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Updated 2025-02-06 03:45
Maxime Bernier needs to act with maturity — like Greta Thunberg
It’s clear that politicians like Bernier are attacking Thunberg for a simple reason: they’re scared.
City council poised to explore ‘next steps’ on downtown arena plan
The city appears poised to explore private-sector interest in partnering on a potential $130-million new arena and entertainment facility somewhere in the downtown.
Sherman Cut closed in both directions until Friday night
The closure is part of ongoing maintenance of the Sherman Access
Hamilton man killed in Highway 8 crash in Flamborough
Highway 8 is closed from Seaton Road to 5th Concession Road West.
Susan Clairmont: Edwards family will live in fear as ‘nightmare’ murderer George Lovie wins parole
Lovie threatened to cut up his victims’ grandchildren and mail their parts to family during his first-degree murder trial.
Andrew Scheer, in his own words: ‘Young families are the future of our country’
There is a growing sense that the next generation of Canadians will not be better off than the ones that came before, the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada writes.
ONTARIO COLD CASE: Search spans the country for missing Emma Fillipoff
Shelley Fillipoff has not given up hope her daughter, Emma, is still alive after she disappeared without a trace in November 2012.
FV Pharma begins medicinal cannabis sales online
The Issue: FV Pharma Inc. began selling dried cannabis online on Aug. 19 and hopes to receive a licence to sell extracts in the coming months. Local Impact: Earlier this year, the company announced it would hire 1,500 people by 2021 and now staff said they expect to start filling more job openings at the facility.
Artword Artbar closure a sign of changes in the James Street North arts scene in Hamilton
For 10 years, the bohemian-styled ‘listening room’ was part of the arts revival of James that’s moved into a new phase with rising property costs.
Ex-lawyer John Findlay’s confession came one month after being hit with $1.7M judgment in U.S. court
A month before the Caledonia resident reported himself to the law society, two of his companies had been hit with a $1.7-million judgment in a Maine district court.
Worst June on record for ‘hallway medicine’ at Ontario hospitals
The average wait time to be admitted to hospital from an emergency department was 16.3 hours, according to the Ontario Hospital Association.
Young families are top of mind for Andrew Scheer
The Conservative leader says promoting entrepreneurship is one of the way his party will help Canadian families.
Photo: Gone fishin’
Egrets were on the hunt for fish in the Grindstone Creek at Valley Inn on Tuesday afternoon.
Liberals tap economic adviser Dominic Barton as new ambassador to China
Dominic Barton brings to his new job as Canada’s ambassador to China the acumen of a savvy, globe-trotting business consultant with an enriched understanding of how to properly grease wheels and make profitable deals.
Highway 6 closed due to fallen hydro lines
Traffic was shut down for over an hour, as first responders cleaned up the mess.
Former hostage Joshua Boyle tells court his wife was unstable, violent
Boyle says that during their tumultuous courtship Coleman would slap and hit him and even claw at his eyes.
‘The system’s on their side’
Federal government commits $57 million for national strategy to fight human trafficking
Lawsuit says forcing gas stations to display anti-carbon tax stickers is illegal
The unproven lawsuit from the Canadian Civil Liberties Association says the Federal Carbon Tax Transparency Act — dubbed the Sticker Act — violates free speech provisions of the Constitution.
University of Guelph offers online pot-growing course
The school says the course is part of a new cannabis specialization in the horticulture certificate program.
Court allows six Trans Mountain appeals focusing on Indigenous consultation
The decision calls for narrowly focused, expedited court proceedings that will only examine the quality of the federal government’s consultation with Indigenous communities between August 2018 and June 2019.
UPDATE: Hwy. 6 reopens after crash takes down hydro pole in Waterdown
All lanes of Hwy. 6 have reopened after a collision involving a transport truck took down hydro pole and wires Sept. 4. Multiple vehicles were involved in the afternoon crash just north of Clappison’s Corners, said Ontario Provincial Police Sgt.
Hamilton police step up traffic enforcement for back-to-school time
Hamilton police issued 298 total traffic tickets during a Labour Day weekend enforcement blitz from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2.
BRIGHT Run Hamilton spokesperson Lisa Balsdon has experienced both sides of cancer
Lisa Balsdon is a cancer radiation therapist and a cancer survivor. She is spokesperson for this year’s annual BRIGHT Run on Saturday, Sept. 7 at Dundas Valley Conservation Area.
Lowe’s Canada stores raising funds for local heroes
Local Lowe’s Canada locations are raising funds to support heroes in the community.
More than 350 swimmers needed assistance at Waikiki event
Lifeguards said a change in the tide caused trouble for swimmers.
For young Canadian families, the financial pressures have never been greater
Unprecedented work and financial pressures place young families in the difficult position of having to choose when, or even if, they can afford to have children and still pursue their career goals
'We are so ready': Awaiting transplant weighs heavily on Beckwith family’s emotions
Darlene Barry of Beckwith is riding an emotional roller-coaster.Last month, after more than 1,620 days — more than four years — an anonymous living liver donor was found for her husband, Bob Barry, who has end-stage decompensated cirrhosis, the r
Susan Clairmont: Edwards family will live in fear as ‘nightmare’ murderer George Lovie wins parole
Lovie threatened to cut up his victims’ grandchildren and mail their parts to family during his first-degree murder trial.
CWH Bolingbroke will not fly
The CWH Bolingbroke will feature the brown and green colours of RCAF 119 City of Hamilton Squadron.
Peaceful Iceland amazed by weapons for Pence’s security
About 280 people guarded the vice-president’s safety with help from Icelandic police who mostly don’t carry guns.
Jane Philpott stands by commitment she made as a Liberal not to oppose abortion
Philpott, a Mennonite and a family doctor, said her religious belief has no bearing on what she would do as an MP.
‘We need help’: Rescuers in Bahamas face a ruined landscape
“Right now there are just a lot of unknowns,” member of Parliament Iram Lewis said. “We need help.”
Pope on critics: It’s ‘an honour if the Americans attack me’
Pope Francis has growing opposition within the conservative right-wing of the U.S. Catholic Church
NDP and Greens battle to be the alternative for voters looking for a change
After 14 former NDP candidates and officials in New Brunswick defected to the Greens, the party hopes that more left-leaning voters will follow their lead in the upcoming election.
Both sides now for BRIGHT Run Hamilton spokesperson Lisa Balsdon
Lisa Balsdon is a cancer radiation therapist and a cancer survivor. She is spokesperson for this year’s annual BRIGHT Run on Sat., Sept. 7 at Dundas Valley Conservation Area.
Editorial: This election campaign, how low will we go?
Can we stop this downbound train? Politicians and their parties seem unwilling to.
Bank of Canada holds interest rate as it takes stock of trade war impacts
The rate decision follows a solid second-quarter rebound for the Canadian economy.
Money on the mind: Survey finds Canadians worry about finances while on the job
A significant number of employees admit their workplace performance has been eroded by the stress of their personal financial situation, a report from the Canadian Payroll Association says.
Tesla Autopilot let driver rely too much on automation
Autopilot system was engaged, but failed to brake before hitting a stopped fire truck.
UPDATE: 36-year-old Hamilton man dead in Highway 8 crash in Flamborough
Highway 8 is closed from Seaton Road to 5th Concession Road West.
UPDATE: One dead in Highway 8 crash in Flamborough
Highway 8 is closed from Seaton Road to 5th Concession Road West.
He got rid of his dead girlfriend's clothes, but kept one sock. Decades later, it led to his arrest
The 52-year-old, who is being held without bond, also faces charges of evidence tampering, abuse of a corpse, obstruction of justice and making false reports to police.
Bank of Canada maintains key interest rate
Bank of Canada holds interest rate as it takes stock of trade war impacts
UPDATED: White nationalist Paul Fromm denied permission to address council
Fromm reacted by calling council closed-minded and undemocratic.
Ohio teen who said she buried her stillborn baby after prom is on trial for murder
Ohio, prom, Brooke Skylar Richardson, pregnant, Warren County
Passengers on GO buses, trains to get free Wi-Fi starting next year
The roll-out is set for the spring, with the government aiming to have all GO vehicles online by the end of 2020.
Vancouver area home prices fall, volume rises
Vancouver area home prices fall in August, number of sales up from year earlier
‘The scariest thing:’ A botched left turn outside DriveTest centre on Kenora Ave. stops short of tragic
Hamilton resident wants better safeguards for truck road tests
Happy first day of school, Hamilton!
We asked for your first day of school photos and you sent them. Thank you!
White nationalist Paul Fromm denied permission to address Hamilton council
Councillors unanimously rejected Fromm’s request to address the city’s planned hate-prevention policy.
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