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The Hamilton Spectator
thespec.com > business > alberta-s-smith-says-crown-corporation-for-natural-gas-unlikely-after-report-leaked > article_4e2f5741-9d5a-5f33-b373-e1ef2f7678c4.html

Alberta’s Smith says Crown corporation for natural gas unlikely after report leaked

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (217+ words) Alberta Premier Danielle Smith provides an update on teacher bargaining in Calgary, on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says it’s unlikely her government will launch a new Crown corporation to build out natural…...

The Hamilton Spectator
thespec.com > news > canada > alberta-rcmp-unveils-memorial-plaque-for-employees-lost-to-suicide > article_449e6266-8073-5941-b39e-bba3b2acda58.html

Alberta RCMP unveils memorial plaque for employees lost to suicide

2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (549+ words) The Alberta RCMP unveiled a permanent memorial plaque Thursday to honour employees who died by suicide. The plaque was revealed on World Suicide Prevention Day, outside the main entrance of the force's Edmonton headquarters, it is open to both staff…...

The Hamilton Spectator
thespec.com > news > canada > rcmp-urges-residents-to-report-crime-don-t-post-on-facebook > article_8873d9ca-2321-581a-bd6c-ea65b405a444.html

RCMP urges residents to report crime, don’t post on Facebook

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (264+ words) Sargeant Turko reminds residents to call in suspected crime, and to not rely on social media posting. The City of Portage la Prairie is reminding residents that online social media complaints cannot replace direct reports to law enforcement. While Doyle…...

The Hamilton Spectator
thespec.com > business > a-number-of-employees-at-montreal-based-atkinsr-alis-experiencing-pay-delays > article_04833a45-99b8-58ee-b4cc-01fdb037e140.html

A number of employees at Montreal-based AtkinsRéalis experiencing pay delays

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (219+ words) AtkinsRealis headquarters are seen in Montreal on Nov. 10, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi MONTREAL - A number of employees at engineering firm AtkinsRéalis have recently seen their pay delayed as the company transitions to a new resource planning system. A spokesperson…...

The Hamilton Spectator
thespec.com > news > canada > rcmp-union-hopes-to-sway-quebec-after-province-cuts-funding-for-police-mental-health-care > article_9b35cca1-49b9-5e3b-ace7-accf427abb50.html

RCMP union hopes to sway Quebec after province cuts funding for police mental health care

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (269+ words) The Mounties’ union is lobbying in Quebec after the province cut funding for first responders’ access to free psychotherapy. PSPNET provides online mental health care to public safety personnel, from firefighters and paramedics to police, border services and corrections staff....

The Hamilton Spectator
thespec.com > news > ontario > police-id-remains-near-barrie-encampment-as-victim-of-2025-double-homicide > article_b5cfa998-163b-56ec-b7b5-4a540d1138c1.html

Police ID remains near Barrie encampment as victim of 2025 double homicide

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (176+ words) A Barrie Police Service cruiser is shown in Barrie, Ont., on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Vanessa Tiberio BARRIE - Police in Barrie, Ont., say they have identified remains found last month as William “Blake” Robinson, the victim of an alleged…...

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thespec.com > news > crime > man-arrested-after-teen-randomly-stabbed-in-west-hamilton > article_0727659b-edeb-5bb7-8f84-94efe9ea5858.html

Man arrested after teen randomly stabbed in west Hamilton

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (202+ words) A 37-year-old man was arrested in connection with the random attack. A teen suffered non-life-threatening injuries after a random stabbing in Hamilton’s West End. Hamilton police said in a media release that officers responded to reports of a stabbing in…...

The Hamilton Spectator
thespec.com > politics > quebec-party-leaders-prepare-for-debates-as-campaign-intensifies > article_200dd1cb-7d62-53f4-953e-2b44e77b70bd.html

Quebec party leaders expected to ramp up activity in provincial election campaign

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (465+ words) Quebec Liberal Party Leader Charles Milliard makes a health care announcement during an election campaign stop in Laval, Que., on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. Quebec votes in a provincial election on Oct. 5, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes Quebecers can expect to see…...

The Hamilton Spectator
thespec.com > news > canada > alberta-business-leaders-group-urges-voters-to-choose-canada-in-oct-19-referendum > article_1bf53ca8-17f3-596c-8f8c-a1a2a05bcb6e.html

Alberta business leaders’ group urges voters to choose Canada in Oct. 19 referendum

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (484+ words) An advance polling station sign reflects the Calgary Tower in Calgary, Alta., Friday, April 12, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh EDMONTON - A group of Alberta business leaders is urging voters to choose Canada in next month’s secession referendum but admits it’s…...

The Hamilton Spectator
thespec.com > news > canada > quebec > quebec-provincial-police-say-two-children-fell-from-trunk-of-moving-vehicle-one-hurt > article_2233c3ed-43fb-5830-8afc-e6597d1a2cd0.html

Quebec provincial police say two children fell from trunk of moving vehicle, one hurt

5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (159+ words) A Quebec provincial police logo is seen in Ottawa, on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby MONTREAL - Quebec provincial police are investigating after two children fell out of the trunk of a moving car north of Montreal and one…...