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Late-game collapse leads to loss for Hammers thespec.com/sports/hamilton-…
Late-game collapse leads to loss for Hammers

Late-game collapse leads to loss for Hammers

Hamilton surrenders three goals in a minute and a half to lose to Providence.

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Did PWHL Hamilton just hint at a team name and announcement date? Fans believe so thespec.com/news/hamilton-re…
Did PWHL Hamilton just hint at a team name and announcement date? Fans believe so

Did PWHL Hamilton just hint at a team name and announcement date? Fans believe so

A new video from PWHL Hamilton contains industrial imagery and a single date. The other three expansion teams have posted similar clips.

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Hundreds protest OSAP overhaul at McMaster University 👉thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Some Hamilton students say they face far greater debt after Ontario reformed the provincial student aid program earlier this year.
Some McMaster students protesting OSAP overhaul worry about 'lifelong debt'

Some McMaster students protesting OSAP overhaul worry about 'lifelong debt'

Some Hamilton students say they face far greater debt after Ontario reformed the provincial student aid program earlier this year.

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Meet Hamilton’s new councillors 👉 thespec.com/news/council/mee… Hamilton has eight new councillors: Jason Farr, Mark Daly, Dawn Danko, Jonathan Stathakos, Nicole Trombetta, Fred Bennink, Rick Kunc and Colleen Stewart.
Meet Hamilton's new councillors

Meet Hamilton's new councillors

Hamilton has eight new councillors: Jason Farr, Mark Daly, Dawn Danko, Jonathan Stathakos, Nicole Trombetta, Fred Bennink, Rick Kunc and Colleen Stewart.

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Garth Brooks adds Dec. 3 show at TD Coliseum, bringing Hamilton run to four concerts thespec.com/entertainment/mu…
Garth Brooks adds Dec. 3 show at TD Coliseum, bringing Hamilton run to four concerts

Garth Brooks adds Dec. 3 show at TD Coliseum, bringing Hamilton run to four concerts

Tickets went on sale Friday for the country star's shows

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Facebook was her lifeline. For months she was locked out. Then Meta deleted it thespec.com/business/hamilto…
Facebook was her lifeline. For months she was locked out. Then Meta deleted it

Facebook was her lifeline. For months she was locked out. Then Meta deleted it

The Hamilton woman relied on neighbourhood food and clothing share groups while on long-term disability

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Joly asks Canadian Competition Bureau to probe Stelco as deadline arrives for layoffs lawsuit thespec.com/business/joly-as…
Joly asks Canadian Competition Bureau to probe Stelco as deadline arrives for layoffs lawsuit

Joly asks Canadian Competition Bureau to probe Stelco as deadline arrives for layoffs lawsuit

Industry minister lashes out a Cleveland Cliffs CEO Lourenco Goncalves: 'The company needs to face the consequences.'

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3 choking incidents, 1 death, and few answers at Macassa Lodge 👉thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Advocates calling for transparency wonder why the city is staying silent.
3 choking incidents at Macassa Lodge, and the city won't say what happened. Advocates want answers

3 choking incidents at Macassa Lodge, and the city won't say what happened. Advocates want answers

Calls for transparency at Hamilton long-term care home.

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‘He’s made it clear’: Gretzky backs Carney’s call to bar Russia from world juniors thespec.com/news/canada/he-s…
‘He’s made it clear’: Gretzky backs Carney’s call to bar Russia from world juniors

‘He’s made it clear’: Gretzky backs Carney’s call to bar Russia from world juniors

TORONTO - Wayne Gretzky says he backs Canada's decision to bar Russia from the upcoming world junior hockey championship in Alberta.

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Pedestrian, 19, suffers life-threatening injuries in Hamilton crash thespec.com/news/crime/pedes…
Woman struck by car on Kenilworth Avenue North

Woman struck by car on Kenilworth Avenue North

Pedestrian, 19, suffers life-threatening injuries in Hamilton crash.

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People in Hamilton are being stabbed by strangers. Why is it happening and what’s being done? thespec.com/news/crime/wave-…
9 reported stranger stabbings in 3 months: Why are unprovoked attacks so hard to track?

9 reported stranger stabbings in 3 months: Why are unprovoked attacks so hard to track?

Police and experts say better tracking of such incidents is needed

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After a six-hour recount, a Norfolk County council seat came down to chance 👉thespec.com/news/municipal-e… Draw from a hat breaks tie in Norfolk County council race
After a council vote ended up tied, the winner was chosen from a hat

After a council vote ended up tied, the winner was chosen from a hat

Both candidates say Ontario's antiquated election rules need to be overhauled

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Forge FC’s semifinal headlines a packed weekend of events around Hamilton #weekendplanner #HamOnt 👉 thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… Also on the calendar: Remembrance ceremonies, handmade markets, pottery sale and live theatre
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Scott Radley: Taxes are on the mind of Hamilton’s eight new councillors thespec.com/news/council/tax…
Hamilton’s new councillors agree on one urgent promise: getting taxes under control

Hamilton’s new councillors agree on one urgent promise: getting taxes under control

All eight newcomers say the residents have sent them to city hall with a clear message.

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Hamilton cadet commander 'fighting tirelessly' to recover after emergency spinal surgery: family thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… via @thespec #HamOnt
Hamilton cadet commander 'fighting tirelessly' to recover after emergency spinal surgery: family

Hamilton cadet commander 'fighting tirelessly' to recover after emergency spinal surgery: family

Capt. Kenneth Kunkel was attacked after intervening when two youths blew air horns in poppy-selling cadets’ faces.

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Hamilton MPP Robin Lennox tossed from legislature for calling health minister a liar thespec.com/politics/provinc…
Kicked out for calling the health minister a liar? Here's what happened at Queen's Park Thursday.

Kicked out for calling the health minister a liar? Here's what happened at Queen's Park Thursday.

Dr. Robin Lennox refused to take it back, so she was out. Here's the story behind the Question Period ejection.

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BREAKING | Hamilton cadet commander ‘fighting tirelessly’ to recover after emergency spinal surgery: family thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… via @TheSpec
Hamilton cadet commander 'fighting tirelessly' to recover after emergency spinal surgery: family

Hamilton cadet commander 'fighting tirelessly' to recover after emergency spinal surgery: family

Capt. Kenneth Kunkel was attacked after intervening when two youths blew air horns in poppy-selling cadets’ faces.

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It’s Novemburger time: 7 Hamilton burger spots to try this month 👀 #HamiltonLIVE 👉 thespec.com/life/food-and-dr… Explore local burger options, from cosy pubs serving Hawaiian burgers, to spots with six patties.
A burger lover’s guide to Hamilton, from The Ship to Mountain Burger Builds a clear local journey...

A burger lover’s guide to Hamilton, from The Ship to Mountain Burger Builds a clear local journey...

Explore local burger options, from cosy pubs serving Hawaiian burgers, to spots with six patties.

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Hammers lose at home and remain winless against Marlies 👉 thespec.com/sports/hamilton-… @hammersahl #HamOnt @TorontoMarlies Hamilton loses fifth-straight to Toronto, this time in front of home fans.
Hammers lose at home and remain winless against Marlies

Hammers lose at home and remain winless against Marlies

Toronto now 5-0 against Hamilton this AHL season

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Brantford Catholic school drops St. Padre Pio name tied to trustees’ Italy trip thespec.com/news/hamilton-re…
Brantford trustees choose Indigenous saint for new school

Brantford trustees choose Indigenous saint for new school

St. Kateri Tekakwitha was the first North American Indigenous woman canonized by the Roman Catholic Church.

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