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Hamilton plans 24-7 security to keep sidewalks around downtown YWCA clear of tents 👉 https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/homelessness-housing-addiction-hamilton/article_ac4e163f-60f9-5eaf-9f92-e96d115ca4ec.html Housing and health crises are cited as the backdrop for the pedestrian obstructions.

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Published: October 1, 2026 12:00

Hamilton plans 24-7 security to keep sidewalks around downtown YWCA clear of tents 👉 thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Housing and health crises are cited as the backdrop for the pedestrian obstructions. Link Security needed around downtown YWCA Hamilton…

Oct. 1 is National Pumpkin Spice Day. Here are 5 Hamilton spots serving up fall lattes and boozy beverages https://www.thespec.com/life/food-and-drink/hamilton-fall-drinks-beyond-pumpkin-spice/article_e8e2e2dd-21c6-5624-88be-4111dcea2770.html

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Published: October 1, 2026 11:41

Oct. 1 is National Pumpkin Spice Day. Here are 5 Hamilton spots serving up fall lattes and boozy beverages thespec.com/life/food-and-dr… Link Oct. 1 is National Pumpkin Spice Day. 5 spots serving up unique fall drinks, from lattes to boozy... Apple…

Good morning! Mom’s ashes stolen + Will the ‘rain tax’ survive? + Running to save sheltered pups: Top Hamilton headlines today 🌧️ It's 18 C at 6:30 am 👉https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/hamilton-morning-news-traffic-weather-report/article_fcd130fc-66e9-500a-bb7e-89065d1b6a2e.html Read your top news, weather & traffic now

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Published: October 1, 2026 10:34

Good morning! Mom’s ashes stolen + Will the ‘rain tax’ survive? + Running to save sheltered pups: Top Hamilton headlines today 🌧️ It's 18 C at 6:30 am 👉thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Read your top news, weather & traffic now Link Mom’s ashes stolen +…

Survivors, families and community members gathered at the former Mohawk Institute Residential School in Brantford on Wednesday to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/truth-and-reconciliation-day-mohawk-institute-gore-park/article_bbc38a42-e41c-5beb-937d-2dab8dfb959a.html

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Published: September 30, 2026 22:50

Survivors, families and community members gathered at the former Mohawk Institute Residential School in Brantford on Wednesday to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Link Truth and Reconciliation Day:…

The municipal election is coming. Making an informed choice isn’t always easy. In addition to our comprehensive coverage, we’ve launched V ote Compass, a free tool to see how your position aligns with the candidates vying for your support. https://www.thespec.com/news/municipal-elections/tool-aligns-ontario-voters-views-with-election-candidates/article_720d3092-d2fe-5449-b452-8f2c3998a609.html

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Published: September 30, 2026 20:48

The municipal election is coming. Making an informed choice isn’t always easy. In addition to our comprehensive coverage, we’ve launched V ote Compass, a free tool to see how your position aligns with the candidates vying for your support.…

Good morning!! ‘Trust us’: Stelco union says + E-scooter worries + National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Hamilton-area headlines today 👉 https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/morning-news-traffic-weather-report/article_5d6df1e1-b333-5188-94a6-47c63a943280.html Here is what’s happening this morning with your top news, weather & traffic right now

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Published: September 30, 2026 10:52

Good morning!! ‘Trust us’: Stelco union says + E-scooter worries + National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Hamilton-area headlines today 👉 thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Here is what’s happening this morning with your top news, weather & traffic right…

What’s open and closed Wednesday for Truth and Reconciliation Day 👉 https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/open-closed-truth-and-reconciliation-day-sept-30-2026/article_9045018b-bad2-5e9b-91ad-e97fe05fe81c.html Ontario doesn’t recognize it as a statutory holiday, so closures can vary.

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Published: September 30, 2026 10:50

What’s open and closed Wednesday for Truth and Reconciliation Day 👉 thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Ontario doesn’t recognize it as a statutory holiday, so closures can vary. Link Know what's open and what's closed on Truth and Reconciliation Day …

Woman injured in daylight carjacking on the Hamilton Mountain 👉https://www.thespec.com/news/crime/woman-injured-in-daylight-hamilton-mountain-carjacking/article_872bdc7a-21ee-5cbe-a04f-0978237710d5.html Two Hamilton men have been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

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Published: September 29, 2026 16:16

Woman injured in daylight carjacking on the Hamilton Mountain 👉thespec.com/news/crime/woman… Two Hamilton men have been arrested and charged in connection with the incident. Link Woman put in headlock, injured in daylight carjacking Two Hamilton men…

R to @TheSpec: Hamilton municipal election 2026: Early voting starts this week https://www.thespec.com/news/municipal-elections/hamilton-municipal-election-2026-early-voting-starts-monday/article_173199b3-5a70-5660-9f10-de5acbb23e5d.html

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Published: September 29, 2026 13:30

Hamilton municipal election 2026: Early voting starts this week thespec.com/news/municipal-e… Link Hamilton municipal election 2026: Early voting starts Monday The first polling station will be open Monday at Lime Ridge Mall. Voters — who live…

Hamilton votes: Where to find municipal election forums and debates this week 👉 https://www.thespec.com/news/municipal-elections/hamilton-votes-election-forums-and-debates-this-week/article_174022fe-f8ae-5538-b507-750f64608f60.html Here’s a list of upcoming Hamilton municipal election events.

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Published: September 29, 2026 13:30

Hamilton votes: Where to find municipal election forums and debates this week 👉 thespec.com/news/municipal-e… Here’s a list of upcoming Hamilton municipal election events. Link Hamilton votes: Where to find municipal election forums and debates this…

From motorcycles to booze, U.S. ban on $1 billion worth of Canadian imports goes into effect https://www.thespec.com/news/world/united-states/from-motorcycles-to-booze-us-ban-on-1-billion-worth-of-canadian-imports-goes-into-effect/article_7dd96fc5-3326-5de9-842e-01ef756e4002.html

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Published: September 29, 2026 12:01

From motorcycles to booze, U.S. ban on $1 billion worth of Canadian imports goes into effect thespec.com/news/world/unite… Link From motorcycles to booze, US ban on $1 billion worth of Canadian imports goes into effect The ban marks another ratcheting…

‘Spitting in our face’: Up to 500 Stelco workers face layoffs https://www.thespec.com/business/stelco-to-lay-off-350-hamilton-employees-and-partially-close-plant/article_ceb060ff-d7a1-5f9e-a829-915df671b44a.html Steelmaker will shut Hamilton cold mill and coating lines Oct. 9, with job losses spreading to Nanticoke.

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Published: September 29, 2026 11:41

‘Spitting in our face’: Up to 500 Stelco workers face layoffs thespec.com/business/stelco-… Steelmaker will shut Hamilton cold mill and coating lines Oct. 9, with job losses spreading to Nanticoke. Link Stelco to lay off 350 unionized employees as it…

Stelco to cut more than half of unionized Hamilton workforce + Council wants review of $130M spent on homelessness: Top Hamilton stories today 👉 https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/morning-news-traffic-weather-report/article_ba58bca7-1fba-5968-87f3-4fb47c95c08f.html Top news with today's weather & traffic now

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Published: September 29, 2026 10:53

Stelco to cut more than half of unionized Hamilton workforce + Council wants review of $130M spent on homelessness: Top Hamilton stories today 👉 thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Top news with today's weather & traffic now Link Stelco to cut more than half…

Is my driver’s licence among 153 million allegedly compromised in IDScan. net breach? Here’s how to check and what Canadian experts say to do now https://www.thespec.com/news/idscan-breach-how-to-check-if-you-are-exposed/article_fc4eb489-25b4-531b-bb15-17cfed20217d.html

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Published: September 28, 2026 20:29

Is my driver’s licence among 153 million allegedly compromised in IDScan. net breach? Here’s how to check and what Canadian experts say to do now thespec.com/news/idscan-brea… Link Is my Ontario driver's licence in the alleged 153-million IDScan.net…

Where to watch football in Hamilton: Five primo spots for the season https://www.thespec.com/life/food-and-drink/hamilton-sports-bars-football/article_f9a0ad65-f98e-526a-a60b-f327fe26962c.html #hamiltonlive

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Published: September 28, 2026 19:00

Where to watch football in Hamilton: Five primo spots for the season thespec.com/life/food-and-dr… #hamiltonlive Link Five Hamilton sports bars to watch football From wing joints with 88 sauces to cosy converted bistros, ditch the couch this football…

I celebrate Thanksgiving with my sister every year. This year, she left me out. Why? Ask Lisi 👉 https://www.thespec.com/life/relationships/ask-lisi-thanksgiving/article_c4fdc031-90fd-5c69-a2a8-9fb5a40c104d.html#tncms-source=opinion-rail And Lisi advises a letter writer who wonders how to navigate family dynamics.

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Published: September 28, 2026 16:59

I celebrate Thanksgiving with my sister every year. This year, she left me out. Why? Ask Lisi 👉 thespec.com/life/relationshi… And Lisi advises a letter writer who wonders how to navigate family dynamics. Link Advice: Why did my sister cut me out of…

Hamilton Hammers hold their own against AHL’s defending champs 👉 https://www.thespec.com/sports/hockey/hamilton-hammers-pre-season/article_fd9f3210-be3e-53f9-b27a-02badf41a051.html Many of those in attendance at Sunday’s pre-season game were decked out in blue and orange, cheering and jeering on the home team in a 5-4 shootout loss to the Toronto Marlies

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Published: September 28, 2026 15:26

Hamilton Hammers hold their own against AHL’s defending champs 👉 thespec.com/sports/hockey/ha… Many of those in attendance at Sunday’s pre-season game were decked out in blue and orange, cheering and jeering on the home team in a 5-4 shootout loss to the…

5 Hamilton homes under $400,000 include updated bungalows and fixer-uppers https://www.thespec.com/business/real-estate/5-homes-for-sale-in-hamilton-for-under-400-000/article_ff0c5e22-7bc8-512a-a4ed-2c5eeb31bd3d.html

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Published: September 28, 2026 14:03

5 Hamilton homes under $400,000 include updated bungalows and fixer-uppers thespec.com/business/real-es… Link 5 Hamilton homes under $400,000 include updated bungalows and fixer-uppers Listings include detached two- and three-bedroom houses with…

Taylor Swift becomes most-awarded artist in MTV VMAs history, dedicates top prize to Dolly Parton https://www.thespec.com/entertainment/the-mtv-vmas-are-here-with-taylor-swift-making-history-and-madonna-leading-the-nods-how-to-watch/article_9eeb0b22-d688-5567-8928-3db9a8a92e86.html

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Published: September 28, 2026 13:19

Taylor Swift becomes most-awarded artist in MTV VMAs history, dedicates top prize to Dolly Parton thespec.com/entertainment/th… Link Taylor Swift becomes most-awarded artist in MTV VMAs history, dedicates top prize to Dolly Parton NEW YORK (AP) —…

VOTE COMPASS: Find out how your views align with Hamilton municipal election candidates https://www.thespec.com/news/municipal-elections/tool-aligns-ontario-voters-views-with-election-candidates/article_720d3092-d2fe-5449-b452-8f2c3998a609.html

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Published: September 28, 2026 13:00

VOTE COMPASS: Find out how your views align with Hamilton municipal election candidates thespec.com/news/municipal-e… Link This free tool allows voters in 50 Ontario municipalities to compare their views with election... Find out how your views align…

When are Hamilton kids off for PA days and holidays this year? 👉 https://www.thespec.com/life/hamilton-region/hamilton-school-s-pa-days-and-holidays/article_7f5cc1d5-c309-519b-9803-170e45f179c6.html Here is a list of PA days and holidays for Hamilton’s public and Catholic school boards.

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Published: September 25, 2026 23:30

When are Hamilton kids off for PA days and holidays this year? 👉 thespec.com/life/hamilton-re… Here is a list of PA days and holidays for Hamilton’s public and Catholic school boards. Link When are my kids off in Hamilton this school year? PA days…

An Ontario man and his two children vanished into the night in Panama. His family flew south to search — and uncovered a deeper mystery. https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/missing-in-panama-a-hamilton-family-s-desperate-search/article_9400d06b-a6e5-5ec9-b41a-0bad8866f5a9.html

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Published: September 25, 2026 21:52

An Ontario man and his two children vanished into the night in Panama. His family flew south to search — and uncovered a deeper mystery. thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Link What happened to an Ontario man and his two children who vanished into the night…

Hamilton paramedics warn of missing medication pouch 👉 https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/hamilton-paramedics-warn-of-missing-medication-pouch/article_75376120-b448-5033-97f8-cb7640807066.html Pouch contains potentially dangerous controlled substances.

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Published: September 25, 2026 19:53

Hamilton paramedics warn of missing medication pouch 👉 thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Pouch contains potentially dangerous controlled substances. Link Hamilton paramedics warn of missing medication pouch It’s not clear when and where the pouch,…

RT by @TheSpec: Keep an eye out for your voter information card. Each household will receive one card for Hamilton’s 2026 municipal election. You do not need to bring it to the polls. Bring one piece of ID showing your name and qualifying address. Learn more: https://www.hamilton.ca/elections

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Published: September 25, 2026 18:59

Keep an eye out for your voter information card. Each household will receive one card for Hamilton’s 2026 municipal election. You do not need to bring it to the polls. Bring one piece of ID showing your name and qualifying address. Learn more:…

City told this downtown food program to move, but the organizers say no 👉 https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/hamilton-charity-homelessness-ontario/article_93c43984-2858-5500-ac95-39144f031498.html Volunteers who grill for hundreds each week at Ferguson Station reject the Ontario Works lot 300 metres away, despite warnings of bylaw enforcement.

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Published: September 25, 2026 10:45

City told this downtown food program to move, but the organizers say no 👉 thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Volunteers who grill for hundreds each week at Ferguson Station reject the Ontario Works lot 300 metres away, despite warnings of bylaw enforcement. …

GO train delay + Mystery surrounding missing man and children + Organizers reject moving downtown food program + Hammers training camp: Hamilton-area headlines today 👉 https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/morning-news-traffic-weather-report/article_f7641d2d-907c-59ce-b690-da8c6f72cd7c.html Here is what’s happening this morning with your top news, weather & traffic now

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Published: September 25, 2026 10:21

GO train delay + Mystery surrounding missing man and children + Organizers reject moving downtown food program + Hammers training camp: Hamilton-area headlines today 👉 thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Here is what’s happening this morning with your top news,…

Dogs Nest howls again as residents restore historic hamlet’s memorial stone knocked over in car crash 👉https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/dogs-nest-monument/article_37d378f2-f414-54c9-9b0e-34bf813f7b2d.html Latest drama keeps tongues wagging in 175-year-old Norfolk community with quirky name.

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Published: September 25, 2026 00:00

Dogs Nest howls again as residents restore historic hamlet’s memorial stone knocked over in car crash 👉thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Latest drama keeps tongues wagging in 175-year-old Norfolk community with quirky name. Link This historic hamlet has…

Woman stabbed in ‘unprovoked, random attack’ in Stoney Creek 👉https://www.thespec.com/news/crime/stabbing-queenston-road-and-centennial-parkway-north/article_e37cc9fb-e9a0-55f8-bb1c-c5f863c2b30f.html Police said the woman was sitting on a bench and reading a book when she was stabbed.

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Published: September 24, 2026 23:00

Woman stabbed in ‘unprovoked, random attack’ in Stoney Creek 👉thespec.com/news/crime/stabb… Police said the woman was sitting on a bench and reading a book when she was stabbed. Link Stabbing at Queenston and Centennial in east Hamilton A woman was…

Hamilton ranks fourth among Canada’s best cities for dog walks 👉 https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/hamilton-ranks-fourth-for-dog-walking-in-canada/article_760c39f9-0738-583b-8e41-886c8ffe78d1.html Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto placed ahead in an analysis of nearly a dozen Canadian communities

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Published: September 24, 2026 22:24

Hamilton ranks fourth among Canada’s best cities for dog walks 👉 thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto placed ahead in an analysis of nearly a dozen Canadian communities Link Hamilton ranks fourth among Canada’s best cities for…

ASU report assigns no blame after Stoney Creek hockey player collapsed during workout St. Louis Blues prospect Matthew Mayich remains in desperate condition in hospital in Arizona. https://www.thespec.com/sports/hamilton-region/report-assigns-no-blame-in-collapse-of-stoney-creek-player/article_fecdb611-dd40-5df6-969a-2d9235cef941.html

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Published: September 24, 2026 13:30

ASU report assigns no blame after Stoney Creek hockey player collapsed during workout St. Louis Blues prospect Matthew Mayich remains in desperate condition in hospital in Arizona. thespec.com/sports/hamilton-… Link ASU report assigns no blame after…

Steer clear of King between John and Hughson streets + Woman admits to hiding baby’s remains: Hamilton-area headlines today https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/morning-news-traffic-weather-report/article_07faa927-225d-5599-afb7-2c1cda658bba.html

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Published: September 24, 2026 11:35

Steer clear of King between John and Hughson streets + Woman admits to hiding baby’s remains: Hamilton-area headlines today thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Link Steer clear of King between John and Hughson streets + Woman admits to hiding baby’s…

The Sherman Cut is now expected to reopen in mid-October, one month later than initially anticipated. https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/sherman-cut-closure-extended/article_00a6685a-91b5-5b60-b8f3-e49379afa45e.html

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Published: September 23, 2026 14:59

The Sherman Cut is now expected to reopen in mid-October, one month later than initially anticipated. thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Link Sherman Access closure extended by a month, says City of Hamilton The Mountain access has been fully closed for…

A pair of Hamilton restaurants have once again been recognized — and a Lincoln eatery held onto its two prestigious two stars — in the latest Michelin Guide. https://www.thespec.com/life/food-and-drink/hamilton-restaurants-recognized-by-the-michelin-guide/article_611eb942-49c5-5984-af6d-b085d5496e1a.html

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Published: September 23, 2026 13:26

A pair of Hamilton restaurants have once again been recognized — and a Lincoln eatery held onto its two prestigious two stars — in the latest Michelin Guide. thespec.com/life/food-and-dr… Link These are the top Hamilton restaurants according to the…

HHS layoffs spark fury: Ontario hospitals ‘bleeding out’ nurses Cuts come less than two weeks after post-secondary training spots expanded for health-care workers. https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/hospitals-nurses-deficit-cutbacks/article_2b58a394-2e04-5772-a14a-d4331c496043.html

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Published: September 23, 2026 10:55

HHS layoffs spark fury: Ontario hospitals ‘bleeding out’ nurses Cuts come less than two weeks after post-secondary training spots expanded for health-care workers. thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Link HHS laying off 143 nurses sparks fury Cuts come…

Man suffers life-threatening injuries in Jackson Square parking garage collision 👉 https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/pedestrian-injured-in-downtown-hamilton-parking-garage-crash/article_5671ac5b-7521-538c-8d5d-7055cfc3b4e3.html The collision reconstruction unit is investigating the crash.

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Published: September 22, 2026 18:56

Man suffers life-threatening injuries in Jackson Square parking garage collision 👉 thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… The collision reconstruction unit is investigating the crash. Link Pedestrian injured in downtown parking garage crash Life-threatening…

Stoney Creek man killed in Vaughan crash 👉https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/stoney-creek-man-killed-in-vaughan-crash/article_3b7974df-b398-5e2e-921f-b4ff36ec9f77.html Police say the 34-year-old was a passenger in a yellow vintage sport coupe.

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Published: September 22, 2026 18:54

Stoney Creek man killed in Vaughan crash 👉thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Police say the 34-year-old was a passenger in a yellow vintage sport coupe. Link Stoney Creek man killed in Vaughan crash Police say the 34-year-old was a passenger in a yellow…

The developer of a planned mid-rise rental building in Stoney Creek that has sparked local backlash says it’s committed to the project despite a listing to sell its land at a higher price after council’s recent rezoning approval. https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/stoney-creek-hamitlon-development-housing/article_b58158b9-58af-5d80-b7f4-45e991149e57.html

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Published: September 22, 2026 12:53

The developer of a planned mid-rise rental building in Stoney Creek that has sparked local backlash says it’s committed to the project despite a listing to sell its land at a higher price after council’s recent rezoning approval.…

Hamilton’s home of the 64-piece ‘monster’ pizza is selling the giant slab for $30 this week 👉 https://www.thespec.com/life/food-and-drink/hamilton-pizza-mr-grande-anniversary-promo/article_94788fc3-6f9d-52db-99a4-6602d63f7321.html Mr. Grande Pizza is celebrating 30 years in business.

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Published: September 21, 2026 22:38

Hamilton’s home of the 64-piece ‘monster’ pizza is selling the giant slab for $30 this week 👉 thespec.com/life/food-and-dr… Mr. Grande Pizza is celebrating 30 years in business. Link This pizzeria cranks out an average of 500 massive 'monster' pizzas…

Hamilton police probing smash and grab robbery at Eastgate Mall 👉 https://www.thespec.com/news/crime/smash-grab-robbery-eastgate-mall/article_95c5f35d-08ff-582d-94e2-70018a97f7da.html Suspects fled in dark-coloured sedan

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Published: September 21, 2026 19:04

Hamilton police probing smash and grab robbery at Eastgate Mall 👉 thespec.com/news/crime/smash… Suspects fled in dark-coloured sedan Link Police probing smash and grab robbery at Hamilton mall Suspects fled in dark-coloured sedan thespec.com

Man, 18, charged with attempted murder in Lawrence Road shooting 🚨 👉 https://www.thespec.com/news/crime/charged-attempted-murder-hamilton-shooting/article_12f3766a-bb1b-56b0-b5f5-c99403606be2.html Police say Sept. 18 shooting was targeted

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Published: September 21, 2026 18:09

Man, 18, charged with attempted murder in Lawrence Road shooting 🚨 👉 thespec.com/news/crime/charg… Police say Sept. 18 shooting was targeted Link An 18-year-old is charged with attempted murder for shooting Two victims suffered minor injuries in…

Burlington house fire leaves behind $300K in damages 👉 https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/burlington-house-fire-viking-crescent/article_798e4d10-db3d-55f6-81a5-f8b3d1a162f7.html Suspected cause is “mechanical failure.”

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Published: September 21, 2026 16:03

Burlington house fire leaves behind $300K in damages 👉 thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Suspected cause is “mechanical failure.” Link Burlington house fire leaves behind $300K in damages Suspected cause is “mechanical failure.” thespec.com

Update: Hamilton police locate missing teen Nyarah Hinds, 13, found “in good health,” Hamilton police said. https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/hamilton-police-find-missing-teen/article_c356671a-dc44-5aa9-a821-bc7b4b6fbe5c.html

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Published: September 21, 2026 13:08

Update: Hamilton police locate missing teen Nyarah Hinds, 13, found “in good health,” Hamilton police said. thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Link Hamilton police find missing teen Nyarah Hinds, 13, found "in good health," Hamilton police said.…

“Where are we vomiting?” McMaster homecoming stays orderly with no arrests as 12,000 students converge in west Hamilton party https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/mcmaster-homecoming-party-brings-thousands-to-dalewood-ave/article_d0381edd-0fa3-510a-84f6-3159c367303e.html

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Published: September 20, 2026 19:50

“Where are we vomiting?” McMaster homecoming stays orderly with no arrests as 12,000 students converge in west Hamilton party thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Link McMaster homecoming has had flipped cars in the past, this year's seems calmer Despite the…

Hamilton police continue to investigate after a shooting at Lawrence and Cochrane roads on Friday afternoon that left several schools in the area on hold-and-secure. https://www.thespec.com/news/crime/hamilton-shooting-cochrane-and-lawrence-roads/article_92efe9cd-04a5-5f22-bf90-86f3f17e36c5.html

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Published: September 20, 2026 16:53

Hamilton police continue to investigate after a shooting at Lawrence and Cochrane roads on Friday afternoon that left several schools in the area on hold-and-secure. thespec.com/news/crime/hamil… Link Two injured in daytime east Hamilton shooting …

Violence reports climb at Hamilton Catholic schools https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/hwcdsb-workplace-violence-injuries/article_e4becdab-bacd-555b-a458-6c7fed393393.html

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Published: September 19, 2026 16:59

Violence reports climb at Hamilton Catholic schools thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Link Violence reports climb at Hamilton Catholic schools New online reporting tool could account for a sharp rise in incidents in 2025-26, Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic…

Ticats are no-shows in the most-important game of the year https://www.thespec.com/sports/football/cfl/ticats/ticats-are-no-shows-in-the-most-important-game-of-the-year/article_732b4034-d5f2-5028-9acb-e645654c7b3e.html

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Published: September 19, 2026 13:26

Ticats are no-shows in the most-important game of the year thespec.com/sports/football/… Link Ticats are no-shows in the most-important game of the year A win over Montreal could’ve salvaged their season. Instead, they didn’t arrive until the fourth…

Hamilton is having a wasp moment. Here’s when they should disappear https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/why-are-there-so-many-wasps-in-hamilton/article_bb0af405-d83a-51e5-9867-470e85aefdf6.html

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Published: September 18, 2026 13:38

Hamilton is having a wasp moment. Here’s when they should disappear thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Link Hamilton is experiencing a wasp invasion this summer. Here’s when activity should decline Residents across the region are reporting more wasps,…

An Ancaster teen “knew he had to help” when he jumped into the Desjardins Canal to rescue a distressed swimmer on what was supposed to be a routine day of fishing https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/hamilton-water-rescue-desjardins-canal/article_04dc23d4-3aea-54aa-97b3-ca57e32cecae.html

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Published: September 18, 2026 11:29

An Ancaster teen “knew he had to help” when he jumped into the Desjardins Canal to rescue a distressed swimmer on what was supposed to be a routine day of fishing thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Link 16-year-old rescues distressed swimmer from Hamilton…

Faulty underground transformer causes fire in downtown Hamilton sewer https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/faulty-underground-transformer-causes-fire-in-hamilton-sewer/article_709e1fe6-8461-58d4-ac24-9071ca747afd.html

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Published: September 17, 2026 21:50

Faulty underground transformer causes fire in downtown Hamilton sewer thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Link Faulty underground transformer causes fire in downtown Hamilton sewer Fire forced roads to close for almost two hours thespec.com

Hamilton police are searching for two male suspects after a 13-year-old girl was randomly shot at with a BB gun on Stoney Creek Mountain. https://www.thespec.com/news/crime/teen-shot-with-bb-gun-on-hamilton-mountain/article_7e19ad96-6d4f-5fdd-bb71-9a6518fcef36.html

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Published: September 17, 2026 13:35

Hamilton police are searching for two male suspects after a 13-year-old girl was randomly shot at with a BB gun on Stoney Creek Mountain. thespec.com/news/crime/teen-… Link A 13-year-old girl randomly shot with BB gun on Stoney Creek Mountain Hamilton…

‘He died doing what he loved’: Family, friends mourn motorcyclist killed in crash under Burlington Skyway https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/motorcyclist-killed-under-burlington-skyway-remembered/article_72832f0c-1a97-5796-83d6-f279c0f8c20f.html

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Published: September 17, 2026 11:48

‘He died doing what he loved’: Family, friends mourn motorcyclist killed in crash under Burlington Skyway thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Link Remembering Connor Opdam Hamilton man was an ambitious airplane mechanic whose life found new meaning when he…

Six Nations Chiefs clinch fourth straight Mann Cup lacrosse championship 🎉🥍https://www.thespec.com/sports/lacrosse/chiefs-mann-cup/article_3728fb94-bd71-5eb8-b6b2-6f8a9faa18e3.html

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Published: September 16, 2026 17:29

Six Nations Chiefs clinch fourth straight Mann Cup lacrosse championship 🎉🥍thespec.com/sports/lacrosse/… Link Six Nations Chiefs clinch fourth straight Mann Cup lacrosse championship The powerhouse club has tied the record for consecutive national box…

Démar Dishes: Waterdown readers sent me to get famous apple fritters. Where should I eat in Glanbrook? https://www.thespec.com/life/food-and-drink/restaurants/waterdown-demar-dishes-kettle-portuguese-cafe/article_086809b2-1df5-5680-ac16-22806137a8df.html

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Published: September 16, 2026 17:06

Démar Dishes: Waterdown readers sent me to get famous apple fritters. Where should I eat in Glanbrook? thespec.com/life/food-and-dr… Link Démar Dishes: Waterdown readers sent me to a Portuguese spot and to get famous apple fritters Food series…

A Hamilton family doctor and obstetrician and corporate lawyer are the latest winners of The Amazing Race Canada. https://www.thespec.com/entertainment/television/hamilton-twins-win-amazing-race-canada/article_ca0998a8-2ca0-5493-aab8-1cff02af64cb.html

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Published: September 16, 2026 13:16

A Hamilton family doctor and obstetrician and corporate lawyer are the latest winners of The Amazing Race Canada. thespec.com/entertainment/te… Link Amazing Race Canada winners are Hamilton twins Tina and Liz Liao defeated nine other teams in the…

Good morning! It’s Sept. 16, and here are the top stories today in the Hamilton area. https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/morning-news-traffic-weather-report/article_f0890858-cd90-59ac-93a7-e90a28aa77b6.html

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Published: September 16, 2026 11:34

Good morning! It’s Sept. 16, and here are the top stories today in the Hamilton area. thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Link Wednesday traffic updates + Steelport project pitched at federal summit + Trial hears dog-sitter... Here is what’s happening in…

Overnight robbery spree in Hamilton ends with two arrests 👉 https://www.thespec.com/news/crime/hamilton-police-robbery-arrests-downtown-crown-point/article_1013209e-b3cb-59a6-92c2-a79838957dec.html Officers caught up with the suspects when they were allegedly attempting to rob a third store.

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Published: September 15, 2026 16:57

Overnight robbery spree in Hamilton ends with two arrests 👉 thespec.com/news/crime/hamil… Officers caught up with the suspects when they were allegedly attempting to rob a third store. Link Overnight robbery spree in Hamilton ends with two arrests The…

Hamilton’s 1st-ever burger festival kicks off this weekend at Gage Park 👉 https://www.thespec.com/life/food-and-drink/hamilton-burger-festival-gage-park-event/article_9b1efcd5-30c8-50f0-a3f1-ed6e85552d7d.html Free three-day festival features 10 businesses, live entertainment and a public voting competition.

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Published: September 15, 2026 15:59

Hamilton’s 1st-ever burger festival kicks off this weekend at Gage Park 👉 thespec.com/life/food-and-dr… Free three-day festival features 10 businesses, live entertainment and a public voting competition. Link This Ontario city's 1st-ever burger…

A fence meant to protect small pups at Hill Street Dog Park has unleashed a neighbourhood feud. https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/small-dog-area-divides-hill-street-dog-park-users/article_69a6a4b5-9410-5c6b-92af-e531e080023a.html

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Published: September 15, 2026 13:13

A fence meant to protect small pups at Hill Street Dog Park has unleashed a neighbourhood feud. thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Link A new fence at this Hamilton dog park has unleashed a fierce neighbourhood feud. Here’s why... After 500 residents…

Former Hamilton detective Bob Slack ‘was one of the best’ 👉 https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/former-hamilton-detective-bob-slack-was-one-of-the-best/article_d0b2f3b8-aeed-5638-9ecf-163c92522106.html Slack — who died May 26 at 84 — helped investigate the deaths of Sandra Rallo, 29, and her two children, Jason, 6, and Stephanie, 5, in 1976.

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Published: September 15, 2026 01:38

Former Hamilton detective Bob Slack ‘was one of the best’ 👉 thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Slack — who died May 26 at 84 — helped investigate the deaths of Sandra Rallo, 29, and her two children, Jason, 6, and Stephanie, 5, in 1976. Link Former Hamilton…

Parents left scrambling after rent dispute forces sudden closure of Hamilton daycare 👉 https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/hamilton-daycare-sudden-closure-lock-out/article_466b5b5e-364f-50bc-a185-252dc63dc7ab.html My Little Sand Castle daycare at 565 Sanatorium Rd. has been locked out by its landlord.

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Published: September 14, 2026 22:37

Parents left scrambling after rent dispute forces sudden closure of Hamilton daycare 👉 thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… My Little Sand Castle daycare at 565 Sanatorium Rd. has been locked out by its landlord. Link Parents left scrambling after rent…

Man charged in human trafficking investigation after teen approached at Hamilton bus stop https://www.thespec.com/news/crime/trafficking-police-video/article_8239f443-6afa-511f-8158-7452ee0b12e9.html

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Published: September 14, 2026 21:36

Man charged in human trafficking investigation after teen approached at Hamilton bus stop thespec.com/news/crime/traff… Link Man charged in human trafficking investigation after teen approached at Hamilton bus stop Man allegedly approached 15-year-old…

Hamilton’s packed ERs running at ‘full tilt’ this summer 👉 https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/hamilton-hospitals-emergency-room-summer-surge/article_593fb59a-2611-5847-b917-c423df132e26.html What is causing the surge of emergency patients from June to August?

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Published: September 14, 2026 17:00

Hamilton’s packed ERs running at ‘full tilt’ this summer 👉 thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… What is causing the surge of emergency patients from June to August? Link Hamilton’s packed ERs running at ‘full tilt’ this summer What is causing the surge of…

Ontario English Catholic teachers schedule strike vote amid stalled bargaining https://www.thespec.com/politics/ontario-english-catholic-teachers-schedule-strike-vote-amid-stalled-bargaining/article_0f631971-8f8f-58ce-861e-7bede5bde798.html

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Published: September 14, 2026 16:44

Ontario English Catholic teachers schedule strike vote amid stalled bargaining thespec.com/politics/ontario… Link Ontario English Catholic teachers schedule strike vote amid stalled bargaining TORONTO - Ontario's English Catholic teachers have…

Massive crowds flock to James Street North for Supercrawl 👉 https://www.thespec.com/entertainment/hamilton-region/supercrawl-weekend-event-recap/article_61e68a4f-73d7-534c-a29f-b59e4aa06720.html Aliens, peach pizza and Protest the Hero rule the weekend

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Published: September 14, 2026 00:00

Massive crowds flock to James Street North for Supercrawl 👉 thespec.com/entertainment/ha… Aliens, peach pizza and Protest the Hero rule the weekend Link Massive crowds flock to James St. for Supercrawl Aliens, peach pizza and Protest the Hero rule the…

David Suzuki: Mark Carney’s investment summit is bound to fail unless it faces this fundamental issue 👉 https://www.thespec.com/thestar/opinion/contributors/david-suzuki-carney-is-holding-an-investment-summit-here-s-what-those-300-invitees-need-to-understand/article_8d5e2e7b-01ca-50f0-bf41-a65e6d5a558d.html

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Published: September 13, 2026 21:29

David Suzuki: Mark Carney’s investment summit is bound to fail unless it faces this fundamental issue 👉 thespec.com/thestar/opinion/… Link David Suzuki: Mark Carney’s investment summit is bound to fail unless it faces this fundamental... At Mark…

Two people dead in Welland motorcycle crash on Ontario Road https://www.thespec.com/news/welland-motorcycle-collision-deaths-ontario-road/article_8bee92ab-d8aa-5723-9978-f7ec32218f1b.html Two motorcycle riders are dead after a collision with a Honda Civic Saturday morning.

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Published: September 13, 2026 20:40

Two people dead in Welland motorcycle crash on Ontario Road thespec.com/news/welland-mot… Two motorcycle riders are dead after a collision with a Honda Civic Saturday morning. Link Two killed in motorcycle collision on Welland's Ontario Road A…

Donald Trump says ‘Canada wants to make a deal very badly, just like Iran’ during Ireland visit https://www.thespec.com/politics/federal/trump-says-canada-wants-to-make-a-deal-very-badly-just-like-iran-during-ireland-visit/article_e1802ac4-3e6f-52b9-bcba-b8c8f6f14978.html

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Published: September 13, 2026 18:09

Donald Trump says ‘Canada wants to make a deal very badly, just like Iran’ during Ireland visit thespec.com/politics/federal… Link Donald Trump says ‘Canada wants to make a deal very badly, just like Iran’ during Ireland visit The U.S. president made…

For all those enjoying Supercrawl and those who can't!! 🫶 Here's a little love from Hamilton's Supercrawl weekend 👉 https://www.thespec.com/entertainment/hamilton-region/hamilton-s-supercrawl-festival-kicks-off-in-photos/article_21bb6066-f0f4-53d3-a73d-052c14f052d8.html PHOTOS: Supercrawl takes over James Street North with music, fashion and food

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Published: September 13, 2026 16:11

For all those enjoying Supercrawl and those who can't!! 🫶 Here's a little love from Hamilton's Supercrawl weekend 👉 thespec.com/entertainment/ha… PHOTOS: Supercrawl takes over James Street North with music, fashion and food Link See the photos as a…

Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign four American players https://www.thespec.com/sports/football/cfl/ticats/football-ticats-american/article_e311825b-ff42-59fd-9aa1-058e755bf28c.html#tncms-source=login

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Published: September 12, 2026 17:56

Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign four American players thespec.com/sports/football/… Link Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign four American players American offensive lineman, running back, defensive lineman and defensive back added to practice roster thespec.com

A giant duck, Galaxy Burgers, and runway dancing, Hamilton’s Wild Supercrawl Day 1 https://www.thespec.com/entertainment/hamilton-region/supercrawl-day-one-live/article_e0f7698d-f7c6-54db-99c3-e157f21ed30b.html

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Published: September 12, 2026 15:51

A giant duck, Galaxy Burgers, and runway dancing, Hamilton’s Wild Supercrawl Day 1 thespec.com/entertainment/ha… Link A giant duck, Galaxy Burger and runway dancing collide at 17th anniversary Supercrawl festival Supercrawl takes over James Street…

Stoney Creek man charged after X post sparks hate investigation https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/genocide-hate-antisemitism-social-media/article_b0f087bc-ca9c-5f87-9a55-ab536de22cd0.html

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Published: September 12, 2026 14:59

Stoney Creek man charged after X post sparks hate investigation thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Link Stoney Creek man charged after X post sparks hate investigation Man accused of advocating genocide in allegedly antisemitic post thespec.com

Burlington man facing child exploitation, voyeurism charges 👉 https://www.thespec.com/news/crime/burlington-man-facing-child-exploitation-voyeurism-charges/article_555e9b22-4b92-589d-a7ed-79dde13f7769.html Halton police detectives believe there may be more victims.

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Published: September 11, 2026 22:00

Burlington man facing child exploitation, voyeurism charges 👉 thespec.com/news/crime/burli… Halton police detectives believe there may be more victims. Link Burlington man facing child exploitation, voyeurism charges Halton police detectives believe…

Hamilton police searching for third suspect in Dundas shooting 👉https://www.thespec.com/news/crime/hamilton-police-searching-for-third-suspect-in-shooting/article_0b32b3fe-cf90-5b5e-9bb4-75b8c81228a8.html Investigators allege a firearm was shot multiple times in the area of John Prentice Park on Sept. 4.

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Published: September 11, 2026 20:59

Hamilton police searching for third suspect in Dundas shooting 👉thespec.com/news/crime/hamil… Investigators allege a firearm was shot multiple times in the area of John Prentice Park on Sept. 4. Link Hamilton police searching for third suspect in…

Hamilton police probing suspicious death of man in Waterdown https://www.thespec.com/news/crime/hamilton-police-probing-suspicious-death-of-man-in-waterdown/article_0d1b07ad-6c68-5217-a2fd-786388282257.html

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Published: September 11, 2026 20:35

Hamilton police probing suspicious death of man in Waterdown thespec.com/news/crime/hamil… Link Hamilton police probing suspicious death of man in Waterdown Man, 54, was found unresponsive on sidewalk at Dundas and 1st streets Sept. 7 thespec.com

Multiple electric bikes catch fire in upper Stoney Creek garage https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/multiple-electric-bikes-catch-fire-in-upper-stoney-creek/article_9761b64b-7b90-5107-a111-1a76970036b0.html

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Published: September 11, 2026 20:31

Multiple electric bikes catch fire in upper Stoney Creek garage thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Link Multiple electric bikes catch fire in upper Stoney Creek garage Fire chief says smoke rose so fast ‘it could actually be seen miles’ away thespec.com

What Canadians are streaming this weekend: Top 10 picks and new releases on major streaming platforms https://www.thespec.com/things-to-do/trending-streaming-guide-canada-aug-20/article_b414d635-b829-56e2-bd55-d5a40a26c83e.html

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Published: August 22, 2026 02:57

What Canadians are streaming this weekend: Top 10 picks and new releases on major streaming platforms thespec.com/things-to-do/tre… Link What to binge watch this weekend: These are the trending shows and movies Canadians are watching... This…

To commemorate 180 years in Hamilton, The Spectator is revisiting 180 stories that helped shape this city – some big, some small and some just plain odd. 👉https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/1848-hamiltons-first-hospital-opens/article_8a4667ec-03ee-5db5-9d9d-3efb3cb5bf75.html 1848: Hamilton’s first hospital opens

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Published: August 21, 2026 23:00

To commemorate 180 years in Hamilton, The Spectator is revisiting 180 stories that helped shape this city – some big, some small and some just plain odd. 👉thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… 1848: Hamilton’s first hospital opens Link 1848: Hamilton’s first…

Opinion | Boston Tea Party shows Canadians the way https://www.thespec.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/boston-tea-party-shows-canadians-the-way/article_c9f4e70d-23b6-55a8-ab04-e71dafe497e7.html

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Published: August 21, 2026 20:04

Opinion | Boston Tea Party shows Canadians the way thespec.com/opinion/editoria… Link Boston Tea Party shows Canadians the way The symbolic ban on U.S. alcohol in Canada highlights the collective power against economic influence, reminiscent of the…

Declining auto thefts in Hamilton mirror national trend, police data shows https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/auto-thefts-in-hamilton-reach-six-year-low-in-2026/article_c82fb170-bbb9-57f0-ab98-5ab569b7090d.html

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Published: August 21, 2026 19:02

Declining auto thefts in Hamilton mirror national trend, police data shows thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Link Declining auto thefts in Hamilton mirror national trend, police data shows Hamilton sees a 21 per cent decline in auto thefts this year,…

LCBO getting ready to restock American booze ahead of potential Canada-U.S. trade deal https://www.thespec.com/politics/federal/lcbo-getting-ready-to-restock-american-booze-ahead-of-potential-canada-us-trade-deal/article_80dfacc1-4eff-5109-a94f-21abe6d11b90.html

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Published: August 21, 2026 18:07

LCBO getting ready to restock American booze ahead of potential Canada-U.S. trade deal thespec.com/politics/federal… Link Ontario's LCBO is already clearing out storage areas to put American booze back on shelves American booze was pulled from LCBO…

Fire in Hamilton’s Crown Point area causes at least $1M in damages https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/rosslyn-avenue-north-house-fire/article_4ba0cfbb-cc39-5055-b4c3-44ca25dfc01d.html

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Published: August 21, 2026 15:57

Fire in Hamilton’s Crown Point area causes at least $1M in damages thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Link Fire guts home in Hamilton's Crown Point neighbourhood All occupants of the Rosslyn Avenue North home where the fire originated escaped on their own.…

RT by @TheSpec: Tiger-Cats chat: Scott Radley answers your questions about the black and gold. #HamOnt #ticats #CFL https://www.thespec.com/sports/hamilton-region/tiger-cats-chat-scott-radley-answers-your-questions/article_c102a869-2746-57c1-8edf-63ad9f7dd7b1.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share via @thespec

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Published: August 21, 2026 13:27

Tiger-Cats chat: Scott Radley answers your questions about the black and gold. #HamOnt #ticats #CFL thespec.com/sports/hamilton-… via @thespec Link Tiger-Cats chat: Scott Radley answers your questions about the black and gold Take part in live chat…

Tiger-Cats chat: Scott Radley answers your questions about the black and gold 👉 https://www.thespec.com/sports/hamilton-region/tiger-cats-chat-scott-radley-answers-your-questions/article_c102a869-2746-57c1-8edf-63ad9f7dd7b1.html @radleyatthespec 📣 Take part in live chat Friday at 10 a.m. with longtime Spectator columnist

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Published: August 20, 2026 23:00

Tiger-Cats chat: Scott Radley answers your questions about the black and gold 👉 thespec.com/sports/hamilton-… @radleyatthespec 📣 Take part in live chat Friday at 10 a.m. with longtime Spectator columnist Link Tiger-Cats chat: Scott Radley answers…

Weekend planner: Cactus Festival parade, a park full of authors, Romeo and Juliet and more 👉 https://www.thespec.com/things-to-do/weekend-planner-events-end-of-august/article_b060bec3-7216-5aef-b411-01a7bdce1bbd.html Here’s 12 things to do this weekend starting with tonight's Cactus Festival Parade starting at 6:45 p.m. in downtown #Dundas 🌵

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Published: August 20, 2026 20:51

Weekend planner: Cactus Festival parade, a park full of authors, Romeo and Juliet and more 👉 thespec.com/things-to-do/wee… Here’s 12 things to do this weekend starting with tonight's Cactus Festival Parade starting at 6:45 p.m. in downtown #Dundas 🌵 Link…

This new Hamilton bakery has hot dog croissants on offer 👉 https://www.thespec.com/life/food-and-drink/this-new-hamilton-bakery-has-hot-dog-croissants-on-offer/article_ab8ae022-92ff-5980-bd4f-f40eb072bb7c.html Brioche & Beyond recently opened in the International Village BIA.

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Published: August 20, 2026 19:48

This new Hamilton bakery has hot dog croissants on offer 👉 thespec.com/life/food-and-dr… Brioche & Beyond recently opened in the International Village BIA. Link This new Hamilton bakery has hot dog croissants on offer Brioche & Beyond recently opened…

Hamilton residents demand more holistic review of black soot fallout 👉 https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/community-demands-more-holistic-review-of-julys-black-soot/article_3f179003-9aa5-5ce9-9c68-cd0f683128f6.html While public health officials said last month’s soot doesn’t pose any “long-term health risks,” residents and local politicians want a review of the cumulative health impacts.

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Published: August 20, 2026 19:00

Hamilton residents demand more holistic review of black soot fallout 👉 thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… While public health officials said last month’s soot doesn’t pose any “long-term health risks,” residents and local politicians want a review of the…

Live back-to-school chat: Join education reporter Kate McCullough for live Q&A today! https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/back-to-school-in-hamilton/article_2c29ac42-3f02-568a-81f8-ed98820140b0.html

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Published: August 20, 2026 13:00

Live back-to-school chat: Join education reporter Kate McCullough for live Q&A today! thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Link After a bonus week of summer, kids head back to school in September. Here’s what Hamilton families... New this year are academic…

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and their kids are moving back to the U.K. this month in a surprise twist https://www.thespec.com/news/world/prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-are-moving-back-to-the-uk-with-their-children-in-shock-move/article_f1b67dbc-2953-5d68-ad5c-e46307486d71.html

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Published: August 20, 2026 03:01

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and their kids are moving back to the U.K. this month in a surprise twist thespec.com/news/world/princ… Link Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to the U.K. for an extended stay after four years in... After six…

84 years after Dieppe, Hamilton honours the Rileys who never came home 👉https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/hamilton-marks-84th-anniversary-of-dieppe-raid/article_55b3f63b-1322-5778-a84c-5b69b6d8c709.html Of the 582 Royal Hamilton Light Infantry soldiers who stormed the beach in 1942, only 211 made it back — more than half of them wounded.

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Published: August 19, 2026 22:47

84 years after Dieppe, Hamilton honours the Rileys who never came home 👉thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Of the 582 Royal Hamilton Light Infantry soldiers who stormed the beach in 1942, only 211 made it back — more than half of them wounded. Link 84…

Sketches by soldier who died in Dieppe raid capture wartime England https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/flashbacks-hamilton/dieppe-soldier-captured-wartime-life-in-vibrant-drawings/article_f8fb01e7-bfeb-5d88-b7db-54c51bf02d2c.html

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Published: August 18, 2026 17:27

Sketches by soldier who died in Dieppe raid capture wartime England thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Link Sketches by soldier who died in Dieppe raid capture wartime England Pte. John Randolph Abbott was one of 916 Canadians who died in the disastrous…

The Tragically Hip, Cactus Festival and Boots in the Creek: 7 big events happening in Hamilton 👉 https://www.thespec.com/things-to-do/whats-on-tragically-hip-cactus/article_aa8b69d1-291c-5d0e-9704-815e090ad3c9.html It's a big music week, writes Démar Grant

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Published: August 18, 2026 15:44

The Tragically Hip, Cactus Festival and Boots in the Creek: 7 big events happening in Hamilton 👉 thespec.com/things-to-do/wha… It's a big music week, writes Démar Grant Link The Tragically Hip and Cactus Festival: 7 crucial events happening in…

Power failure west of Hamilton’s downtown core https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/power-failure-downtown-tuesday/article_d2cc2db5-72ff-5604-a724-708918caa888.html

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Published: August 18, 2026 13:32

Power failure west of Hamilton’s downtown core thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Link Power out west of Hamilton’s downtown The electricity went out in the area between Cannon to Aberdeen and Lock to Parke streets and includes areas of King and Main…

Man convicted in brazen Hamilton shootout faces sentencing https://www.thespec.com/news/crime/man-accused-in-daytime-shootout-appears-in-hamilton-court/article_b031c8fc-f5b5-580e-9f12-f3298f3b4066.html

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Published: August 18, 2026 12:56

Man convicted in brazen Hamilton shootout faces sentencing thespec.com/news/crime/man-a… Link Man convicted in brazen Hamilton shootout faces sentencing Abi Abdullahi-Salah was one of 24 people arrested as part of Project Churchill, a probe into the…

R to @TheSpec: Fewer people running for trustee in some of Ontario’s supervised school boards https://www.thespec.com/politics/fewer-people-running-for-trustee-in-some-of-ontarios-supervised-school-boards/article_e47c110c-3e10-50c5-81b2-a419449b2eae.html

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Published: August 18, 2026 12:29

Fewer people running for trustee in some of Ontario’s supervised school boards thespec.com/politics/fewer-p… Link Fewer people running for trustee in some of Ontario’s supervised school boards TORONTO - The slate of municipal election candidates for…

Bargaining pause means Ontario teachers, education workers to start school year without contract https://www.thespec.com/news/ontario/bargaining-pause-means-ontario-teachers-education-workers-to-start-school-year-without-contract/article_e151262d-4449-53ee-a516-afaaa149536d.html

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Published: August 18, 2026 12:29

Bargaining pause means Ontario teachers, education workers to start school year without contract thespec.com/news/ontario/bar… Link Bargaining pause means Ontario teachers, education workers to start school year without contract Union says members…

Fight for Hamilton’s chain of office looks set 👉 https://www.thespec.com/opinion/columnists/should-we-expect-any-more-big-entries-in-mayors-race/article_85a3a446-3261-5c03-bec5-95f4006a0511.html Should we expect any more big entries in Hamilton mayoral race, asks Scott Radley?

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Published: August 18, 2026 12:00

Fight for Hamilton’s chain of office looks set 👉 thespec.com/opinion/columnis… Should we expect any more big entries in Hamilton mayoral race, asks Scott Radley? Link Should we expect any more big entries in Hamilton mayoral race? With Collins, Sgro…

Send Doug Ford a message when you vote in the upcoming byelection 👉 https://www.thespec.com/opinion/columnists/send-doug-ford-a-message-on-sept-3/article_457d2a08-8885-5da7-a58e-5267b53a0f40.html Ontarians are done with being lied to, our social services underfunded, our hospitals bankrupted, our education system gutted and our tax dollars squandered, writes Margaret Shkimba.

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Published: August 18, 2026 11:46

Send Doug Ford a message when you vote in the upcoming byelection 👉 thespec.com/opinion/columnis… Ontarians are done with being lied to, our social services underfunded, our hospitals bankrupted, our education system gutted and our tax dollars squandered,…

RT by @TheSpec: #Outage in #HamOnt affecting approx 1394 homes and businesses. Crew dispatched. ETR 12PM-2PM. For more info visit https://www.tinyurl.com/2h7ttk5h #pwrout ^pa

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Published: August 18, 2026 11:44

#Outage in #HamOnt affecting approx 1394 homes and businesses. Crew dispatched. ETR 12PM-2PM. For more info visit tinyurl.com/2h7ttk5h #pwrout ^pa

Tales of mobsters, Pink Floyd, and CIA: How a Hamilton man’s prison manuscript became his daughter’s bestseller https://www.thespec.com/entertainment/books/the-liars-playbook-hamilton-memoir-tops-bestseller-list/article_be2e8c6c-0895-5b65-b32e-e03472284c72.html

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Published: August 18, 2026 11:00

Tales of mobsters, Pink Floyd, and CIA: How a Hamilton man’s prison manuscript became his daughter’s bestseller thespec.com/entertainment/bo… Link Tales of mobsters, Pink Floyd, and CIA: How a Hamilton man's prison manuscript became his daughte... …

Expect another beautiful summer day. Environment Canada is calling for a high of 27 C that could feel as warm as 32 with humidity. Good morning! It’s Aug. 18 👉 https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/morning-news-traffic-weather-report/article_30db833a-c8c3-552d-a4c9-6d81a2a0b791.html Tribunal makes urban boundary busting ruling + Prison memoir becomes bestselling book

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Published: August 18, 2026 10:33

Expect another beautiful summer day. Environment Canada is calling for a high of 27 C that could feel as warm as 32 with humidity. Good morning! It’s Aug. 18 👉 thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Tribunal makes urban boundary busting ruling + Prison memoir…