Top Hamilton headlines this week: Landlord fined for violating tenants' right of return + Jury no-shows hauled before judge
The weekend is here, but plenty happened in the Hamilton area this week. Don't miss these top stories from Spectator reporters.
The Tiger-Cats kick off their pre-season schedule Saturday and there are plenty more things to do this weekend in Hamilton.
Here are some ideas
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The sun could break through Sunday following a week of clouds and rain, but the forecast still calls for possible showers Saturday and cooler weather through the weekend.
Long-term tenants of a Strathearne Avenue low rise informed their landlord of their intention to return once renovations were completed. But their landlord re-rented the apartments and jacked up the rates. Now, that landlord has been ordered to pay a penalty for not recognizing his former tenants' right of refusal.
Hamilton-raised Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named NBA MVP Wednesday night. His achievements stand alone in local sports lore, writes Scott Radley.
Jon Wells recounts meeting the basketball superstar in his
'Upbeat' column.
If you have received a notice for jury duty and your first thought was 'How do I get out of this?' — this story from Susan Clairmont is for you.
After more than two months stranded in the Dominican Republic — where he was wrongfully detained on drug smuggling charges — the 57-year-old arrived home to Canada.
Two popular Hamilton banquet halls have been placed in receivership as a bank looks to recoup millions of dollars in unpaid loans, potentially leaving scores of charity events and weddings in limbo.
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