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Chynna Deese believed in ‘a future full of love and hope and adventure’
The youngest of four siblings, Chynna Deese was her family’s “life of the party.”
Was your chocolate bar produced with child labour? A new supply chain tracking tool aims to find out
One software company unwraps its solution to cocoa’s child labour and deforestation with real-time satellite monitoring.
Aug. 19, 1942: 200 Hamiltonians killed in Dieppe raid
A total of 582 members of the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry took part in the infamous botched assault of the French coastal city of Dieppe that was heavily fortified by the Germans. In the end, 200 Hamiltonians (197 from the RHLI) died, and nearly 300 were wounded or taken prisoner.
Hamilton teacher union head readies for class-size fight
Sam Hammond returns to lead the teachers for one last term.
Missing Brampton woman may be in the Spencer Gorge area
Police are also looking for hiker who found car keys and placed them on a bronze Hyundai Elantra in the Tew Falls parking lot.
Hamilton’s latest health and science news, ranging from drones, to satellites. to surviving surgery
Innovation Notebook brings you the latest from McMaster University, Mohawk College and Hamilton’s hospitals
Canada ‘disappointed’ terror suspect’s British citizenship revoked
Jack Letts, who was dubbed ‘Jihadi Jack’ by the U.K. media, has been detained in a Kurdish prison for about two years after he travelled to Syria to support Daesh.
Thunderstorm watch cancelled for Hamilton
A thunderstorm watch, originally issued just after 4:30 p.m. Sunday, has been cancelled for the City of Hamilton.
Canadians killed in Afghanistan honoured during emotional dedication ceremony
More than 150 Canadians killed in Afghanistan were honoured during a sombre ceremony in Ottawa.
Government flummoxed, as French police suicide rate climbs
The protectors need protecting, say police unions, which are demanding more help to stop the problem.
Residents return home, after lightning strikes gas line near London, Ont.
Police say roughly 60 homes in Tillsonburg were evacuated for safety concerns after a large quantity of natural gas was released into several homes and the underground sewer.
‘Ground zero’: Portland remains the focus of a divided America
Both the left and the right declared victory after a long-hyped rally that had Portland, Ore., on edge.
At least 46 killed by heavy rainfall in Sudan
A Sudanese health official says flooding triggered by heavy rains has killed at least 46 people in the past two months and destroyed thousands of houses across the country.
Hamilton kids-cancer doctor biking across Canada to raise cash for her patients
Dr. Stacey Marjerrison says if her young patients have the strength to fight cancer, she can cycle 150 km a day to raise funds to ease their journey.
Islamic State admits bombing at Kabul wedding that killed 63
The suicide bomber stood in the middle of the dancing, clapping crowd as hundreds of Afghan children and adults celebrated a wedding in a joyous release from Kabul’s strain of war.
Gibraltar rejects U.S. pressure to hold Iranian oil tanker
Authorities in Gibraltar said Sunday that, unlike in the U.S., the Iran’s Revolutionary Guard is not designated a terrorist organization under EU, U.K. or Gibraltar law.
Trudeau, Singh and May march with Quebec leaders in Montreal’s Pride parade
Montreal Pride president says the organization received a record number of homophobic messages on social media this year.
Residents return home, after lightning strikes gas line in southwestern Ontario
Police say roughly 60 homes were evacuated for safety concerns related to the high concentration of gas.
Maxime Bernier tells party faithful he’ll make it into the leaders’ debates
Maxime Bernier says not inviting him to take part in the official election debates means excluding the only political party leader who has anything different to say.
Death of Iceland glacier called ‘a warning’ on climate change
Glacier has shrunk to almost nothing as temperatures on the Earth rise due to increased CO2 levels from combustion of fossil fuels that trap heat in the atmosphere.
Environmental groups barred from saying that climate change is real because it could be seen as partisan during election
Elections Canada is warning that any third party that promotes information about carbon dioxide as a pollutant or climate change as an emergency could be considered to be indirectly advocating against Maxime Bernier and his party.
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Hamilton
There is a severe thunderstorm watch in effect for the city of Hamilton, according to Environment Canada. These thunderstorms could be capable of producing very strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain this afternoon and evening. The watch went into effect at 4:39 p.m.
Advocates ‘internationalize’ the fight to free Raif Badawi from Saudi prison
Lawyers and allies of the Saudi blogger are increasingly lobbying foreign governments in an effort to secure his release.
Canada ‘disappointed’ terror suspect’s British citizenship revoked
Jack Letts, a British-Canadian man who has been behind bars in a Kurdish prison since 2017, has been stripped of his British citizenship, the office of Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale confirmed in a sternly worded statement.
Featured photos: Cactus fest brings crowds to Dundas
Annual festival brings vendors, live music and family fun
Photos: Premier Lacrosse League comes to Hamilton
Six-team touring loop takes over Tim Hortons Field for trio of weekend games.
Trump’s economic adviser dismisses fears of looming recession
Larry Kudlow said in Sunday television interviews that U.S. consumers are seeing higher wages and are able to spend and save more.
With no deal, Brexit could bring food, drug shortages, memo says
Exit from European Union without deal might impact import to Britain of drugs, water treatment chemicals, fresh food.
Regina woman suing after tip of son’s penis cut off in circumcision
Minor procedure complicated by accident.
With Pacfic trade deal, Canadian beef now on Japan’s shelves
Lower tariffs have helped make Canadian beef affordable in Japan.
Entrepreneurs turning beer byproduct into bread, cookies and profits
The amount of spent grain produced has increased sharply as craft beers explode in popularity.
Officers identify victim of alleged drunk driving crash in Toronto
Provincial police have identified the victim of an alleged drunk-driving crash on Highway 401 in Toronto.
Meatless burgers can cost twice as much as the real thing — but that might not last for long
Despite being made of peas and soy, plant-based burgers are a lot pricer than traditional beef burgers, but new competition from supermarket brands could bring prices down soon
Slain restaurant owner with link to Montreal mob boss was trying to sell his Roncesvalles business
Paolo Caputo, 64, of Richmond Hill, had listed Domani Restaurant, at 335 Roncesvalles Ave., near Grenadier Rd., for $249,000, according to an online listing.
Regina woman suing after tip of son’s penis cut off in circumcision
Lawsuit alleges that longtime doctor allowed his intern to perform procedure. Lawyer says any damages awarded in the suit could help pay for future cosmetic surgery for the boy.
Leaked U.K. memos warn of food, drug shortages in Brexit chaos
Among the most serious: “significant” disruptions to the supply of drugs and medicine, a decrease in the availability of fresh food and even potential fresh water shortages due to possible interruptions of imported water treatment chemicals.
Dreaming of festive colours
Festivalgoers gathered in Gage Park on Saturday to throw colour and celebrate the triumph of good over evil.
Animal rights activist hold die in at busy Burlington intersection
Protesters held a die in on a busy Burlington intersection to protest the treatment of animals arriving for slaughter.About 70 animal rights activists, members of the Toronto Pig Save gathered near Fearmans in Burlington to hold a ‘die in’ at the intersection of Appleby and Harvester.
Luckily no one injured:Two-vehicle collision in Burlington leaves Halton EMS unit severely damaged
A two-vehicle collision left a Halton Region paramedic transport unit severely damaged after a collision on the highway 407 westbound near the highway 403 split in Burlington on Friday night (August 16).
Police say 60 homes evacuated after lightning strikes gas line near London, Ont.
Residences cleared for safety reasons are a large quantity of gas was reportedly released into several homes and the underground sewer.
World’s longest joint on cannabis festival agenda in Kitchener
Thousands expected at Bingemans in September for one-day celebration of marijuana
One man arrested following fatal two-vehicle crash on Highway 401
Two vehicles were involved, said OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt, each with a male driver. One man was pronounced dead at the scene.
‘Canada’s Best Restroom’ contests pits an Alberta gas station against Toronto, Vancouver eateries
Since July, the Beaver Hill Shell station on the southeast edge of Lac La Biche, Alta., has picked up a steady stream of traffic that the townsfolk can no longer ignore.
Thousands of kids used to get lost at the CNE every year. It was an adventure this Barrie man will never forget
Wayne Malley was just 5 years old when he wandered away from his family at the Ex in 1966. His tearful face and quick reunion with his mother made it into the pages of the Star.
A lot of cheddar! Cheese worth $187,000 missing in southern Ontario heist
Provincial police searching for suspects.
Update 2: Firefighters still battling massive greenhouse blaze in St. Catharines
A large greenhouse fire broke out late Friday night at Pioneer Flower farms Ltd, bringing in large numbers of firefighters and leading officials to warn residents to shelter inside.
Homicide victim in Roncesvalles drive-by was associate of Montreal mob boss, police sources say
Paolo Caputo, 64, of Richmond Hill, became Toronto’s 38th homicide victim for 2019 after he was shot around 4 p.m. outside Domani Restaurant, at 335 Roncesvalles Ave., near Grenadier Rd.
Cuts by Doug Ford Conservatives leave city’s long-term care homes short $550,000
Two programs are ending — one that gave renovation money to homes and another that helped maintain staffing levels and a living wage.
McMaster students strip Dominion Society’s status due to alleged white supremacist ties
McMaster Student Union president says ‘discriminatory or xenophobic attitudes have no place’ on campus.
Ontario psychologist used ‘obsolete’ tests in expert opinion calling for parents to lose their kids, judge says
The Star is highlighting cases that reveal problems with parenting capacity assessments, expert reports that can be influential in causing Ontario parents to permanently lose their children to adoption.
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