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Why climate change could make your next flight a bumpier one
The research by meteorologists at the University of Reading in England shows climate change is creating more turbulent air for planes because changes in wind speed at different altitudes are becoming more extreme.
Trudeau and Scheer are neck-and-neck for best prime minister, poll says
Conservatives and Liberals roughly tied on which party would be best for the economy, environment, but pollster says regional splits mask true picture.
Refugees in 2015, Syrians now citizens in time for 2019 federal election
Fleeing a war-torn country to exercise democracy in Canada has been a huge shift for many Syrians.
Jeffrey Epstein commits suicide at Manhattan jail
The financier indicted on sex trafficking charges last month, hung himself and his body was found this morning.
Scientists on high alert as massive green menace threatens Lake Erie
Researchers from Canada and U.S. team up to battle slick of blue-green slime spreading across the lake’s western basin.
Toronto issued 90,000 red-light camera tickets last year, a rise of nearly 50 per cent
One intersection saw 6,000 tickets after the city installed a new camera and lowered the amber light time by 0.3 seconds to account for a street’s lower speed limit.
Canadian Football Hall of Fame inductees
This year welcomed Ernie Pitts Jr., Jon Cornish, Mervyn Fernandez, David Williams, Terry Greer, Jim Hopson and Frank Smith to the honourable ranks.
Growing number of newcomers, refugees ending up homeless in Canada, studies say
Two new reports were released this week by Employment and Social Development Canada — one of which revealved that 14 per cent of people who identified as homeless in 2018 were newcomers to Canada.
Climate change isn’t an intangible future risk. It’s here now, and it’s killing us
Scorching heat had toppled records across Europe in late July and on the 25th, Paris experienced its hottest day ever — a previously unthinkable 42 C.
Canadian citizen freed from Syria after Lebanese mediation
A British Columbia man detained in Syria since late last year became emotional Friday as he expressed his fears that he would never see freedom again.
The Latest: Mississippi plant sets job fair after raid
The Latest on immigration raids in Mississippi
Students score summer jobs through Focus on Youth
The Ministry of Education-funded program saw 120 students work at local camps, child care centres.
Court urges new laws to assign liability for victims of cyberfraud
In calling for legislation, Ontario deputy Judge Shane Kelford said it’s clear the law has yet to catch up with a growing problem.
Hamilton police seize a kilogram of meth
A stolen motorcycle led police to seize methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $100,000.
Ed Canning: Me Too movement is changing employment law
In 2019, all of us have a better understanding of what it means to be victimized and re-victimized.
City, Mac, Mohawk to partake in ‘Destination Ontario’ program
The City of Hamilton’s economic development office and McMaster University and Mohawk College are participating in the initiative.
Health Canada announces changes aimed at dropping prices of patented drugs
The federal government is overhauling the way it regulates the cost of patented medicines, including ending comparisons to the United States — changes that Canada’s health minister is billing as the biggest step toward lower drug prices in a generation.
‘Animal’ not a bad description, says Ford, for man that chopped up roommate
Premier says politicians have to quit hiding and being politicially correct, and say what needs to be said.
Toronto researcher developing selfie-based blood pressure monitor
You can learn a lot about someone from the videos they take of themselves. One day, these recordings may even be able to reveal your blood pressure, says a Toronto researcher.
The original Jed Clampett who discovered ‘black gold’ was from Hamilton
James Miller Williams successfully harnessed oil in 1858 near Sarnia — a year before the milestone was hit in the U.S.
Flamborough's Friday 5 at 5: Aug. 5-9
Life can get hectic at times. Between work, family and social commitments, or shuttling kids from one activity to the next, it’s easy to miss a news item or two over the course of a week. That’s why the Review compiles a weekly list of stories that
Walmart pulls violent video game signs following El Paso shooting
Walmart has also faced pressure from Democratic politicians and supporters of gun control to end or limit its sale of guns
East Hamilton's new Glen school clears final speed bump
Construction of a new JK-8 elementary school to replace Glen Brae, Glen Echo and Sir Isaac Brock is scheduled to start by October now that the $12.7-million project is finally out to tender.
Inside the Taco Bell hotel in Palm Springs
The company is taking over the V Palm Springs for the weekend and everything, from the check-in desk to the staff uniforms, is adorned with the fast-food company’s paraphernalia.
Canada’s jobs machine gears down on private-sector hiring plunge
The economy lost 24,200 jobs in July, Statistics Canada said Friday in Ottawa, versus expectations for a gain of about 15,000.
Signpost: Call for artists, Mini Maker Faire, Hamilton photo contest
The City of Hamilton is seeking artists and artist-led teams to submit proposals for a permanent public art work to be sited in Waterdown Memorial Park. The award for the winning submission is $50,000 for the detailed design and fabrication of their art piece. Shortlisted applicants completing a second-stage submission will receive $500. Submission deadline is Sept. 12. Artists are invited to an information meeting to view a presentation on the adjudication process and submission requirements on Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. at Waterdown Memorial Park, 200 Hamilton St. N., Waterdown.
Hong Kong planning ‘bold’ measures to bolster shaken economy
Lam is due to deliver her annual policy address in October.
Paul Berton: Will history see this summer as pivotal?
News happens every day, but perhaps this summer is different, writes Paul Berton.
Kashmir curfew partly eased for prayers amid lockdown
A strict curfew in Indian-administered Kashmir in effect for a fifth day was eased Friday to allow residents to pray at mosques, officials said, but some protests still broke out in the disputed region, despite thousands of security forces in the streets, as tensions remained high with neighbouring Pakistan.
U.K. economy shrinks for first time since 2012 as Brexit bites
The decline is set to raise alarm that the economy could experience its first recession in a decade.
Brantford police charge two people after gun found in garbage can
Police said their investigation revealed a woman put a firearm in a garbage container inside a business.
Thomas Walkom: Deadlock in Venezuela is just getting worse
U.S. tightens sanctions against Venezuela’s Maduro regime, writes Thomas Walkom.
Hamilton police identify man wanted in connection with alleged assault on Waterfront Trail
Police said a warrant has been issued for his arrest.
The Latest: Documents suggest employment problems at plants
The Latest: Documents suggest employment problems at plants
One suspect arrested, 2nd identified in March shots fired investigation
The Windsor Police Major Crimes Branch have arrested a 23-year-old Scarborough man, and are seeking a 27-year-old York Region man in relation to an investigation into a report of gunfire outside a business located on the 1100 block of Wyandotte Street West in March.
UPDATED: Burlington man allegedly abducted found in good health
Investigators have located the black Honda Civic believed to be involved.
Firefighters knock down fire at Waterdown dry cleaner
The fire broke out just before 1 p.m. at a business on Main Street North.
The fountain pen-obsessed entrepreneur behind 8chan, the internet’s most notorious hate forum
Jim Watkins appears to have accepted an invitation from The House Commitee on Homeland Security as he is eager to defend his website as the world’s last bastion of unregulated speech.
How Charles Manson almost won a mistrial 50 years ago — courtesy of Richard Nixon
U.S. president’s remarks following 1969 killings declared him guilty — before Manson’s day in court. Then things got interesting.
Simcoe senior chases thief from home: $20,000 worth of jewelry gone
Man chased out of bedroom early Thursday morning reported to have taken large amount of U.S. cash and $20,000 worth of jewelry.
Retail cannabis store coming to Shawanaga, West Parry Sound
SHAWANAGA FIRST NATION — West Parry Sound has its first cannabis dispenser.
Doug Ford stresses he will remain on the sidelines in federal election
Ford, who is struggling in public-opinion polls, insists federal Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer is not “distancing himself” from an unpopular Ontario premier with an election looming.
CFO stole $3.4 million from Hamilton insurance company
Woman who pleaded guilty facing ‘lengthy’ sentence says judge
Burlington is the best community in Canada according to Maclean's magazine
City scores high, with a strong economy, low crime, plenty of amenities, and culture
Pier 8 gas leak came from ice rink refrigeration room
“Minor leak” caused evacuation that lasted about four hours
'Found cash' scam at Longos used to steal 78-year-old Burlington man's credit card
$900 was stolen from the victim before the credit card could be frozen
Brothers convicted of gunning down ex-Hells Angel get new murder trial in Hamilton
Ontario Court of Appeal quashes Hamilton conviction against two brothers in slaying of ex-Hells Angels biker.
Ancaster Coun. Lloyd Ferguson says "monster" home bylaw will preserve existing neighbourhoods
"The streetscape will remain as it is," said Ancaster Coun Lloyd Ferguson.
McMaster University led study shows home births as safe as hospital ones
The study examined the safety of place of birth by reporting on the risk of death at the time of birth or within the first four weeks and found no difference between home and hospital groups.
Missing senior Larry Dobroski found safe: Hamilton police
The 72-year-old man was found Friday morning
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