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'Admitted to hospital': Hit-and-run in Milton leaves elderly woman severely injured as cops hunt driver
Halton Regional Police are desperate for the public's help identifying a driver after a hit-and-run in Milton has left a woman with serious injuries.
Ontario-wide ban won't dial back cellphone use in Hamilton classrooms
Despite a provincewide rollout of a classroom cellphone restriction, educators at public and Catholic boards don't anticipate a change in mobile device use at schools across Hamilton.
The Wolf in Priest’s Clothing: Victim of former Niagara Catholic priests sues diocese for $5.2 million
A note to readers: Be advised this story contains language that might upset some readers.
Airbnb’s ban on party houses extends to Canada
The short-term rental platform says landlords can no longer advertise their properties for parties and it will act on tenants who break the rules.
Elementary schools teachers move closer to strike after talks with province
ETFO members voted 98 per cent in favour of strike action last week.
Halloween homicide: Friends remember teen killed in ‘random’ stabbing
Firdous Nabizada, 19, was humble, hard-working and a talented soccer player, friends said.
Paul Wilson: Veterans Service League club, and members, aren’t ready to surrender to time
The 89-year-old VSL has seen the Great Depression, the Second World War and the loss of the last of those veterans.
Hamilton police probing whether drugs were ‘significant factor’ in double homicide; suspect found dead
Police have identified the victims as 62-year-old Donald Lowe and 32-year-old Cheryl Nicholl — both from Hamilton
Hamilton sewage spills to be tracked on city webpage
Only 13 of the city’s 27 combined sewer overflow locations have monitoring equipment
Inquest hears 911 call made before Anthony Divers was shot by Hamilton police
Coroner’s jury hears recordings of Divers’ estranged wife calling police after she was punched
Photos: A win in straight sets
Hamilton District Christian School bests Waterdown in senior boys volleyball.
Susan Delacourt: ‘Block’ and ‘mute’ are both better tools than Twitter’s political ad ban
Anyone with a Twitter account and an internet connection could spread hateful thoughts without paying a cent, writes Susan Delacourt.
Scientists using aerial drones to compare northern and southern whale behaviour
“We saw this female calf with its mom and what really caught my attention is that on the two days we saw her, she had a fish in her mouth,” said Andrew Trites in an interview Monday.
Changes to jury selection rules violate alleged killer’s Charter rights, judge rules
Ruling comes just before the start of second-degree murder trial of Dale King
Doug Ford offers to host premiers to discuss national unity
National unity was top of mind for Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Monday as he offered to host a meeting of provincial leaders to address what he called Western Canada’s alienation in the wake of the federal election.
Wheelchair swing on its way to Gage Park after citizen-led campaign
‘This swing allows everyone to play together,’ Coun. Nrinder Nann says.
Metrolinx to start trial that lets customers tap credit cards, phones on Presto readers next year, CEO says
The provincial company has been promising an open payment system for the TTC but has yet to provide a firm deadline.
Fewer listings and more home sales in Hamilton ‘good news for sellers’
Prices have increased by 7.1 per cent over the past year, says Realtors Association of Hamilton-Burlington
New Senate group forms to push regional interests in a fractured Parliament
The newly christened Canadian Senators Group is the brainchild of Alberta Sen. Scott Tannas, who founded the caucus to make sure the will of the majority in the Senate does not always trump regional interests.
Jewish group accuses NDP lawmaker of supporting Palestinian ‘terrorist leader’
Joel Harden, who represents Ottawa Centre, urges Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to demand Khalida Jarrar’s release from detention at the hands of Israeli authorities.
What you can do to find out if you have lead in your tap water
Have questions about how to get the lead out of your house? From Halifax to Vanvouver, we’ve rounded up answers from Canadian cities
Shuttle service preferred ticket for more Webster’s Falls visitors
Although official numbers aren’t yet in, the Hamilton Conservation Authority says more people hopped on Christie Lake's weekend shuttle buses to get to Webster’s Falls this year.
Corrosive water is a key reason behind dangerously high levels of lead. There’s a way to fix it
Inside their downtown Montreal duplex, Stéphanie St-Onge and her three young children have spent their entire lives unwittingly drinking tap water laced with lead.
Guide dog missing in Binbrook
Have you seen Bronte, the missing standard poodle?
How laser sharp focus on math education has Waterdown school bucking EQAO trend
Math scores on the annual provincial standardized tests are once again dogging students but in one Waterdown school, teachers and students are seeing positive results.
250 firearms, ammunition and a grenade found in Kitchener home
— About 250 firearms, 200,000 rounds of ammunition and a grenade were seized by police from a Kitchener residence.
Hamilton councillors see the power of flowers to beautify the city
City's public works committee approves $280,467 to convert six concrete areas into floral fountains.
Taking aerators off taps before testing for lead can mask the real risk. But some cities seem confused
When Ontario municipalities test for lead in homes, they are supposed to follow clear ministry regulations requiring faucet aerators remain attached when water samples are taken.
Suspect wanted in Hamilton double homicide found dead in Brantford hotel room
Police have identified the victims as 62-year-old Donald Lowe and 32-year-old Cheryl Nicholl — both from Hamilton
Elizabeth May steps down as Green party leader
Is appointing deputy leader Jo-Ann Roberts as her successor
Wake up and deal with the real reasons you’re in debt
Many people overspend for emotional reasons, writes Lesley-Anne Scorgie. Here’s how to break the cycle.
Dundas’s St. Augustine’s Church leaves association to focus on local Catholic community
The Issue: St. Augustine’s Roman Catholic Church leaving the Association of Dundas Churches during the group’s 50th year.The Impact: Association is not crippled, but would be stronger with all churches participating
A Russian bride ended up in a fatal love triangle. A KFC receipt led to the alleged killer
Prosecutors said he split his time between both women at both homes. Repeating promises of love and marriage to Repkina.
Sobeys debuts Smart Carts with self-checkout
The carts feature touch screens that resemble the kind you might find in a self-checkout line.
Can cannabis take away your pain?
More of us are using pot to manage pain. But does it actually work?
What would an honest car advertisement look like?
Cities are not vacant, closed tracks where drivers should ever “unleash the beast,” writes Shawn Micallef.
Her landlord didn’t tell her the home she rented had lead pipes — and he didn’t have to
The reality is the same for renters across the country who live in homes with lead pipes. Many aren’t informed of the risks to themselves and their families. And even if they do know, there’s little they can do but complain.
'Dogs' vs. 'cockroaches': On Hong Kong streets, language of genocide rears its head
This past weekend marked a display of huge police — even against peaceful protesters — as authorities grow more determined to end the unrest.
Retired? No mortgage for you: How the stress test is making it tougher to borrow later in life
Many people are shocked to discover that the amount they can borrow decreases drastically when they retire because the stress test looks at your income.
McDonald's CEO fired for consensual relationship with employee, company says
Easterbrook called his recent relationship with an employee a mistake
Geoffrey Stevens: For Andrew Scheer and his party it’s change or become irrelevant for federal Conservatives
When all is said and done, Scheer simply doesn’t come across a potential prime minister, Geoffrey Stevens writes.
Cellphone ban starts today in Ontario schools
Little impact expected when cellphone ban comes into effect Monday since most schools already have policies in place.
Five myths about the Canada Pension Plan debunked
Mark Machin, president and CEO of the CPPIB on the five common myths Canadians have about their national pension plan.
Sobeys recalls Compliments Sweet Kale Blend and other veggies over possible Listeria
The products, sold across Canada, should either be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.
Quebec steel company building $50M plant in Hamilton’s Red Hill Business Park
Announcement builds on a busy couple of weeks with over $900 million pledged in projects
Hamilton Public Library’s Valley Park site gets major upgrade
The library will be transformed into a modern, state-of-the-art building
‘Let us sleep’: Parkview residents bring noise pollution complaints to Hamilton City Hall
East end residents say they’re fed up with all-night noise and air pollution from recyclers.
Thousands of runners descended on Hamilton this weekend for the annual Road2Hope
Runners participated in the half and full marathons Sunday to raise money for charity and challenge themselves on a cold, blustery November weekend.
Tainted water: Removing lead pipes is the only way to eliminate risk. But it’s expensive
The costs often fall to homeowners. In smaller the problem falls to seniors and those who can’t afford several thousand dollars to dig up the pipes.
Police seeking ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect in double homicide probe on Hamilton Mountain
Police say they found the bodies of a man and woman in the home Saturday night. They had both been shot.
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