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Updated 2025-02-06 23:00
10th anniversary of Con Bravo! draws hundreds of geeks downtown
Con Bravo! celebrates the world of cosplay, gaming, anime, and more in Hamilton
Activists should be allowed to speak on behalf of animals in court, lawyer argues
Sandra Schnurr argued that certain traps subject mice and rats to agonizing, prolonged deaths and filed an application seeking to ban Canadian Tire, Walmart, Home Depot, Home Hardware and Lowe’s from selling them.
Appeal court blasts trial judge for lack of decorum, including harsh words, ‘hostile non-verbal’ communication
Court orders new trial for Toronto taxi driver found guilty in the death of a longboarder after issues with trial judge’s “deficient” instructions to the jury.
Despite vaccine, Ebola is spreading
Even if there were enough life-saving vaccines to go around, the region’s violent conflict has made it virtually impossible for health workers to deliver the shots to every relative and neighbour of each Ebola victim.
Honey Badgers drop CEBL contest to Rattlers
Saskatchewan’s CEBL team takes a bite out of Hamilton on the court.
Historical photos: Great times on the Mountain
Who remembers the Hillcrest banquet centre at the southwest corner of Concession and Upper Wentworth?
Rope rescue calls continue to drop around Hamilton-area waterfalls
Bylaw efforts, fencing and signs have all helped, city parks boss says.
RCMP getting air support from military in hunt for homicide suspects
Police have said the suspects may have changed their appearance to try to evade the intense manhunt that includes officers from several jurisdictions searching on foot, with dogs and using drones.
Trump proposal seeks to crack down on food stamp 'loophole'
Trump proposal seeks to crack down on food stamp 'loophole'
Girls bearing brunt of rise in cyberbullying
There’s a rise in cyberbullying across the United States, with three times as many girls reporting being harassed online or by text message than boys, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.
Trump proposal seeks to crack down on food stamp 'loophole'
Trump proposal seeks to crack down on food stamp 'loophole'
Hamilton anti-hate rally: ‘As long as they’re still here, we need to be here’
Pro-diversity advocates blame the yellow-vest movement for stoking anti-immigrant sentiment.
Hamilton anti-hate rally: ‘As long as they’re still here, need to be here’
Pro-diversity advocates blame the yellow-vest movement for stoking anti-immigrant sentiment.
Calls mount to ease big tech’s growing ‘data monopolies’
Recent study estimates that the corporate payoff — mainly to big tech companies — from collecting the personal data of Americans online was $76 billion in 2018 and that it would rise sharply in the future.
Family of late Ontario politician David Caplan says he died after a ‘fire accident’
Toronto police said the death is not considered suspicious, but the investigation is ongoing.
Canada pays tribute to Indigenous people before hockey games, school days. Some complain it rings hollow
Indigenous people themselves are increasingly expressing concerns about the practice, worrying it has become an empty and perfunctory gesture.
Manhunt expert: Police will try to get into the minds of suspected B.C. killers
Lenny DePaul, a former commander with the U.S. Marshal Fugitive Task Force, said investigators “will want to know everything” about the two suspects wanted in a string of homicides in northern B.C.
Behind-the-scenes work on skills policy detailed in election-tinged documents
A series of briefing notes and detailed, lengthy presentations show that much of the work for the next government is already well underway.
As booze shipment delays linger for LCBO, wine suppliers worry about lost sales
While LCBO says problem will be resolved by the August long weekend, frontline workers say delays could stretch into September
Alabama seeks to preserve ‘last slave ship’ wreckage
Want to prevent salvagers from disturbing the ship or taking artifacts from it.
The mobster next door: How do you sell your home when you live next to Pat Musitano?
‘He’s just a neighbour that happens to have a reputation,’ says the homeowner next door
Hamilton mayor’s special adviser on LGBTQ+ issues resigns; role will not be filled
In a statement Friday, Mayor Fred Eisenberger said Cole Gately has “elected to step away” from the advisory role.
Two yellow-vest supporters arrested at Hamilton’s city hall a week before Pride
It’s not clear if the alleged violent incidents at city hall June 8 will be used as evidence to seek a court-imposed ban against far right protesters
Two yellow-vest supporters arrested at city hall a week before Pride
Two violent exchanges near city hall spurred arrests of controversial “yellow-vest” supporters a week before an infamous clash of demonstrators at Gage Park Pride celebrations.
Minister, wind companies charged under environmental protection act
Ontario’s environment minister, government staff and three wind companies have been charged with offences under the province’s Environmental Protection Act.
Three Hamilton people among 11 arrested in drug-trafficking ring out of Pearson Airport
Those arrested face more than 40 drug-related charges.
Sunshine out in the sunshine
Jane Owendyk strolls along the Hamilton waterfront Friday with Sunshine in her shopping cart.
Supreme Court of Canada rules military’s no-juries justice system is constitutional
The charter guarantees Canadians a right to a jury trial for serious offences, except in the case of “an offence under military law tried before a military tribunal.”
American demand threatens Canada’s drug supply, groups warn Ottawa
Concern over U.S. legislation that allows Americans to import cheaper medicines from Canada has prompted more than a dozen organizations to urge the federal government to safeguard the Canadian drug supply.
After Oka mayor complains of dumping and pot issues at Kanesatake, chief cuts talks
Oka mayor says he is just telling it as it is.
In the U.S., prosecutors, police giving more credence to sex assault complaints
It is not complete, but it is evolving and better, say observers. There is more understanding and more reaction and action to allegations of sexual assault, and authorities are handling such matters better.
Police investigating west Hamilton sexual assaults
Police believe incident could be connected to similar assault that took place on April 29 in the same neighbourhood.
Smugglers offer cash to U.S. marines, others to drive migrants
Driver with military haircut, credentials can easily be waved through checkpoint.
Pelosi plays down differences with Ocasio-Cortez after talk
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi is playing down any differences with high-profile progressive lawmaker Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, saying she had a “nice meeting” Friday with the social media dynamo who’s made some tart observations about the Democratic leadership team.
Scientists almost didn’t detect approach of ‘city-killer asteroid’
This asteroid wasn’t one that scientists had been tracking and it had seemingly appeared from out of nowhere
Hamilton woman tangled in police-involved shooting charged
Connected to the shooting death of Billy Shea by Peterborough police
Two Sunwing employees among 11 arrested in drug-trafficking probe
Two Sunwing Airlines employees have been accused of smuggling drugs from various Caribbean countries into Canada in a drug-trafficking ring that RCMP allege operated out of Toronto’s Pearson airport.
SNC-Lavalin cloud lifts for Liberals as they face close fight with Tories
The firm says support for the Tories has dipped by two percentage points since the last time it conducted a survey in June, while support for the Liberals has gone up by four percentage points.
Liz Reyer: How to lead yet more change at a company weary from change
Q: People at my company have change fatigue, and I’ve been asked to lead yet another change. Teams will get reorganized somewhat and processes will change. How can I help people get energized around our new approach?
Shipping news for July 14 to 20. What came in and out of the Port of Hamilton
Fourteen ships handled 213,013 metric tons.
Paul Berton: There’s nothing wrong with healthy skepticism, just don’t abandon evidence and common sense
Moon shot anniversary is a reminder that hoaxes persist.
Heat warning issued for Hamilton
Hot, humid conditions expected through the weekend.
Dundas construction site fall still under investigation
$11,000 penalty charged for building permit
Police bust illegal cannabis storefront in Kitchener
OPP and local police busted an illegal cannabis storefront in Kitchener on Thursday.
‘Belligerent’ man flees from stolen SUV after traffic stop on Red Hill Valley Parkway
Hamilton man was found in the backyard of a home near Montmorency Drive and Lanscott Place.
Road closures on Governors Road starting July 29
Paving is expected to be completed by Wednesday, July 31.
George Weston Ltd. gets boost from real estate trust
The Toronto-based retail, bakery and real estate business reported $11.6 billion of sales for the quarter that ended June 15
Cambridge company’s Fusion brand solar-powered tiki torches recalled over fire risk
Health Canada has announced a recall of Fusion brand solar-powered tiki torches because of the risk of fire.
Tax seminars hosted by Hamilton Business Centre, CRA
The Hamilton Business Centre and Canada Revenue Agency are teaming up to hold a series of tax seminars.
Seven things to do this weekend in Hamilton and area
You’ll be chill at any one of these events happening over the weekend.
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