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Updated 2025-02-07 09:15
Here’s why interest rates aren’t heading lower
Canada doesn’t need to follow its southern neighbour in large part because its growth will be superior to that of the United States without additional monetary accommodation, according to policy makers.
Ontario Food Terminal isn’t just staying put — it’s getting a few upgrades
The initial findings of a provincial review showed the advantages of its Etobicoke location.
Teen found with multiple stab wounds in downtown Hamilton
A citizen saw the boy walking with blood on him and called 911
Girl now in stable condition following drowning that left her grandmother dead
The mother had reportedly gone inside the house to prepare lunch and returned less than 10 minutes later to find the grandmother and four-year-old face down in the pool.
Hamilton has dumped enough watery sewage into the bay to fill 840 Olympic swimming pools
High lake levels and construction have repeatedly forced the city’s treatment plant to “bypass” partly treated sewage to protect residential basements.
Burlington teacher Neil Bantleman released from Indonesian prison
Had been held since 2014 on charges of sexually assaulting students
New poll says Liberals still have strong hold on ‘Fortress Toronto’
The poll puts support for the Liberals at 46 per cent among decided and leaning voters, Conservatives at 26, NDP at 12 and Greens at 10.
Two men wanted for allegedly sexually assaulting a 19-year-old woman and robbing her at gunpoint in condo elevator
Toronto police said the woman was “violently dragged” from the elevator to a nearby stairwell, where both men, in their early 20s, allegedly sexually assaulted her.
Pet stores grapple with food concerns amid FDA report on dog heart disease
Proprietors are trying to assuage those fears with facts and prevent owners from shifting to poorer quality kibble.
Police arrest 81-year-old man after shots fired in dog dispute
Man facing careless discharge of a firearm and unlawful possession of a firearm charges.
Hamilton, city of murals
Spectator photographers documented a selection of downtown Mural art.
Groovin’ to the music in downtown Hamilton
Summer fun in Gore Park continues with live music and, salsa dancing!
PHOTOS: Hot dog stays cool
Kirby, a four-year-old Lab-collile-husky cross, cools off in the fountain in Gore Park on Thursday. The mercury peaked at 28 C on Thursday around 1 p.m., but it felt like a sweltering 39 with the humidex. An afternoon thunderstorm cooled things off a little, but not much.
‘Helmet guy’ remains in jail awaiting bail hearing as Pride organizers plan anti-hate rally Saturday
Christopher Vanderweide, 27, faces two counts of assault with a weapon after Gage Park clash
More ‘work to do’ to mobilize Canadians on climate change action: Trudeau
PM recognizes fact voters have been electing premiers intent on fighting federal Liberal plan.
Foreign Affairs Minister calls former ambassador’s advice to China about the Canadian election ‘highly inappropriate’
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland is distancing the Trudeau government from its former ambassador to China, a day after he said he has warned Chinese officials that further punishments against Canada could help the opposition Conservatives win the fall election.
NDP’s Singh says Canada needs a national cycling strategy
NDP MP Gord Johns has a private member’s bill before Parliament to establish a national cycling strategy that would commit Ottawa to set targets for expanding cycling infrastructure.
Aftermath of Canadian submarine fire: PTSD, asthma and depression
The commander of the Royal Canadian Navy issued an apology Thursday to the sailors who fought a deadly fire aboard the submarine HMCS Chicoutimi in 2004, saying a five-year delay in releasing a study on their health is unacceptable.
Multiple injuries aboard Air Canada flight after plane hits turbulence
“I watched a whole bunch of people hit the ceiling of the plane,” passenger says.
TTC fell short on transparency in its probe into inspectors’ detention of a black man: Toronto ombudsman
Susan Opler says the investigation leaves unanswered questions about unconscious racial bias.
Forest fire threatening Pikangikum grows in size, airlifts continue
Departures via buses and boats were put on hold Wednesday because of a lack of places to send evacuees.
Trudeau Liberals pledge $150M toward big-data cancer research initiative
Funding will help build a network of top-tier cancer researchers whose aim will be to advance precision cancer medicine treatment.
Province fines Ruetgers Canada $325,000 for 2017 spewing coal-tar into the air
Six workers at the plant reported respiratory problems after a coal tar pitch spill at the Strathearne Avenue North plant.
Signpost: Valley Park centre construction, tourism centre open Saturdays, and Brock Avenue closure
Effective Sept. 3, the Valley Park Community Centre will be closed for renovations. The closures include the recreation centre building, including indoor pool, and parking lot. The arena will remain open. . The Valley Park Public Library Branch will remain open until Oct. 1. Both projects are expected to be complete by fall 2021.
Amal Clooney calls out Trump media vilification at London press freedom gathering
U.S. President Donald Trump’s attacks on the media make reporters more vulnerable to abuse around the world, a prominent lawyer for the rights of journalists told an international gathering on Wednesday.
Twitter taps Canada as test market for new ‘hide’ tweet feature
Ahead of the fall election, platforms like Twitter have faced increasing government pressure to police their services better.
Hamilton to clean up tar blob in Red Hill Creek tributary
A photo shows a snake that appears to have succumbed to contamination.
Monica Chisar went missing a year ago today. Can you help find her?
Monica Chisar, 29, was last seen one year ago on July 11, 2018
Bernie Sanders plans trip to Canada with group seeking cheaper insulin
According to CNN, Sanders and the diabetics will make the trip as part of his efforts to highlight the hardships some Americans face when it comes to drug purchases
Toronto geriatric hospital lets go 150 workers for alleged benefits fraud
Baycrest Health Sciences said the losses are estimated at $4 million to $5 million.
GOP threat ends Kansas governor's food assistance extension
GOP threat ends Kansas governor's food assistance extension
Violent thunderstorms kill at least 7 in northern Greece
“We felt like we were going to die.”
First rough total for Trump’s 4th of July fete — $5.4M
Arizona Democratic Rep. Raul Grijalva said the public funds were spent to “celebrate President Trump.”
Britain says Iranian vessels tried to block tanker in Gulf
The British navy said Thursday it stopped three Iranian paramilitary vessels from disrupting the passage of a British oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz in a brief but tense standoff stemming from the U.K.’s role in seizing an Iranian supertanker a week earlier.
Donald Trump shows love-hate for social media as he leads ‘summit’
The event raised the prospect of the U.S. president using the forum to signal tough actions ahead against big tech companies.
Hamilton will increase security presence at City Hall impacting future demonstration
"We tried to balance people's rights to assemble...to create an inclusive and safe space..." said City Manager Janette Smith.
Doctor discipline: Three of Ontario’s top-billing physicians have faced professional sanctions
One top-billing Niagara doctor was recently charged with fraud.
CannTrust’s Danish Partner, Stenocare, quarantines more cannabis
Health Canada put on hold roughly 5,200 kilograms of CannTrust products from that facility, and the licensed producer put a voluntary hold on an additional 7,500 kilograms of pot products which were also linked.
Hamilton Mountain pickleball courts well-used
The issueSix pickleball courts at the Hill Park Recreation Centre were recently resurfacedThe local impactPickleball is rapidly growing in popularity and the courts will help fill demand for court space.
Oakville woman creates app for those with chronic illness
Chronically Simple tracks medical records, appointments and test results.
Networking event at Sidenote Ladies Boutique on July 25
The event will offer a chance to meet, network and collaborate with like-minded women.
Hamilton prepares to expand free dental care to low-income seniors
Ontario government announced a $100-million program that would provide dental services to people 65 years and over.
Three-vehicle crash on Highway 6 sends one to hospital
A three-vehicle crash on Highway 6 near Maddaugh Road on Thursday afternoon sent one person to hospital.
Indigo maintains global brand ambitions
Indigo maintains global brand ambitions despite challenging year for bookseller
Poet and former Youth Laureate Amanda Gorman has book deal
Poet and former Youth Laureate Amanda Gorman has book deal
Hamilton releases timelines for closure of Valley Park Community Centre
The City of Hamilton has finalized several timelines in advance of the $8.1-million rehabilitation of the Valley Park Community Centre and library.
What will new fuel standards do to gas prices? The Baloney metre weighs in
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer looked this week to play off the sensitivity Canadians have to changes in gas prices, warning of an increase "by at least another four cents a litre" because of planned standards to make fuels cleaner.
It’s not just tiny condos ditching ovens
In a Yorkville building, a one-bedroom condo without a standlone oven is up for rent for $3,295 on Realtor.ca. Another two-bedroom unit is for sale for $1.1 million.
Province fines Ruetgers Canada $325,000 for 2017 coal-tar release into the air
Six workers at the plant reported respiratory problems after a coal tar pitch spill at the Strathearne Avenue North plant.
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect in Hamilton
Large hail, 100 km/h winds and heavy rain possible this afternoon
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