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Man arrested after teen randomly stabbed in west Hamilton
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (202+ words) A 37-year-old man was arrested in connection with the random attack. A teen suffered non-life-threatening injuries after a random stabbing in Hamilton’s West End. Hamilton police said in a media release that officers responded to reports of a stabbing in…...
As the trade war dominates Canadian politics, Conservatives fight among themselves
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (1435+ words) Conservative MP Jamil Jivani speaks during a fireside chat at the annual Canada Strong and Free Network in Ottawa, on Friday, May 8, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby Chief of staff to former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper Jenni Byrne waits…...
Voters head to polls today in three Ontario byelections
1+ week, 3+ day ago (179+ words) A voter enters an advance voting location in the riding of Hamilton East—Stoney Creek in Hamilton, on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, one of three byelections in Ontario. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nick Iwanyshyn TORONTO - Voters head to the polls today in three…...
Nunavut MP broke conflict of interest rules but ‘errors of judgement made in good faith’: ethics commissioner
1+ week, 3+ day ago (342+ words) Nunavut MP Lori Idlout broke conflict of interest rules when she expensed five gifts from a business she owns and rented her husband’s bed and breakfast using taxpayer money between 2024 and 2025. The House of Commons Ethics Commissioner released its findings…...
Poilievre loses another seat to Carney
1+ week, 4+ day ago (63+ words) Opinion | Poilievre loses another seat to Carney The Spec Editorial cartoon for Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 Graeme MacKay is an editorial cartoonist at The Hamilton Spectator. [email protected] The federal byelections reveal a shift toward unity and pragmatic leadership amid trade tensions and…...
Voters head to the polls in federal byelection for Toronto’s Beaches-East York riding
1+ week, 6+ day ago (142+ words) Elections Canada signage is seen at an advance polling location, in Toronto, Friday, April 18, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Laura Proctor TORONTO - Voters are heading to the polls today in the Liberal stronghold of Beaches—East York in Toronto. It’s one of…...
Voters in North Vancouver, B.C., head to polls in byelection
1+ week, 6+ day ago (316+ words) A person enters a polling station in the Vancouver East riding on federal election day in Vancouver on Monday, April 28, 2025. NORTH VANCOUVER - Voters are heading to the polls in British Columbia’s North Vancouver-Capilano, with byelections also taking place in two…...
UCP, NDP at odds over Alberta’s AI aspirations
2+ week, 1+ day ago (343+ words) Alberta NDP leader and Premier Danielle Smith have conflicting views on Alberta’s AI future. David Boles/Great West Media Alberta’s premier has dropped a nine-minute video on the province’s AI data centre approach that isn’t convincing the province’s Official Opposition....
Voters have until Tuesday to apply for a special ballot for federal byelections
3+ week, 1+ day ago (268+ words) A person enters a polling station in the Vancouver East riding on federal election day in Vancouver on Monday, April 28, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns OTTAWA - Canadians planning to vote in upcoming federal byelections have until Tuesday to apply for…...
Heritage Toronto’s Plaque Friday videos showcase city’s history with viral moments
3+ week, 4+ day ago (738+ words) TORONTO - If you’ve walked around Toronto, you might have noticed plaques scattered around the city. Some are new, some are old, and Heritage Toronto is trying to encourage people to stop and give them a read — through a weekly short-form…...