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Updated 2025-02-07 16:15
Ford to fight on after losing carbon law court challenge
Climate changes “pose an existential threat to human civilization and the global ecosystem,” Ontario’s top court rules.
Distinguished Entrepreneur Award goes to Joel Ippolito
The Burlington Chamber of Commerce has announced the winner of Burlington’s 2019 Distinguished Entrepreneur Award.
45.9 C record in France. Much of Europe under heat wave
High temperatures are putting thousands at risk across Europe.
Last two towers of Genoa bridge that collapsed, killing 43, are demolished
The two remaining towers of a highway bridge in central Genoa that collapsed last year, killing 43 people, were demolished on Friday, clearing the city’s skyline of a grim landmark and preparing for the reconstruction of a vital urban transport link.
Paul Berton: Angry demonstrators are suddenly all around us, but why?
The melee at Hamilton’s Pride celebration raises some troubling questions
CN train derails in tunnel between Ontario and Michigan; no injuries reported
One car containing close to 14,000 gallons of sulphuric acid leaked, though the company said the substance was contained to the site and poses no danger to the public or the St. Clair River.
Alabama woman charged in fetal death, her shooter goes free
Marshae Jones was five months pregnant when Ebony Jemison shot her in the stomach during an altercation, authorities said.
Shipping news for June 16 to 22. What came in and out of the Port of Hamilton
Domestic: 1
Canada Day party back on at Ontario’s legislature as Liberals step in
The Liberals got a permit to hold a “people’s picnic” on the grounds from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a DJ and free ice cream.
Americans head to Canada to buy cheap insulin, leading to worries about supply
Rising costs of insulin in the U.S. are prompting American diabetics to head to Canada to buy the non-prescription drug at a fraction of the price.
Driver, vehicle fees frozen for a year, Ontario government announces
Fees won’t increase until July 2020 as part of five-year plan.
HBSPCA will continue to probe animal cruelty calls
Local animal welfare group part of province’s new interim measure
So just what does the federal government look after anyway?
A brief description of the responsibilities and powers of Canada’s federal government.
Ed Canning: Bullying and harassment at work often has two sides to it
Some complaints are very strong, well-founded grievances and it’s great that the new legislation is having its effect. Many, from my experience, are frivolous.
After massive offensive output Tiger-Cats need to focus on the now vs. against Alouettes defence weakened by injury
Vernon Adams Jr., quarterback who led big, late, comeback against Edmonton will start vs. Hamilton
73 charged following massive probe into alleged GTA criminal network
“Project Kraken” aimed to take down an alleged criminal organization known as the Chester Lee gang.
Father-daughter drowning highlights migrants’ perils at U.S.-Mexico border
Most recent deaths a sad reality of Central Americans escaping poverty and violence in their home countries.
GETTING READY TO VOTE: Registered correctly with Elections Canada?
Are you a Canadian citizen, 18 years or older, looking to have your say in shaping the country’s political future by casting your vote in October’s federal election?
A year later, Capital Gazette shooting survivors putting their lives, hearts back together
After the shooting, they continued to put the paper out every day, both because that was their job and because it gave them something to focus on.
Marineland partners With Sea Research Foundation
Marineland and Connecticut-based Sea Research Foundation have announced a 10-year partnership focused on beluga whale research, conservation and education.
Ontario’s top court rules Ottawa can impose a carbon price plan
The Doug Ford government challenged the constitutionality of the carbon-pricing law before a five-judge panel in April.
Battery-powered rental scooters may soon be a feature on Toronto sidewalks
Proponents say they’re an affordable, environmentally-friendly part of transportation in a modern city. Critics have accused them of terrorizing pedestrians. Rental battery-powered e-scooters could soon be swarming Toronto’s streets and sidewalks.
Saskatoon man buys canoe— with briefcase full of Canadian Tire money
Tomas Terfloth made the purchase — the price including tax came to $776.99 — with the help of a large donation from friends, family and others.
City rejects parkland fee break for Hamilton school boards
It took eight years to follow though on a promised review, but the city is finally ruling out giving Hamilton’s public and Catholic school boards a break on parkland dedication fees for new schools and additions.
May gives Putin a frosty handshake at G20 Summit
Relations between the two countries have frayed over Britain’s accusation that Russia was behind the poisoning last year of Sergei V. Skripal, a retired Russian double agent, and of his daughter in Salisbury, England.
Halifax museum exhibit highlights crucial role of seafaring women
The exhibit’s curators sought out women from across Nova Scotia to explore their relationship to the ocean.
Canadians more likely to take pride in the present than history, according to poll
Jedwab says, “As much as we appreciate our history, those founding events seem to be increasingly removed from the things that we direct the greatest value at.”
UPDATE: Man killed in head-on crash on Highway 56
Hwy 56 between Haldibrook Rd. and Haldimand Rd. 9 remains closed as emergency crews work at the scene.
‘We felt threatened:’ Masked, angry mob converges on Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger’s home
Police are investigating after angry mob pounds on door early this morning, dumps signs on lawn accusing mayor of “hating queers.”
Part of Garner Road West in Ancaster to close for two months
Ancaster residents and those who regularly commute along Garner Road West will be forced onto detour routes this summer as the City of Hamilton begins construction of a sanitary sewer west of Hamilton Drive.
UPDATE: Worker in critical condition after ‘crushing-type’ injuries at Nova Steel in Stoney Creek
The Ministry of Labour has been called
Man duped of $13,000 in Burlington LCBO distraction theft
Halton police reminding shoppers to be mindful and vigilant
Dundas Canadian Tire to double staff at new store
The Issue: Canadian Tire closing decades-old Cootes Drive store and moving to University Plaza.The Impact: Dozens of new temporary and permanent jobs, while future use of Cootes property is unclear.
UPDATE: OPP investigating fatal crash at Empires Corners
OPP say Hwy 56 between Haldibrook Rd. and Haldimand Rd. 9 in Caledonia is closed as emergency crews work at the scene.
Former Kitchener rubber worker’s claim rejected by WSIB — again
‘I wound up with cancer, and I lost my bladder. I was so upset with the whole thing.’
'Twice in one week': Flights delayed after 'containment issue' at Mississauga's Pearson Airport
The airport confirmed that the issue is resolved; it was the second incident this week.
Angry mob converges on Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger’s home
Police are investigating after angry mob pounds on door early this morning, dumps signs on lawn accusing mayor of “hating queers.”
Donald Trump jokes to Vladimir Putin: 'Don't meddle in the election'
Trump and Putin traded brief remarks Friday, the first time they sat together since Helsinki
Eye doctors among Hamilton’s top-billing doctors
For years, the names of Ontario’s top-billing doctors were secret. The Star fought for five years to uncover their names. Today the Spectator reveals the top-billing doctors in the Hamilton-area Local Health Integration Network.
Border crossing deaths highlight danger, desperation
Most recent father and daughter deaths a sad reality of Central Americans escaping poverty and violence in their home countries.
Man wanted for causing ‘significant’ damage to cars during Raptors’ championship celebration
Toronto police have released security camera images of a man wanted for causing damage to two vehicles following the Raptors’ Championship win from earlier this month.
France fries: Record heat hits tourists, schools, hospitals
The French national weather service activated its highest-level heat danger alert for the first time.
BREAKING: Serious crash closes stretch of Highway 56 near Caledonia
OPP say Hwy 56 between Haldibrook Rd. and Haldimand Rd. 9 in Caledonia is closed as emergency crews work at the scene.
Boy, 17, dies after shooting in Scarborough
The incident took place in the Danzig St. and Morningside Ave. area.
Man accused of assault in violent anti-Pride protest held in custody pending bail hearing
Chris Vanderweide, 27, of Kitchener nodded to a small group of supporters as he entered the courtroom with a heavily bandaged right arm.
Here’s why the federal Liberals are going to scrap their carbon tax
Having long insisted that one tool works best, they are now in the awkward position of having to explain why they are switching to inferior tools, Aaron Wudrick writes.
Hamilton ‘wrapping up’ investigation into city IT worker with white supremacist past
Council will consider the probe results and an ‘action plan’ around the same time Mayor Fred Eisenberger hopes to meet with members of the LGBTQ+ community concerned about hate-fuelled violence.
‘I never tried to hide my status:’ Westmount graduate in limbo after Mohawk College revokes acceptance
Student’s college acceptance revoked.
Baby dies following medical incident at Raptors championship parade
City statement says reports that large crowds prevented emergency responders from getting to the baby “are unfounded.”
LRT meets its Waterloo: A few accidents, a few delays but 72,000 happy riders in first few days
Listen to the conversation between thespec.com’s Delaney Caulfield and Waterloo Region Record columnist Luisa D’Amato.
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