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RCMP using over 200 drones for aerial surveillance and capturing images
Micheal Vonn of the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association warns that police are increasingly gathering intelligence and not just investigating crimes.
Barbara McCammon’s Christmas DNA present peels open the identity of her biological father, an NHL great, and the living presence of a half-sister
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.
Doug Ford to review appointments after Dean French’s niece resigns
PC insider says the premier “hit the roof” when he learned that his former chief of staff’s niece had been appointed to the province’s Public Accountants Council.
Licence revoked for Ottawa doctor who used own sperm to artificially inseminate patients
According to an uncontested statement of facts, more than a dozen patients say they suffered irreparable harm as a result of Bernard Norman Barwin’s actions.
Ontario health report recommends more virtual visits, sharing ER wait times
NDP notes report’s author is a friend of the premier appointed by him to the lucrative gig.
Regional differences mask a close federal race, Forum poll suggests
Conservatives have strong support in their western heartland, but Liberals lead in vote-rich Ontario and Quebec, according to latest poll.
Former ambassador says he would also use the G20 to talk to other leaders who are susceptible to China’s bullying
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will lean on the power and influence of the mercurial Donald Trump to raise the issue of two detained Canadians during a bilateral meeting with the Chinese president at a G20 summit in Japan this week — something the U.S. president publicly committed to doing at “Justin’s request.”
David Saint-Jacques doing well after space flight: Canadian Space Agency
David St. Jacques was able to speak with his wife and parents after landing, Canadian Space Agency says.
Will Ontario ignore odour complaints from Hamilton residents living close to industry?
Critics are raising a stink about an abrupt Progressive Conservative policy change that directs enforcement officers to focus on higher risk incidents rather than “nuisance impacts.”
$1.1M in gold reported stolen from home southeast of Peterborough
Northumberland OPP investigating after gold bars, coins reported stolen from Cramahe Township home
Dead North Atlantic right whale on Cape Breton beach as experts seek cause of death
A study found more than half the 70 right whale deaths recorded over the last 16 years were caused by entanglement in fishing gear or vessel collisions.
Grandma kills cobra with shovel to protect neighbourhood kids
Kathy Kehoe said she knew instantly it was a cobra when she first spotted it on her patio.
New Ukraine president, and former actor, to meet Trudeau in Toronto
Prime Minister said in a statement that he wants to use the meeting with Zelenskiy to reaffirm Canada’s deep commitment to the Ukrainian people
Puppy who disappeared in the mountains after crash found 13 days later
The driver was airlifted to a hospital after crashing his SUV on May 14, but Bella the puppy was nowhere to be found.
Grandma kills cobra with shovel to protect neighbourhood kids
Kathy Kehoe said she knew instantly it was a cobra when she first spotted it on her patio.
New England truck driver pleads not guilty in Marine JarHeads motorcycle deaths
Volodymyr Zhukovskyy,, who is accused of colliding with a group of motorcyclists, killing seven of them, has pleaded not guilty to negligent homicide.
Postal service returning decade-old stolen Hawaii mail
Found in storage unit of now deceased postal worker.
Video shows rescue of baby from plastic bag in forest
Authorities have been searching for the baby’s mother since June 6.
Infrastructure bank gives Via $55M for work on high-frequency rail project
The rail company wants to build a multibillion-dollar new network of dedicated passenger-rail lines so its trains will no longer have to yield to freight trains on borrowed tracks
Mitsubishi Motors to relocate North America HQ to Tennessee
Officals say the move to Franklin, Tenn., will result in an US$18.25 million investment in the region and approximately 200 jobs.
‘Business After Business’ at the Scottish Rite on July 25
The “Business After Business” events provide an opportunity to build up your business network.
Complaints about Ontario Cannabis Store pushed ombudsman’s case load up 30 per cent last year
In one moment of “absurdity,” the government-owned Ontario Cannabis Store told the man who received an empty box that he would have to return it to get a refund, ombudsman said.
Hundreds rally to support Wesley Day Centre
Many concerned that hub for Hamilton’s most vulnerable citizens is closing.
Facebook’s ‘path to printing even more money’
Analysts believe WhatsApp and Messenger will become new payments and commerce hubs that take small-but-profitable cuts from billions of transactions
Bombardier sells regional jet business to Japanese firm Mitsubishi
Bombardier Inc. announced Tuesday a deal to sell its regional jet program to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. for US$550 million.
The Fountains of Hamilton
Hamilton is home to both historic and unique water features
'Sitting at a green light for 11 seconds': Burlington man, 57, charged with distracted driving
A Halton Regional Police officer was perplexed Tuesday (June 25) when he said he watched a white Jeep Grand Cherokee sit at a Burlington intersection for 11 seconds with a green light because the driver was checking out a website on his phone.
Hundreds rally to support marginalized
Wesley Day Centre’s closing has many concerned
The top 10 audiobooks on Audible.com
The top 10 audiobooks on Audible.com
'Despicable': Young man, 24, identified and charged after video showing theft in Burlington coffee shop
Halton Regional Police have charged a young man after a video showing a brazen theft at a downtown Burlington business.
Runner-up replaces Parkinson as Hamilton Ward 3 trustee
The candidate who finished 29 votes behind Chris Parkinson in last fall’s municipal election will replace him as Ward 3’s public school trustee.
Roy Jones is Hamilton’s Senior of the Year
He’s a familiar face at the Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre where as a volunteer he enjoys serving coffee and sandwiches and even helping folks back to their cars.Roy Jones has been named Hamilton’s 2019 Senior of the Year.The 24th annual S
They’re over the Hill (or are they?) — Retiring MPs talk candidly about what they will and won’t miss
About 40 members of Canada’s Parliament are saying goodbye, remembering the proud moments but also the “political BS,” the stress that made their hair fall out, and the burdens on family life.
She rejected a man at a party. Then he shot her baby in the head, police say
The 23-year-old was a virtual stranger to her, police said
Second LGBTQ+ activist charged in Hamilton Pride confrontation
The 32-year-old man is charged with breach of probation for being among pink mask-wearing group.
'Despicable': Young man, 24, identified and charged after video showing theft in Burlington coffee shop
Halton Regional Police have charged a young man after a video showing a brazen theft at a downtown Burlington business.
Cannabis treatments finding new home in MMA fighting ring
CBD-based consumer products are extending their reach to MMA and finding a good fit there because of their proponents to help with pain, inflammation and exercise recovery.
How a trip on magic mushrooms helped decriminalize psychedelic plants in a California city
He ingested 5 grams — a heady amount that connoisseurs call the heroic dose.
Milton cat rescued on QEW 50 kilometres from home
One day Minnie the cat was at home, chilling out with her family in Milton. The next, she was falling out of a truck on the QEW 50 kilometres away in Grimsby.She was reunited with her family Friday in St. Catharines because of a wedding in Niagara-on-the-Lake, a couple from Chicago and a microchip.
Soaped up at CARSTAR
The Soaps It Up carwash at CARSTAR on Rymal Road East raised $1,700 for cystic fibrosis-related charities on June 15.Part of Shine Month, the fundraiser was held to mark CARSTAR’s 30th anniversary.Across North America the independently-owned n
Dundas Grightmire Arena financial settlement being negotiated
City of Hamilton took over full control of site by June 21
Ottawa fertility doctor who impregnated women with wrong sperm back before medical regulator
Dr. Bernard Norman Barwin already gave up his medical licence, but the college could revoke it if he is found guilty on these additional grounds.
You’re richer than you think, or you might be
About $816 million’s worth of unclaimed balances were on the Bank of Canada’s books at the end of 2018, writes Ellen Roseman.
UPDATE: Missing senior Ralph Tweedle found safe
He was reported missing after leaving St Joseph's Hospital Monday night
Naked Sea-Doo driver from Hamilton caught with his pants down
Ontario Provincial Police charged the 22-year-old with impaired operation, resisting arrest and assaulting a police officer
‘It didn’t look angry:’ Grimsby teen bitten by coyote
Melodie Alldrick and her parents are warning people to stay safe after she was bit on the calf by a coyote.
Police make arrest after spree of Burlington hate crimes
Halton police say they have made an arrest in connection with hate crimes that were recently committed in Burlington.
Bombardier sells regional jet business to Japanese firm Mitsubishi
Under the deal, Mitsubishi will pay US$550 million in cash and assume liabilities totalling about US$200 million.
Beaten lacrosse referee calls for rough but clean game
Gord Brown’s passion for lacrosse has not waned because of alleged attack.
Have you seen Ralph? Hamilton police looking for missing senior
Ralph Tweedle, 78, was last seen at St Joseph's Hospital at 50 Charlton Ave E. Monday night
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