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Man facing charges after alleged assault police say was prompted by homophobia
Police say the victim confronted a slur-yelling man, who allegedly assaulted him causing minor injuries and broke his cellphone.
Cleanup continues after Lake Erie flooding in Port Dover and elsewhere on shoreline
Business and cottage owners describe weekend wind gusts and water surges
Anti-carbon tax gas stickers staying on pumps, energy minister says
“We believe that as a matter of transparency consumers have the right to know where those cost pressures are.”
Alberta budget weakens environmental, climate monitoring: Opposition
Departmental business plans indicate the office of science and monitoring within Alberta Environment is to take a five per cent cut next year, to just under $74 million.
Ford Canada to cut 450 jobs in Oakville as production of two vehicles ends
The news comes just weeks before 2,600 workers at a General Motors assembly plant in Oshawa will work their last shifts.
Taylor Swift’s Texas stalker pleads guilty to sending threatening letters and emails to the pop star’s former record label
Eric Swarbrick, 27, of Austin, Texas will be sentenced in March and faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine on the stalking and threatening correspondence charges.
Florida man attacked after jumping on shark while surfing
The 27-year-old man sustained minor lacerations and was treated on scene, officials said.
Woman charged in connection with boyfriend’s suicide
Inyoung You, 21, was “physically, verbally and psychologically abusive” to fellow Boston College student Alexander Urtula during an 18-month relationship, Suffolk District Attorney Rachael Rollins said at a news conference.
Multiple homicides, shooting ramp up pressure on Winnipeg police resources
Danny Smyth says too much of the violent crime is linked to addictions and the drug trade surrounding the methamphetamine crisis gripping Winnipeg.
Young Hamilton man stabbed at large house party near Mohawk College
Police suggest up to 200 people were at gathering on West 2nd Street
Construction worker pinned eight storeys up between an outside elevator and building
Toronto firefighters rescue the man and take him to hospital
Ballpark boos a rarity for shielded U.S. President Donald Trump
Trump was showered with jeers, boos and chants (as well as some cheers) at a World Series game in Washington.
Waterloo and Cambridge now candidates for cannabis retail shops
Applicants moved locations from Kitchener and Guelph to new local store fronts
Steve Milton: Forge downs Cavalry, but loses top scorer for second half of CPL final
League-leading scorer Tristan Borges gets controversial red card in second half as CPL’s top two teams engage in bitter first leg battle in front of a crowd of 10,486 at Tim Hortons Field.
Nightly closure of York Boulevard bridge starts Monday
Beginning Monday, northbound and southbound lanes of the York Boulevard bridge between Plains Road West and Old Guelph Road will close between 8 p.m. and 1 a.m. for three nights to safely replace bridge bearings.
Lake Erie electrical cable could generate $3 billion for Ontario taxpayers
Proposed underwater cable would power 60 million people in 13 U.S. states
Kemp hospice art show and fundraiser
Saturday’s event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will include music, a children’s painting corner and Schilthuis will be working on a watercolour painting.
Ontario looks to ease regulatory burden on soup kitchens in new legislation to cut red tape
The goal is to create more “tailored” requirements that ensure ensure food safety but relieve strain on largely volunteer organizations.
Police searching park off Eastport Drive in Hamilton
Say ground search is ongoing in coroner’s case, which means sudden death was involved
Can cannabis help your sex life?
What you need to know about CBD products that promise great sex, Briony Smith writes
Louis Vuitton owner is looking to buy Tiffany
A takeover of Tiffany would be bigger than the $7 billion LVMH paid for the rest of Christian Dior in 2017.
Oct. 28, 1956: One-way street system begins in Hamilton
On Sunday, Oct. 28, 1956, 27 miles (43 km) of two-way streets were converted to one way. The Downtown Business Association said, “One-way streets are highly beneficial to any business interest.” An unofficial Spectator poll of customers in downtown stores on Jan. 26, 1957, showed that they were 3-1 in favour of one-way streets.
Man stabbed, woman sprayed in Bowman Street assault in Hamilton’s Westdale area
Residents in the area are being asked to check their security cameras for suspicious activity
The moment Andrew Scheer’s campaign knew the Conservatives had lost
The Conservative leader was bullish about his party’s chances the Thursday before the election. By Saturday, worrying signs began to emerge.
Halloween comes early for Welland boy with rare genetic disorder
At only nine years old, Carter Dery has already had 15 surgeries.
Stem cell centre work at Juravinski hospital on schedule
A crane is being used to install new air handling units in mid-November at the $30 million stem cell transplantation centre on the fourth floor of the hospital.
Donald Trump hears ‘Lock him up!’ chants at Game 5 of World Series
The U.S. president took in seven innings at Nationals Park. Jose Andres, a prominent local restaurant owner and humanitarian, threw out the first pitch to a roaring, sustained ovation. He has history with Trump.
Bigger than bin Laden? Three striking things about Donald Trump's announcement that Baghdadi is dead
He said that Baghdadi was run down in a tunnel and that he had three of his children with him.
Canadian Tire set to open at University Plaza
The existing store at 50 Cootes Dr. was set to close Sunday afternoon, Oct. 27
Ford promises Tories will learn from their ‘mistakes’ as legislature resumes
What a difference a five-month break can make. MPPs return to Queen’s Park after the longest recess in a quarter century to a different political landscape in Ontario.
Ancaster Indigo goes to the dogs
Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides pal around with shoppers for fundraiser
Costco infant formula recalled due to possible Cronobacter contamination
The CFIA says in rare cases Cronobacter can cause serious or even fatal infections of the bloodstream and central nervous system.
Eye-popping losses, a failed European expansion and a bid to go private — can Hudson’s Bay survive?
The 350-year-old retailer lost $1 billion in its last quarter and faces rough waters ahead, writes Jennifer Wells.
'Can't stand to see things like this': Man driving nearly 50 km/h over speed limit in Burlington with open cans of beer as his passenger
Police issued numerous charges under Highway Traffic Act and Liquor Licence Act
Barry and Honey Sherman: The first 48 hours are crucial in a homicide. The police acted like they were in no rush
In the second of two excerpts from Kevin Donovan’s new book, The Billionaire Murders, the author looks at the Toronto force’s evidence-gathering in the early days after the crime.
Ob-la-di: life goes on for Steve Parton, much to the delight of Dundas Learning Centre and its clients
Well-known Hamilton musician Steve Parton, who has written two books about his cancer, is looking better than he has in years, thanks to experimental chemo regimen. He was near death when the treatments helped pull him back.
How Toronto is increasing its bees and butterflies
Toronto is paying homeowners to turn their sod into gardens that attracts bees and other pollinators.
Flooding hits Port Dover, Long Point and Turkey Point
OPP warned of road closures in those areas Sunday due to flooding
High water training in Hamilton Harbour
Naval reservists at HMCS Star work on search and rescue skills to use in catastrophic floods
Calgary mayor willing to help bridge divide between western Canada and federal government
Naheed Nenshi said he’d be prepared to aid the Trudeau government in gaining a better perspective on Alberta issues in an informal way.
Final pieces of storm-toppled crane removed from top of Halifax building
The final pieces of a crane that collapsed onto a building in Halifax last month have been removed. The accident happened as Dorian barrelled in as post-tropical storm.
Mac can’t defend cross country title at home but claims silver
Marauders slip a spot running on home course in Hamilton
California declares state of emergency over wildfires, winds
The state’s largest utility cut electricity to millions of residents as a precaution to prevent more areas from igniting.
Ground-breaking Canadian black lawyer to finally be honoured in New Brunswick
Walker became an attorney of the Supreme Court of New Brunswick in 1881 and was called to the bar the following year.
Bullying review panel proposed for Hamilton public school board
Panel to deal with “heightened concern regarding the issue of bullying.”
Lorraine Sommerfeld: Spinach, mushroom and artichoke casserole? Nothing to it.
The Motherlode thought process in preparing an additional holiday offering
Chess move: U.K. parties suggest Dec. 9 vote in Brexit gambit
Two British opposition parties on Sunday proposed an even earlier election date than Prime Minister Boris Johnson has offered, trying to force his government to delay a final decision on its European Union divorce deal.
U.S. envoy visit over restarting peace talk, say Afghan officials
Envoy’s visit to Kabul follows a meeting in Moscow about restarting peace talks to end Afghanistan’s 18-year-old war.
In Afghanistan’s war and peace, WhatsApp delivers the message
When hundreds of Taliban fighters surrounded the district centre of Bala Murghab in western Afghanistan in early April, the Afghan troops stationed there knew they were in peril.
Historical Photo: Hamilton’s Royal memories
Queen Mother visit marks the biggest celebration in Hamilton’s history
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