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An Ontario dad says he’s been blocked from raising concerns about a cycling coach’s sexual history. Now he’s suing
Jeff Archbold is suing the Ontario Cycling Association, alleging “reprisals” against him for speaking up about a coach who 11 years ago had charges dropped after he had sex with a minor in the U.S. The association denies his allegations.
Russian scientists present ancient puppy found in permafrost
Prehistoric puppy, believed to be 18,000 years old, found in Russia permafrost
Obit: Eye injury halted promising NHL career for Mount Hope’s Herb Dickenson
“He could have been one of the greats,” said daughter-in-law Jennifer
STORM CLOSURES: Hamilton area cancellations and updates
If your community organization is closing or cancelling and event or activity, email news@thespec.com
Two once-popular Hamilton restaurants to resume in Ventura’s location on James North
Rapscallion and Two Black Sheep are returning to Hamilton’s menu of restaurants, in a new location — Ventura’s old space
UPDATE: 17,000 remain without power in Hamilton and GTA
Hamilton police couldn’t keep up with calls for downed lines and trees
Burlington’s leaf-collection kerfuffle explained
Accusations of North-Burlington discrimination hit city as zones 1 and 4 will not receive loose-leaf roadside leaf pickup
Sucks to be you: Prozzäk says farewell, reveals its Hamilton connection
Prozzäk’s guitarist James Bryan McCollum says goodbye to his cartoon alter ego, lovelorn pop songs and his old life in Toronto
Travelling to the U.S.? Watch out: Ontario is about to scrap out-of-country emergency health care coverage. Here’s what you need to know.
If you get sick or have an accident in the States or overseas it can cost you tens of thousands of dollars in health care costs — and soon you’ll be on your own.
Hamilton police assist RCMP in arrest of suspect in 1993 B.C. homicide
Man arrested in Oakville in decades old cold case.
UPDATE: Thousands without power as freezing rain plays havoc with trees, power lines in Hamilton
Hamilton police couldn’t keep up with calls for downed lines and trees
Vehicle collisions causing injuries in Hamilton down 20 per cent in past two years
About 70 per cent of all collisions between 2014 and 2018 occurred during daylight hours and 80 per cent of all collisions happened during clear weather conditions.
Video of fatal crash ‘the most critical evidence’ in street-racing trial: Crown
Street-racing trial hears closing arguments; defence lawyers argue there’s no proof of racing in collision that killed innocent motorist
Ontario ‘dragging its feet’ in high school teacher talks, union says
Harvey Bischof, president of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation, said his negotiators remain frustrated over the slow pace of talks, which were held all weekend in a bid to avoid a one-day strike.
Freezing rain plays havoc with trees, power lines in Hamilton
Hamilton police couldn’t keep up with calls for downed lines and trees
December seaway closure would cost millions of dollars each week: Chamber of Marine Commerce
Calls to close St. Lawrence Seaway for a month to allow for higher outflows on Lake Ontario is a “step too far” and would have major economic repercussions in both Canada and the U.S., says the Chamber of Marine Commerce.
Doug Ford an unpopular premier at home, across country, survey suggests
In Ontario, 69 per cent of survey participants had a somewhat negative opinion of Ford, while 26 per cent had a somewhat positive view. Nationally, 65 per cent had a negative opinion.
Former Bank of Canada governor to serve as UN special envoy on ‘climate action’
Mark Carney has been speaking for years on the implications of climate change initiatives for the world financial sector.
PHOTOS: Kids from Boys and Girls Clubs of Hamilton hike through Mountsberg and meet the raptors and donkeys
The daylong event was sponsored by the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation
Yukon passes bill to create first university in Canada’s North
The idea of a northern university has been kicked around since at least 2007 when a survey in all three territories found residents wanted more influence over Arctic research. Northern First Nations have been asking for one for 50 years.
Does Quebec’s winter tire law make roads safer?
Drivers in Quebec without the proper tires between Dec. 1 and March 15, inclusively, are liable to be fined up to $300.
In Prince Andrew scandal, Prince Charles emerges as monarch-in-waiting
The fierce backlash over Prince Andrew’s television interview about his friendship with disgraced financier and convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein has thrown a harsh spotlight on the Queen’s management of the Firm.
U.S. House panel to vote on Ukraine report as Trump considers defence
Majority Democrats say the report will speak for itself in laying out possible charges of bribery or “high crimes and misdemeanours,” the constitutional standard for impeachment.
Fears of a U.K. terrorism threat simmer after London Bridge attack
Saturday, Britain grappled with the aftermath of another terrorist attack in the heart of London just as the Islamic State group claimed responsibility. Two people were killed and at least three were wounded in Friday’s attack.
London attack victims took part in program with prisoners
Started five years ago, the program was designed to bring graduate students together with prisoners to study criminology in an effort to reduce stigma and marginalization experienced by many inmates.
Michigan and Illinois ushering in first recreational cannabis shops
The Midwestern states’ launch into the potentially lucrative recreational market comes at a turbulent time for the industry, which has been rocked by layoffs, the vaping health scare and investor disappointment with Canada’s marijuana program.
Fatal crash closes QEW after freezing rain hits Niagara
OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt urged residents to avoid travel following numerous collisions on slippery regional highways
UPDATE: Freezing rain warning ended for Hamilton
Environment Canada forecasts about 2 cm of snow overnight
No indication of terrorist motive in Hague stabbing, police say
Two 15-year-old girls and a 13-year-old boy injured in stabbing attack on busy Dutch shopping street.
He’s a young black magician. People ask, ‘Are you the new Houdini?’
The Houdini Museum is tucked away on the fourth floor of a building in Midtown Manhattan.
Man killed by booby trap rigged in his own home on Thanksgiving, police say
The deceased, identified by police as 65-year-old Ronald Cyr of Van Buren, Maine, called 911 after he was shot by his self-made home security device and was taken to a hospital, Van Buren Police said in a Friday news release.
Woman, 37, dies in single-vehicle crash on Hwy. 401
Windsor woman dies in Chatham, Ont. collision
UPDATES: Freezing rain warning issued for Hamilton
Environment Canada says “several hours of freezing rain” is expected Sunday
Christmas lights are everywhere at the Flamborough Santa Claus Parade
It’s amazing what a string of coloured Christmas lights can do.
Historical Photos: Growing up with Eaton’s
Here’s an array of events in the history of the Eaton’s department store.
Lorraine Sommerfeld: The warmth and memories that emanate from a fireplace
All that’s missing is dad, curled up with the cats
Jurors convict Toronto bar owner, managar of gang sexual assault
The jury convicted Gavin MacMillan and Enzo DeJesus Carrasco of sexually assaulting and drugging a 24-year-old woman but were unable to reach a verdict on forcible confinement for both men.
Get out of my spot! Toronto’s malls try bold new ploys to address holiday parking mayhem
Yorkdale has valets, live chat and real-time electronic signs, while Sherway Gardens lets shoppers reserve their spots in advance
Ford, Moe and Higgs to announce deal on development of small nuclear reactors
New Brunswick-based ARC Nuclear Canada says in a news release that its president will attend a signing ceremony Sunday between the provinces of New Brunswick, Ontario and Saskatchewan.
Closing seaway for December would be too costly, says Chamber of Marine Commerce
Calls to close the St. Lawrence Seaway for a month to allow for higher outflows on Lake Ontario is a “step too far” and would have major economic repercussions in both Canada and the U.S.
Closing the seaway would costs hundreds of millions a week says Chamber of Marine Commerce
Calls to close the St. Lawrence Seaway for a month to allow for higher outflows on Lake Ontario is a “step too far” and would have major economic repercussions in both Canada and the U.S.
Tory deputy leader apologizes for comparing Pride, St. Patrick’s Day parades
When asked if she had an issue with Scheer not attending Pride parades, Leona Alleslev replied that politicians aren’t asked if they marched in a St. Patrick’s Day parade.
Freezing rain warning issued for Hamilton
Environment Canada says “several hours of freezing rain” is expected Sunday
Queen praises heroes who use narwhal tusk, fire extinguisher to stop London Bridge attacker
Polish immigrant helped subdue British-born terrorist with a five-foot narwhal tusk grabbed from a wall.
London Bridge attacker had previous terrorism conviction, police say
Usman Khan, 28, was a convicted Islamist terrorist, recently released from prison after serving just half his 16-year sentence for an earlier plot to bomb the London Stock Exchange.
Hamilton’s sewers: Old system, new problems
What you need to know about the city’s underground infrastructure
Colossal sewer system failure undermines decades of Cootes Paradise remediation
Breakdown of a second gate turned a system that was supposed to protect the environment into a natural area’s worst enemy
Eaton Centre shooter Christopher Husbands handed life sentence for 2012 killings
A man who opened fire in the crowded food court of a popular mall in downtown Toronto seven years ago, killing two people, was sentenced to life in prison on Friday.
Alberta university students want lecturer who denies Ukrainian genocide fired
University of Alberta says his views don’t represent institution, but he has a right to share them.
Peter Harder set to leave position as Liberal government’s representative in the Senate
The man representing the Liberal government in the Senate is stepping down at the end of the year.
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