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Man, 23, charged with first-degree murder in quadruple homicide at Markham home
Menhaz Zaman, 23, has been charged with the deaths of three adult women and one adult man who were found killed inside the home on Castlemore Ave. on Sunday.
Free cold water to beat the heat
The Salvation Army was in Gore Park Monday handing out 500 free cold water bottles to people passing by to help out with the heat advisory. They are there from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. whenever the city declares a heat advisory.
‘All possible RCMP resources’ in use as manhunt for teenage homicide suspects expands in Manitoba
Search spreads west of Gillam after ‘credible tip’ that fugitives suspected in three B.C. killings were seen in York Landing about 5 p.m. Sunday.
Scorsese visits Osage Nation ahead of filming
Scorsese visits Osage Nation ahead of filming
Mountain, east Hamilton among city's hottest for real estate, says Zoocasa
Mountain and east Hamilton home sellers could be poised to cash in this year, with more Hamilton neighbourhoods moving from balanced to sellers’ markets, according to an analysis by Zoocasa.
Environment minister asked to order hearing on Taro dump expansion
An upper Stoney Creek resident is asking the province to order Ontario’s Environmental Review Tribunal to hold a hearing on a proposal to extend the Taro industrial dump’s operating life by 10 to 15 years.
Hamilton's HSR transit strategy gears up for second phase of public engagement
Transit officials will provide council with recommendations in the spring of 2020.
At least 20 people donated max to both Liberals and Conservatives in 2018, analysis finds
An analysis of Elections Canada documents found that, unusually, at least 20 Canadians gave substantially to both the Liberals and Conservatives last year.
Survey finds gap in investor advice: OSC panel
Survey finds advice gap widest for investors with $50K or less: OSC
Presbyterians ordain America’s first gun violence minister
“No matter where you fall on this issue, the important thing is that we remain in conversation with one another.”
Autism funding to remain at $600 million in Ontario, minister Todd Smith announces
Ontario’s autism program to move towards needs-based system.
Scientists in Gulf of St. Lawrence see four of seven right whale calves born this year
Amy Knowlton, a right whale research scientist with the New England Aquarium in Boston, calls the sightings of the young whales encouraging news during a season in which eight right whales have died in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Suspects wanted in rash of vehicle break-in at east Hamilton apartment
The pair smashed windows and stole items from vehicles at King Street East and Nash Road.
Third man arrested in Carel Douse murder
The 33-year-old Hamilton man died after being stabbed on East Avenue North May 18.
Canada’s shipping industry under the microscope as whale death toll grows
There have been deaths of endangered North Atlantic right whales reported since early June, and examinations of five of the carcasses showed three of them had injuries consistent with ship strikes — a leading cause of death for these rare mammals.
Kijiji Canada cuts ticket option from site as digital issues prove challenging
Kijiji says it made the move as digital tickets have created issues around authenticity, especially as they can be bought and sold directly online.
Shooting at California festival kills 3; suspect is dead
Gilroy Police Chief Scot Smithee said the gunman was armed with a rifle and sneaked in through a fence that borders a parking lot next to a creek. He appeared to randomly target people when he opened fire just after 5:30 p.m. Sunday.
A TOXIC DECISION?: Increase in cases of environmental sensitivities likely linked to toxic chemicals
Ecosystem, people suffering from chemical buildup.
A TOXIC DECISION?: Is your town toxic?
From densely-populated Toronto to small-town Ontario, municipalities play host to facilities that use or create toxic substances
A TOXIC DECISION?: Plastic manufacturing an economic driver, but at what cost?
Plastic, produced with toxic substances, chokes marine life: experts
B.C. murder suspect's father releases book
B.C. murder suspect's father reveals details of troubled life in book
Man in custody after four found dead in Markham residence, York Regional Police say
Four people have been found dead in a Markham residence. One man is in custody, according to York Regional Police.
10th annual ConBravo! draws hundreds of fans downtown Hamilton
ConBravo! celebrates the world of cosplay, gaming, anime, and more in Hamilton
Hamilton tenants want out of ‘Hell’s Gates,’ but with the right compensation
Problems at 610-612 King St. E. were festering long before the new landlord took over, says property manager hired to vacate tenants.
Four found dead in Markham residence, one man in custody: York Regional Police
Four people have been found dead in a Markham residence. One man is in custody, according to York Regional Police.
Signpost: Heat warning, racism survey, Supie extension
Hamilton’s Supie program runs until Aug. 23.
Road closures on Governors Road in Dundas starting July 29
Paving is expected to be completed by Wednesday, July 31.
Chaser, Border collie trained to recognize 1,022 nouns, dies at 15
For three years, John Pilley trained Chaser four to five hours a day. Among other techniques, he showed her an object, said its name up to 40 times, then hid it and asked her to find it.
Gage Park bench dedicated to victims of crime
Hamilton family of murdered man, Marley Rowe, attend bench dedication for victims of crime.
Alexei Navalny, Putin foe, hospitalized after ‘severe allergic reaction’ in jail
Navalny was arrested Wednesday and sentenced to 30 days in jail for calling a rally on Saturday to protest a decision by the election authorities to bar several opposition candidates from running for Moscow’s city council.
Obituary: ‘Everybody loved’ green crusader and autobody executive John Norris
Norris fought to preserve Hamilton parkland, and directed the autobody industry into improved environmental practices.
Toronto police searching for three men in alleged pizza delivery fraud
Suspects paid for the pizza and then delivered it to its intended customers
Police fire tear gas, rubber bullets at Hong Kong protesters
Demonstrations began in opposition to a now-suspended extradition bill, but movement has grown to encompass a broader push for full democracy.
Travellers delayed as customs system goes down at airports across Canada
A spokesperson for the Greater Toronto Airports Authority said the outage was affecting self-serve kiosks, but noted that “it doesn’t mean a complete standstill,” as manual systems are still in place.
Guatemala’s migrant pact with the U.S. threatens to unleash a political crisis
The “safe third country” accord — which was negotiated in secret and signed at the White House on Friday — could plunge Guatemala’s young democracy into a constitutional crisis, analysts warn.
More than 60 killed in extremist attack on Nigeria villagers
Suspected Boko Haram extremists killed more than 60 people in an attack on villagers leaving a funeral in northeastern Nigeria, a local official said Sunday.
B.C. murder suspect’s father reveals details of troubled life in book
As a manhunt continued for his fugitive son, a British Columbia father revealed he has written a book that might provide insight into the life of the teenage murder suspect.
Government ‘didn’t care’ about reducing emissions: inside Quebec’s green fund
The province’s so-called green fund has been widely criticized as a boondoggle.
High speed Via trains best for Toronto-Montreal, but Quebec City too costly, study finds
Montreal to Toronto highs-speed Via trains might work, but the cost would be quite high to include Quebec City, a study finds.
Champion of Champions Pow Wow
40th annual event at Six Nations’ Chiefswood Park
Catholics in Cape Breton defy bishop’s order to close 200-year-old church
A renegade group of Roman Catholics in Cape Breton are defying a bid by the local bishop to shut down their 200-year-old parish.
Grandad’s hosts Coffee with a Cop; Hamilton anarchists offer Coffee Without Cops outside
Even before Pride violence, police program was a lightning rod of controversy
Kitchener man charged in Hamilton Pride assault skips ‘anti-bullying rally’ that he organized
LGBTQ+ supporters show up at city hall to tell far-right groups they aren’t welcome
Activists should be allowed to speak on behalf of animals in court, lawyer argues
The case began earlier this year when Sandra Schnurr filed a notice of application against five retail giants selling glue traps, or devices commonly used to catch rodents.
10th annual ConBravo! draws hundreds of nerds downtown Hamilton
ConBravo! celebrates the world of cosplay, gaming, anime, and more in Hamilton
Toronto real estate agent suing Gucci, Saks for $2.25M over eyeliner she says ruined her life
Tracey Dunn alleges a salesman in New York City applied eyeliner that resulted in the permanent loss of her eyelashes, poor vision, and loss of income and wages.
Cannabis courses and programs wafting across Canadian university and college campuses
At least 12 post-secondary schools are getting in on the educational boom, developing scientific knowledge and preparing students for work in the industry.
U.S. presidential candidate Bernie Sanders joins group seeking cheaper insulin in Ontario
The Vermont senator said it’s an ‘embarrassment’ that Americans have to travel to Canada in order to buy cheaper medication.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Hamilton
Heavy downpours can cause flash flooding and water pooling on roads, said Environment Canada on Sunday.
Boy, 10, found with gunshot wound after collapse at ballpark
Allentown police say the boy was in right field at Coca-Cola Park at about 6:30 p.m. Saturday for a promotional event for the IronPigs’ Harry Potter Night when he fell to the ground.
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