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Placeline Hamilton

Hamilton Spectator

In journalism, a "placeline" is the location given at the start of a story which indicates where the story originated – in this case, Hamilton. Each week, the Placeline Hamilton podcast will bring you all the latest news from around Hamilton and area – everything from council to crime and entertainment to sports – and things of interest to Hamiltonians. Hosted by Spectator columnist Scott Radley, it will be a deep dive into the week"s most interesting developments, and bring you exclusive

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35:37

Expect to be 'shocked' by changes at TD Coliseum

Placeline Hamilton ·

2025/10/29

Paul McCartney won't be the only thing people are wanting to see in Hamilton on Nov. 21. Those going to see the former Beatle in concert will also be eager to check out the newly renovated TD Coliseum in which he'll be performing. Eighteen months and $300 million later, the GM of the place says folks will be "shocked" when they see the changes. What can people expect from an old arena that's been given a new life? The building's senior vice-president and general manager, Nick DeLuco, joins Placeline

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43:22

Local hockey fixture Don Robertson joins Hamilton...

Placeline Hamilton ·

2025/10/23

This week, five new members of the Hamilton Sports Hall of Fame were inducted. Among them was longtime hockey fixture Don Robertson. In a chat with Placeline Hamilton about minor pro leagues and teams back in the day when Slap Shot felt less like a fictional movie and more like a documentary, Don tells some tales. About fans and players brawling in the stands, players who could barely skate and even one incident in Collingwood that's almost too ridiculous to be true.

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39:48

This McMaster prof has skeletons in her office

Placeline Hamilton ·

2025/10/08

Not everybody has 115 skeletons lying around in their office. But Dr. Megan Brickley does. It’s OK. There’s a good reason. The McMaster bioarcheology professor is studying the remains of people who were buried long, long ago to learn about their health and perhaps how and why they died. Think of it as CSI-1800s. No, skeletons can’t provide all the answers but they can offer some. And if you want to hear her talk more about this in person, check out this talk she's giving in town on Oct. 9

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39:09

The future of journalism

Placeline Hamilton ·

2025/10/01

Paul Berton has been a journalist for four and a half decades, the past 15 years of that as editor-in-chief of The Hamilton Spectator. This week, he retires. All that time working in the trenches has given him a unique perspective on the media, how it operates and where it might be going. In this episode of Placeline Hamilton, Berton talks about the future of newspapers, who qualifies as a journalist, media bias and the impact of social media on news — among other issues facing the industry and

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41:28

New Hamilton councillor Rob Cooper talks crime, roads...

Placeline Hamilton ·

2025/09/25

Rob Cooper is the new councillor for Ward 8 after winning a byelection over 25 other candidates. What did he hear as he went door to door talking to voters? "People aren't happy across the ward," he says. On this episode of Placeline Hamilton, Cooper talks about his priorities - controlling spending, reducing crime, fixing roads and improving transit - as he gets set to be sworn in and take his place around the council table. He also chats about his political background and his belief he can work

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42:46

26 candidates, 1 winner in Ward 8 byelection

Placeline Hamilton ·

2025/09/16

Voters in Ward 8 have their work cut out for them sorting through 26 candidates to choose the one they prefer in the race to replace John Paul Danko. Assuming they show up at the polls, that is, which is never a sure thing in byelections. But this is an important choice for the city. And it's an important moment for the person who ultimately gets selected. Former city councillor Judi Partridge talks about both sides of the equation - the crucial nature of the position but also what the winner can

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38:24

Brace for impact, a tax increase is coming

Placeline Hamilton ·

2025/09/10

Hamilton taxpayers are about to get the next installment in their annual property tax increase saga. The past three years have seen hefty bumps. This year could actually be the largest hike of them all. Longtime city hall watcher and commentator John Best returns to Placeline Hamilton to chat about what's coming tax-wise, bylaws and the Jamesville housing development that's finally being removed.

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42:11

What's up, doc?

Placeline Hamilton ·

2025/09/03

The other day in The Hamilton Spectator, you might've read about a new documentary coming out this fall about Terry Fox based on more than 90 reels of long-lost footage that hasn't been seen almost since the days of the Marathon of Hope. The director of the film is a Hamilton guy. Sean Menard has been quickly building a reputation as one of this country's leading documentary filmmakers. Which is a unique position to hold in a unique genre. Why tell real stories when you can tell fictional ones with

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37:16

Behind the scenes on Labour Day

Placeline Hamilton ·

2025/08/26

Unless the Hamilton Tiger-Cats make it to the Grey Cup, Labour Day is the most important game of the year around here. Longtime sports journalist (and Hamilton guy) Stephen Brunt joins Placeline Hamilton to talk about the team, the league, this game and a new behind-the-scenes series about the Ticats he's narrating.

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37:37

Music as Medicine

Placeline Hamilton ·

2025/08/19

Music can improve performance when running, bring memories back to people with dementia and even work in pain management. How can a bunch of notes have this kind of power? Music therapist Rachael Finnerty of McMaster University explains the magic.

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36:30

'There is just seething anger out there'

Placeline Hamilton ·

2025/08/06

When we learned that the city was on the hook for the $18.3-million cost of last year's cyber attack, people were upset. In part because the actions (or inactions) of city hall staff voided Hamilton's insurance police but mostly because that huge sum was now going to be passed on to the taxpayers. As it is every time the city messes up. Which, unfortunately, has happened more than a few times (and in spectacular ways) in recent years.

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40:15

Half a century of saving lives

Placeline Hamilton ·

2025/07/30

It didn't take much for Michael Sanderson to get his credentials to become a paramedic back in the 1970s. But for the 50-plus years since, the chief of Hamilton's paramedic service has been saving lives and seeing it all.

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41:03

The McCartney effect

Placeline Hamilton ·

2025/07/23

If it seemed like everyone and their mother were in the queue for Paul McCartney tickets when they went on sale last week, well, they might've been. The lines were long and if you got to the point where you could actually buy a ticket, the prices were steep. Is this what we should expect with most concerts here now or was this a one-off?

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37:33

Is Hamilton safe?

Placeline Hamilton ·

2025/07/16

In recent months, two innocent bystanders have been killed when they were hit by wayward bullets. There have been other shootings that very nearly led to tragedy for those merely minding their own business. Is Hamilton - particularly the downtown - safe these days? We chat with Hamilton police Deputy Chief Ryan Diodati to get an answer.

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01:09:49

Spectator cartoonist Graeme MacKay draws laughs

Placeline Hamilton ·

2025/07/09

When his dream job as president of the United States came with conditions he couldn't meet (like, being American) Graeme MacKay turned to the next best thing. Drawing politicians and skewering them with a brilliant wit as editorial cartoonist for The Hamilton Spectator. A gig that, as he explains, has become more-complicated in recent years.

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40:43

Steve Paikin has no agenda

Placeline Hamilton ·

2025/07/02

Longtime journalist Steve Paikin's run as host of The Agenda has just ended as he moves on to pursue other interests. In this episode, he talks about the modern news industry, ways to inspire engagement with politics and which famous Hamiltonians he grew up with as a boy.

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35:57

Lime Ridge Mall has been sold. Now what?

Placeline Hamilton ·

2025/06/25

What does the sale of Lime Ridge Mall mean for the future of the place? Maybe nothing. Maybe things stay as they were or get even better there. Maybe the plans for a massive development on the property that included condos and other housing press ahead. It matters because this story isn't just about shopping. There's a lot more to it than that.

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41:15

Is growing criticism of city hall fair or is it over...

Placeline Hamilton ·

2025/06/17

Talk to people around town and there's a sense that Hamiltonians are getting increasingly frustrated with city hall. Their taxes continue to rise, but many of the problems facing Hamilton aren't being solved — or progress is very slow. Is the resulting criticism of council and city staff fair? Or has it become too much?

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49:13

The keeper of the Stanley Cup

Placeline Hamilton ·

2025/06/10

A few days from now, Burlington's Phil Pritchard will do what he's done for years and carry the Stanley Cup to centre ice to present to the new National Hockey League champion. But where did this tradition come from? What's the deal with the white gloves? And did he really spend time in a Finnish sauna with a Hall of Famer and the trophy?

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35:10

Living with long COVID

Placeline Hamilton ·

2025/06/04

It's been five years since the pandemic hit. Most of us have long since moved on and left it in the rearview mirror. But what about those who can't because they're suffering from what's called long COVID; symptoms and effects that last long after the initial virus passes? One of those people explains what life is like while dealing with it.

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