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Hamilton Spectator
6 days ago
- General
- Hamilton Spectator
Podcast: Living with long COVID
It's been five years since the pandemic hit. Most of us have moved on and left that in the rearview mirror. We might remember it, but we don't focus on it. But what about those who can't because they're suffering what's called long COVID? What about those who continue to have symptoms that persist after the initial virus passes — symptoms that few seem to understand, even within the medical community? One of those people explains what life is like while dealing with it. This podcast explores issues about the city and stories of interest to those who call it home. Every week, Spectator columnist Scott Radley will dive into hot-button topics with newsmakers, explore stories with the reporters covering them, and chat with those who add to the fabric of this community. Whether it's serious or lighthearted, Placeline Hamilton will keep you informed and engaged. Listeners can expect new episodes every Wednesday. Follow or subscribe at Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Amazon Music or wherever your favourite podcasts are found.
Hamilton Spectator
24-05-2025
- Hamilton Spectator
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 . 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. Subscribe to our newsletters for the latest local content .
Hamilton Spectator
21-05-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Podcast: Did Krispy Kreme bring the Canada-U.S. doughnut wars to Hamilton?
When Krispy Kreme opened in Hamilton the other day and the first hot doughnuts landed in the box, many in town were thrilled. But not all. A freshly-made dozen, glazed doughnuts from the new Krispy Kreme location in Hamilton. At a time of tariffs and tension with the United States, when people are buying Canadian and trying to support local businesses , a segment of the population said they wouldn't be supporting an American chain when this city has more than a few highly regarded doughnut places that deserve their dollars. Will this have an impact on the outlet or will it be a lot of nothing? Also in this episode, we find out how someone learns to be an MP (there is no class for that, is there?) and ask if sports fans in this area are cursed (yes, we're talking about you, Toronto Maple Leafs ). Fans react to Toronto Maple Leafs' Game 7 loss to the Florida Panthers Sunday. This podcast explores issues about the city and stories of interest to those who call it home. Every week, Spectator columnist Scott Radley will dive into hot-button topics with newsmakers, explore stories with the reporters covering them, and chat with those who add to the fabric of this community. Whether it's serious or lighthearted, Placeline Hamilton will keep you informed and engaged. Listeners can expect new episodes every Wednesday. Follow or subscribe at Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Amazon Music or wherever your favourite podcasts are found.
Hamilton Spectator
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Podcast: Can new Ticats GM build a team to end the drought?
It's been a long time – correction: a long, long time – since the Hamilton Tiger-Cats won a Grey Cup. We don't need to get into all the gory details but there are more than a few guys at training camp right now who weren't even alive the last time it happened. Which means the guy tasked with building a team to end this long walk in the wilderness really matters. Even more so when he's from Burlington, once coached at McMaster and knows this area and its football culture as well as anyone. That's Ticats general manager Ted Goveia . He tells his story about getting into football and progressing to this point in his career on this episode. This podcast explores issues about the city and stories of interest to those who call it home. Every week, Spectator columnist Scott Radley will dive into hot-button topics with newsmakers, explore stories with the reporters covering them, and chat with those who add to the fabric of this community. Whether it's serious or lighthearted, Placeline Hamilton will keep you informed and engaged. Listeners can expect new episodes every Wednesday. Follow or subscribe at Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Amazon Music or wherever your favourite podcasts are found .
Hamilton Spectator
07-05-2025
- Hamilton Spectator
Hamilton-area Today: List of teachers making over $100,000 grows + Wesley addiction program is ‘a model that's working'
G ood morning! It's May 7, here are the top stories today in the Hamilton area. Expect a mostly pleasant day with a chance of rain in the afternoon. Environment is forecasting a high of 20 C at the airport weather station. There are no weather alerts. Find the latest provincial road closures and traffic incidents via Ontario 511 . Closures in Hamilton are available on the Hamilton police incident feed . Taking transit today? Find the latest GO Transit service updates here . The latest information on local bus services are available here: Hamilton , Burlington and Oakville . An additional 1,246 public and Catholic staff, largely teachers, were added to Ontario's sunshine list last year. The number of HWDSB staff grew to 2,738 and HWCDSB staff grew to 1,673. For about 20 years, Wesley has operated a managed alcohol consumption program. Last September, the city funded a 20-bed boost, taking the overall number of spaces to 30, as the social-service agency piloted a polysubstance program expansion. Funding for the additional special care unit beds is set to expire at the end of December. If any amount of booze is dangerous, as the proposed change to the city's municipal alcohol policy describes, how can the city issue licences allowing its sale? A beer inside Hamilton Stadium is the same as a beer outside Hamilton Stadium. Maybe a little more expensive but the contents are the same, writes Scott Radley Days after a verdict was delivered in OPP Const. Greg Pierzchala's murder, the Crown attorney that handled the case against Randall McKenzie and girlfriend Brandi Stewart-Sperry was appointed as judge to the Ontario Court of Justice. Death. Most of us actively avoid thinking or talking about it, but as an end-of-life doula, Brant County resident Rhonda Garnier has made a career of helping others prepare for it. Subscribe to our newsletters for the latest local content .
