s first human head transplant in China because medical communities in the United States and Europe would not permit the controversial procedure.
Dundas 'Rock Stars' take on additional gardens
Successful volunteers add Driving Park's east rock garden to ongoing work on west side
Man advertised for sex with child: police allege
Police allege Toronto man, 32, placed online ad seeking sex with young girls
Classes could resume two days after back-to-work bill passes, colleges say
Ontario's colleges say once back-to-work legislation to end a faculty strike is passed, classes could resume two days later.
Learn about training and mentorship for young startups
The Hamilton Small Business Enterprise Centre is holding an information session on the Starter Company program Dec. 7.
Lawsuit: Couple detained after hibiscus mistaken for pot
Lawsuit: Couple detained after hibiscus mistaken for pot
Love is the answer, daughter of Holocaust survivor tells Waterdown students
Speaker Jeannie Opdyke Smith spoke to students at Waterdown District High School Nov. 9 about the power of love – in the lens of the Holocaust.
Crown seeks to revoke Forcillo's bail
Crown seeking to revoke Const. Forcillo's bail, officer remains in custody
Feds to fight gun, gang violence
Feds earmark $327M over five years to fight gun, gang violence
Surgery reveals North Korean defector is riddled with parasitic worms
A North Korean soldier’s bold attempt to defect by crossing the heavily guarded border with South Korea galvanized attention this week.
Canada's peacekeeping posture affects UN bid
Canada's peacekeeping commitment affects possible UN Security Council bid
Annual Christmas Connection gift drives aims to connect Flamborough seniors with support
The Review is once again teaming up with Flamborough Information & Community Services (FICS) to help bring the holiday spirit to local seniors in need – and we need your help to do it.
Hamilton's Santa Claus Parades begin this weekend
It's Santa Claus parade season in Hamilton.
Canopy Growth partners with Green House Brands
Green House Brands to set up Canadian base in joint venture with Canopy Growth
Ontario colleges eye resuming classes
Ontario Liberals try again Friday to legislate an end to the college strike
Human remains found near Niagara trail
Human remains found near recreational trail in Fort Erie: police
Truck carrying sewage rolls over: police
Crews cleaning up after truck hauling sewage rolls in Beeton, Ont.
Accused's ex saw incinerator in action, Babcock trial hears
Smoke, crackling sound coming from incinerator in 2012, Smich's ex tells Babcock trial
Man imprisoned for claiming fraudulent tax refunds
Toronto man gets 5 years in prison for claiming nearly $1M in tax refunds
When politicians get that faraway look in their eyes: Delacourt
Justin Trudeau has now made 29 international trips in two years. Is there any benefit?
Rev Jesse Jackson discloses Parkinson's disease diagnosis
The Rev. Jesse Jackson says he's been seeking outpatient care for two years for Parkinson's disease and plans to "dedicate" himself to physical therapy.
Hamilton’s water rates to increase by 4.5 per cent in 2018
It will mean the average homeowner with an annual water consumption of 200 square metres will pay an extra $29.75, for a total proposed bill of $690.70 in 2018 from 2017's $660.95.
Phoenix man tries turning locomotive into a runaway train
Phoenix man tries turning locomotive into a runaway train
Employees want their jobs to matter
Many employers seem to be missing an opportunity to tap this critical vein
Ombudsman: tax relief program needs funding
Ombudsman: federal tax relief program needs funding to improve response time
Mom fails to have her conviction tossed in son's death
Alberta judge to either sentence or dismiss woman convicted in son's death
Toronto police dog to get K9 body armour
Toronto police board approves donation of body armour for the force's K9 members
End of NAFTA would hit 12 Trump states hard
12 biggest losers in a NAFTA pullout? States that voted Trump, says U.S. Chamber
Two men sought in Ajax, Ont., carkackings
Police looking for suspects after series of 7 carjackings in Ajax, Ont.
3 charged in vehicle theft investigation
3 men charged after dozens of vehicles stolen from GTA commuter parking lots
Pace of inflation slows in October: StatCan
NewsAlert: Canada's inflation rate in October was at 1.4 per cent
How a shirt covered in swastikas ends up in a department store
The shirt looked, at first glance, quite simple, even humdrum — a short-sleeved, black button-down, from the streetwear label Airwalk, priced at $12.99, and patterned with tiny, white polka dots.
NewsAlert: Manitoba premier hurt while hiking in U.S.
CP NewsAlert: Manitoba premier Brian Pallister hurt while hiking in New Mexico
Police searching for driver in hit-and-run
Police searching for driver in hit-and-run; video shows victim sent flying
Harbour traffic for Nov. 5 to 11
Domestic: 8
Killer Charles Manson alive as reports swirl of ill health
For nearly 50 years Charles Manson has been the living personification of evil, a demonic presence captured in scores of photos, each of them marked by his piercing dark eyes and the crude Nazi swastika he carved into his forehead.
‘Can you love someone who did bad things?’ Sarah Silverman on her friend Louis C.K.
Sarah Silverman became the latest prominent comedian to grapple publicly with a New York Times report in which several women described acts of sexual misconduct that Louis C.K. had engaged in. He subsequently admitted that their accounts were true.
Resource stocks provide lift to TSX index
Resource stock provide lift to Toronto stock index, American counterparts down
Selective outrage: Trump criticizes Franken, silent on Moore
Selective outrage: Trump criticizes Franken, silent on Moore
Tesla’s latest creation: An electric big rig that can travel 500 miles on a single charge
The main course was expected: a pair of sleek silver Tesla semi-trucks that get 500 miles per charge, go from zero to 60 m.p.h. in five seconds and — if the hype is to be believed — promise to single-handedly transform the commercial trucking industry.
Santa Claus parades in the area
Hot chocolate in one hand and a candy cane in another, time won’t change the thrill of delights at your first glimpse of the season.
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