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Updated 2025-02-06 14:16
Parents of Dayton shooter Connor Betts apologize for 'insensitive' obituary of their son
His grieving parents wrote he was a former Boy Scout and avid reader.
Woman sues American Airlines claiming her emotional support dog was confined to a bathroom
A Florida woman is suing American Airlines after she says she and her emotional support dog were mistreated on an April trip from Miami to Los Angeles.
At least 8 homes severely damaged, more than 100 homes evacuated after vehicle slams into house causing explosion in London, Ont.
Police believe the vehicle also hit a gas line that caused the explosion.
'We die together': Man sent woman 10,000 texts in 12 days, police say
The woman said she knew the suspect through a friend but had seen him only a few times
Alleged impaired driver hits two Hamilton police cruisers
Three police vehicles in total were struck in two separate incidents
Opposition leaders accuse Justin Trudeau of abusing power after SNC report
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer renewed his call for a RCMP investigation, while the NDP’s Jagmeet Singh said Trudeau can no longer be trusted in power.
Vehicle slams into house causing explosion in London, Ontario
Police believe the vehicle also hit a gas line that caused the explosion.
Trio who hunted wild turkey from a car and out of season fined over $7,000
A Cambridge man and two others have fined over hunting wild turkey out of season and hunting from a car in the north end of Huron County last year, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry said.
Stelco to receive $50 million from feds to modernize operations
The government said the money will support a $412-million project that will create 75 jobs and maintain 2,200 more.
Anti-hate group says rapid removal of swastika example of how to tackle hate
By reporting the swastika incident on Twitter, the organization is also sending a message to the public: these hate incidents aren’t one-offs.
Canine unit finds cash and drugs near Chedoke Radial Trail on the west Mountain
Hamilton police were responding to reports of possible shots fired at Scenic Drive where the Bruce Trail meets the Chedoke Radial Trail.
ONTARIO COLD CASE: Did jewel thieves execute teen Ken Worth in 1975?
A parks employee found the teen's body in 1975. Ken Worth had been shot twice in the head.
New criminal charges added, two withdrawn in Havana Group Supplies saga
Two criminal charges have been withdrawn and two new charges added in the ongoing saga surrounding principals of Havana Group Supplies Inc., a construction-related company that was the subject of an extensive Spectator investigation earlier this year for its questionable business practices.
Young Burlington dad succumbs to rare flesh-eating disease
Within three days of being rushed to hospital on Aug. 2, a 42-year-old Burlington man was gone, succumbing to the rare but ruthless, rapidly spreading flesh-eating disease.
Woman seriously injured in Flamborough skydiving accident
The 25-year-old hit a tree and landed in a farmer’s field.
City to review thousands of consulting reports after Linc, Red Hill safety fiascos
The city will look at all engineering and transportation consulting reports from as far back as 2010 to ensure no other public safety recommendations fell through the cracks.
PART SIX: Hamilton Harbour’s Mission to Seafarers a popular port of call
Harbour town: A six-part series examining Hamilton’s diverse and evolving waterfront, from its port industries to recreational west harbour.
Gunman wounds at least 6 police officers in Philadelphia
None of the officers’ injuries were considered life-threatening.
Waterfront gallery
Several police officers wounded in Philadelphia shootout, officials say
Authorities have not yet provided details about what led to the shootout. Local media reported that officers were attempting to serve a warrant at the house and were greeted by gunfire.
Justin Trudeau breached Conflict of Interest Act: ethics commissioner
The prime minister stands his ground on SNC-Lavalin affair, says the economic well-being of Canadians was at stake.
‘Buck stops with the PM,’ Trudeau says on SNC-Lavalin report
To a smattering of applause under a midday sun in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accepted “full responsibility” Wednesday for mistakes he made during the SNC-Lavalin affair which has dogged his government for months, but stopped short of apologizing.
Several police officers shot in Philadelphia
Authorities have not yet provided details about what led to the shootout. Local media reported that officers were attempting to serve a warrant at the house and were greeted by gunfire.
Hamilton Liberal MP Filomena Tassi supports Prime Minister Justin Trudeau 'unequivocally'
Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion releases report finding Trudeau violated Conflict of Interest Act.
Training session
A family stops to watch firefighters training with a ladder truck at Bayfront Park Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019.
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg’s sailing adventure is no pleasure cruise
The 60-foot yacht is outfitted with solar panels and underwater turbines to generate electricity, allowing Thunberg to make a zero-carbon trans-Atlantic journey.
Police chiefs say handgun ban won’t stop flow of weapons into Canada
Toronto Mayor John Tory is asking the federal government for a handgun ban after recent shootings in his city and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said he will consider additional gun-control measures.
Canada invests almost $50 million to modernize Stelco's steelmaking operations
The federal government is contributing $50 million in the two-year project.
Defence minister asks military watchdog to investigate racism
Incidents are few, but a probe is needed to head off any inappropriate activity, says Harjit Sajjan.
Canadians warned to be cautious about travelling to Hong Kong amid unrest
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland notes the presence of 300,000 Canadians in Hong Kong and current tensions with China.
Keep justice minister and attorney general one role: Anne McLellan report
McLellan was enlisted by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to examine splitting the roles after Jody Wilson-Raybould raised concerns as part of the SNC-Lavalin affair.
Indigo turns the page on products
Amid competition, book seller is bringing in new items, matching Amazon
Ford government considering overhaul of controversial Ontario News Now promotional service
Criticized for being little more than taxpayer-funded propaganda, ONN produces videos boosting the Progressive Conservative government.
Insider: Hamilton is a harbour town
In this episode we touch on a little bit of everything that’s going on down at Hamilton Harbour.
Indigo shares drop on earnings miss
Indigo shares drop on earnings miss as it works through strategy shift
Toronto police roll out program to curb gun violence
Police Chief Mark Saunders says Project Community Space to focus on neighbourhoods hard-hit recently.
Hamilton teacher union head readies for class-size fight
Hamilton public school teacher Sam Hammond says his sixth term as president of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario will be his last, but one he couldn’t pass up.
Alberta, Saskatchewan say they have no plans to put carbon tax stickers on pumps
Carbon-tax-fighting governments in Alberta and Saskatchewan say they have no plans to follow Ontario’s lead and force gas stations to put anti-carbon tax stickers on their pumps.
Details about inverted yield curves
An explainer on inverted yield curves and is it a good predictor of recession
Ford extends transmission warranty for 560K Fiestas, Focuses
Ford is extending the warranties on about 560,000 small cars in the U.S. and Canada to cover a litany of problems with a troubled six-speed automatic transmission.
PART FIVE: ‘Tough chicks’ (and guys) unload the ships coming into Hamilton Harbour in a forever-evolving occupation
Harbour town: A six-part series examining Hamilton’s diverse and evolving waterfront, from its port industries to recreational west harbour.
Aimia CEO says legal fight with biggest shareholder no barrier to strategy
Remains focused on mergers and acquisitions after sale of Aeroplan business
Metro fast-tracks adding tech to retail stores to boost productivity and profits
Metro Inc. will fast-track adding technology tools, including self-service checkouts and electronic shelf labels, to its stores in a transformation that will help to lower labour costs, the grocer’s chief executive said Wednesday.
Andrew Scheer renews call for RCMP investigation after SNC report
Scheer said the report from Canada’s ethics commissioner means there is more than enough evidence for a police investigation into Trudeau’s conduct during the SNC-Lavalin affair.
He gave a bike to a refugee girl. 24 years later, she got to thank him
In an era when discussion of migrants and resettlement is politically charged and often very negative, the girl, Mevan Babakar, said she was glad to be a symbol of a positive refugee experience.
ManusCards helps people with autism ride Milton transit with less anxiety and stress
App features step-by-step guide to taking the bus
Key quotes from the ethics report on Trudeau
Federal Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion investigated whether Trudeau sought to influence Jody Wilson-Raybould on SNC-Lavalin.
Epstein accuser sues as questions swirl about his death
The lawsuit accuses Epstein’s former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell of helping Epstein recruit teenage girls and providing “organizational support to Epstein’s sex trafficking ring.”
Hamilton approves development on former Mohawk Trail school site
Tuscany Hill Homes purchased the Mohawk Road property for $251,000 in 2015.
16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg prepares to sail for the U.S.
Thunberg is making an epic voyage across the Atlantic to New York because she has been invited to participate in the UN climate talks in September, and she refuses to fly because aviation has such an enormous carbon footprint.
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