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Calls for retaliation against U.S. at Qassem Soleimani’s funeral procession in Baghdad
An Iranian commander quoted by the Tasnim News Agency suggested that dozens of American facilities in the Middle East were at risk.
No winning ticket for Friday night’s record $70 million Lotto Max jackpot
No winning ticket was sold for the $70 million dollar jackpot in Friday night’s Lotto Max draw.
Trump thought war with Iran could help get Obama re-elected. What about Trump?
The U.S. president might be making a similar calculation for himself but evidence is scant that military aggression has helped any recent president win a second term.
Police search for missing Burlington woman
Samantha Jean Allen was last seen leaving her Burlington residence at Headon Road and Headon Forest Drive on Dec.13.
Walking in father’s footsteps 75 years after the Dutch liberation
Descendants of Canadian troops to take 60-kilometre trek through the Netherlands
The Hamilton Store leaves James North
Donna Reid says her business continues, but in a different form; owner has sold the building
Paul Berton: Here’s a list of words you shouldn’t confuse
Sometimes wrong becomes right.
‘A more dangerous world’: U.S. killing triggers global alarm
U.S. allies Britain, Germany and Canada suggested that Iran bore some responsibility for the confrontation.
Tensions soar as Iran vows to respond for Soleimani killing
The killing of Gen. Qassem Soleimani, the head of Iran’s elite Quds Force, marks a major escalation in the standoff between Washington and Iran.
Sudanese military plane crashes in West Darfur kills 16
Several officers were also among those killed when the plane went down Thursday evening in the restive region of West Darfur, which has recently witnessed deadly ethnic clashes.
Streetwise, nonOxford types wanted for Britain’s top posts under Boris Johnson
Street creed the catchword for talent sought for top British positions under Boris Johnson.
New York readies police as security tightened across U.S. over Iran threat
Officials from New York to California said they were ramping up security after Iranian leaders threatened revenge for the U.S. killing of one of their most powerful generals.
Killing of Iranian general sparks concerns for safety of Canadian troops
Friday afternoon, the U.S. government said there was compelling intelligence General Qassem Soleimani was planning a significant campaign of violence against the U.S.
Enforcement, tracking of hate crime is ‘not adequate,’ says anti-racism association
A racist rant sparked by a dispute over a parking space — and caught on video on Boxing Day — illustrates the need for locally developed protocols to enforce and track incidents of hate speech, says Saleh Waziruddin.
Feds quietly work on new school-food program
Liberals set table for school-food program, warned to avoid top-down approach
Ontario Cannabis Store adding more vapes, edibles and tea
The Ontario Cannabis Store unveiled 59 new items Friday including a variety of vapes, edibles and a tea.
OPP issue warning about sexting after girl, 12, shared sexually explicit photos
Parents contacted police after daughter sent images to an unknown individual.
Ontario high school teachers plan a fourth, one-day ‘Wednesday walkout’
OSSTF, the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation, will resume talks with provincial government this month, though no dates have been set
Hamilton basketball star Kia Nurse stepping up to help Australia wildfire relief
Nurse, who plays for the Canberra Capitals in the eight-team Australia-based WNBL, said on Twitter that she will donate $5 for every point her team scores over their next five games to wildfire relief efforts in Australia.
Five Niagara residents charged after police seize drugs, cash, weapons
Five Niagara residents face charges after police uncovered more than $85,000 worth of drugs, close to $40,000 in currency, five firearms, 200 rounds of ammunition and brass knuckles.
Diane Galambos: It’s a family affair at Rustic Reuben
A Corktown eatery pays tribute to the smoked meat sandwich
Vapes, edibles and tea coming to legal Ontario cannabis shops next week
The Ontario Cannabis Store unveiled 59 new items today including a variety of vapes, edibles and a tea.
Vancouver home sales volume up, prices down
Vancouver home sales up in December and 2019, prices down from year earlier
Canadians want better pensions — and they’re willing to give up pay to get them
Recent public opinion research presents a clear call to action to enhance retirement affordability for Canadians, write Jim Keohane and David Coletto.
Will city council allow legal e-scooter use in Hamilton?
A provincial pilot started Jan. 1 to legalize the kick-style electronic scooters on Ontario roads, but it is up to cities to pass bylaws to say where — or if — the devices are allowed.
Hamilton man arrested after fatal New Year’s Eve shooting of 17-year-old boy in Brampton
A man and a woman, both in their 20s, have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Jordan Henry in Brampton minutes before midnight on New Year’s Eve.
Regina Haggo: An artistic jubilee
The Group of Seven first exhibited 100 years ago.
Angelo Musitano fled Italy after murdering his widowed sister
Nicknamed ‘The Beast of Delianova,’ Musitano was extradited from his Ray Street North home in 1965.
Cece Luppino was killed in the doorway of his Hamilton home
The son of mobster Rocco Luppino, Cece did not have a criminal record and was not known to police.
Albert Iavarone was killed in the doorway of his Ancaster home
Iavarone was known to police before his death because of associations with people involved in traditional organized crime, but had no criminal record.
Conviction of Antonio Luppino in 1981 led to Mafia acknowledgement
Judge ruled that the Mob exists locally. However, he did not accept the co-conspirators were members.
Antonio Papalia amassed a network in Hamilton for bootlegging and drug trafficking
Papalia was close with Rocco Perri, being from the same area in Italy.
Ang Musitano’s 2017 slaying marked resurgence of Mob violence in Hamilton
Musitano was shot in the driveway of his Waterdown home
Antonio Iavarone named in RCMP-led investigation
Possession of THC for the purpose of trafficking charges stayed in 2018.
‘Doomsday’ scenario of mass layoffs due to AI unlikely, federal documents say
Likelihood of a future where automation eliminates half of Canadian jobs called “overstated.”
The lesson of an Albanian earthquake: The Balkans aren’t ready for the Big One
Many buildings of poor quality mean risk is higher and damage and death told next time could be severe.
Weekend events: Fun ideas to keep you busy in the Hamilton area
Enjoy the final weekend of Christmas break. Here are a couple of fun ideas to keep you busy in the Hamilton area.
Hamilton’s Mob violence: 2019 in review
Pat Musitano shot, Cece Luppino murdered and other cases
Quebec raises legal age for cannabis to 21, the strictest in the country
The Coalition Avenir Quebec government passed legislation in the fall that upped the legal age for accessing cannabis from 18, citing the impact of cannabis on young minds in deciding to act.
Pentagon says U.S. airstrike killed powerful Iranian general
The Pentagon said that the U.S. military has killed Gen. Qasem Soleimani, the head of Iran’s elite Quds Force, at the direction of President Donald Trump.
Woman says Hamilton police officer threw her to ground in Hess Village
Police were responding to a mischief call early New Year’s Day; SIU investigating
I’d bring back Ontario’s basic income pilot project, Liberal leadership hopeful says
Don Valley East MPP Michael Coteau says it “was a shame” for the Ford government to cancel the research that put the province “ahead of the game” on poverty reduction initiatives.
Three young siblings killed in crash near Sudbury
A vehicle carrying members of two families struck a rock cut near a highway shortly before 9 a.m. on New Year’s Day, police said.
Mountain high school boundaries up for debate
Public meeting on Jan. 9 will look at changes for students at four elementary schools
RCMP defend social-media profiling after assembling portrait of mining critic
The RCMP is defending its practice of profiling people by scouring their online social-media presences, saying the national police force lawfully obtains information with the aim of protecting Canadians.
SIU called after incident with Hamilton police in Hess Village
Police were responding to a mischief call early New Year’s Day
Hamilton boy, 14, accused in Devan Selvey knifing death faces additional charges in unrelated incident
Youth now also charged with assault causing bodily harm, forcible confinement and uttering threats
Bonfires in semirural Burlington? City looking at pilot project
Burlington council is looking into allowing bonfires in a neighbourhood that believes it should be treated more like a rural community.
More Canadians are filing for insolvency than we’ve seen since the financial crisis. What’s going on?
With the Bank of Canada hinting it might consider raising interest rates again because the economy is “near capacity,” more insolvencies would likely follow, experts say.
The Spectator’s photographers pick their favourite images of 2019: Scott Gardner
A look back at 2019 through the lens of Hamilton Spectator photographer Scott Gardner
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