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Updated 2025-02-07 14:30
Coroner probes death of Quebec senior who spent 36 hours on balcony
Marie-Rose Gauthier lived in an autonomous living apartment at a seniors’ home in Saguenay and her family believes she fell and was unable to get up.
Autism wait-list statistics to be posted online, updated regularly
Ontario’s new minister of Children, Community and Social Services says families of children with autism and the public “deserve to know how we are working to provide care.”
Lauren Ash loves chance to share Scare Tactics
“Scare Tactics” was a perfect fit for Ash, as the Toronto native is an alum of Second City Toronto and Chicago mainstages.
Six Nations fire chief sounds alarm about ‘unprecedented’ string of fires
Matthew Miller said firefighters are exhausted and the service is operating at a reduced capacity after five house fires in 10 days.
Signpost: On passive houses, yoga Thursdays, reaching Webster Falls
Passive house buildings will be the focus of an upcoming City of Hamilton Planning and Economic Development (PED) Department talk. Rob Bernhardt, CEO of Passive House Canada, is this PEDTalk’s speaker. The free talk is July 10 at the Hamilton Waterfront Trust on Discovery Drive. The event starts at 4:30 p.m. Register at bruha.com/event/4831.
Police: Man posed as woman on dating apps to carjack dates
The charges stem from incidents that occurred in June with four men, who all escaped unharmed.
Rouhani says Iran will enrich uranium ‘as much as we want’
Iran argues that it should no longer be bound by the limits of the deal if it does not also benefit from the sanctions relief promised a 2015 nuclear agreement that Donald Trump withdrew the United States from last year.
Ex-Border Patrol employees discuss ‘vile’ Facebook posts
The political fallout revived criticism of the agency’s culture.
UPDATE: Hamilton police clear Quigley Road neighbourhood, remain on scene
Just before 5:30 p.m., police said on Twitter that one person was in custody from an “earlier incident” Wednesday morning and noted there is no concern for public safety.
Parties’ financial returns show Tories topped Liberals in 2018 fundraising
The federal Conservatives entered this election year having outpaced the Liberals in fundraising by more than $8.3 million in 2018, and with extra cash in the bank, the party’s financial returns show.
Indigenous group says its bid for the Trans Mountain pipeline expected to be ready next week
An Indigenous-led group says it will soon be ready to make a bid for majority ownership of the controversial Trans Mountain pipeline currently owned by the federal government.
‘Naive’ Canada shouldn’t believe Trump asked Xi about Kovrig, Spavor: China
“They will only pay a lip service, at best. The matter is, after all, between China and Canada.”
Sites in three U.S. states eyed for permanent child detention centres
Existing migrant detention facilities have become a flashpoint in the 2020 presidential race.
Trump appears to contradict his commerce secretary and Department of Justice on census citizenship question
President Donald Trump appeared to contradict his own administration Wednesday when he tweeted that he wasn’t giving up on including a citizenship question in the census.
VoxNeuro makes Branham300 list of up and comers in tech
A Hamilton-based startup operating out of The Forge was included on the Branham300 list of Canada’s Top 25 Up and Coming tech companies for 2019.
Pickup hits fire truck before speeding away in Six Nations
Fire Chief Matthew Miller said firefighters were uninjured but shaken.
U.K. summons Chinese ambassador over Hong Kong protests
Foreign secretary says people in Hong Kong fear “their basic freedoms are under attack.”
Montreal unveils plan to respond to heat waves after 66 deaths last year
officials will go door to door to check on people, hand out water bottles to the homeless and encourage citizens to stay cool and hydrated.
Two people found dead after car goes into Lake Ontario in Burlington
A married couple in their 50s died after their car plunged into Lake Ontario at a popular Burlington park, police said Wednesday as they investigated what led to the vehicle going into the water.
U.S. scientists sound alarm after six right whale die in a month
The population is down to only about 100 reproductive females.
Two people found dead after car goes into Lake Ontario in Burlington
Vehicle hoisted out of water at LaSalle Park using heavy machinery
Alcoa’s workers accept offer, ‘exhausted’ from 18-month dispute
About 80 per cent of workers at Quebec plant voted to ratify the offer
Record levels of rain in Japan force 1 million people to evacuate
The massive downpour, which has already brought record levels of rain over the last 72 hours, is set to intensify over the next 12 hours, and could cause severe flooding and landslides.
Ontario concussion rates higher than previously reported, study suggests
Researchers found that an average of 150,000 Ontario residents were diagnosed with a concussion each year between 2008 and 2016.
Statistics Canada reports merchandise $762-million trade surplus in May
Auto sector helped boost exports to a record level and the economy continued to show signs of rebounding
Stoney Creek's House of Tudor helps brings furniture, home décor to life
Whether it’s renovating houses or refinishing old furniture, Joanne Tudor-Stephens has always had a knack for finding beauty in unexpected places.
Firefighter rappels down P.E.I. embankment to rescue frightened dog from ledge
The rescuers who responded put up a 12-metre ladder against the sandy cliff and rappelled from above to put a harness on the dog.
‘Naive’ Canada shouldn’t believe Trump asked Xi about detained Canadians: China
In an Oval Office meeting last month with Trudeau, Trump said he would raise the plight of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor in his planned meeting with Xi, as a favour to Canada.
Hamiton prepares its federal election wish list
"We should try to cater to what will be the major topics of the federal election," said Mayor Fred Eisenberger.
Ontario to issue 50 new licences for cannabis stores
Ontario is rolling out a second round of cannabis stores, planning for 50 to start opening this October in addition to the 22 that are already serving customers.
UPDATE: Hamilton police ask public to stay away from Quigley Road neighbourhood during investigation
Police received a call for an ‘unknown problem’ just before 7 a.m.
Brampton could see more cannabis shops as province adds 50 licences
On Wednesday (July 3), the Ontario government announced a new lottery for 50 more cannabis store licences across the province in addition to the 25 issued earlier this year.
‘Always happy, always positive’: Friends mourn Jordan Armstrong, shot dead in a Toronto nightclub
Staff at the Orchid Nightclub found Armstrong suffering from gunshot wounds inside the club around 3 a.m. Sunday, police said.
Kitchener dad upset daughter’s inflatable toy banned
Father says he is “not happy” with city’s response after incident at Kiwanis Park pool on the holiday weekend
Hamilton police ask public to stay away from Quigley Road neighbourhood during investigation
Police received a call for an “unknown problem” just before 7 a.m.
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Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority says there is "momentum" to preserve historic beach lighthouse
A lighthouse has existed at the entrance to Burlington Bay since the 1830s.
Alberta bar owner doesn’t regret stringing up Trudeau pinata
“We were putting together the Canada Day party and I said it’d be funny to make a Justin Trudeau pinata. We filled it with money, candy and little notes of things he promised. It was all just in fun,” the bar co-owner Rob Newell said.
Woman charged in attack on Hamilton mobster denied bail
Home invasion in April 2018 part of resurgence of mafia violence in Hamilton in recent years.
How is the repaving coming along on the southbound Red Hill?
Work on the south-bound expressway began on June 14, two days after paving and guardrail work wrapped up on the north-bound section.
Prominent anarchist Cedar Hopperton denies parole breach allegations following violence at Hamilton Pride
Show of support during ‘Free Cedar” campaign has been ‘just beautiful’
Police seeking public’s help to identify woman’s body found near DVP
Investigations have not been able to identify the woman, and police are asking for the public’s assistance.
Ontario to issue 50 new cannabis store licences, eight to go to First Nations
TORONTO - Ontario is set to get 50 more cannabis retail stores starting in October.
One of Canada’s biggest real estate projects planned for downtown Toronto
The property arm of pension fund OMERS aims to build a 4.3 million-square-foot, mixed-use complex on a four-acre site just north of the Rogers Centre and CN Tower.
Unprovoked assault at Hamilton bus shelter sends man to hospital
The assault occured at a King Street West and Caroline Street North bus shelter.
Dreschel: In the name of Pride: Mayor Fred addresses Merulla’s comments and his own actions
‘People need to understand and appreciate everyone is entitled to their opinion’
Subway franchisees allege corporate sabotage, rigged inspections: ‘This was our hard-earned money’
Sabotaged meatballs. The wrong soap. Franchisees say supervisors manipulated inspections — then took their stores. A company ‘hit man’ says it’s true.
UPDATE: Man in critical condition after motorcycle crash at the Delta on King Street East
Police and paramedics were called at 7:40 p.m. (July 2) to the area of 1296 King St. E. — the address of Pizza Pizza where Main St. E. and King St. E. meet.
Hamilton's Joe Walford raising money for SickKids
Hospital fundraiser will be held July 20
Canadian woman charged with smuggling cocaine into Australia, police say
Australian Federal Police say the 42-year-old woman was travelling from Canada with her son.
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