The workweek is almost over. Looking for a few things to do this weekend in the Ancaster, Dundas, Hamilton Mountain and Stoney Creek areas? #HamOnt #Ancaster #Dundas #HamiltonMountain #StoneyCreek #ThingsToDo thespec.com/local-ancaster…

Hamilton police and paramedics were on scene just after 1 p.m. today, May 26, following a collision that damaged a home on East 32nd St. #HamOnt #HamiltonMountain thespec.com/local-hamilton…

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Car enthusiasts will be happy to hear that several car shows have been organized in and around Hamilton this summer. #HamOnt #Ancaster #cars #summer #ThingsToDo thespec.com/local-ancaster…

A HEADS UP: Don't be alarmed if you see military vehicles travelling along highways in the Hamilton, London, Kingston and Ottawa areas this weekend. #HamOnt #Ancaster #Dundas #HamiltonMountain #StoneyCreek thespec.com/local-ancaster…

RECALL ALERT: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning shoppers about a number of recalls hitting stores in Canada. #HamOnt #Ancaster #Dundas #HamiltonMountain #StoneyCreek #Recall thespec.com/local-burlingt…

This week’s cartoon by award-winning cartoonist Mike Vukovich. #HamOnt #Ancaster #Dundas #HamiltonMountain #StoneyCreek #cartoon thespec.com/local-ancaster…

Hospital care vote at Hamilton Mountain legion; Limeridge Road East branch only Mountain in-person voting site for Ontario Health Coalition referendum. #HamOnt #HamiltonMountain #healthcare thespec.com/local-hamilton…

For terminally ill children or youngsters experiencing trauma, they are a fury bit of happiness they can hold tightly during a difficult time. #HamOnt #HamiltonMountain #Ancaster thespec.com/local-hamilton…

OPINION | COLUMN: Try as I might, there are some animals that just don't seem to like me; Some times it's obvious, but sometimes it's a mystery, writes Gordon Cameron. #HamOnt #Ancaster #Dundas #HamiltonMountain #StoneyCreek #column thespec.com/local-ancaster…

BEHIND THE CRIMES: Why would two young people from Markham murder their families in separate incidents less than 10 years apart? A psychiatrist weighs in on how this horrific type of crime could strike twice in a community. #HamOnt #crime hamiltonnews.com/news-story/102…

OPINION | EDITORIAL: Cities need to help residents deal with increasing summer temperatures. #HamOnt #Ancaster #Dundas #HamiltonMountain #StoneyCreek thespec.com/local-ancaster…

This week’s poll: Should there be a ban on advertising for online betting? Have your say. Take our weekly poll. #HamOnt #Ancaster #Dundas #HamiltonMountain #StoneyCreek #onlinebetting thespec.com/local-huntsvil…

HAVE YOU HEARD? It’s music time along Hamilton Mountain's Concession Street again. Sidewalk Sounds returns to the Concession Street Business Improvement Area on the third Saturday of each month starting tomorrow (May 20). #HamOnt #HamiltonMountain #music thespec.com/local-hamilton…

Just hours to go before the end of another workweek. Here are a few things happening during Victoria Day weekend in the Hamilton area. #HamOnt #Ancaster #Dundas #HamiltonMountain #StoneyCreek #thingstodo thespec.com/local-ancaster…

OPINION | LETTERS: No Charles on currency, plus other Hamilton Community News letters to the editor. #HamOnt #Ancaster #Dundas #HamiltonMountain #StoneyCreek thespec.com/local-ancaster…

This week’s poll: Victoria Day is often considered the unofficial start of summer in Canada, so we're asking about your plans for celebrating May 2-4. Let us know by taking our poll below. #HamOnt #Ancaster #Dundas #HamiltonMountain #StoneyCreek #may24 thespec.com/local-newmarke…

It was a chance for residents and their families and administration at St. Peter’s residence at Chedoke to say thank you to the staff. #HamOnt #HamiltonMountain thespec.com/local-hamilton…

DID YOU KNOW? Sprinkled throughout Hamilton are dozens of small boxes full of books. These collections give those in the community an opportunity to browse for new reading material and pass along books they’re finished with. #HamOnt #LittleFreeLibrary thespec.com/local-ancaster…

This week’s cartoon by award-winning cartoonist Mike Vukovich. #HamOnt #Ancaster #Dundas #HamiltonMountain #StoneyCreek #cartoon #gardening thespec.com/local-ancaster…

After more than two years of fighting on behalf of Hamilton staff who are unvaccinated for COVID-19, Mountain Coun. Esther Pauls can now put down her shield. #HamOnt #Mountain #Covid #vaccines thespec.com/local-hamilton…

OPINION | COLUMN: Not all actions done in the name of 'journalism' are defensible; Freedom of the press doesn't include the freedom to lie, writes Gordon Cameron. #HamOnt #Ancaster #Dundas #HamiltonMountain #StoneyCreek thespec.com/local-ancaster…

ICYMI: Tim Hortons launched new menu items for lunch and dinner yesterday (May 15). #HamOnt #Ancaster #Dundas #HamiltonMountain #StoneyCreek #Food #lunch #dinner thespec.com/local-burlingt…

OPINION | EDITORIAL: Since the October 2022 municipal election, Hamilton’s council has been eager to redress what it believes has been a years-long egregious oversight: the lack of funding for councillors’ office budgets. #HamOnt thespec.com/local-ancaster…

BEHIND THE CRIMES: Police teamwork after Paul Bernardo investigation brought down ‘Border Rapist’; 'When we were doing our investigations, we must have passed his house a thousand times.' #HamOnt #crime thespec.com/local-newmarke…

Hamilton’s public school board is taking a tentative step toward potentially scheduling some of seven annual professional activity days to coincide with religious days of observance that aren’t presently recognized as school holidays. #HamOnt thespec.com/local-ancaster…

T-minus just a few hours to go before the end of the workweek. Here are a few things to do this weekend, including in celebration of Mother's Day. #HamOnt #Ancaster #Dundas #HamiltonMountain #StoneyCreek #ThingsToDo thespec.com/local-ancaster…

The parking lot of Sacred Realm on Rymal Road West was recently transformed into a market featuring local small businesses selling jewelry, crystals and other artistic pieces. #HamOnt #HamiltonMountain thespec.com/local-hamilton…

There will be nine Hamilton councillors who will take advantage of the $260,000 from the Flamborough reserve fund, offered up by Flamborough Coun. Ted McMeekin and recently approved by council. #HamOnt thespec.com/local-ancaster…

After playing a key role in countless weddings, festivals and other celebrations, Hamilton’s Complete Rent-Alls marked a milestone of its own on May 6. #HamOnt #HamiltonMountain thespec.com/local-hamilton…

Amid steadfast opposition from some trustees, Hamilton’s public school board is increasing commission payments to private agents who recruit international students to study at its schools. #HamOnt #Ancaster #Dundas #HamiltonMountain #StoneyCreek thespec.com/local-ancaster…