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House of Commons unanimously adopts new parental-leave policy for MPs
The new rules give MPs who are expecting babies the right to take up to four weeks off as leave at the ends of pregnancies as well.
Tory MPPs urged to promote Ford Fest amid ‘culture of fear’ in caucus
Attendance at the annual barbecue is not mandatory for Progressive Conservative MPPs and political aides, but they are being asked to promote the event on their social media networks.
Tanker attacks threatening the world’s most important oil route
After the apparent attack Thursday on two tankers just outside the strait, tanker operators were quick to voice concerns.
Grant Avenue Studio double winner at Hamilton arts awards
Studio owner Bob Doidge is honoured with a lifetime achievement award, while Amy King wins for music.
Correction: Grand Canyon-Dark Sky story
Correction: Grand Canyon-Dark Sky story
Correction: Grand Canyon-Dark Sky story
Correction: Grand Canyon-Dark Sky story
Landlord shocked at shoddy cable installation leaving wire hanging dangerously
Trouble getting it fixed until The Spectator called companies for comment.
Signpost: New fire trucks, lottery winner, preventing elder abuse
A Hamilton man won $250,000 playing Instant Crossword Deluxe.
California Ritz faces $1.6M fine for blocking beach access
California Ritz faces $1.6M fine for blocking beach access
California Ritz faces $1.6M fine for blocking beach access
California Ritz faces $1.6M fine for blocking beach access
Toronto hospital to use AI, data science to understand mental health better
Sean Hill believes the mental health crisis can be improved by harnessing big data.
Australian man charged in New Zealand mosque killings pleads not guilty
The man accused of killing 51 people at two Christchurch mosques has pleaded not guilty to all the charges that have been filed against him.
Hamilton lodging home is not the worst, but it’s still awful
Sampaguita is not the worst lodging home Amy Acierto has owned. But it’s still awful.
Opioid-related death count up to more than 11,500 nationally: government data
Canada’s opioid crisis claimed the lives of more than 11,500 people between January 2016 and December 2018, the Public Health Agency of Canada reported Thursday.
Steve Milton: Dengue fever ended Annamay Pierse Oldershaw’s swimming career. Here’s what she’s doing now
Hamilton resident named Chef de Mission, Canada’s top leader, for Youth Winter Olympic Games.
MPs to get parental-leave in unanimous vote
Expectant moms could be off 14 months.
Donald Trump says press secretary Sarah Sanders leaving
Sanders hasn’t held a formal White House media briefing since March 11.
Relationship with Métis Nation a model for reconciliation: Trudeau
The Canadian government’s relationship with the Métis Nation is a tangible and concrete example of reconciliation, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday.
After partisan bickering, House backs motion to end veteran homelessness
The House of Commons has supported a backbench MP’s bid to have the government work to end veteran homelessness after days of partisan bickering.
Man faces charges after car slams into Quebec office helping flood victims
The accused is described as a victim of spring floods who had just been ejected from the office by police.
Freeland rebuffs China’s call to release Meng, ahead of Trudeau-Trump meeting
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland firmly rebuffed China’s latest demand Thursday to free high-tech scion Meng Wanzhou, saying it would set a dangerous precedent that could endanger all Canadians abroad.
Amherst kept silent to protect kidnapped girls in Ghana
Nova Scotia community kept internet silence to keep information from kidnappers in Ghana.
U.S. blames Iran for apparent attack on 2 oil tankers
The fact that both vessels remained afloat suggested mines may have damaged them.
White House should can Kellyanne Conway: U.S. agency
The U.S. Office of Special Counsel said in a letter to Donald Trump that Conway has repeatedly violated the Hatch Act.
Mohawk earns STARS Gold rating for sustainability work
Mohawk College is the first college in Ontario to earn a STARS Gold rating, recognizing its sustainability achievements, from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).
Transport Canada making electronic logs mandatory for truck, bus drivers
Electronic logging was one of six recommendations made by the Saskatchewan Coroner’s Service after the Broncos crash in April 2018.
Hamilton councillors reject zero-based budgeting, but embrace provincial funding
"I'm not going to be a flunky for Doug Ford," said Ward 4 Coun. Sam Merulla.
Hamilton police investigating anti-Semitic graffiti at a Dundas school
Police were called to St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary School on Governors Road around 4:30 p.m. June 8
Hamilton woman charged with stabbing another woman at Mountain residence
20-year-old victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries
Paraplegic man sues, says Avenatti kept settlement money
A paraplegic man previously represented by Michael Avenatti has filed a lawsuit alleging the embattled lawyer neglected to pay him millions he was due in a settlement with Los Angeles County.
Congo pastor likely sparked Ebola outbreak spread to Uganda
World Health Organization discussing whether to declare a global health emergency
Ressam Gardens coming to West 5th
The issueConstruction of Ressam Gardens is underwayThe local impactThe new residential care home for seniors with dementia will add 100 new jobs and provide much-needed memory illness-related research.
Tankers attacked again in Gulf of Oman, raising fears of wider conflict
The early morning attacks escalated tensions in an already tense region, with other nations pleading with all sides to stay calm rather than provoke an all-out war
Blocked at the U.S. border, a Canadian orchardist fears he’s been branded a terrorist
Once drawn into a database like the FBI’s TUSCAN list, it can be exceedingly difficult — if not impossible — to get answers or get out, security experts say.
Hamilton man celebrates $250,000 win in OLG game
Instant Crossword Deluxe top prize
Crews recue Utah teen after slip near waterfall
Crews recue Utah teen after slip near waterfall
Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath confident she will remain leader into 2022 election
The Ontario NDP is preparing to lay the foundation to win government in the 2022 provincial election.
Canada’s carbon price needs to climb higher in order to hit Paris target, new report says
Federal levy needs to climb to $102 per tonne by 2030 to ensure Canada hits its emissions reduction target, the Parliamentary Budget Officer says.
Vandals deface monolith at Utah's Capitol Reef National Park
Vandals deface monolith at Utah's Capitol Reef National Park
Hamilton police looking for witnesses after e-bike rider seriously injured on York Boulevard
Initial reports suggested it was a hit-and-run, but Hamilton police need more information
The Ford government spent its first year slashing. Here’s who got burned
Premier Doug Ford and Finance Minister Vic Fedeli are attempting to reduce Ontario’s $11.7-billion deficit through funding cuts to a wide array of programs.
Hamilton Coun. Jason Farr says tickets received from basketball team isn't a conflict of interest
Farr says Integrity Commissioner "supported" idea to purchase tickets when needed.
Trump to host Trudeau next week to discuss trade deal, Huawei
Trudeau will reportedly visit Washington on June 20 and is tentatively scheduled to meet Trump that day, with trade and China set to dominate the agenda
McMaster survey highlights gaps in 2SLGBTQ+ services
Armed with data, researchers are hopeful ‘badly needed’ supports can be restored
A storm exposed children’s bones on a Canadian beach, reviving a 170-year-old mystery
The findings shed light on the local folklore and fragmentary scholarship surrounding the Carricks shipwreck.
Steve Milton: Dengue fever ended Olympian Annamay Pierse Oldershaw’s swimming career. Here’s what the newlywed is doing now
Hamilton resident named Chef de Mission, Canada’s top leader, for Youth Winter Olympic Games
Letterman looks back with regret on his many Trump interviews
It is late 1987 and David Letterman is in his element — cameras rolling, a new guest moments away from joining him onstage, and a biting joke about to fire out from his lips.
Dundas vacant lot subject of confidential sale report
'Wentworth Lodge lands' to support affordable housing
Canada’s carbon price needs to climb higher, be applied more broadly in order to hit Paris target, new report says
Federal levy needs to climb to $102 per tonne by 2030 to ensure Canada hits its emissions reduction target, the Parliamentary Budget Officer says.
Snake stows away in bag for trip to Hawaii from Florida
Snake stows away in man's bag on trip to Hawaii from Florida
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