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Updated 2025-01-09 18:01
The price tag for city employees is huge and growing fast. What can be done about it?
Councillors say people don’t want service cuts or tax increases. That doesn’t leave many options, Scott Radley writes.
Developer Harry Stinson says Hamilton projects continue despite accusations he broke provincial securities law
Stinson says he disagrees with allegation levelled by an Ontario securities regulator over a Buffalo hotel project, but he hopes to come to a settleme
Dog poop, ‘defund the police,’ and sink holes: we can finally tell you what Hamiltonians are FOI-ing
After a seven-month fight, the city has released two-and-a-half years’ worth of FOI requests
COVID pandemic leaves 14,585 waiting for surgery at Hamilton hospitals
Hospitals only at 70 per cent of pre-COVID surgical volumes and overcrowded
Waterdown RONA is hiring
Looking for work? RONA in Waterdown is hiring more than two dozen full- and part-time positions.
Emma Teitel: Five reasons why Ontario should not scrap the mask mandate
I can think of a hundred reasons our leaders shouldn’t scrap mask mandates, but I’ll stick to five.
'Now, we’re actually starting to flourish': Tabone Academy of Music sings the praises of new studio
Dave Tabone set out to create a different kind of music school when he launched Tabone Academy of Music in September 2020.
Longtime Stoney Creek resident, former CHML/CKDS/CFRB news director Don Johnston remembered
Donald Frank Johnston is being remembered as a quiet, friendly and mild-mannered person who had a great sense for what made a good news story.
Dundas Sydenham Road escarpment to be monitored after decision not to repair
Fallen rock will be removed to create space for more falling rock
Hamilton councillors wrestling to keep 2022 tax increase below 3 per cent
Councillors still have to decide whether to spend $1 million on an ambulance and establish a living wage for students.
Former east Hamilton bar knocked down for affordable housing
Indwell plans to construct four-storey building with 32 units on the site
Court sees video and cellphone evidence at Ali Mohummad murder trial
Crown has finished it’s case in trial of two teens charged with second-degree murder
Family of slain Norfolk County gunsmith rejects report clearing Toronto police
Rodger Kotanko’s relatives dispute gun-trafficking allegations, pin hope for justice on civil lawsuit against Toronto police
Shane Grenier identified as Hamilton’s first homicide victim of the year
Police are searching for a black BMW sedan in connection to the murder.
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S&P/TSX composite slips despite higher oil, gold
S&P/TSX composite up in late-morning trading as price of oil topped US$120 a barrel
Jury finds Christopher Yip guilty of sexual assault triggering explosive reaction from family members
He was also found not guilty of spiking the victim’s drink; some supporters of Yip had to be escorted from courtroom after yelling, swearing following
NHL Heritage Classic brings Olympic champs to Hamilton
Sarah Nurse and Team Canada will be in town for Sunday’s outdoor hockey game, Steve Milton writes.
Ontario MPP Randy Hillier ‘permanently suspended’ from Twitter
Ontario Independent MPP Randy Hillier has been “permanently suspended” from Twitter as of Tuesday, after months of posting anti-COVID restriction rhetoric and support of the so-called “Freedom Convoy.”
Ontario MPP Randy Hillier suspended from Twitter
Ontario Independent MPP Randy Hillier has been suspended from Twitter Tuesday after months of posting anti-COVID restriction rhetoric and support of the so-called “Freedom Convoy.”
How vaccinated against COVID is your neighbourhood?
Rates for first, second and third COVID shots in Hamilton forward sortation areas
'Difficult to maintain': Hamilton outdoor ice rinks closed for the season
City-operated rinks closed March 5 due to warm weather.
Hamilton outdoor ice rinks closed for the season
City-operated rinks closed March 5 due to warm weather.
Bob Dylan book on 'Modern Song' to come out in November
Bob Dylan book on 'Modern Song' to come out in November
Ditch the points: cash-back cards are better value
Ditch your points plan: Cash-back credit cards offer more bang for your buck
Sweet new bakery coming to the Connaught
Sugar Daddies, a sugar-free, gluten-free and keto baked goods shop, is slated for a March 9 opening in the former hotel.
Interval House of Hamilton shelter announces new name on International Women’s Day
Name change on International Women's Day
S&P/TSX composite up as oil climbs higher
S&P/TSX composite up in late-morning trading as price of oil topped US$120 a barrel
Ontario pledges $30M to help kids sports recover from COVID-19
Kids sports may have restarted — but not all the kids have returned.
New documentary looks at Hamilton actor Jonathan Frid and the vampire he made famous
‘Dark Shadows and Beyond. The Jonathan Frid Story’ digs into the life of the Hamilton-born actor and his most famous vampiric role as Barnabas Collins
New documentary looks at Hamilton actor Jonathan Frid and the vampire he made famous
‘Dark Shadows and Beyond. The Jonathan Frid Story’ digs into the life of the Hamilton-born actor and his most famous vampiric role as Barnabas Collins
Hamilton has no large active COVID outbreaks for first time in 2022
Hamilton’s hospitals ease visitor restrictions as community spread lessens
Firefighters briefly called back to fatal explosion scene at Posner Metals Monday
A Ministry of Labour investigator reported ‘vapour’ rising from a drum, but firefighters determined the scrapyard to be safe Monday. A provincial prob
Why did a St. Joe’s staff member snoop into the files of a dead mother and a baby boy who are unrelated but share a last name?
Shauna Gallant, the mother of the baby whose files a hospital staffer snooped into, reached out to The Spec after reading about a case eerily similar
Witness says Quinn MacDougall was ‘frantic’ in moments before he was shot dead by police
A provincial inquest into the death of Quinn MacDougall, 19, who was shot by police outside his Caledon Avenue townhome in April 2018, began Feb. 28.
'A missed opportunity': Advocates decry federal Platinum Jubilee medal decision
Waterdown historian, author and history teacher Nathan Tidridge said the decision by the federal government to not issue a medal marking the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II is a “wasted opportunity.”
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY: Flamborough residents share their views on the importance of breaking the bias
March 8 is International Women's Day — a day to honour and celebrate the many achievements of women. This year, International Women's Day is also an opportunity for communities to rally in the name of equity.
Today’s coronavirus news: New Zealand changes tack as virus cases surge; Don’t ditch your face masks, experts say
The latest coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Tuesday. This file will be updated throughout the day. Web links to longer stories if available.
Today’s coronavirus news: Hamilton refuses to back down on its rejection of detecting COVID in wastewater; New Zealand changes tack as virus cases surge
The latest coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Tuesday. This file will be updated throughout the day. Web links to longer stories if available.
Women lacking promotions, despite wealth of talent
Women still aren't being promoted, even as entry-level hiring approaches parity
POLL: How will you mark International Women’s Day?
Today is International Women’s Day. The 2022 theme is #BreakTheBias.
Hamilton councillors request report that would see impact of eliminating area-rated services
Rural and suburban households would see their taxes increase if all area-rated services, including transit, were gone.
Dundas 50 Cootes Dr. gateway site plans still unknown after seven months
No proposals, applications from new owner since July 2021 purchase.
Ancaster residents to pay less for sidewalk snow clearing starting in 2023
Hamilton councillors are expected to eliminate area-rating for Ancaster's sidewalk snow clearing that will mean a reduction of $8 in taxes.
Walking in Winona no easy feat, residents say
Standing at a crosswalk by the Winona Crossing shopping centre amid the rush of weekday morning traffic, Bruce Mackenzie likened the small patch of sidewalk beneath his feet to an island.
Hamilton refuses to back down on its rejection of detecting COVID in wastewater
Public health says its meeting with researchers to solve dispute over the reliability of the data
Women spike in Hamilton ‘point-in-time’ homeless count
Indigenous respondents to survey remain disproportionately high, preliminary results show
Jury begins deliberations in Christopher Yip sexual assault trial
The case will come down to capacity to consent, Susan Clairmont writes.
Ali Mohummad died from two stab wounds to the chest, forensic pathologist testifies
Court hears it’s possible the 19-year-old was stabbed in parking lot, before running and collapsing
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