Hamilton councillors approve specifics of spending $50 million on poverty reduction
Councillor calls for tiny home communities in Hamilton
EQAO scores show Hamilton students need more help in math
Ontario plans harsher penalties for careless drivers who hurt or kill
Ontario chamber cautiously optimistic about minimum wage hike help
At least 230 people killed after major 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes near Mexico City
10 charged after 3-month OPP investigation into dangerous motorcycle stunts in the GTA
Bulldogs ship Cole Candella to Sudbury for draft picks
Ontario MPPs set to debate bill aimed at regulating pill presses amid opioid crisis
By Mark Carcasole Reporter
Kitchener-Conestoga MPP Michael Harris first tabled the bill earlier this year. The bill is scheduled to receive second reading at Queen’s Park Thursday afternoon. Continue reading
Animal group takes Ontario minister to court over endangered species
Animal Justice filed an application in divisional court Tuesday seeking a judicial review of the Endangered Species Act legislation. Continue reading
Netflix pulls children’s cartoon after parent spots hidden drawing of penis in episode
Concerned mom Chey Robinson was watching an episode of Maya the Bee when she spotted a bit of “naughty graffiti” on a log. Continue reading
Creative maker space to open its doors in Hamilton’s Nashdale neighbourhood
Creativity is blooming in Hamilton’s Nashdale neighbourhood with the grand opening of a new shared maker space this weekend. Continue reading
Wiarton Willie, Ontario’s prognosticating albino groundhog, dead at 13
Officials said the town will commemorate Willie by erecting a statue in his “likeness” at Wiarton’s Bluewater Park. Continue reading
Mexico earthquake: Church crumbles during child’s baptism leaving 11 family members dead
“It was a scene of horror, sadness with most of the people inside the church dying,” priest’s assistant Lorenzo Sanchez said. Continue reading
Lawyer questions whether courts have the resources to try drivers who kill
A proposed Ontario law that would treat careless driving more seriously if someone is hurt or killed is a “step in the right direction,” a Toronto lawyer says. Continue reading
Ontario NDP MPP Cheri DiNovo announces she won’t seek re-election
Cheri DiNovo has represented the Toronto riding of Parkdale-High Park for 11 years. Continue reading
Infrastructure funding should be easier to access, move, provinces and territories say
Provincial and territorial governments are asking the federal Liberals to loosen the strings tied to billions in upcoming infrastructure spending, including more relaxed spending requirements if it means too much of a hit to their budgets. Continue reading
Judge in Sudbury byelection trial being asked by defence to dismiss charges
Sorbara and Lougheed are accused of offering a would-be candidate a job or appointment to step aside for Thibeault. Continue reading
Volkswagen Canada offices in Ontario searched in ongoing emissions scandal probe
The ministry charged Volkswagen AG with one count under the province’s Environmental Protection Act last week. Continue reading
Families of pilots killed during ‘American Made’ crash hold Tom Cruise, director partially responsible
Two pilots died in a 2015 plane crash while filming a stunt for the upcoming film “American Made”, and the families of the deceased pilots are holding the film’s star, Tom Cruise, partially responsible for their deaths. Continue reading
Bill Kelly: A spoonful of sugar for small business
Whenever any government feels they have to enact controversial measures, the smart thing to do is to follow the Mary Poppins theory. Continue reading
Scott Thompson: Trump circus side show steals his own thunder
Although it may draw some chuckles under one’s breath, it is not the way to discuss international affairs, especially when the topic is nuclear war. Continue reading
Air Canada open to ultra-low-cost air fares to compete in changing market
But they won’t make concrete plans until other ultra-low-cost airlines get started and are successful. Continue reading
‘Stranger Things’ bar closing after Netflix sends best cease-and-desist letter ever
Sadly, the ‘Stranger Things’-inspired pop-up bar, The Upside Down, must close. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: You’re probably alive today because of this little-known man
Nice little civilization we had once. Shame what happened to it. Continue reading
1 of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted fugitives busted after posting ‘location on Instagram live’
Christopher Ricardo Gonzalez was named to Texas’ Most Wanted list in August. Continue reading
ANALYSIS: With second United Nations speech, Justin Trudeau goes where no Liberal PM has gone before
By David Akin Chief Political Correspondent
Justin Trudeau is set to go two-for-two with speeches to the United Nations General Assembly but, as chief political correspondent David Akin reports, Canadian prime ministers haver rarely thought it important to use this forum. Continue reading
Alberta driver gets speeding ticket for going 1 km/h over limit
A driver who received a speeding ticket for going 1 km/h over the limit will no longer have to pay the fine. Continue reading
Ontario MPPs set to debate bill aimed at regulating pill presses amid opioid crisis
By Mark Carcasole Reporter
Kitchener-Conestoga MPP Michael Harris first tabled the bill earlier this year. The bill is scheduled to receive second reading at Queen’s Park Thursday afternoon. Continue reading
Animal group takes Ontario minister to court over endangered species
Animal Justice filed an application in divisional court Tuesday seeking a judicial review of the Endangered Species Act legislation. Continue reading
Hamilton mayor withdraws motion for addressing complaints about public art, monuments
Mayor Fred Eisenberger introduced a motion on Wednesday, that sought to create a “defined process” for what happens when complaints arise. Continue reading
Creative maker space to open its doors in Hamilton’s Nashdale neighbourhood
Creativity is blooming in Hamilton’s Nashdale neighbourhood with the grand opening of a new shared maker space this weekend. Continue reading
Hamilton councillors approve specifics of spending $50 million on poverty reduction
Overall, the city expects to build dozens of new affordable units each year while fixing as many as 1,600, many of which are considered uninhabitable. Continue reading
EQAO scores show Hamilton students need more help in math
The latest EQAO results at the Hamilton Catholic School Board show many young students are still having a hard time with math. Continue reading
Wiarton Willie, Ontario’s prognosticating albino groundhog, dead at 13
Officials said the town will commemorate Willie by erecting a statue in his “likeness” at Wiarton’s Bluewater Park. Continue reading
Lawyer questions whether courts have the resources to try drivers who kill
A proposed Ontario law that would treat careless driving more seriously if someone is hurt or killed is a “step in the right direction,” a Toronto lawyer says. Continue reading
Bulldogs ship Cole Candella to Sudbury for draft picks
The Hamilton Bulldogs have traded defenceman Cole Candella to the Sudbury Wolves. Continue reading
Ontario chamber cautiously optimistic about minimum wage hike help
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce says it’s cautiously optimistic about a promise from the provincial government to help farmers and small business with the minimum wage hike. Continue reading
Councillor calls for tiny home communities in Hamilton
At least one Hamilton city councillor wants to bring the growing tiny house movement to Hamilton – with the aim of alleviating some of the city’s affordable housing crisis. Continue reading
Ontario NDP MPP Cheri DiNovo announces she won’t seek re-election
Cheri DiNovo has represented the Toronto riding of Parkdale-High Park for 11 years. Continue reading
Judge in Sudbury byelection trial being asked by defence to dismiss charges
Sorbara and Lougheed are accused of offering a would-be candidate a job or appointment to step aside for Thibeault. Continue reading
Volkswagen Canada offices in Ontario searched in ongoing emissions scandal probe
The ministry charged Volkswagen AG with one count under the province’s Environmental Protection Act last week. Continue reading
Bill Kelly: A spoonful of sugar for small business
Whenever any government feels they have to enact controversial measures, the smart thing to do is to follow the Mary Poppins theory. Continue reading
Ontario plans harsher penalties for careless drivers who hurt or kill
Ontario plans a much harsher approach to careless drivers who kill or hurt people, provincial transport minister Steven Del Duca is set to announce Wednesday in Toronto. Continue reading
Scott Thompson: Trump circus side show steals his own thunder
Although it may draw some chuckles under one’s breath, it is not the way to discuss international affairs, especially when the topic is nuclear war. Continue reading
Rick Zamperin: 2017, the worst in Ticats history?
Can we declare 2017 the worst season in Hamilton Tiger-Cats history? Continue reading
Not fake news: Classroom program aims to enhance news literacy among younger Canadians
Called NewsWise, the idea is to enhance general news literacy among students aged nine to 19. Continue reading
ANALYSIS: Sudbury byelection trial and the unravelling of the promise of Kathleen Wynne
By Alan Carter Anchor/Queen's Park Bureau Chief
What is at stake in the Sudbury byelection trial has little to do with charges from a never before tested statute, and everything to do with the kind of leader Kathleen Wynne promised she would be. Continue reading
Ontario promises to help small business, farmers cope with $15 minimum wage
Premier Kathleen Wynne says she has tasked the minister for small business to work with the agriculture sector to ensure supports are put in place. Continue reading
Investigation underway after glass smashed at 17 Hamilton bus shelters
Hamilton police are investigating a vandalism spree which targetted the city’s bus shelters. Continue reading
Hamilton planning committee votes to end paid duty policing in Hess Village
Downtown Councillor Jason Farr argues that the extra enforcement is no longer needed because of lower attendance in Hess Village. Continue reading
Ontario college to offer 1st post-secondary certificate in marijuana production
The school says the one-year post-graduate program was approved this summer by the Ontario Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development. Continue reading
St. Joseph’s Villa Foundation to build 10-bed hospice in Dundas
St. Joseph’s Villa Foundation has launched a fundraising campaign in support of a 10-bed hospice in Dundas. Continue reading
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