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Fraud, murder and a bungled hanging: The gruesome 1890 Birchall case Author to speak about killing of Frederick Cornwallis Benwell.

Fraud, murder and a bungled hanging: The gruesome 1890 Birchall case

Hamilton-area Today: Same number of school fights, but now 'we're seeing weapons used' + Octogenarian and ready to take on the U.S.A. Here is what's happening in Hamilton and area this morning with your top news, weather and traffic.

Hamilton-area Today: Same number of school fights, but now 'we're seeing weapons used' + Octogenarian and ready to take on the U.S.A.

Spencer Hyde on tap for rookie honours Meanwhile, Cam Thompson breaks through at Merrittville.

Spencer Hyde on tap for rookie honours

Impaired driving, speeding led to double fatal crash on Claremont Access Fatal crash among significant spike in impaired cases that led to police warning

Impaired driving, speeding led to double fatal crash on Claremont Access

One taken to hospital after Stoney Creek crash Injured driver struck a tree in single-car collision

One taken to hospital after Stoney Creek crash

One killed, another injured in Hagersville crash OPP say commercial vehicle and passenger van collided on Highway 3.

One killed, another injured in Hagersville crash

Canada Post mail delivery resumes in Hamilton as union moves to rotating strikes Canada Post warns uncertainty will persist despite mail delivery resuming Tuesday.

Canada Post mail delivery resumes in Hamilton as union moves to rotating strikes

How Hamilton became a 'beacon' of hope for patients with a rare blood cancer New last-ditch treatment for myelofibrosis is one of several tested at the Juravinski Cancer Centre.

How Hamilton became a 'beacon' of hope for patients with a rare blood cancer

The 6-Minute Memoir returns at The Staircase “Women Talking” is the theme as eight of them share their stories in six minutes, or less.

The 6-Minute Memoir returns at The Staircase

After more than year Homeless and living outside, Jean Parent finds 'rebirth' in housing Hamilton man wonders if it's all a dream as others toil with homelessness.

After more than year Homeless and living outside, Jean Parent finds 'rebirth' in housing

Child struck by e-bike in Stoney Creek Police ask for video surveillance from homes in the area of Collegiate Elementary School.

Child struck by e-bike in Stoney Creek

Firefighters extinguish blaze at former Hess Village nightclub Arriving firefighters “observed smoke and flames” inside the abandoned nightclub on the corner of Hess and George streets.

Firefighters extinguish blaze at former Hess Village nightclub

7 Wonders Diner closes, Biggs Ribs opens among Hamilton business scene changes New businesses include a reformer Pilates studio on Ottawa Street North and a kick-boxing gym on Frid Street.

7 Wonders Diner closes, Biggs Ribs opens among Hamilton business scene changes

Matt Kershaw helped shape the Hamilton food scene. Here are his favourite spots The one half of The Other Bird got his start in the local hospitality industry at the Ancaster Mill as a teenager.

Matt Kershaw helped shape the Hamilton food scene. Here are his favourite spots

5 horror TV shows filmed in Hamilton Here are a few horror TV shows that filmed in the city and could be good watches (or rewatches) leading into spooky season.

5 horror TV shows filmed in Hamilton

Flamborough fire causes $250,000 in damage Saturday “Accidental” fire caused by welding repairs, says fire department.

Flamborough fire causes $250,000 in damage Saturday

Some late-season concerns emerge after another Ticats loss Calgary ends a four-game losing streak as Hamilton misses chance to clinch first place in the East, Scott Radley writes.

Some late-season concerns emerge after another Ticats loss

Got a leak? Grow a garden The ‘Rock on Locke’ planted its way out of a wet basement.

Got a leak? Grow a garden

10 must watch horror movies filmed in Hamilton Hamilton has been a huge hub for filming of TV shows and films. With Halloween coming up, here's a look at horror films that have shot in the city.

10 must watch horror movies filmed in Hamilton

Here's what's open and closed for Thanksgiving in Hamilton While many services are truncated or closed, you can still have a lot of fun at a bowling alley or fall fair.

Here's what's open and closed for Thanksgiving in Hamilton

Hamilton man arrested with handgun after attempting to flee police 19-year-old faces numerous gun charges after incident on Mountain early Thursday.

Hamilton man arrested with handgun after attempting to flee police

Overzealous discipline found to be discriminatory Terminating an employee for having filed a complaint will always get an employer in trouble, writes Ed Canning.

Overzealous discipline found to be discriminatory

Inside the quiet epidemic of missing opioids in Hamilton hospitals Thousands of doses have disappeared from Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton in recent years; The losses reveal a deeper crisis in the health system meant to keep patients safe.

Inside the quiet epidemic of missing opioids in Hamilton hospitals

Top Hamilton headlines this week: Things to do Thanksgiving weekend + Tenants to relocate + Human remains found in church yard Here's what's happening in Hamilton this weekend and top stories from Hamilton Spectator reporters.

Top Hamilton headlines this week: Things to do Thanksgiving weekend + Tenants to relocate + Human remains found in church yard

The Ticats haven't yet clinched the East. Here's why that's a good thing The desperate Stampeders are just what the black and gold needs at this time of year.

The Ticats haven't yet clinched the East. Here's why that's a good thing

Branding project: Grimsby sprucing up its image The Town of Grimsby has begun a branding strategy that is expected to be in place next spring.

Branding project: Grimsby sprucing up its image

Ikea distribution centre closer to opening on Hamilton Mountain Work continues on the 480,000-square-foot facility, which will replace an existing distribution centre in Mississauga.

Ikea distribution centre closer to opening on Hamilton Mountain

Oct. 10: Mayor takes step in right direction, Goodall will be missed and other letters to the editor It's hard to believe a city as affluent as Burlington would withhold funding from the organizing committee of the Sound of Music, a reader writes.

Oct. 10: Mayor takes step in right direction, Goodall will be missed and other letters to the editor

Uplifting news for record-breaking 71-year-old powerlifting grandma, plus good grief Charlie Brown it's been 75 years 'Life gets heavy, you have to push it back up.'

Uplifting news for record-breaking 71-year-old powerlifting grandma, plus good grief Charlie Brown it's been 75 years

Kitchen fire contained on Wentworth No one injured in Thursday evening blaze

Kitchen fire contained on Wentworth