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Updated 2025-02-08 04:15
Six Nations staff relocated amid band office blockade
“The past two weeks have been uneasy and uncomfortable for our community,” elected Chief Ava Hill says.
Concussion awareness ad to air during Raptors game as part of Rowan’s Law campaign
Ontario is the only province in Canada that has concussion safety legislation.
Canada’s treatment of Indigenous women not a ‘genocide,’ says Andrew Scheer
Speaking on Parliament Hill, Scheer says the deaths and abuse inflicted on Indigenous women are “heartbreaking” and need addressing, but calling them a genocide would mean inviting international action and scrutiny that aren’t warranted.
Can the Green party break Canada’s climate gridlock?
To answer a threat greater than any war we’ve known, Elizabeth May’s Greens are calling for all hands on deck: an all-party crisis cabinet to steer Canada to net-zero emissions by 2050.
Architects argue red tape at Hamilton City Hall is dragging down development
Architect society representative will call for changes at city’s Open for Business Sub-Committee
Lloyd Ferguson heads new Hamilton Conservation Authority board
Fixing parking headaches at popular spots like Webster’s Falls and reopening the Bruce Trail by Sherman Falls are among Ancaster Coun. Lloyd Ferguson’s goals as he takes over as chair of Hamilton Conservation Authority’s board of directors.
Local architects argue red tape at City Hall is dragging down development
Architect society representative will call for changes at city’s Open for Business Sub-Committee
Trudeau government plans to ban ‘harmful’ single-use plastics in Canada as early as 2021
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the plan will include a shift to corporate responsibility for recycling plastics produced, which he says would increase Canada’s low rate of plastic recycling.
Sudan protesters, devastated but defiant, regroup underground after crackdown
The Sudanese Professionals Association, which helped lead the protests that toppled al-Bashir, has ordered supporters to avoid confrontation with the security forces during the strike.
Patient discovered with “shocking bedsore” dies
Daughters have sense of peace knowing their loss has “ignited change for the better” at Joseph Brant Hospital
Under scrutiny for recent tragedies, float planes a thriving way of life in coastal British Columbia
Seaplanes provide access to rugged and remote areas for tourism, and to a career for people who thrive on independence and quick thinking
UPDATED: Lockdown lifted at Hamilton’s Westmount Secondary School
Hamilton police were called at 12:33 p.m. about “potential threat”
Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas federal NDP riding nomination attracts a crowd
Date for nomination has yet to be set for contest.
Hikers report Colorado's Hanging Lake isn't overcrowded
Hikers report Colorado's Hanging Lake isn't overcrowded
Hamilton’s Westmount Secondary School on lockdown over threat
Hamilton police asking people to stay out of the area
CPP money managers worth the expense: PBO
Canada Pension Plan's money managers worth more than they cost, PBO says
Hamilton-led clinical trial shows diabetes drug reduces heart attacks, strokes and kidney problems in diabetes patients
People in the trial were followed for a median time of more than five years and the trial was nearly evenly split between men and women.
Cause of Sunday’s deadly Flamborough crash still under investigation
Single-vehicle crash on Woodhill Road killed Lynden man
Wildfire prompts evacuation at California Six Flags park
Wildfire prompts evacuation at California Six Flags park
Photos and video: Family fun at Concession St. Streetfest
Fun and games for all on Hamilton Mountain for the Concession Street BIA annual festival.
Stoney Creek United Church gets 1st anchor partner in new community hub endeavour
THE ISSUE: Community hub at Stoney Creek United ChurchTHE LOCAL IMPACT: Community groups should help keep the church viable well into the future
Stoney Creek United Church gets first anchor partner in new community hub endeavour
THE ISSUE: Community hub at Stoney Creek United ChurchTHE LOCAL IMPACT: Community groups should help keep the church viable well into the future
Having trouble getting pregnant? Lay off the weed, doctor says
THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, acts on the body's endocannabinoid system, which is part of the reproductive tissues of both men and women
This Calgary family says school bullying drove their nine-year-old to suicide. Now other parents are speaking up
Nine-year-old Amal Alshteiwi died by suicide in March. In the wake of her death, several Calgary parents have spoken to the Star about cases of chronic and violent bullying they say were not taken seriously by the Calgary Board of Education or its schools.
Man with disability refused service at Whitby Tim Hortons for using scooter in drive-thru
Trevor Smith, 21, of Ajax, who has cerebral palsy and is unable to walk, often travels around the community on a mobility device.
Trudeau government plans to ban ‘harmful’ single-use plastics in Canada by 2021
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the plan will include a shift to corporate responsibility for recycling plastics produced, which he says would increase Canada’s low rate of plastic recycling.
Hamilton public health officials searching for help to relocate addiction clients
About 40 of the 229 remaining clients using addiction services could be left without help.
Facebook launches political-ad tool, but still allows some controversial content
Those who buy ads will have to be approved, but unpaid content that simply blurs lines —like a recent doctored video of Nancy Pelosi — will still be permitted.
Tony highlights: A historic win and a strong night for women
Tony highlights: A historic win and a strong night for women
Heightened bacteria levels found at Alaska beach in Kenai
Officials find heightened bacteria levels at Alaska beach
The rise of organized crews of shoplifters and what Halton police are doing about it
The traditional view of a shoplifter is largely out of date. A lone individual throwing an item into a purse or under their coat and heading for an exit because they don’t want to pay for it still happens but there’s increasingly more to it these days.
Kitchener man wanted in abduction of daughter
Father took girl on trip to Europe last summer and didn’t return
Netherlands vegetable seed developer wins World Food Prize
Netherlands vegetable seed developer wins World Food Prize
Reptile zoo provides antivenom to Grand River Hospital snake-bite patient
Patient bitten by venomous snake while travelling in Thailand.
Sunny skies for Concession Streetfest
Thousands attended the 23rd Concession Streetfest on June 8.The Mountain’s oldest commercial district was closed between Upper Wentworth and East 25th to all but emergency vehicles during the popular event than ran from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and feat
Jon Meacham, Tim McGraw explore American history in song
Jon Meacham, Tim McGraw explore American history in song
Starbucks launches reusable cups trial at UK airport
Starbucks launches disposable cups trial at UK airport
Cold, wet weather delays Hamilton-area strawberry season
Farmer Joe Lindley said only Mother Nature can tell exactly when the berries will be available.
Jeff Mahoney: 18,000 years of marriage — and they’d do it all again
They came mostly from Hamilton but many other parts far and near — 400 couples, renewing their vows at Hamilton’s Christ The King on Sunday.
Man points flare gun at customers inside downtown Tim Hortons: Hamilton police
Officers who first arrived found the suspect sitting at a table.
Starbucks launches disposable cups trial at UK airport
Starbucks launches disposable cups trial at UK airport
Ex-Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz shot at Dominican Republic bar
Ortiz's father, Leo, said his son was out of danger and there wasn't any collateral damage, meaning no damage to major organs.
Employment law: Little can be done about age discrimination — except wait for time and karma to turn
Age discrimination is an insidious and corrosive disease in our society, and the effect on an employee’s sense of self-worth is debilitating, writes Ed Canning.
OPP charging drug sellers with manslaughter when user dies
OPP have charged 10 persons with manslaughter in relation to drugs that a dealer has sold to people who then died using them. All overdose cases, fatal or not, are now investigated as criminal acts in which police hunt for the drug seller.
Get ready for Raptormania: Street closures, traffic congestion, extra TTC and more police
It’s Game 5 and the Raptors can clinch the NBA title with a win over the Golden State Warriors at Scotiabank Arena Monday night. Expect street closures downtown and beefed-up police presence.
'Can’t feed it? Don’t breed it!' Topless woman shuts down anti-abortion protest out front of Peterborough high school
In an attempt to dissuade anti-abortion protestors, the woman took off her shirt and held up a sign which read “Can’t feed it? Don’t breed it!”
‘Officers went after him:’ Alleged drunk driver nabbed in Burlington dodging RIDE lanes
officers were conducting a RIDE initiative in the area of the North Service Road and the Highway 407 overpass
Would you live in a condo without an oven? 162 units in this downtown Toronto building don’t have one
Instead, units under 480 square feet have convection microwaves for “space saving efficiencies.” The move follows a decline in cooking and rise in food delivery apps, experts say.
We’re letting Canadian kids eat themselves sick
A bill to protect children is languishing in the Senate. We need it to tackle childhood obesity and chronic diseases, writes Alex Munter.
Nuclear heroics at McMaster reactor deliver liver cancer treatment in Spain — on time
A new technology that allows radioactive microspheres to attack cancerous liver tumours is being enabled by McMaster University’s nuclear reactor. And a recent emergency case in Barcelona tested Mac’s team to their limits. They passed with flying colours.
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