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Updated 2025-02-04 04:30
Feces-throwing incidents at two Toronto university libraries being investigated
A spokesman for York University confirmed that an “unknown male” entered the library around 5 p.m. Sunday and “deposited a substance, suspected of containing fecal matter, on a student.”
High school journalists who fought censorship win award
Four Vermont high school journalists have won an award for their victory over censorship.
Bunny found! Search over for toy rabbit ejected from Lancaster flight
Lost toy found by HVAC workers on roof of Burlington long-term care home
Esper says Trump ordered him to allow SEAL to keep status
Esper told reporters at the Pentagon that Trump’s order was the reason he announced Sunday that Chief Petty Officer Edward Gallagher would be allowed to retire with his Trident Pin, retaining his status as a SEAL.
Attorney general says Netanyahu is not obliged to resign in face of corruption charges
Israeli law allows an indicted prime minister to remain in office while fighting criminal charges, but other public officials must resign if charged with a crime.
Uber loses licence in London over safety, vows to appeal
Transport for London cited “several breaches that placed passengers and their safety at risk” in its decision not to extend Uber’s licence. Among other things, unauthorized drivers carried out thousands of rides, the regulator said.
UW researchers find that even moderate drinking dangerous for high schoolers
Researchers find that teens describing themselves as periodic drinkers tended to increase to regular or heavy drinking within a year, compared to heavier drinkers whose alcohol consumptions patterns were more likely to stay stable.
Ontarians don’t support larger class sizes, Nanos poll finds
Two-thirds of those surveyed either outright oppose or somewhat oppose having larger class sizes where there are more students per teacher in order to save money.
Most Americans now favour life in prison over the death penalty for convicted murderers
A majority of Americans still support capital punishment, the polling shows, even though they are more likely to back life sentences in murder cases.
Paul Wilson: Famed CBC national broadcaster Ralph Benmergui starts new chapter in Hamilton
Move to Hamilton “if you want to make a difference,” a friend said. So he did.
ATM heist causes $70,000 damage to Wainfleet Esso
The two suspects who smashed a pickup truck through the wall of a Wainfleet gas station and made away with an ATM that had $4,020 inside it knew what they were doing, says Anil Kumar, owner of the recently victimized business on Highway 3.
Reports of Julian Assange's health suggest he 'could die in prison,' dozens of doctors claim
The doctors, who hail from the United States, Britain, Italy, Germany, Sweden, Sri Lanka and Australia, demanded that Assange be taken to a university teaching hospital for assessment and care
Why government and industry want us to view the CN Rail strike as a security risk
Within the first 48 hours of the strike, provincial leaders and the private sector sounded the alarm.
Your home is on fire. What do you do?
A family lost their Port Hope home, and their two dogs, in a deadly fire. Here’s what they did.
Landfill owner’s son: My dad showed me where Jimmy Hoffa was buried
Could new evidence solve once and for all the mystery of Jimmy Hoffa’s disappearance? A leading expert says yes.
Looking for a job in Ontario? Change is coming to the services that help you
Province overhauling program that supports job seekers in wake of reviews that found it wasn’t effective in helping people land jobs.
Thieves steal ‘priceless’ jewel sets from Dresden museum
The treasury of Augustus the Strong of Saxony was established in 1723 and today contains around 4,000 objects of gold, precious stones and other materials on display in Dresden’s Royal Palace.
Halton police nab "Under Armour Bandit” and his mom — the alleged getaway driver
Man and his mom facing break and enter charges
Body of Norfolk man pulled from Lake Erie waters off Millionaire’s Island
Police say friends were unable to locate him in the morning after spending a night at a cottage
Fraudsters in India use fake Dare Foods jobs as bait
Rampant schemes see unsuspecting job seekers pay fees to illegal recruitment agents
New suspect charged with human trafficking after truck deaths in Britain
The man, Christopher Kennedy, 23, of Northern Ireland was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to traffic people and conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration.
Tiffany's looks to reclaim its lustre in $16.2 billion deal with LVMH
LVHM is among Europe's most valuable companies at roughly $220 billion
Retiring soon? There are some big financial changes coming — here’s what you need to know
More than 2 million Canadians will turn 65 by 2030, with many not knowing what they are getting into, writes Gordon Pape.
UPDATE: Senior surrenders to Hamilton police after deadly east end hit-and-run
A 70-year-old woman died in hospital after she was struck, marking the city’s ninth traffic fatality this year.
A vegan sued Burger King over its ‘Impossible Whopper.’ He has a point.
Phillip Williams says he is a vegan who purchased an Impossible Whopper because of that zero per cent promise, only to learn later that the patty was cooked on the same broiler as regular meat burgers, and thus was actually “coated in meat by-products.”
Yes, your boss can fire you for things you say. What recent controversies tell us about the limits of free speech
The bottom line is the charter only protects a person’s speech from government interference — so, no, being fired for what you said doesn’t necessarily violate your human rights.
Hamilton Mountain tenants warned of ‘immense amount of dust’ and elevator shutdown
Residents, many of them older, are fed up with cold apartments, water interruptions and pests as new owner offers cash buyouts to leave
Former McMaster grad went from rags to riches to philanthropy
Mac MBA grad and philanthropist Walter Schroeder to receive International Horatio Alger award for ‘integrity, hard work, perseverance and compassion for others.’
Cannabis-induced psychosis blamed in beheading of father at Muskoka cottage
Warning: Graphic and disturbing content
The ‘unforgivable’ sell off of Burlington’s waterfront and the 100-year plan to get it back
Councillors discuss an ambitious long-term plan to create a trail across the city
Wesley Day Centre closing earlier than lease expiration at end of March
Social-service and medical hub has been downtown fixture for more than 20 years
VIDEO: Not much to celebrate at Hamilton Grey Cup viewing party
1000 Hamilton Tiger-Cats faithful watched the game from the stands at Tim Horton’s Field
Not one Bombers jersey in sight at Ticats’ Grey Cup party
850 Hamilton Tiger-Cats faithful watched the game from the stands at Tim Horton’s Field
Ex-Ukraine president reveals details of Giuliani meeting
The former president of Ukraine confirmed Sunday he met with Rudy Giuliani in late 2017, but Petro Poroshenko told a security conference in Halifax he and President Donald Trump’s then-adviser talked only about U.S. support — and he insisted Giuliani did not ask for anything in return.
Gary Smith: Shining on a London stage, this Hamilton star was shining brightly
Caissie Levy is a star. You can just feel it.
Lorraine Sommerfeld: Nothing can compare to those TV nights with mom
Mom loved television. I loved watching it with her.
OPP officer recovering at home after being hit by vehicle while responding to crashes
Sgt. Kerry Schmidt says the officer was investigating multiple crashes caused by icy road conditions on Highway 404 at around 9 a.m. He alleges another driver rammed into the police vehicle while the officer was sitting inside the cruiser.
First Nations child agency calls in RCMP after cyber attack
Manitoba authority had computer file corrupted.
Michael Bloomberg launches Democratic presidential bid
Billionaire and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, one of the world’s richest men, has formally launched a Democratic bid for president.
NDP MPP Sandy Shaw slams ministry over Hamilton sewage spill
‘No provisions’ to share sewage spill enforcement info with public, provincial spokesperson says
From The Hague to Calgary. That’s the deal.
If the Ticats are in these two get to go to the Grey Cup no matter what; you could make a series of buddy films about Grey Cup week
Pro-democracy candidates advance in key Hong Kong elections
Pro-democracy candidates won nearly half of the seats in Hong Kong’s local elections, according to partial returns Monday, as voters sent a clear signal of support for the anti-government protests that rocked the Chinese territory for more than five months.
Steve Milton: Ron Foxcroft, founder of Hamilton’s Fox40, is a Grey Cup fixture
For the 23rd year Fox40 presents Grey Cup rings to Game officials; host committees call him for ‘Best Practices’ ideas; advises Ticats and CFL executives
Next Ontario Liberal leader faces difficult task of rebuilding party, experts say
The person tasked with the “back-breaking” job of rebuilding Ontario’s Liberal party will need both strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt to an increasingly unpredictable political landscape, according to experts preparing to watch the party’s leadership race unfold.
Video: Hundreds of Santas running for a good Claus
The 9th annual iRun Santa Hamilton supports Hamilton Food Share
Driver, 18, crashes into tree in Flamborough
Man’s condition upgraded to stable after he was sent to hospital with life-threatening injuries
OPP officer recovering at home after being hit by vehicle while probing other crashes
The officer was investigating multiple crashes caused by icy road conditions on Highway 404 when another driver rammed into the police vehicle while the officer was sitting inside the cruiser.
Hundreds of Santas running for a good Claus at Hamilton waterfront
The 9th annual iRun Santa Hamilton supports Hamilton Food Share
Spirit of Edmonton is THE place to go during Grey Cup Festival
There are lots of good times at other six team party venues, but the Spirit of Edmonton is the colossus.
City of Hamilton spies join Ticats in Calgary on fact-finding mission
Seven city staff members are studying events and logistics in anticipation of the 2021 Grey Cup
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