Category: Hamilton News

TORONTO – A sentencing hearing is set to take place today for two men found guilty of first-degree murder in the presumed death of a Toronto woman who vanished five years ago. A jury found Dellen Millard, 32, of Toronto, and Mark Smich, 30, of Oakville, Ont., guilty of killing Laura Babcock in the summer of 2012. READ MORE: Dellen Millard, Mark Smich found guilty of first-degree murder in death of Laura Babcock Story continues below The pair were previously found…

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A section of road in Mississauga, Ont., remains closed to traffic following an explosion at a commercial complex that injured three people over the weekend. Police and fire crews were called to the area of Dundas and Hurontario streets at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday after reports of a fire and explosion. Mississauga fire chief Tim Beckett said three people were located on the roof of the building when first responders arrived on scene. Story continues below “We did a…

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Chris Stockwell, former Progressive Conservative MPP from Etobicoke, has died at the age of 60 after a battle with cancer. News of Stockwell’s death was delivered on Twitter by interim Ontario PC Leader Vic Fedeli. Very saddened to hear about the passing of former MPP, cabinet minister, Speaker of the House, and long-time Tory family member Chris Stockwell. Rest in Peace. #onpoli #pcpo — Victor Fedeli (@VicFedeliMPP) February 12, 2018 Stockwell began his career in municipal politics, before going…

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February 11 2018 6:11pm Olympic skater Gabrielle Daleman talks to Angie Seth about her journey to the Olympics and how despite some major setbacks, she is stronger than ever on and off the ice. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection ); } }; // don’t do on IE, doesn’t…

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Patrick Brown says he can disprove allegations of sexual misconduct that led to his abrupt resignation as leader of Ontario’s Progressive Conservative party late last month. Brown said in a Facebook post Sunday that he has been investigating the allegations reported by CTV News last month. He said specific details of the accusations from two unnamed women, which date back to when he was a federal MP, contain discrepancies that prove their accounts are false. Focus Ontario: Patrick Brown…

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February 11 2018 5:37pm Team Canada winning four medals in three different sports Sunday in Pyeongchang, tying a Canadian record for a single day at the Winter Games. Megan Robinson has more on Canada’s first podium finishes. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection ); } }; // don’t do…

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February 11 2018 1:02pm Police provide an update on an explosion that happened at a commercial building in Mississauga Sunday morning. Three people are in hospital, including one child ‘ }); } 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…

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Firefighters in Mississauga battled a blaze at a commercial plaza Sunday. It was ignited by an explosion that injured three people, including one child. A number of local businesses and apartments were were damaged and many nearby residents were forced to evacuate their homes. Powered by WPeMatico

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As Congress turns to the difficult topic of immigration — the Senate is expected to begin debate on the issue this week — some are wondering if Ms. Pelosi is the person to lead her party on an issue that goes to the heart of Democratic divisions in the era of President Trump. Ms. Pelosi “didn’t have any cohesive message,” Representative Patrick T. McHenry, Republican of North Carolina and the chief deputy whip, told reporters. “She negotiated the deal….

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