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Hamilton Spectator@TheSpec · 14 h

#Opinion | The Carney crisis is now thespec.com/opinion/contri…

TheSpec's tweet card. His drive to establish a leaner, meaner nation is pressing politics in Canada to a generational crossroads.

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Hamilton Spectator@TheSpec · 17 h

#OPINION It can kill you or make you feel more alive. How do you decide whether alcohol is worth it? thespec.com/opinion/contri…

TheSpec's tweet card. Dry or wet, a martini can burn you in more ways than one.

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Hamilton Spectator@TheSpec · 20 h

Graeme MacKay: Trump, media and Americans in general are distracted by the Epstein files thespec.com/opinion/editor…

TheSpec's tweet card. Global leaders criticize the U.S. for its lack of action and continued support for Israel amid the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, urging decisive intervention.

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Hamilton Spectator@TheSpec · 20 m

I’m moving to Hamilton. What restaurants should I try? Check out these 5 @DemarJGrant tried, then take our survey: thespec.com/life/food-and-…

TheSpec's tweet card. Shorty’s Pizza, Edenoel’s Panini and Ice cream and Mickey’s Jamaican Jerk all make the list.

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Hamilton Spectator@TheSpec · 1 h

Hamilton man found guilty in ‘brutal and unprovoked’ beating death gets life sentence thespec.com/news/crime/ham…

TheSpec's tweet card. Craig Brooks, 39, “has expressed no remorse,” judge says.

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Hamilton Spectator@TheSpec · 2 h

These women are finding speed with one of the biggest teams in the Formula One world @F1 thespec.com/sports/auto-ra…

TheSpec's tweet card. Three area women, including Hamilton’s Claire Diffey, are applying their engineering skills to F1.

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Hamilton Spectator@TheSpec · 3 h

Supersized drawing: How Rick Pottruff engages with the world’s craziness thespec.com/entertainment/…

TheSpec's tweet card. Some of his most recent creations can now be seen at You Me Gallery.

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Hamilton Spectator@TheSpec · 12 h

Paris paddle maker one of a kind thespec.com/news/hamilton-…

TheSpec's tweet card. Since making her first paddle 20 years ago, Jenni Hunter is now teaching others and has made a name for herself as one of the best in the province.

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Hamilton Spectator@TheSpec · 15 h

He’s accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a dozen women. She was married to him. thespec.com/news/crime/hes…

TheSpec's tweet card. Bryan Hayward is accused of drugging and sexually assaulting women, recording the assaults and in some cases sharing those videos with others. His ex-wife shares her story and her gratitude for...

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Hamilton Spectator@TheSpec · 16 h

‘Significant spike’ in impaired driving includes six Hamilton deaths thespec.com/news/crime/imp…

TheSpec's tweet card. Hamilton police have charged one of the drivers with impaired driving causing death and dangerous driving, while investigation into crash that killed 10-year-old girl is ongoing

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dan nolan@dandundas · 17 h

Gilead comes to Dundas as 'The Handmaid's Tale' sequel rolls into town thespec.com/entertainment/… via @thespec

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Hamilton Spectator@TheSpec · 18 h

‘Magnificent historical home’ listed for nearly $16M is the most expensive home for sale in Halton Region in July, according to Zoocasa thespec.com/news/halton-mo…

TheSpec's tweet card. ‘Magnificent historical home’ listed for nearly $16 million.

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Hamilton Spectator@TheSpec · 19 h

Sinkholes and busted boilers: new fixes at old Brantford General Hospital thespec.com/news/hamilton-…

TheSpec's tweet card. In the last year, Brantford General Hospital has had upgrades to heating system, ambulatory care and utility distribution.

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Hamilton Spectator@TheSpec · 21 h

Top Hamilton headlines this week: City’s condo market crashes + Is danger lurking around every downtown corner? thespec.com/news/hamilton-…

TheSpec's tweet card. Here are some must-read stories from Hamilton-area this week.

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Hamilton Spectator@TheSpec · 22 h

After Hulk Hogan’s death, memorabilia is selling for thousands online — Here’s what fans can find thespec.com/news/hulk-hoga…

TheSpec's tweet card. Popular items and collectables featuring the famous wrestling icon such as vintage T-shirts, autographed photos, cards, wrestling belts and action figures are already fetching big bucks online.

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Hamilton Spectator@TheSpec · 23 h

‘Essential’ role: Hamilton mom helped son escape after murder thespec.com/news/crime/ess…

TheSpec's tweet card. Police learned the mother had contacted the Consulate to the Czech Republic on Nov. 14, requesting an emergency passport for her son.

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Hamilton Spectator@TheSpec · Jul 26

Hackers unsuccessfully demanded $18.5-million ransom in Hamilton cyberattack thespec.com/news/council/h…

TheSpec's tweet card. The city has spent millions recovering from the February 2024 ransomware attack.

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Hamilton Spectator@TheSpec · Jul 26

How did he get hired? Former HSR manager who sexually harassed subordinate later hired to lead DARTS thespec.com/news/council/h…

TheSpec's tweet card. Arbitrator found former HSR manager sexually harassed a subordinate in previous role with Hamilton transit.

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Hamilton Spectator@TheSpec · Jul 26

Mosquitoes on Hamilton Mountain test positive for West Nile virus thespec.com/news/hamilton-…

TheSpec's tweet card. Since 2019, 15 Hamilton residents have tested positive for the virus.

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Hamilton Spectator@TheSpec · Jul 26

What's happening this weekend in Hamilton: Free dance, baseball games, car show and more thespec.com/news/hamilton-…

TheSpec's tweet card. The weekend is packed with festivals, an artisan market and dance lessons.

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