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Updated 2025-02-07 09:15
Appointee linked to former Ford chief of staff Dean French resigns
Ian Neita, who was made a board member for the Workplace Safety Insurance Board in December, has submitted his resignation.
Councillors ask for independent review of police response to Pride violence
Councillors Maureen Wilson and Nrinder Nann are calling on the police board to recommend an independent review.
Emma Teitel: LCBO shortages a perfect metaphor for Doug Ford’s Ontario
It turns out the LCBO switched to a new warehouse management system not long ago, one that uses updated technology. It seems the shift to this updated technology is responsible for the recent alcohol shortages.
Hodan Nalayeh, a journalist reported killed in hotel attack in Somalia, remembered as ‘icon’ of Somali-Canadian community
Hodan Nalayeh founded Integration TV, media outlet for the local Somali community.
Tropical storm Barry closes in with what could be epic rain
Homeowners sandbagged their doors and tourists trying to get out of town jammed the airport Friday as tropical storm Barry began rolling in with the potential for an epic drenching that could prove whether New Orleans and the rest of Louisiana learned the lessons of hurricane Katrina more than a decade ago.
VIDEO: Inside Hamilton Mountain's oldest commercial district
What’s the secret behind some of Concession Street’s most enduring businesses?
Man admits to trafficking drugs from Canadian prison cell
Daniel Vivas Ceron, 38, entered the plea in North Dakota, the state that formed the epicentre of a sweeping international probe.
Chess player caught cheating with phone during tournament
The International Chess Federation says it has suspended a player at a tournament in France after the man was “caught red-handed using his phone during a game.”
Eight things to do in Hamilton and area this weekend
Revving up for the weekend? Slam your way through some summertime fun here in Hamilton and area
U.K. counterterror police probe leak of ambassador’s cables
Culprits told: “turn yourself in at the earliest opportunity, explain yourself and face the consequences.”
Two mothers and girl, 12, charged with shoplifting at Pickering store
Police say two mothers and one of their kids have been charged with theft after a Pickering store said they were shoplifting.
Fatal Beach Road fire deliberately set in apartment bedroom: Police
The tenant of the apartment left the building before the blaze and has been cleared by investigators.
Trial to go ahead for Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard on sexual assault charges
Singer entered pleas of not guilty to two counts of sexual assault causing bodily harm and one count of sexual interference involving a person under the age of 16.
Zac Rinaldo’s annual Hockey Night in Hamilton honours late NHLer Ray Emery
Emery drowned just hours after taking part in last year’s charity event
Tories irked former China ambassador said Liberals are better for their country
John McCallum is a private citizen now but is accused of telling China they are better off with Liberals. Federal Conservatives don’t like it.
Liz Reyer: How to cope with sudden layoff? Readers weigh in with ideas
A recent column, “Laid off and need a job fast? Here are some ideas,” focused on managing an unexpected layoff. Many readers have generously shared comments about their experiences. This column is a summary of some of their points of view.
Veterans’ activist gets OK to press $25K libel suit against Liberal minister
Former veterans affairs minister accused of taking aim at Bruyea for criticizing decision to give veterans with service-related injuries lump-sum or lifetime pension.
‘Camp Chaos Gays’ hunkers down outside Hamilton City Hall amid Pride violence fallout
“We want to offer some narratives about why we don’t need police ... how we can work together to find our own way forward.”
Tornado hits Quebec campground; trailers flipped, one man injured
Storm damages campground north of Montreal in province’s first tornado of the season.
Paul Berton: Boris Johnson will be as bad a leader as he was a journalist
Scandal doesn’t seem to matter anymore
U.S. Labour Secretary Alexander Acosta resigning amid Epstein deal scrutiny
U.S. Labour Secretary Alexander Acosta said Friday he is resigning following renewed scrutiny of his handling of a 2008 secret plea deal with wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein, who is accused of sexually abusing dozens of underage girls.
Shipping news for June 30 to July 6. What came in and out of the Port of Hamilton
The cargo transiting the Port of Hamilton each year has a value of $3+ billion.
CannTrust could lose its pot licence amid a deepening sell-off
The pot producer’s shares have lost 46 per cent since the beginning of the week, when it disclosed that regulators gave a non-compliant rating to its greenhouse in Ontario.
Hamilton councillors revise proposed hate-related activities policy in response to criticism
"We want to make sure the forecourt is a protected area for free speech," said Ward 3 Coun. Nrinder Nann.
UPDATE: Arrest warrant issued for Parry Sound man in CIBC bank robbery
PARRY SOUND — UPDATE (3:35 p.m. Friday, July 12): The West Parry Sound OPP have identified the suspect in Wednesday's robbery of the CIBC in Parry Sound.
Donald Trump unloads on Paul Ryan after ’American Carnage’ excerpts
Ryan had no comment Friday on the president’s tweets about him, his spokesperson Brendan Buck said.
Despite U.S. warnings, Russian S-400 systems land in Turkey
The first shipment of a Russian missile defence system has arrived in Turkey, the Turkish Defence Ministry said Friday, moving the country closer to possible U.S. sanctions and a new standoff with Washington.
Dundas convent approved for temporary student residence
The Issue: Approved temporary residence and future proposed school add bus traffic to isolated neighbourhood.The Impact: City to work with transportation ministry to investigate traffic safety improvements.
Providing fair financing to Niagara’s farmers
Niagara Community Foundation teams up with Fair Finance Fund
Burglars target church where author Stephen King spoke
Burglars target church where author Stephen King spoke
Free session on “10 Steps to Starting a Business” July 15
The Hamilton Business Centre is holding a session on “10 Steps to Starting a Business.”
Updated: Hamilton city council backs off controversial protest rules, seeks feedback on surveillance policy
Civil liberties experts said protest ‘behaviour ban’ was unlikely to survive a constitutional challenge
Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger to organize summit to talk about stop hate-related incidents
Mayor will organize one-day event in September to understand the rise of hate-related incidents in city.
Over two years, Project Arachnid has flagged 10 million images of suspected child pornography
The Canadian Centre for Child Protection’s web crawling tool has also swept up millions of messages exchanged in online chat forums, some of which share tips on grooming victims.
Hamilton city council backs off controversial protest rules
Civil liberties experts said proposal was unlikely to survive a constitutional challenge
CannTrust could lose its pot license amid a deepening sell-off
The pot producer’s shares have lost 44 percent since the beginning of the week, when it disclosed that regulators gave a non-compliant rating to its greenhouse in Ontario.
Anti-abortion film Unplanned premieres in Canada this weekend. We fact-check some of its most controversial claims
Canadian doctors and abortion care providers say “Unplanned” misrepresents facts about abortion. The filmmakers maintain the film is accurate. Star Vancouver consulted medical experts to fact-check several of the film’s claims.
Tropical Storm Barry nears Louisiana’s Morgan City
Forecasters expect Tropical Storm Barry, now out in the Gulf of Mexico, to develop into a Category 1 hurricane and land right on the city
Third horse dies at Stampede chuckwagon races; driver fined, suspended
CALGARY - A driver has been suspended and fined after a collision during a Calgary Stampede chuckwagon race that resulted in the death of a third horse during this week's Rangeland Derby.
Nova Scotia police chief sexually assaulted me, young woman testifies
She said she cried afterwards and did not tell anyone for months out of fear of not being believed.
The border problem at Pearson airport
World travellers who call Toronto home are routinely pulled over for secondary security checks at Pearson airport, Rana and Richard Florida say.
Dundas Cactus Festival features Page, Junkhouse, Polka King
Former Barenaked Ladies front man and Hamilton’s Tom Wilson to perform
In high-stakes world of pot edibles, cannabis companies aim to start small
When Canopy Growth Corp. founder Bruce Linton was fired out of the blue this month, it might have shown the behemoth Canadian pot producer had lost its appetite for his high-flying business style.
Novelist David Baldacci gifts $1M to Mark Twain home
Novelist David Baldacci gifts $1M to Mark Twain home
Wesley Day Centre gets possible reprieve from Hamilton city council
The centre offers free meals, addiction programs, clean needles, HIV testing, as well as Ontario Works and housing help.
Carly could move as well as any kid on the ice. Then she couldn't move at all
It was pure terror for the first two weeks.
The Dairy Queen order was for a ‘Moana’ cake. The marijuana cake with My Little Pony got her fired
The cake shows a marijuana leaf and what appears to be a high "My Little Pony" smoking with bloodshot eyes.
Midland councillor apologizes for position paper supporting amalgamation
Elected officials in Penetanguishene, Tiny and Tay voiced shock and disappointment after document submitted in May.
UPDATE: Teen found downtown with multiple ‘slash’ stab wounds to torso
A citizen saw the boy walking with blood on him and called 911
“Literally bodies on the ceiling:’ Turbulence forces Air Canada flight to land in Hawaii
A woman behind her hit the ceiling so hard that she broke the casing of an oxygen mask
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