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Updated 2025-02-06 21:15
Third CAMH patient to go missing this month has history of sex offences
Anthony Murdock, who walked away from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health on Tuesday, was found not criminally responsible in a 2002 sexual assault and was convicted of forcible confinement and sexual assault.
Appeal Court overturns John and Mato Josipovic’s murder conviction
Ontario Court of Appeal quashes Hamilton conviction against two brothers in slaying of ex-Hells Angels biker.
Ontario coroner to hold inquest into death of Sammy Yatim
Will make recommendations to prevent similar deaths.
‘I got some closure, I guess’: Wettlaufer victim’s son hopes for action after inquiry calls for major nursing home changes
Long-awaited provincial report into murders calls for changes to the long-term-care system, including more staff and better oversight, after nurse preyed on patients.
Canada wasn’t consulted on specifics of U.S. plan to import prescription drugs
A statement from the federal health minister says Ottawa will work closely with health experts to better understand what the Trump administration’s plan means for Canadians and avoid any adverse effects on supply or drug costs.
Canada wasn’t consulted about surprise U.S. plan to import our prescription drugs
Federal officials say Ottawa was not consulted in advance about the details of a surprise Trump administration proposal aimed at allowing American patients and consumers to legally import cheaper prescription drugs from Canada.
Risk of student loan defaults rising, say documents warning ‘system is broken’
The presentation, dated five days before the Liberals tabled their 2019 budget, said the costs for post-secondary education have increased at rates “above wage growth and inflation” over the last decade
Timeline of three B.C. murders and the search for suspects Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky
On July 23, RCMP announce Schmegelsky and McLeod are suspects in the three deaths.
SIU probing shooting involving police in Brantford
A 48-year-old man is in critical condition following an ‘interaction’ with police that ended in weapons being discharged.
Alaska’s sweltering summer is ‘basically off the charts’
Combination of relentless high pressure, extremely warm sea surface temperatures and high humidity
UAE and Iran hold rare talks in Tehran on maritime security
Confrontations in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil shipping corridor, and fears of a wider conflict have prompted the UAE to call for diplomacy with Iran.
RCMP scaling down search for murder suspects in northern Manitoba
Police have canvassed more than 500 homes in the Gillam area, searched abandoned buildings, rail lines and hydro corridors.
Capital One breach the latest example of the growing risk of data hacks
The hack saw data from about 106 million customers stolen, including from about six million Canadians.
Canadian officer first woman to command standing NATO naval group
Commodore Josée Kurtz is commanding Standing NATO Maritime Group Two, one of four such naval groups operated under NATO.
Canada eyeing implications of U.S. plan to allow imports of prescription drugs
A statement from the federal health minister says Ottawa will work closely with health experts to better understand what the Trump administration’s plan means for Canadians and avoid any adverse effects on supply or drug costs.
B.C. Conservation Service defends three arrests as officers shoot problem bears
British Columbia’s Conservation Officer Service said four bears have been euthanized in two separate incidents.
Court to hear Boston Marathon bomber’s death penalty appeal
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s lawyers argue it was impossible to find a fair jury in Boston.
Kentucky Democrats: ‘Just say Nyet to Moscow Mitch’
Bitter dispute over election security legislation.
Green party leader Mike Schreiner wants government appointments to be based on merit
Schreiner makes recommendation in wake of Dean French cronyism scandal.
Hamilton police found injured woman in back of Cadillac that allegedly hit her
A 44-year-old Hamilton man faces charges after a woman was hit at Cannon and Belmont
Suspicious fire erupts at Ottawa Street home — again
Smoke could be seen from a third-story window. Fire crews were quickly able to douse the flames.
What’s going on here on Hamilton Mountain?
Just the factsThe city has contracted Wesroc Construction to upgrade the central section of Brucedale Avenue.This includes watermain replacement, curb and sidewalk reconstruction and repaving.The work began on April 9 and is slated to be co
Risk of student loan defaults rising, say documents warning ‘system is broken’
Federal student debt alone is approximately $17 billion and the Liberal government has to regularly write off millions of dollars in loans it will never collect, say the documents.
Two adults dead but girls survive after boat capsizes near Rigolet in Labrador
Two pre-teen girls on-board were found alive wearing life jackets, sitting on top of the overturned boat when rescuers arrived.
Torstar grows digital base to 20,000
Torstar Corp. is strengthening its digital presence in Canadian news media. The newspaper publisher reported it now has more than 20,000 digital-only subscribers to its daily online newspapers, including its flagship thestar.com.
Elizabeth Wettlaufer inquiry report says Ontario nursing homes still vulnerable to serial killers
Long-awaited provincial report into murders calls for sweeping changes to fix the long-term-care system, including more staff and better oversight.
Armed carjacking in Oakville leaves woman traumatized, sets off lengthy police chase
A woman had her SUV stolen from her at gunpoint in Oakville Tuesday evening, leaving her traumatized, according to Halton Regional Police.
Hamilton-based expert who gave more than 100 assessments in Ontario child protection cases lied about credentials for years, judge finds
Lawyers are calling for an independent review after a judge found Nicole Walton-Allen was not qualified to assess whether children should be taken from their parents — an outcome called the “capital punishment” of Ontario’s child-protection system.
Heal: healthy fare for people and their dogs
Health and dog-friendly cafe has been open since June.
India’s ‘Coffee King’ found dead amid financial troubles
Siddhartha, whose family has been in the coffee business for 130 years, became one of the world’s biggest traders after opening Cafe Coffee Day in 1996, earning him the nickname “the coffee king of India.”
Beyond Meat’s push to save the planet comes at a price
Beyond Meat has quickly converted the fast food world, but slower home kitchen sales show its weak spot, writes Jennifer Wells.
Hamilton police found injured pedestrian in back of Cadillac that hit her
A 44-year-old Hamilton man is facing charges after a woman was hit at Cannon and Belmont
Risk of student loan defaults rising, say documents warning 'system is broken'
Federal student debt alone is approximately $17 billion and the federal government has to regularly writeoff millions of dollars in loans it will never collect.
Waterdown Sobeys rolls out sensory-friendly shopping
THE ISSUE: Sensory-friendly shoppingTHE IMPACT: A more welcoming shopping experience for those with sensory sensitivities in Flamborough
Canada due for big drop in home prices, according to housing bubble index
Canada, New Zealand atop Bloomberg economist’s list of nations at risk of price drop due to high house price-to-rent and house price-to-income ratios
Bangladesh grapples with country's worst dengue outbreak
The mosquito-borne viral infection has spread across the country,
A 'vampire's' remains were found about 30 years ago. Now DNA is giving him new life
In rural New England in the early 1800s, this was how you dealt with them.
Halton police now using side-camera technology to tackle distracted driving
Since January, over 1,000 distracted driving charges have been laid by Halton Regional Police.
Woman accused of urinating on potatoes in Walmart
Woman accused of urinating on potatoes in Walmart
Woman accused of urinating on potatoes in Walmart
Woman accused of urinating on potatoes in Walmart
Police arrest driver, start criminal investigation as woman struck on Cannon Street East
The victim was walking along Cannon just after 4 a.m. when she was hit by a car driven by the 44-year-old man.
60 year-old man dead following morning crash in Stoney Creek
Two-vehicle crash happened just before 7 a.m. at Green Road and South Service Road.
Joyriding 14-year-old Hamilton girl charged after crashing stolen SUV on the Mountain
Police say trio of girls fled the 8 a.m. crash and changed clothes in a bid to evade arrest.
Campaign tactics and political messaging top agenda as Liberals gather for election boot camp
Liberal candidates — veteran cabinet ministers and political rookies alike — have gathered for a two-day workshop to brush up their campaign skills and hone the political messages the party hopes will win over Canadians this fall.
Sobeys to remove plastic bags from all stores next year
The company is making the move to phase out plastic bags as a response to calls from customers and employees to use less plastic.
Have you seen David? Police ask for help to find missing Grimsby man
Martens, 46, was last seen around 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 27
'I want justice for my baby,' says grieving mom whose toddler died in hot van
There was prayer, there was song, an overflow of tears and a release of dozens of foil balloons
Friends mourn Markham family after tragic quadruple murder
Menhaz Zaman, 23, has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder
Body of 1930s gangster John Dillinger to be exhumed
The upcoming exhumation could put to rest conspiracy theories suggesting that the violent criminal isn't even buried in his marked grave.
Suspicious fire erupts — again, at Ottawa Street home
Smoke could be seen from a third-story window. Fire crews were quickly able to douse the flames.
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