Category: Hamilton News

On Thursday, Rebecca Powley took her first bus ride in 25 years, with all the hallmarks of a typical long holiday commute. Then came an unexpected twist. The bus, traveling east on Highway 401 near the Keele Street off-ramp, began to slow down and straddle the lanes. “I’m emailing my husband saying, ‘Oh, I understand why you say the bus is nice. It’s relaxing, it’s warm, free Wi-Fi, power, plug-in — great. Next thing I knew, there’s this little…

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December 29 2017 10:21pm Global News at 6 on Global Toronto for Friday, December 29, 2017. Hosted by Farah Nasser. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection ); } }; // don’t do on IE, doesn’t work yet if ( !gNews.Common.isIE && !gNews.Common.isTrident && gNews.Common.isFlash ) { var gnca_videoShareCallbackInterval =…

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December 29 2017 8:59pm For nearly a decade, a ball hockey league west of Toronto has been growing in popularity. It has also become an important part of the Greater Toronto Area’s muslim community. Caryn Lieberman explains. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection ); } }; // don’t do…

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Cocktail hour this holiday season could really suck for the straw industry. Some establishments are ditching those plastic sticks as public backlash grows against what environmental activists call a huge waste and threat to sea life. Minna Rhee reports. Powered by WPeMatico

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The City of Toronto says it will have a much shortened version of their New Year’s Eve party. It’s the first time in the event’s history at Nathan Phillips Square that almost all the events are cancelled because of the cold. Public parties in Mississauga and Niagara Falls are also keeping a close eye on the freezing temperatures. Powered by WPeMatico

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December 29 2017 8:40pm An Ontario woman is being credited with stopping a bus from plowing into traffic on a busy stretch of highway 401. Rachel Powley took charge when the driver became ill. Shallima Maharaj spoke to her today ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection ); } };…

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December 29 2017 6:21pm Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Chinguacousy and Old School roads at around 4 p.m. with reports of a two-vehicle crash. A person died at the scene and seven others were taken to hospital. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection ); } };…

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GO Transit will be introducing all-day train service seven days a week, and increasing weekend service on its Barrie line beginning on Saturday. The Ontario transit agency said new trains will operate both ways between Union and Aurora GO stations approximately every hour during the midday and evening periods. Officials also said there will be increased morning, late afternoon and late evening service between Union and Bradford stations. To make connections north to Barrie, new bus services have been…

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Environment Canada is warning drivers to use caution while driving in parts of the GTA Friday evening as a slow-moving band of lake-effect snow will mean a messy commute. “Visibilities as low as 400 metres and snow accumulating at a rate of two to four centimetres per hour are currently associated with this band,” a winter weather travel advisory issued by Environment Canada read. The advisory was issued for several communities, including Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Richmond Hill and…

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A person has died at the scene of a two-vehicle crash in Caledon on Friday afternoon and seven others have been taken to hospital. Peel Paramedics and Ontario Provincial Police told Global News emergency crews were called to the intersection of Chinguacousy and Old School roads, west of Hurontario Street and Highway 410, at around 4 p.m. Fatal crash involving a car & pick-up truck at Chinguacousy Rd & Old School Rd in Caledon. Two people without vital signs,…

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