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Houston Zoo's Wetlands Exhibit to feature whooping cranes
Houston Zoo's Wetlands Exhibit to feature whooping cranes
Kick-ass country club concerts: Clash of cultures spawns new breed of ‘golf rock’
‘We thought we were either going to sing to some really nice well behaved people or we were going to sing to a bunch of redneck folk getting drunk’
Trade posts in Four Corners fight to stay open amid changes
Trade posts in Four Corners fight to stay open amid changes
'Wizard of Oz' comes to life in western Michigan park
'Wizard of Oz' comes to life in western Michigan park
South Dakota couple raises yaks near Rapid City
South Dakota couple raises yaks near Rapid City
'Wizard of Oz' comes to life in western Michigan park
'Wizard of Oz' comes to life in western Michigan park
Puerto Rican Day Parade honours arts, culture trailblazers
Puerto Rican Day Parade honours arts, culture trailblazers
Man pronounced dead at scene after single vehicle crash in Flamborough
Woodhill Road closed between Concession 4 and Highway 5
Diehard Raptors fans camp out at Jurassic Park to wait for Monday’s game
Some fans staked out their spot in line almost three days ahead of Monday’s Game 5 against the Golden State Warriors.
YouTube’s open gate for pedophiles
Automated recommendation system found to direct viewers of some content to videos that sexualize children
Canadian man dead after being shot in St. Maarten
A Canadian man, identified by St. Maarten police only by his initials S.V., is dead after he was shot during an armed robbery on the Caribbean island. Global Affairs Canada confirmed they are providing consular assistance to the family.
Woman sues TSA over strip search at Oklahoma airport
Woman sues TSA over strip search at Oklahoma airport
Albuquerque eyes Route 66 upgrades in 'forgotten' part
Albuquerque eyes Route 66 upgrades in 'forgotten' part
Warming weather to increase Sierra snowmelt, flooding risk
Warming weather to increase Sierra snowmelt, flooding risk
Warming weather to increase Sierra snowmelt, flooding risk
Warming weather to increase Sierra snowmelt, flooding risk
Philippines hits back at UN call for inquiry into killings during Duterte’s drug war
The Philippine government, which says the war on drugs killed more than 5,000 people suspected of being addicts and dealers during the past three years, says the killings were based on the “primary duty of the state” to protect its citizens.
Despite strong economy, anxieties exist among Canadians that could sway federal election
Economic jitters introduce a wild card into the coming election. It’s a potentially dangerous factor for the governing Liberals and represents an opportunity for the opposition parties, one they are already trying to leverage to their advantage.
Federal government announces $13 million for Canada’s coastal ecosystems on World Oceans Day
The Department of Fisheries says the money would support 24 additional projects under Ottawa’s Coastal Restoration Fund to help restore habitats along Canada’s shorelines.
New Brunswick First Nation demands federal government allow access to crab fishery
The Eel Ground First Nation is calling on the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to allow them access to the snow crab fishery and honour treaty rights.
Lesbian couple attacked on London bus after refusing to kiss in front of male gang
The alleged attack was revealed in social media posts by one of the women, Melania Geymonat, who said she was beaten and bloodied.
With Raptors playing Monday, don’t even think of driving downtown Toronto
With Raptors playing the fifth game of the NBA Finals in Toronto on Monday, it’s best to leave the car at home, say city officials.
Hamilton Golf and Country Club announces $11 million in on-course improvements
Project will involve overhaul of greens, bunkers and drainage on all 27 holes, but changes are expected to be ‘subtle.’
Federal Conservatives’ worries about Doug Ford’s unpopularity intensify
Conservative insider says that Ford and his policies are the No. 1 issue at the door for candidates campaigning for Andrew Scheer’s party.
Ontario Liberals won’t change the way they choose their next leader
The one-member, one-vote system is favoured by a majority at Liberals’ weekend convention but doesn’t meet the 66 per cent threshold for a constitutional change.
Attempt at Great Salt Lake to break float record falls short
Attempt at Great Salt Lake to break float record falls short
14-year-old Quebec girl drowns during school trip
The girl was found unconscious in the Assomption river in St-Come, about 110 kilometres north of Montreal.
U.S. scientists feel chill of Trump’s crackdown on fetal tissue research
As abortion bans take place across the country, the U.S. is cracking down on fetal tissue research, with new hurdles for government-funded scientists who call the special cells vital for fighting a range of health threats.
Ontario zoo provides antivenin to woman bitten by snake in Thailand
Bry Loyst of Indian River Reptile Zoo in Peterborough says he was contacted by provincial police and hospital staff in Kitchener on Friday to provide the antidote to the woman.
Canada proposes legislation to crack down on third-party steel dumping
McMaster University Professor Marvin Ryder says move "demonstrates good faith" to United States administration.
Honolulu delivers revised rail recovery plan to US officials
Honolulu delivers revised rail recovery plan to US officials
Greater share of recent immigrants landing jobs even as Canada welcomes more
The increase was likely driven in part by the country’s strong job-creation run, which has encouraged companies to hire more people who usually find themselves at the margins of the workforce.
China bans the Toronto Star
The Star is among global news websites, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, HuffPost, The Guardian, NBC News and The Globe and Mail, which have been blocked by the Chinese government.
One man in life threatening condition following alleged shooting on Toronto bus
Witnesses told police that four suspects ran northbound on Islington, leaving the scene.
Plenty of snow translated into strong New England ski season
Plenty of snow translated into strong New England ski season
The Stanley Cup is still king overall, but younger Canadians would rather watch the Raptors, polls say
A pair of new polls reveal a stubbing divide between older and younger fans: Hockey is still king in Canada, but basketball is taking over in the younger generation — at least while the Raptors are rolling.
Doug Ford says he will attend Pride events, just not the parade
He said it’s great for people to gather and is a real boost to the economy.
Man wanted for allegedly throwing ‘corrosive substance’ on couple with infant baby near Christie Pits park
A man and woman were walking with their baby on Clifton St., north of Bloor St., around 4:30 p.m. when a man on a bicycle approached them and “threw a bottle containing a corrosive substance at the family, striking them,” police said.
Considering downsizing? There are multiple factors to consider
When your mother is ready to test the waters, she would be well advised to interview three or more real estate salespeople, writes Joe Richer.
Family remembers fiery spirit of Canada’s oldest woman
As Canada’s oldest woman, Ellen (Dolly) Gibb’s zest for life won her national attention.
Trump announces deal to stave off U.S. tariffs on Mexico
U.S. and Mexican officials were holding a third day of talks at the U.S. State Department Friday.
All QEW lanes open following crash and spill near Eastport Drive
“No serious injuries, but huge inconvenience, huge headaches here on a Friday afternoon,” said OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt.
NASA opening space station to visitors
You’ve heard about the International Space Station for years. Want to visit?
Ontario Liberals to elect new leader on March 7
Ontario’s moribund Liberals will elect a new leader on March 7. But first the party has to decide the method for selecting a chief to lead them into the 2022 election against Premier Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives
Facebook stops Huawei from pre-installing apps on phones
Facebook said Friday it has stopped letting its apps come pre-installed on smartphones sold by Huawei in order to comply with U.S. restrictions, a move that deals a fresh blow to the Chinese tech giant.
Signpost: Cooking workshop, Pride Hamilton and teaching award
Celebrate Hamilton’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community on June 15 from 11:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Gage Park.
Climate change ‘life-and-death’ for Inuit, says made-in-North plan
The Arctic is warming twice as fast as the rest of the planet and that means the Inuit need their own plan to deal with it.
Federal Liberals solicited funds from U.S. and U.K. Facebook audiences
Official says the ads were placed in error and the party is working with Facebook to determine how foreign audiences were asked to donate to the Liberals.
Extradition hearing for Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou set for early next year
The U.S. Department of Justice has laid charges of conspiracy, fraud and obstruction against Chinese technology giant Huawei and Meng.
Judge or jury? SNC-Lavalin delays its choice in corruption case
Defence lawyer says more time needed on ‘important decision’
‘I thought I’d just watched somebody die’: Onlookers react to Hamilton D-Day anniversary skydiving crash
Man transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries; his reserve chute snagged on his GoPro camera attached to his helmet and did not fully open.
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