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Structure fire closes James Street North in Hamilton’s North End https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/fire-james-north-picton-streets/article_6cff0f55-4148-5c3f-bc9f-2266055bb2a7.html

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Published: August 6, 2026 18:41

Structure fire closes James Street North in Hamilton’s North End thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Link Structure fire closes James Street North in Hamilton’s North End James Street North has been closed at Picton Street in both directions. thespec.com

RT by @TheSpec: 'No genuine remorse': Unlicensed Hamilton gas technician gets jail time after third conviction for illegal work https://www.thespec.com/news/crime/unlicensed-hamilton-gas-technician-gets-jail-time/article_f1a9464f-76ab-5f91-9de4-f84004a99ad1.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share via @thespec #HamOnt

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Published: August 6, 2026 16:29

'No genuine remorse': Unlicensed Hamilton gas technician gets jail time after third conviction for illegal work thespec.com/news/crime/unlic… via @thespec #HamOnt Link ‘No genuine remorse’: Unlicensed Hamilton gas technician gets jail time after third…

Housing supply is steadily increasing — so why are rents in Ontario soaring? https://www.thespec.com/business/real-estate/more-housing-but-rents-still-rising-in-ontario/article_4e95278a-686e-5824-9f27-e7ef9f2e1853.html

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Published: August 6, 2026 16:27

Housing supply is steadily increasing — so why are rents in Ontario soaring? thespec.com/business/real-es… Link Housing supply is steadily increasing — so why are rents in Ontario soaring? A new University of Toronto report reveals rising rents in…

Swimming at Christie Lake Conservation Area closed due to blue-green algae — again https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/blue-green-algae-shutters-swimming-at-christie-lake/article_a211b5e7-ae30-57c8-a7ad-edd02571fbfe.html

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Published: August 6, 2026 10:00

Swimming at Christie Lake Conservation Area closed due to blue-green algae — again thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Link Swimming at Christie Lake Conservation Area closed due to blue-green algae — again Closure comes after blue-green algae shuttered the…

Former Ancaster man pleads guilty to $5.3-million investment fraud https://www.thespec.com/news/crime/former-ancaster-man-pleads-guilty-to-53-million-fraud/article_8eea5ee4-e351-56b2-83eb-bca6df62c100.html

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Published: August 5, 2026 23:00

Former Ancaster man pleads guilty to $5.3-million investment fraud thespec.com/news/crime/forme… Link Former Ancaster man pleads guilty to $5.3-million investment fraud Ian Ross McSevney siphoned money pitched for mortgage loans into personal expenses…

Boil water advisory lifted for Fernbrook Resort in Flamborough after two months https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/boil-water-advisory-lifted-for-flamborough-resort-community/article_74999eed-a958-58eb-8b72-2f6b4415d375.html

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Published: August 5, 2026 21:49

Boil water advisory lifted for Fernbrook Resort in Flamborough after two months thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Link Boil water advisory lifted for Fernbrook Resort in Flamborough after two months Originally issued on May 26, the City of Hamilton…

Hordes of Blue Jays fans flocked to a Hamilton youth baseball camp to see Vladimir Guerrero Jr. https://www.thespec.com/sports/hamilton-region/blue-jays-vladimir-guerrero-jr-brings-the-big-leagues-to-a-hamilton-ball-field/article_9852b7a1-aa01-5cfe-a488-fde0bf91b55b.html

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Published: August 3, 2026 17:36

Hordes of Blue Jays fans flocked to a Hamilton youth baseball camp to see Vladimir Guerrero Jr. thespec.com/sports/hamilton-… Link Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. brings the big leagues to a Hamilton ball field Hundreds of young players — some of…

Hamilton police arrest 15-year-old wanted in shooting that killed two teens https://www.thespec.com/news/crime/boy-15-arrested-in-shooting-that-killed-two-teens/article_20db22ba-5afd-55ee-85e1-6ca7517d3e89.html

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Published: August 3, 2026 16:15

Hamilton police arrest 15-year-old wanted in shooting that killed two teens thespec.com/news/crime/boy-1… Link Hamilton police arrest 15-year-old wanted in shooting that killed two teens Suspect turned himself in Saturday evening thespec.com

Up to 50 mm of rain possible in Hamilton: Environment Canada https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/up-to-50-mm-of-rain-possible-in-hamilton-environment-canada/article_51490f70-91dc-5cb9-995a-90c4b8ccee1f.html

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Published: August 2, 2026 16:17

Up to 50 mm of rain possible in Hamilton: Environment Canada thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Link Up to 50 mm of rain possible in Hamilton: Environment Canada Thunderstorms also in forecast. thespec.com

Upper Stoney Creek shooting victim went to Glendale high school https://www.thespec.com/news/crime/upper-stoney-creek-shooting-victim-went-to-glendale/article_236f2804-3be4-53a2-8db5-da19e6aaabeb.html

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Published: August 1, 2026 20:28

Upper Stoney Creek shooting victim went to Glendale high school thespec.com/news/crime/upper… Link Upper Stoney Creek shooting victim went to Glendale Abdulmalek Shibli, 18, recently attended the Rainbow Drive high school. thespec.com

Hamilton police open homicide probe after man assaulted in May dies https://www.thespec.com/news/crime/man-assaulted-in-may-has-died-hamilton-police/article_1cbfe5a5-4b3e-5e80-badd-db2e98ab928d.html

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Published: August 1, 2026 18:01

Hamilton police open homicide probe after man assaulted in May dies thespec.com/news/crime/man-a… Link Hamilton police open homicide probe after man assaulted in May dies Suspect still wanted in May 30 assault. thespec.com

How MaiPai’s Salar Madadi became Hamilton’s most creative pizza chef https://www.thespec.com/life/food-and-drink/chefs-picks-mai-pai-madadi/article_74bc5095-c5a3-5606-af0a-a7c459dbcc34.html

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Published: July 30, 2026 21:12

How MaiPai’s Salar Madadi became Hamilton’s most creative pizza chef thespec.com/life/food-and-dr… Link No Rules: how Mai Pai's Salar Madadi became Hamilton’s most creative pizza chef Why an ex-tech worker’s unorthodox tiki-pizzeria Is winning…

Hamilton responding to scathing auditor’s review of $7.9-million modular cabin rollout https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/hamilton-responds-to-review-of-modular-cabin-rollout/article_bdcb4a94-4622-5dee-8db9-ff3e9f7d5071.html

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Published: July 30, 2026 20:18

Hamilton responding to scathing auditor’s review of $7.9-million modular cabin rollout thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Link Hamilton responding to auditor's review of troubled modular cabin rollout Staff working group addressing 11 recommendations to…

#Opinion I spent a day at Hamilton’s beach strip. Here’s what I got up to in the nostalgic neighbourhood https://www.thespec.com/entertainment/a-day-at-hamilton-beach/article_559eff4f-becb-5371-b5fa-a4440d7a0c5c.html

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Published: July 29, 2026 22:33

#Opinion I spent a day at Hamilton’s beach strip. Here’s what I got up to in the nostalgic neighbourhood thespec.com/entertainment/a-… Link I spent a day at Hamilton’s beach strip. Here’s what I got up to in the nostalgic neighbourhood Hamilton might…

Province takes next step toward nuclear power in Nanticoke https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/province-takes-next-step-toward-nuclear-power-in-nanticoke/article_57d449f9-4651-566a-a5de-f79d6fac6736.html

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Published: July 29, 2026 22:00

Province takes next step toward nuclear power in Nanticoke thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Link Province takes next step toward nuclear power in Nanticoke Ontario Power Generation, Haldimand County will explore options for electricity generation at site…

Arson causes millions in damage, closing Christie Lake Conservation Area and YMCA camp https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/fire-closes-hamilton-ymca-camp-chippewa/article_8096bcba-7dca-5719-b1db-d9d1f2eaca26.html

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Published: July 29, 2026 20:30

Arson causes millions in damage, closing Christie Lake Conservation Area and YMCA camp thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Link Arson causes millions in damage, closing Christie Lake Conservation Area and YMCA camp The “significant” fires closed the…

BREAKING NEWS: Hamilton police say two people have died after an early morning shooting in Stoney Creek. https://www.thespec.com/news/crime/two-dead-in-stoney-creek-shooting/article_4dfa6262-19e2-56a1-b459-79e6f6df53eb.html

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Published: July 29, 2026 11:20

BREAKING NEWS: Hamilton police say two people have died after an early morning shooting in Stoney Creek. thespec.com/news/crime/two-d… Link Two dead in Stoney Creek shooting Emergency crews were called to Candlewood Drive, near Rymal Road East and…

Spec180: The Spectator does more than report the news — it’s a piece of the very fabric of Hamilton https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/video-180-years-of-the-hamilton-spectator/article_72b3d750-5cc6-5c40-99b5-de0b0f0fe995.html

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Published: July 28, 2026 20:18

Spec180: The Spectator does more than report the news — it’s a piece of the very fabric of Hamilton thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Link Video: 180 years of The Hamilton Spectator The newspaper has evolved alongside the city it covers, but its mission…

Lane closure extended at one of Hamilton’s busiest intersections https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/lane-closure-extended-at-busy-hamilton-intersection/article_ff86f837-9d9d-595c-b65f-d81e13c04aec.html

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Published: July 27, 2026 18:52

Lane closure extended at one of Hamilton’s busiest intersections thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Link Lane closure extended at one of Hamilton’s busiest intersections Contractor came across multiple unexpected hiccups during watermain repair work, noted…

Residents rally for closure of stinky Upper Stoney Creek landfill 👉https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/stinky-upper-stoney-creek-dump-rally/article_0038b44f-62f3-56f5-a48d-513d6a10f2bc.html Those living nearby report some relief from the odour, but still want the province to order the dump closed.

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Published: July 27, 2026 14:56

Residents rally for closure of stinky Upper Stoney Creek landfill 👉thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Those living nearby report some relief from the odour, but still want the province to order the dump closed. Link Residents rally for closure of stinky…

‘Big George’ Morasse was ‘pretty special’ and ‘larger than life’ #Obituary | https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/hamilton-mourns-the-loss-of-big-george-morasse/article_3e2f4947-a431-5ea1-9a80-69e9a2f5e6da.html @cityofhamilton

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Published: July 27, 2026 12:31

‘Big George’ Morasse was ‘pretty special’ and ‘larger than life’ #Obituary | thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… @cityofhamilton Link ‘Big George’ Morasse was ‘pretty special’ and ‘larger than life’ The city recreation supervisor was known for speaking…

Ticats’ passing offence struggles to look threatening https://www.thespec.com/sports/football/cfl/ticats/ticats-passing-offence-struggles-to-look-threatening/article_097c8f5d-b729-53ed-ba07-248e483f7956.html @CFL @Ticats Nobody expected the Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ offence to look exactly the same without Bo Levi Mitchell, writes Scott Radley.

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Published: July 27, 2026 11:59

Ticats’ passing offence struggles to look threatening thespec.com/sports/football/… @CFL @Ticats Nobody expected the Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ offence to look exactly the same without Bo Levi Mitchell, writes Scott Radley. Link Ticats’ passing offence…

Shooting near U.S. Consulate in Toronto under investigation https://www.thespec.com/news/ontario/toronto-police-investigating-after-shooting-near-us-consulate/article_a62b836f-5427-5c45-9090-1a3fe6133731.html

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Published: July 27, 2026 11:51

Shooting near U.S. Consulate in Toronto under investigation thespec.com/news/ontario/tor… Link Shooting near U.S. Consulate in Toronto under investigation Police said that they found evidence of the firearm discharge early Monday morning after…

History on the brink https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/owner-plans-to-revitalize-iconic-hamilton-glass-house/article_b9df7b90-f987-5126-956b-9f542aae7db0.html There is an ambitious plan to save this architectural marvel perched at the edge of a Westdale ravine

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Published: July 27, 2026 11:25

History on the brink thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… There is an ambitious plan to save this architectural marvel perched at the edge of a Westdale ravine Link History on the brink: There is an ambitious plan to save this architectural marvel perched at…

Cocaine importer bought this Mountain home, violence followed + Could ‘Hamilton’s House’ fall into a ravine? ⛈️ It's 16 C at 6 am 👉 https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/morning-news-traffic-weather-report/article_86561512-d24c-5b7c-b0f3-283712ef46ad.html Top Spectator stories today with your top news, weather & traffic now

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Published: July 27, 2026 10:50

Cocaine importer bought this Mountain home, violence followed + Could ‘Hamilton’s House’ fall into a ravine? ⛈️ It's 16 C at 6 am 👉 thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Top Spectator stories today with your top news, weather & traffic now Link Cocaine…

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week https://www.thespec.com/business/five-things-to-watch-for-in-the-canadian-business-world-in-the-coming-week/article_bd51af1a-95bd-5416-84c2-27d0b6ff4909.html

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Published: July 27, 2026 10:45

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week thespec.com/business/five-th… Link Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week TORONTO - Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world…

#Opinion | No one should have to live on $71 a month Over 60,000 ODSP recipients living in institutions and boarding houses receive allowances of $149 and $71 per month. Those payments have to cover all personal necessities beyond food and shelter https://www.thespec.com/opinion/columnists/no-one-should-have-to-live-on-71-a-month/article_b95649df-2754-5442-80b4-f0b66fcd2bc3.html#tncms-source=opinion-rail

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Published: July 26, 2026 21:00

#Opinion | No one should have to live on $71 a month Over 60,000 ODSP recipients living in institutions and boarding houses receive allowances of $149 and $71 per month. Those payments have to cover all personal necessities beyond food and shelter…

ArcelorMittal Dofasco reports windblown dust incident to province https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/dofasco-reports-dust-blowing/article_7b4d41a1-9e29-5650-8f08-38aed69aa3ae.html

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Published: July 26, 2026 19:00

ArcelorMittal Dofasco reports windblown dust incident to province thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Link ArcelorMittal Dofasco reports dust incident to province While Dofasco says a wind storm blew clouds of its raw material into the air on July 9, the…

Game Day: Ticats gear up for clash in Montreal — ‘We’re going into hostile territory’ https://www.thespec.com/sports/football/cfl/ticats/ticats-gear-up-for-clash-in-montreal/article_573f2223-97af-5989-a529-7f69a13223aa.html

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Published: July 26, 2026 17:28

Game Day: Ticats gear up for clash in Montreal — ‘We’re going into hostile territory’ thespec.com/sports/football/… Link Ticats gear up for clash in Montreal: ‘We’re going into hostile territory’ Hamilton looks to move above .500 mark with win against…

Explore Ancaster Village: Your next summer day trip starts here https://www.thespec.com/things-to-do/explore-ancaster-village-your-next-summer-day-trip/article_7a746b46-9f8b-5f7d-9d1d-b976d744eab6.html

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Published: July 26, 2026 17:00

Explore Ancaster Village: Your next summer day trip starts here thespec.com/things-to-do/exp… Link Explore Ancaster Village: Your next summer day trip starts here Influencer Natalie Sexton visits Caniche French Bakery, The Barracks Inn and more.…

Cocaine couriers, luxury cars, ‘lots of money’ A convicted drug importer bought a home in this west Hamilton Mountain neighbourhood, underworld violence followed https://www.thespec.com/news/crime/cocaine-importer-ring-bought-hamilton-home-while-on-parole/article_4b1c7d3c-d7d3-584c-a268-ef18d55ee786.html

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Published: July 26, 2026 15:49

Cocaine couriers, luxury cars, ‘lots of money’ A convicted drug importer bought a home in this west Hamilton Mountain neighbourhood, underworld violence followed thespec.com/news/crime/cocai… Link ‘Mastermind and financier’ of cocaine importation…

‘Mastermind and financier’ of cocaine importation ring bought Hamilton home while on parole. Years later, it’s the target of repeat violence https://www.thespec.com/news/crime/cocaine-importer-ring-bought-hamilton-home-while-on-parole/article_4b1c7d3c-d7d3-584c-a268-ef18d55ee786.html

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Published: July 25, 2026 21:01

‘Mastermind and financier’ of cocaine importation ring bought Hamilton home while on parole. Years later, it’s the target of repeat violence thespec.com/news/crime/cocai… Link ‘Mastermind and financier’ of cocaine importation ring bought Hamilton home…

Bad blood: The inside story of how a Taylor Swift ticket scam fractured a tight-knit community of Burlington parents https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/taylor-swift-scam-community-impact/article_b4bceae0-9175-51de-b834-8ba2e35d4f07.html

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Published: July 25, 2026 17:35

Bad blood: The inside story of how a Taylor Swift ticket scam fractured a tight-knit community of Burlington parents thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Link Taylor Swift ticket scam upends Burlington parent group Resentments linger among the former…

Christie Lake closed for swimming due to blue-green algae https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/christie-lake-blue-green-algae/article_2f2de675-f9e0-58cb-8ec2-70d21f08ec4d.html

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Published: July 25, 2026 14:15

Christie Lake closed for swimming due to blue-green algae thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Link Christie Lake closed for swimming due to blue-green algae Beach at Pier 4 Park remains open for swimming as of Thursday. thespec.com

Hamilton councillor named PC candidate in Stoney Creek byelection https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/hamilton-east-stoney-creek-byelection/article_78d5188a-90c1-525a-8299-675d55691c0d.html

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Published: July 24, 2026 18:32

Hamilton councillor named PC candidate in Stoney Creek byelection thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Link Hamilton councillor named PC candidate in Stoney Creek byelection PCs and Liberals have named candidates for a vote expected in early September…

OpenAI says rogue AI models broke free from human control. Some see it as a ‘warning shot’ https://www.thespec.com/business/openai-says-rogue-ai-models-broke-free-from-human-control-some-see-it-as-a-warning-shot/article_547e0253-f8d7-5c44-add2-0cdd6b759207.html

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Published: July 23, 2026 23:13

OpenAI says rogue AI models broke free from human control. Some see it as a ‘warning shot’ thespec.com/business/openai-… Link AI models’ breakout from human control brings a told-you-so moment for technology researchers It is the kind of development…