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Updated 2025-02-07 19:30
Havana Group Supplies leaders get bail after a week in jail
Steve Sardinha and Grant Norton ordered to surrender their passports and stay in Ontario after a week in jail.
African Lion Safari trainer seriously injured in elephant attack
Trainer in his 30s was taken by air ambulance to Hamilton General Hospital.
Premier Doug Ford accepts resignation of his controversial chief of staff, Dean French
The Etobicoke insurance broker quit Friday night after two cabinet ministers personally appealed to Ford to fire him.
Toronto Catholic board ‘deeply sorry’ after quote attributed to Hitler used in Grade 8 graduation display
The boy had searched online for an inspirational quote and didn’t know who Hitler was, the board spokesperson said.
Hamilton police investigate stabbing near Jackson Square
A 20-year-old man was taken to hospital with a stab wound.
U.S. seeks private beaches for rotting whales as die-off peaks
So many grey whales are dying off the U.S. West Coast that scientists and volunteers dealing with the putrid carcasses have an urgent request for coastal residents: lend them your private beaches so these ocean giants can rot in peace.
Hamilton mayor Fred Eisenberger calls launch Kitchener-Waterloo LRT a ‘historic moment’
Major work on similar transit service in Hamilton unlikely before 2021 largely due to political delays
Hiring tool focus of upcoming Power Up Monday at the library
A workshop on a hiring tool called “Magnet” is being held at the Hamilton Public Library June 24.
‘Other people’s skin’: Inuit sue government over medical experiments
Five Inuit have filed a lawsuit against the federal government over medical experiments, including skin grafts, that they say were performed on them without their consent.
Weekend events: Ten great things to do in Hamilton and area
Temperatures are expected to be around 24 C with no humidex to speak of.
‘Swastika Trail’ stands: Court won’t interfere with Ontario township vote
Resident says when he presents his driver’s licence or health card, he’s routinely asked if he is a white supremacist.
Canada, U.S. agree to expand preclearance options for travellers, goods
A new agreement between Canada and the United States will soon allow travellers and cargo to pre-clear customs before they leave, allowing an easier movement of people and goods crossing the border.
Hamilton’s iconic Crowbar frontman Kelly Jay dies at the age of 77 after a stroke
“There’s a show up in heaven today, and the world is left with your gift of music” — Hank Fordham
Rob Ford’s widow running to be MP in Bernier’s People’s Party
Etobicoke North candidate one of 39 from new party in GTA.
Woman found not guilty in charges relating to murder of trio from Six Nations
Judge rules Kristen Bomberry not guilty in accessory to murder charges in triple homicide
Paul Berton: The war on truth is heating up, and we’re losing
More than ever, you can’t trust everything you read
Premier Doug Ford revokes patronage appointments in light of Dean French connections
While no official reason was given, one appointee is a friend of French’s son, the other a relative
Who will choose the next U.K. leader? Mostly older white men
The Conservatives are choosing a new leader — who will also become the next prime minister — at a perilous political time.
Sydney, Australia, declaring climate emergency
“Cities need to show leadership, especially when you’re not getting that leadership from the national government,” mayor says.
Trump calls off Iranian strikes with minutes to spare, citing likely deaths
President Donald Trump said Friday the U.S. was “cocked and loaded” to retaliate against Iran for downing an unmanned American surveillance drone but he cancelled the strikes minutes before they were to be launched after being told 150 people could die.
Iran downing U.S. military drone leads airlines to reroute flights
“The threat of a civil aircraft shootdown in southern Iran is real,” warned OPSGROUP, a company that advises airlines.
Renata Ford to run in federal election for People’s Party of Canada
The widow of former Toronto mayor Rob Ford will be running in the riding held at the provincial level by her brother-in-law, Premier Doug Ford.
African Lion Safari trainer attacked by elephant
Airlifted to hospital
‘Lost’ wallets expose some myths about human nature
Would people turn them in if there’s money inside? The answer might surprise you ...
‘Lost’ wallets hide surprising facts about our neighbours
It’s obvious: Someone finding a lost wallet is less likely to return it if money is inside, right?
Armed home invaders flee after east-Mountain residents fight back
The residents were awakened by banging at the door and found three suspects, one with a gun.
LRT learnings: What can Hamilton take from Kitchener-Waterloo’s 15-year journey
Mayor Fred Eisenberger and the city’s LRT team are checking out the opening day of light rail transit service down the road in K-W.
Toronto police nab accused killer in the murder of Carel Douse
Samitar Hassan was arrested in Toronto and will be coming back to Hamilton.
Hamilton police hold an Aboriginal sunrise service on National Aboriginal Day
Allan Loft leads Hamilton police through an Aboriginal sunrise ceremony on the summer solstice
A cross-lake ferry from Niagara to Toronto? A P.E.I. startup wants to make it happen
A Charlottetown-based company is looking at running a sustainable vessel that would to get commuters across the lake in an hour or less.
Premier Doug Ford revokes patronage appointments after reports of ties to Dean French
While no official reason was given, one appointee is a friend of French’s son, the other a relative
France's first lady Brigitte Macron is no fan of politics — and don’t call her a ‘cougar’
She described the challenges of her relationship with a man 24 years her junior.
'Illegal firearms': Heavily-armed tactical officers arrest 2 Burlington residents after guns and drugs discovered
Two Burlington residents are facing numerous gun and drug charges after an investigation into "illegal firearms" in the city, according to Halton Regional Police.
Trump says he’s considering inviting Raptors to White House to celebrate NBA championship
Visits to the Rose Garden by major sports champions were a long-held tradition until the Trump administration.
Fight for survival on doomed Ethiopian Airlines jet came down to two cockpit wheels
A safety system had gone haywire and it was trying to drive down the jet's nose.
Imagine a cross-lake ferry from Niagara to Toronto
If Paul Paterson can get his idea for a green cross-lake ferry between Toronto and Niagara off the ground, he doesn’t want to be slow about it — but he does wants to be careful.
Burlington’s Fareen Samji, five-time long ball champion, applies her drive and ambition to making the game more accessible to women and girls
Burlington’s Fareen Samji is a successful golf specialist, entrepreneur and fundraiser. She has created an inspiring mentor/mentee relationship program that puts business women on golf courses with girls, 11 to 16, from Big Sisters.
QEW traffic helped Costco decide to keep Niagara store open
The traffic that clogs the QEW on weekends and in the summer might not be all bad.
LRT goes live in Kitchener-Waterloo: Region makes transit history
Friday is also the day when we celebrate the transformation of Kitchener-Waterloo, Luisa D’Amato writes.
A dog went digging in the backyard. What it found made the owner call the police
A homeowner’s dog had been doing what dogs do: digging in the backyard on the hunt and found a bone. Police later discovered that the bone belonged to a woman.
How fast food giants are testing greener packaging
Two McDonald’s Canada restaurants will soon be testbeds for the company’s greener packaging initiatives, serving wooden cutlery, paper straws and other recycling-friendly packaging.
OPP bust horrific ‘big box store’of child pornography
Distribution operation sending video, images to 116 countries called “big box store” of child porn by police.
The disgusting truth of cigarette litter and what a group of Burlington women are doing about it
Battle of the cigarette butts in local parks
FU CANCER: Kitchener chef fighting brain cancer leads fundraiser
‘It’s not about me — it’s bigger than me!’ Alex Janke insists
Steve Milton: Simoni Lawrence and the hit that hurt the CFL
CFL and CFLPA explode into another war of words over Tiger-Cats linebacker Simoni Lawrence’s suspension-worthy hit on Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Zach Collaros.
Cannon Street repaving should be done early
Repaving can move ahead faster because road base is in better shape than expected. The painful reconstruction project was originally slated to run into October.
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan to set up separate charity foundation from Prince William and Duchess Kate
Why does this matter? Because charity work is one of the main jobs of any senior royal. This is especially true for Harry
'He's lucky he didn't injure or kill me:’ Halton bike cop nearly struck by driver on cellphone
The driver asked for a reduced fine.
Wanted: GTA residents in need of home renovations
Both Property Brother: Forever Home and new series Big Home Overhaul are looking for homes to make over on their shows.
Bob McCown leaving Sportsnet 590 The Fan after 30 years
McCown, host of Prime Time Sports since its launch in 1989, has been acknowledged as the person responsible for building sports talk radio in Canada.
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