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Hamilton restaurant owner Be Nguyen and brother Muoi have a Roman Catholic father for a father
After fleeing Vietnam, the Nguyens spent their youth in a refugee camp in Thailand. Who knows where they would be now if not for the work of Father Thomas White.
Mohawk’s classroom to go
College unveils a second mobile classroom to help serve high-priority areas of the community where the students in need are located
Ford government to abandon hard-to-read blue licence plates and return to a white design
A new white design will be unveiled within days to replace the government’s flawed Tory-blue plates that are illegible in some lighting conditions.
Poll suggests most Ontarians want teachers to accept the Ford government’s offer
A majority of Ontarians believes that teachers’ unions should accept the Progressive Conservatives’ concessions and end their strike action, a new poll suggests.
Hamilton forensic pathology unit to close end of March
‘Clearly this government doesn’t seem to care how this irresponsible decision will hurt grieving families and hinder criminal investigations,’ say Hamilton MPP Sandy Shaw.
The lows — then highs — of Hamilton’s weather roller-coaster
A temperature swing of 17 degrees is expected between overnight Friday and Sunday.
Clean needles in prisons called ‘essential health care’ in court challenge
TORONTO — Denying drug-addicted prisoners access to clean syringes deprives them of essential health care, which is a violation of their constitutional rights, an Ontario court heard on Friday.
Ontario Liberals set to pick Del Duca as leader
Party members will choose a new leader Saturday to take them into a provincial election that is just 27 months away.
Arkells, ‘stunt cats’ and rallying on the first day of summer: Jon Wells checks-in with Hamilton’s band
Tickets are going fast for the June ‘rally’ concert at Tim Hortons Field by Hamilton rock band Arkells.
EU criticizes Turkey on migration as border clashes resume
Clashes between Greek riot police and migrants attempting to cross the border from Turkey erupted anew Friday as European Union foreign ministers took aim at what they called “Turkey’s use of migratory pressure for political purposes.”
PHOTOS: Hamilton beautified by Friday snowfall
The city got pelted by snowfall snarling this morning’s commute, but boy is it pretty
Guelph coronavirus screening centre could be open by next week
While there have been no reported cases of COVID-19 in the city, Guelph will likely see a screening centre for the novel coronavirus ready to go by next week.
Cyprus Lounge and Café offers a quiet/ friendly experience
It’s an ideal place to catch that early evening or late-night sports event on the big screen or just share a friendly cup of tea or coffee.
‘We are going to be aggresively investigating this’: Toronto police still hunting for suspects in boy’s abduction
The chief said public support was instrumental in locating the 14-year-old boy who was found late Thursday night in Brampton.
Putman family puts its name — and mark — on Hamilton YWCA
Ottawa Street YWCA beneficiary of $1-million donation
Fourteen-year-old found safe after being abducted as ‘retribution’ for stepbrother’s $4-million drug debt
An Amber Alert was issued after the North York teen was abducted Wednesday morning. Police said witnesses heard him “screaming, ‘help me, help me,’” as he was abducted.
Photos: Champions Forge FCs back in practice mode
Opening game is April 11 against Calgary
Hamilton faces snowy commute on Friday
Between five and 15 cm of snowfall is expected throughout the morning.
Borrowing to buy a house? Mortgage rates to fall following Bank of Canada rate cut
Holders of variable mortgage rates will see a monthly rate drop of half a per cent for interest cost savings of about $500 a year for every $100,000 of mortgage
Between the coronavirus, stock market and Biden, Trump’s not having a great week
For Trump, whose belief in his own ability to shape external events is a source of comfort, it has been a week of confronting the fact that almost nothing is in his control right now.
YWCA Hamilton honours 11 Women of Distinction
11 honoured by YWCA Hamilton at the 44th annual Women of Distinction Awards
Father of crash victim just wants misconduct hearing for Hamilton cop to end
Closing arguments at misconduct case against Hamilton constable who arrested journalists at crash scene
Weekend events: Seven great things to do in the Hamilton area
Daylight saving time starts on Sunday and we know it will brighten your day for months to come.
‘This is not a drill’: WHO urges the world to fight coronavirus
The UN health agency urged all countries to “push this virus back,” a call to action reinforced by figures showing there are now about 17 times as many new infections outside China as in it.
Ceasefire reached in Syria’s northwest
Russia, Turkey hope deal moves sides away from direct military conflict.
Israel's Netanyahu falls short of parliamentary majority
A final count announced by the election commission determined Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s jubilation was premature.
Warren ends 2020 presidential bid after Super Tuesday rout
Elizabeth Warren ends U.S. presidential bid, says she needs time to decide which candidate to endorse
COVID-19: Handshakes are out during the coronavirus pandemic
Local church officials are recommending against the traditional handclasp while a viral epidemic rages around the globe
14-year-old North York boy abducted as ‘retribution’ for stepbrother’s $4-million drug debt: police
Shammah Jolayemi has been found safe and taken for a medical evaluation, Toronto police said late Thursday night.
Coronavirus testing ramps up as Ontario searches for missed cases
Testing for the novel coronavirus is rapidly expanding in Ontario, with the province’s public health agency actively searching for missed COVID-19 cases at hospitals in six major cities and, likely soon, in doctor’s offices too.
COVID-19: HSR drivers ask for hand sanitizer, more bus cleaning to protect against coronavirus
Transit union says it has suggested reintroducing precautions used during the 2003 SARS outbreak because of coronavirus.
Ontario’s coronavirus tally rises to 23
Ontario has its first cases of COVID-19 brought back from Italy and a cruise ship off California as the provincial tally of infections with the new coronavirus rises by three to 23.
Photos: Enjoying baseball weather
Ottawa orders cellphone providers to cut prices by 25%
The Liberal government is giving Canada’s big three telecommunications companies two years to slash the price of select cellphone plans by 25 per cent.
Canadian and U.S. military equipment vulnerable to cyberattacks, top officials say
The threat posed by cyberattacks figured prominently during a two-day defence conference, with numerous Canadian military officers and outside experts specifically flagging Russia and China as North America’s top cyberadversaries.
Photos: Yoga at the Art Gallery of Hamilton
Prisoner found guilty of murdering cellmate at Saskatchewan Penitentiary
Tyler Vandewater faces a minimum sentence of life in prison with no parole for 10 years for the slaying of Chris Van Camp.
14-year-old North York boy abducted. TDSB staff on ‘home assignment’ after parents not notified for nine hours
A black Jeep Wrangler is a vehicle of interest after a 14-year-old boy was abducted Wednesday morning. Police say they are “extremely concerned for his safety.”
Cambridge man impaired by marijuana when his car struck and killed popular Laurier dean
Crown will be seeking ‘significant penitentiary sentence’ for Ronald Rees
Winfrey reversed upcoming book selection after controversy
Oprah Winfrey reversed her book club selection of Kate Elizabeth Russell’s upcoming “My Dark Vanessa” after the novel was briefly the subject of online controversy, a spokeswoman confirmed Thursday.
Does your risk of coronavirus exposure increase on public transit? We had a Toronto doctor explain the risk
A Toronto infection control physician says there is no evidence in Canada that travelling on public transit increases the chances of contracting novel coronavirus.
Tories to inject $2 million in new funding for rape crisis centres — one day after signalling $1 million had been cut
Premier Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives are earmarking $2 million in new annual funding for the province’s 42 rape crisis centres — one day after the facilities said $1 million had been cut.
Ontario’s COVID-19 tally rises to 22 with first case from Italy
Ontario has its first case of COVID-19 brought back from Italy as the provincial tally of infections with the new coronavirus rises by two to 22.
Average Canadian debt up 2.7 per cent in Q4
Average Canadian debt rose 2.7 per cent to $72,950, says Equifax Canada
Hamilton councillors slow down transit service to cut taxes this year
Councillors eliminate HSR route 42 that provided transit service to the Mohawk 4 Ice Centre on the east Mountain.
Stellar 2020/2021 season announced by Theatre Aquarius, featuring fresh fare and favourites, including Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story
Theatre Aquarius has announced the lineup for its 48th season. It features some new plays and some favourite being revived from the past.
Update: First case of coronavirus in Waterloo Region
‘We are preparing for the likelihood of additional cases’: acting medical officer of health
Abducted 14-year-old yelled ‘help me, help me,’ witnesses say as Amber Alert issued in North York
A black Jeep Wrangler is a vehicle of interest after a 14-year-old boy was abducted Wednesday morning. Police say they are “extremely concerned for his safety.”
UPDATE: Cambridge man was impaired by marijuana when his car struck and killed Laurier dean
Leanne Holland Brown died last April 24
First case of coronavirus in Waterloo Region
Confirmed case is in a woman in her 50s who travelled from Italy to Toronto on Tuesday
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