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Updated 2025-02-07 02:15
USDA rule could affect food stamp eligibility for 3 million
USDA rule could affect 3.1M food stamp recipients
BB King’s Lucille going up for auction
The guitar is estimated to be worth $80,000 to $100,000.
’It’s scary’: Major Visa and Mastercard fraud in Burlington has police hunting 2 suspects and warning residents
Halton Regional Police say a man and woman have “developed a bar code system” that has allowed the pair to defraud several Burlington residents when they use Visa and MasterCard.
A supermarket worker vanished 10 years ago. He was trapped behind a cooler the whole time
Where did he go? What happened to him?
Li Peng, Chinese premier during Tiananmen crackdown, dies
Li, a cautious, uninspiring figure, was a keen political infighter who spent two decades at the pinnacle of power before retiring in 2002.
Two cops fired for Facebook post that suggested Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez should be shot
Ocasio-Cortez blamed President Donald Trump's rhetoric for Rispoli's comment.
Costa Rica blames 19 deaths on tainted alcohol: What you need to know
At this tourist destination, illicit alcohol makes up 19% of total sales.
Boris Johnson, Britain's incoming prime minister, in his own colourful words
He will be installed as prime minister in a formal handover from Theresa May on Wednesday.
Character of downtown Waterdown needs protection: heritage group
THE ISSUE: Heritage district expansionLOCAL IMPACT: Urban zoning bylaw could negatively impact core's heritage features
Hamilton farmers still playing catch-up after cool, wet spring
“Overall everything’s catching up but we’re probably still a week behind normal.”
Man charged after fiery crash of stolen 1965 Corvette
The man who allegedly stole an irreplaceable vintage Corvette before crashing it into a hydro pole has been charged with multiple offences.
‘It still hasn’t sunk in yet’: Burlington man wins $1 million playing Lotto 6/49
The married father of two and grandfather of four plans to share the jackpot with his family and take a trip to California.
Man stabbed at the Nobody’s Perfect bar on the corner of Barton and John
Police say two men got into an argument and it ended with one of them being stabbed.
Sunwing Airlines adds more tropical destinations from Hamilton this winter
Airline is adding Cayo Coco, Cayo Santa Maria in Cuba, and Cancun
Hallway medicine: Expensive, frustrating and complicated. Doug Ford vowed to fix it.
Critics say Premier Doug Ford’s massive overhaul of the provincial health-care system does not address the lack of capacity and services in hospitals, which are already stretched thin
Can the power-hungry cannabis sector turn over a new leaf?
Cannabis companies are trying to prove to investors, as well as customers, that they’re taking sustainability seriously.
Focus of Ontario health care restructuring shifts to the community
Community care expected to be beefed up to cope with aging population and patient demand to heal at home in planned heath care overhaul.
Three charged after police bust organized street racing in east Hamilton
Police set up an enforcement project in response to complaints from the community about dangerous driving.
‘Urgent’ repairs will close parts of the Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway each night this week
The rolling closures will start in the westbound lanes Monday at 9 p.m. Work will continue overnight until 6 a.m.
Protesters interrupt provincial housing announcement in Hamilton
Government commits $20 million for homelessness and housing initiatives
Two-car crash on St. Clair Blvd. in front of Musitano home
Hamilton police are investigating a two-car, head-on collision that occured on St. Clair Boulevard — metres away from the front of the home of mobster Pat Musitano.
Petition calls for fines for people who complain to 911 about Amber Alerts
Dalia Monacelli launched an online petition asking Premier Doug Ford and Attorney General Doug Downey to consider instituting fines for those who tie up 911 resources to complain about the emergency broadcasts.
Doug Ford revamps campaign team after ‘French connection’ cronyism scandal
Premier Doug Ford has revamped his re-election campaign team, enlisting some respected Progressive Conservative veterans and injecting new blood.
Ontario pledges $13B over 10 years toward school repairs
Krista Wylie, co-founder of advocacy group Fix Our Schools, said it’s not clear why it took the Tories 13 months to restart a program which existed under the Liberal government.
Halt Muskrat Falls flooding until methylmercury issue addressed: Inuit leader
Research has indicated that flooding the uncleared reservoir near the dam could cause a spike in methylmercury.
Fisheries minister says more needs to be done to help endangered right whales
There has been one death of a right whale reported since the “aggressive” new measures came into effect.
Government moves forward with school repair funding
The funding is to be used for projects such as building new schools or upgrading dated facilities.
Court dismisses challenge of deal that helps U.S. nab tax cheats in Canada
Dual citizens here argued the provisions breach charter guarantees that prevent unreasonable seizure and ensure the equality of people under law.
The Canadian Press appoints veteran Andrea Baillie as editor-in-chief
The Canadian Press is promoting managing editor Andrea Baillie to editor-in-chief, marking the first time a woman will oversee editorial operations at the national news wire.
Pacific Northwest economic meeting discusses cross-border challenges
Michael Kergin says Canadian interests need to seek out and solicit the support of their U.S. counterparts.
‘I feel indignation, pure indignation’: Thousands of Puerto Ricans protest governor
In 900 pages of group-chat messages published by Puerto Rico’s Center for Investigative Journalism, Gov. Ricardo Rossello and his aides used misogynistic language and joked about dead bodies accumulating in the days after hurricane Maria.
Food fight: Liberals, Tories trade shots as precampaign battles intensify
Public opinion polls indicate the two are in a neck-and-neck fight for power.
New tool delivers high-tech care closer to home for Vancouver Island residents
The BC Cancer Foundation raised most of the $6.5 million for the project, helped along by a family’s donation of $2 million.
Health officials to meet with Attawapiskat families about water: O’Regan
The federal government is committing more assistance for a northern Ontario reserve facing challenges with its water supply, Indigenous Services Minister Seamus O’Regan said Monday, adding that more medical officials will be visiting Attawapiskat First Nation this week.
UPDATE: Police investigating after car gutted in fire at Dundas Valley Golf and Curling Club
Employees arriving for work at the club spotted the smouldering vehicle and called 911.
Crime up, homicide down: Five things to know about the 2018 crime statistics
The national statistics agency says both the crime rate and its measurement of the severity of crime were up two per cent this year, the fourth straight year of increases since 2014.
Tensions rise between China, Hong Kong after attack on protesters
China warns of crackdown and gang of white-shirted assailants attack protesters at subway after China’s Liaison Office in Hong Kong vandalized.
New Zealand plans new round of gun restrictions, including registry
An alert system will allow the police to investigate concerns about existing or aspiring gun owners, which could include scouring social media pages.
Equifax to pay up to $700M in data breach settlement
The breach was one of the largest ever to threaten private information. The consumer reporting company, based in Atlanta, did not detect the attack for more than six weeks.
Petition calls for fines for people who complain to 911 about Amber Alerts
On all five occasions that Amber Alerts have been issued in Ontario this year, police forces have had to plead with the public to stop flooding 911 operators with complaints.
Oland murder case highlights having enough money can be key to successful defence
“Legal aid across the country deserves more money.”
Police still seeking Toronto man in wake of massive Canadian-Italian Mafia investigation
Giacomo Cassano, 46, of Toronto, remains at large after an alleged Vaughan mob boss and eight others were arrested following a Mafia investigation last week.
UPDATE: Police investigating after car gutted in fire at Dundas Valley Golf Course
Employees arriving for work at the club spotted the smouldering vehicle and called 911.
Fisheries minister says more needs to be done to help endangered right whales
Jonathan Wilkinson told reporters Ottawa has recently committed to closing more fisheries, reducing speed limits for ships and increasing aerial surveillance in an attempt to prevent the whales from being hit by boats or entangled in fishing gear.
Boy, 16, among more than a dozen arrested for allegedly selling pot outside shuttered dispensaries in Toronto
A 16-year-old boy was among more than a dozen people charged for allegedly selling pot Sunday in front of two illegal marijuana dispensaries that had already been shut down.
SNC-Lavalin books $2B charge, warns on forecast, announces reorganization
The company says it is “exploring all options” for its resources segment — including selling off its flagging oil and gas business, which is taking on an additional $1.9 billion in impairment charges, SNC said.
Microsoft pays $25 million to end U.S. probe into bribery overseas
The case concerned violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, according to an SEC filing.
Aimia sues largest shareholder over alleged breach of contracted truce
Mittleman began to accumulate shares of Aimia in 2017 after Air Canada said it would not renew its partnership with Aimia’s Aeroplan business.
Missing woman Nicole Savoy found safe
Hamilton police said the 48-year-old woman was found Monday.
Hamilton man charged with arson at Gage Park playground
The 33-year-old arrested after call for man setting fire to play structure.
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