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Updated 2025-02-07 14:30
24-hour rule with basic economy airfares is rather basic
Brace yourself for just how basic a basic economy fare is, as the low fares offered by the likes of Air Canada, Porter Airlines and WestJet restrict refunds and credits to the first 24 hours after booking, writes Ellen Roseman.
Niagara pair to wait on lottery win
Two St. Catharines residents will have to wait a few more weeks before they can claim their lottery prize.
First-time buyers should think twice about recreational properies
Hot locations are seeing prices soar because of short supply. Properties may be as unaffordable as Toronto.
'Rushing home to relieve his nanny': Repeat speeder clocked at 221 km/h in Burlington
Police say this is the fourth time the driver has been charged with stunt driving.
Bedsores a hospital crisis
Health care should be better, local doctor says.
Two dead after car drives into Lake Ontario in Burlington
Police divers from Peel Regional Police and Toronto Police Service attended the scene to assist with recovery efforts, however attempts were unsuccessful.
Ontario’s new education minister says he’s listening. Students, teachers ask if he’ll undo his government’s controversial changes
In an exclusive interview, Stephen Lecce calls himself an “unapologetic defender” of public education but says it’s too early to talk about his plans for the hottest political seat in the province.
June brings uptick in single-family home sales in Hamilton
June numbers show the number of sales increased by 11.6 per cent this June compared to last, and the average price increased by 4.9 per cent.
Woman believes vehicle shot at, police say
The woman, who was not injured, called police when she arrived at work and noticed there was a small hole in the shattered glass.
Red roses: Selfie moment at the Royal Botanical Gardens
For Gloria DeVera it was a selfie moment with the roses in bloom in Hendrie Park at the Royal Botanical Gardens. She was enjoying the moment as a first-time visitor to Canada from the Philippines. The RBG celebrated Canada Day weekend with a flourish of colour, asking visitors to “come to their senses” by experiencing roses in bloom, guided tours and live entertainment.
Nanticoke diesel leak: Hundreds of litres more than initially thought spilled
Majority of the product has been recovered and the company is now monitoring the area, Imperial Oil spokesperson says.
A trophy for every child? Sarino Genovese is getting there, with his Repeat Champions organization in Hamilton
Sarino Genovese hated to see old trophies getting thrown out at the dump. An idea was born. Now, Repeat Champions supplies thousands of kids with refurbished, recycled trophies
Two feared dead after vehicle plunges into Lake Ontario at LaSalle Park
A rescue attempt is underway for people trapped in a vehicle submerged in the water at LaSalle Park Marina in Burlington.
Rescue attempt underway for people trapped in submerged vehicle at LaSalle Park Marina
A rescue attempt is underway for people trapped in a vehicle submerged in the water at LaSalle Park Marina in Burlington.
Man in critical condition after motorcycle crash at the Delta on King Street East
A 25-year old man has been rushed to hospital in critical condition after his motorcycle crashed at the Delta on rain-slicked King Street East in Hamilton across from Gage Park.
Police lay stunt driving charge on Hwy. 6 in Waterdown
A 24-year-old St. Catharines man is facing two charges, including stunt driving, after police say he was travelling more than 80 km/h over the posted speed limit on Hwy. 6 through Waterdown.Hamilton police initiated the traffic stop around 12:30
Red roses
For Gloria DeVera it was a selfie moment with the roses in bloom in Hendrie Park at the Royal Botanical Gardens. She was enjoying the moment as a first-time visitor to Canada from the Philippines. The RBG celebrated Canada Day weekend with a flourish of colour, asking visitors to “come to their senses” by experiencing roses in bloom, guided tours and live entertainment.
Signpost: Supie turns 110, Canada Day stunt driver, smoke-free zones
The City of Hamilton’s summertime drop-in program for kids at local parks is marking 110 years of fun in the sun. Starting Thursday, the city will celebrate the long-standing supie program by hosting birthday parties every week in July and August. The parties will include sports and crafts every Thursday at 1 p.m.
Ontario ministries, agencies banned from purchasing tickets for political events
If elected official is speaking, public money cannot be used under new rules, says Treasury Board President Peter Bethlenfalvy.
Algonquin grand chief ends hunger strike over Ottawa Indigenous centre
Verna Polson was taken to hospital following the deal between the Algonquin Nation and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada.
Women injured when gun shots fired on Paulander Drive in Kitchener
A 21-year-old woman was injured early Tuesday when she was hit by a gun shot at a housing complex on Paulander Drive.
New Supreme Court rulings on sexual history delay Joshua Boyle trial
Joshua Boyle has pleaded not guilty to offences allegedly committed against his wife, Caitlan Coleman, including assault, sexual assault and unlawful confinement.
Breitbart, the once-insurgent far-right site, has slowly faded
Since Trump became president, monthly traffic has virtually collapsed, plummeting nearly 75 per cent. An aggressive pack of conservative competitors have zoomed past it.
On Hold: Veterans Affairs struggling to answer former service members’ calls
Obtained through the access-to-information law, the documents show the government has made little progress in recent years in cutting down on the amount of time veterans are forced to wait on hold when they phone federal call centres.
Canadian woman charged with smuggling cocaine into Australia: police
“Officers discovered a white powdery substance concealed within the lining of the suitcases,” the force said in a statement. “Initial testing returned a presumptive positive result for cocaine, with a total weight of approximately 12 kilograms.”
Democratic congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slams ‘rogue agency’ Border Patrol as war of words escalates on treatment of migrants
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says the Border Patrol has gone “rogue.”
U.S. government photos show detained migrants pleading for help
The images were released Tuesday by U.S. government auditors who visited facilities in south Texas where migrant adults and children who crossed the nearby border with Mexico are processed and detained.
Lawsuit seeks to block policy on children seeking asylum
A class action filed Monday claims a May 31 memorandum issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services dramatically curtails asylum provisions for unaccompanied immigrant children.
Weather or Not to Bring the Umbrella
Summer is finally here, but after the spring we’ve had, keep umbrellas handy
Mexico buses home 70 asylum seekers who returned from U.S.
All 70 aboard wanted to be repatriated to their native El Salvador, Guatemala or Honduras.
China calls Hong Kong protesters who stormed legislature ‘extreme radicals’
Dozens of protesters had charged and occupied Hong Kong’s legislative office building, breaking glass walls and spray-painting surfaces with slogans on the politically significant anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to China from Britain.
Ukraine’s comedian-turned-president makes North American debut in Toronto
Canada will continue “to stand with Ukraine against Russian interference and aggression,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy Tuesday, as an international conference on the Eastern European country’s future began in Toronto.
Tickets on sale for LiONS LAIR awards gala happening Sept. 26
Tickets for the LiONS LAIR 2019 Awards Gala are now on sale.
Red Hill paving on schedule
Repaving work on the south-bound Red Hill Valley Parkway is heading into the home stretch.“We’ve paved a majority of the main line from the QEW to the Linc limits,” said Gord McGuire, director of engineering services for the City of Hamilton. “Ou
Saskatchewan Lt.-Gov. William Thomas Molloy dies of pancreatic cancer at age 78
Molloy is remembered for his “lasting impact” on the province during his five decades of service.
Hamilton police locate missing 13-year-old boy
Boy with intellectual disability had been missing since Sunday
Trump suggests ‘this crew’ of 2020 Democrats poised to use dirty tricks against him
The president also used his Twitter account to pit Texas against New York over the National Rifle Association —popular among his conservative base —as he and his campaign team try to keep the Lone Star State in his column.
Stoney Creek's Valley Park Recreation Centre and library branch set for renovations starting in September
Construction is scheduled to begin this September at Stoney Creek’s Valley Park Arena and Recreation Centre that will renovate parts of the aging facility and also expand the library branch.
Stoney Creek's Valley Park Recreation Centre and library branch set for construction starting in September
Last time Vallley Park Arena and Recreation Centre had renovations done was in 1990.
Hydro One Ltd. names Tim Hodgson as the utility’s next chair starting Aug. 1
He has served as a special adviser to the governor of the Bank of Canada and as chief executive of Goldman Sachs Canada.
Anglos, francophones sign deal to work together on minority language rights
The three organizations say they represent some 2.4 million people between them — about 90 per cent of those living in official minority language communities.
Hamilton police probe shooting on Mountain
Nobody injured but property was damaged at a Queenslea Drive residence early Saturday morning.
New Grade 10 career studies curriculum focuses on financial literacy
Stephen Lecce says the mandatory course will focus on “monetizable skills” and the jobs of the future, such as those in science, technology, engineering and math.
Police ask for public’s help after Saturday shooting on mountain
Police said they responded to a call for shots fired at a Queenslea Drive residence on the Hamilton Mountain early Saturday morning.
PEOPLE ABOUT TOWN: Angela Betts of Grasshopper Imports
Angela Betts is the co-owner of Grasshopper Imports.
Sports must embrace pot, says former basketball pro
Some sports are already beginning to take a deeper dive into cannabis, which can be beneficial for pain management and recovery.
New Supreme Court ruling on sexual-history evidence delays Joshua Boyle trial
Coleman, who is now estranged from Boyle, was set to be cross-examined today following a weeks-long delay over what evidence of their sexual history could be raised by the defence.
Ukraine’s comedian-turned-president makes North American debut in Toronto
Volodymyr Zelenskiy, a popular actor and comedian with no previous political experience, is to meet Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at a major international conference on his future that opens today, and that Canada is hosting.
Hamilton police ask for help locating missing 13-year-old
Joseph Hatfield has an intellectual disability and has been missing since Sunday
Breathe easy, Hamilton parks and rec facilities are smoke- and vape-free
Hamilton’s recreation centres, arenas and parks, including dog parks, sports fields, outdoor pools, beaches and some trails, are now smoke- and vape-free after politicians voted to approve amendments to a city bylaw.
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