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Updated 2025-02-07 16:15
A breakdown of what’s at stake in U.S.-Iran crisis
The confrontation appears headed for a collision that could trigger yet another Middle East conflict.
Janet Lee Elementary School teachers get heads shaved, hair dyed red in Canadian Cancer Society Fundraiser
Seven teachers at Janet Lee Elementary School had their heads shaved, their beards cut or their hair dyed red in front of the student body on June 25 as part of a fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society.
Pea-based pants may be next frontier as Lululemon looks at crops for clothes
“It’s not far-fetched at all,” company CEO says in presentation.
‘They died in each other’s arms’: Migrant’s mother takes comfort knowing son never let go of child when died trying to cross into the U.S.
Salvadoran Óscar Alberto Martínez Ramírez and his infant daughter Valeria were swept away by the current in the Rio Grande
Death of the graveyard: Cremation is reshaping Hamilton cemeteries
Demand is growing in Hamilton for lower cost deathcare options.
Ontario court agrees to suspend legal proceedings against tobacco companies until fall
The stay of proceedings was granted in March as part of a creditor protection process and upheld the following month after some of the companies’ creditors challenged it.
Beef, pork ban by China ‘huge financial loss’ for Canadian meat producers
So far this year, Canadian beef and pork exports to China had been experiencing a boon.
New air travel rules violate passengers’ charter rights, lawsuit argues
Bob Brown, a disability rights advocate, says the long-awaited rules reduce by up to 2,000 kilometres the distance he can travel by air without putting his health at risk.
Canada adds right-wing extremist groups to terrorist list
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale announced that “Blood & Honour” and “Combat 18” — two neo-Nazi groups — have been added to Canada’s list of terrorist entities.
Shippers say high water levels could wash away more than $1 billion in revenues
Rising water levels in the St. Lawrence Seaway could cost the economy more than $1 billion, shippers and port operators say.
Molson says drinks will make up 30 per cent of Canada’s pot market
Canada will allow beverages, along with edibles and other new formats, to be sold in legal dispensaries beginning in December.
Saying farewell to Queen's Rangers Elementary School in Copetown
There were laughs, the occasional tear, but mostly just fond memories of more than 60 years of public education at Queen’s Rangers Elementary School.
Book award named for Ernest Gaines raises cash prize
Book award named for Ernest Gaines raises cash prize
Stouffville family sentenced to 45 days in jail for cruelty to horses
David, Victoria and their son Jason Small were charged in May 2018 after 13 dead and 15 malnourished horses were discovered on the farm they rented on Vandorf Rd.
BlackBerry expands partnership with LG Electronics
BlackBerry Ltd. and LG Electronics Inc. are expanding a partnership that they hope will give them a bigger role as technology suppliers to the world’s auto manufacturers.
Canadian Anti-Hate Network files complaint about anti-Pride Hamilton protester
Protester says he advocates ‘peace and understanding’. A video appears to show him slugging people in the face with a helmet at June 15 LGBTQ+ celebration
Funding for Canadian content ‘a major issue’, says federal panel looking at overhauling country’s digital laws
A federal legislative review panel whose findings will set the course for changing Canada’s digital and regulatory law released a long-awaited report Wednesday disclosing the key themes and issues that will shape their recommendations.
Twitter to ban political advertising in ‘pre-election’ period
Social media platform says it needs time to build a political advertising tracker to comply with Liberals’ election law changes.
Hamilton Future Fund serves up money to Ancaster Tennis Club for its dome project
"We are confident once it is up and running it will be self-financing," said Ancaster Tennis Club president Mathieu Koevoets.
Dundas 16 King St. E. development still under site plan review
City requests more information, studies from applicant
Hate crime unit investigating graffiti on old Skyway Lanes
Graffiti at former Skyway Lanes includes racial slur against Black community
What’s the update on the J.L. Grightmire Arena in Dundas?
City of Hamilton took over full control of site by June 21
‘It made me feel contaminated’: Biological daughter of Ottawa fertility doctor who used his own sperm speaks of impact
Dr. Norman Barwin was stripped of his licence by a discipline panel at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
Hamilton honours former Ancaster Tennis Club president Rick Burjaw
"The expansion of the tennis club and the growth in its membership is all due to Rick," said club member Louis Demutis.
Housing charity appealing Hamilton education levies
A local affordable housing charity is vowing to fight increases to education development charges by Hamilton’s public and Catholic school boards, arguing they disproportionately burden homeless people.
Purolator to spend over $1B to make Canadian delivery service faster
The courier is panning to invest the money into a shipping hub in Toronto, to upgrade its fleet or couriers, and enhance its retail network.
Second cannabis store applies for licence to open in Brampton
Brampton might be getting a second cannabis retail store soon.
Truck driver involved in crash that left 7 dead shouldn't have had a licence, officials say
Volodymyr Zhukovskyy, 23, faces seven charges of negligent homicide in connection with Friday's collision
'Holy mackerel': Quebec man charged after driving wrong way on QEW in Mississauga
A Quebec man has been charged with careless driving after he was caught driving the wrong way on the QEW in a tractor trailer through Mississauga on Wednesday morning, June 26.
Prince Harry, Duchess Meghan's home renovations cost taxpayers $3M
Antimonarchy campaign group Republic questioned why so much money was spent on the renovations at a time when public services are under financial pressure.
Toronto Zoo helps save woman from venomous snake bite
The zoo says it was contacted by the Ontario Poison Centre on June 7 and asked to help a woman who needed treatment after being bitten by a Malayan pit viper in Thailand.
L3 Wescam announces giant new Hamilton head office
Company plans 330,000 square foot head office for Waterdown after operating in Burlington for decades.
A grim drowning of father and daughter underlines peril at the U.S.-Mexico border
WARNING: Graphic content and images
Purolator to spend over $1B to make delivery service faster
The courier is panning to invest the money into a shipping hub in Toronto, to upgrade its fleet or couriers, and enhance its retail network.
BlackBerry reports Q1 revenue up in first full quarter with Cylance
BlackBerry Ltd. says it had a US$35-million loss with US$247 million of revenue in the first full quarter since it bought Cylance, which represents a new generation of technology for the company.
First Lady Melania Trump’s communications director, Stephanie Grisham to succeed Sarah Sanders as White House press secretary
The move was first announced by Melania Trump in a tweet and later confirmed by White House officials
Hamilton public school board appoints runner-up to fill Ward 3 trustee vacancy
Maria Felix Miller will replace Chris Parkinson, who died suddenly last month from a heart attack.
Half a litre of fake blood created stain similar to one in Bauman’s bedroom
Crown criticizes forensic engineer for not repeating test and using carpet that may have been different than Bauman’s carpet
Second charge after Hamilton Pride violence sparks further LGBTQ outrage
No far-right protesters have been charged.
Beyond Meat takes their burger to a whole other level
The company has added bits of coconut oil and cocoa butter, which melt into the burger when it’s grilled, and give it a juicier flavour.
Vehicle crashes into concrete median and pole in west Burlington
The driver of an SUV was lucky to escape serious injury after two early-morning collisions in west Burlington Wednesday.Halton police report that around 1:30 a.m. the vehicle drove into a concrete median and then struck a pole in the area of Plai
Why extreme messaging on Edmonton’s anti-Trudeau billboards is concerning experts
Billboards cross a line from commentary to misinformation and Alberta politicians seem to have no interest in condemning extreme rhetoric and misinformation spread by groups like Alberta Fights Back, legal and political experts say.
Canadian border agency slammed for searching phone without warrant in child porn case
An Ontario court chides border agency over “serious, long-standing and systemic” practice of abusing search powers under the customs law.
Porter Airlines to start seasonal flights to Muskoka this week
The 20-minute flights will operate out of Billy Bishop Airport on Thursdays and Mondays between June 27 and Sept. 3.
‘Fast, furious and stupid’: Coun. Whitehead polls public over Aberdeen traffic
Andrew Dreschel looks at the ongoing struggle between residential neighbourhoods and commuters.
Waiting for The Wave: What can Hamilton do to stave off climate-change flooding?
Faced with record-high water levels and waves that have already reached two storeys, Hamilton is working on a plan. But it won’t be cheap.
Why is Lake Ontario so high?
Some people blame climate change and poor regulation of lake outflows. Regardless, all the Great Lakes — not just Ontario — are brimming this year.
Jeff Mahoney: DNA search uncovers half-sisters, hidden pasts and a hockey star dad
When Barbara McCammon’s daughter Mary Jane Lewis got her an ancestry.com search for Christmas they thought it might answer questions about their ethnic background. They never suspected what they would ultimately discover.
Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger says city stands "in solidarity" with LGBTQ community
"We are going to do better," said Mayor Fred Eisenberger.
China halts imports of Canadian meat
Chinese Embassy cites forged certificates as the reason for the unexpected move.
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