The Hamilton Spectator (Hamilton, ON)

The Hamilton Spectator (Hamilton, ON)

TheSpec.com is the digital platform for the Hamilton Spectator, which has been a vital part of the community since 1846. In addition to news from the Hamilton Spectator, the website and mobile app feature articles from local community newspapers such as the Ancaster News, Dundas Star News, Flamborough Review, Grand River Sachem/Glanbrook Gazette, Hamilton Mountain News, and Stoney Creek News. The Hamilton Spectator and Journal of Commerce made its debut on July 15, 1846. Founded by Robert Smiley and his partner, the publication was sold in 1877 to William Southam, who established the Southam newspaper chain. As the first newspaper in this chain, The Spectator has evolved into a prominent media outlet in Canada, making its mark for over 170 years.

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  • 1 day ago | thespec.com | Peter Shokeir

    HINTON – Hinton council voted to unfreeze one RCMP position on Tuesday (June 3) to focus on traffic enforcement and education. The unfrozen position will also organize check stops, attend school functions, complete traffic operations with policing partners and report monthly to the detachment commander. “The fact of the matter is that it is very difficult to be fully staffed in this area [of policing],” said Coun. Trevor Haas.

  • 1 day ago | thespec.com | Keith Dempsey

    GANANOQUE – A contentious chapter in Gananoque’s infrastructure history came to a close Tuesday night as town council voted 4-3 in favour of removing the King Street Pedestrian Bridge. The decision authorizes the town to enter into an agreement with Strong Bros. General Contracting Ltd., awarding a contract worth up to $488,900 (excluding HST) for the demolition of the bridge, which has been closed to the public since mid-2022 due to safety concerns.

  • 1 day ago | thespec.com | Keith Dempsey

    A private school in Gananoque has cleared a major hurdle, as council approved a revised development permit on Tuesday, paving the way for expanded child care and early education services at 250 Wilson Drive. The decision allows for the construction of a 1,723-square-foot accessory building on the property to accommodate a private school for up to 30 children, subject to several conditions, including compliance with the Ontario Building Code and Ministry of Education requirements.

  • 1 day ago | thespec.com | Isabel Buckmaster

    ROCKWOOD — It looks like a new apartment building isn’t coming to Main Street in Rockwood after all. According to a report coming to Guelph/Eramosa council for approval on Monday, property owner Mike Caputo has told the township that he intends to abandon plans to construct a three-story apartment with 24 residential units at 197 Main St. S. in Rockwood, near Valley Road and adjacent to an existing apartment complex.

  • 1 day ago | thespec.com | Sandi Krasowski

    The City of Thunder Bay is inviting proposals for high-value, quality development projects, for development on city-owned “opportunity sites” which are now available for potential purchase. Developers, investors, housing providers, and other visionary community builders are being invited to help shape the city’s next phase of growth.