Blocking shots, building homes and delivering babies
Detroit Red Wings defenceman (and Hamilton guy) Ben Chiarot talks about what it really feels like to block a shot in the Stanley Cup playoffs and explains the toll players pay to win. With Mother's Day approaching, renowned obstetrician Dr. Jean Chamberlain compares giving birth in Canada to doing so in many parts of the developing world. And West-End Home Builders' Association CEO Mike Collins-Williams breaks down why Hamilton is so slow in the development process to build desperately needed new homes.
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SCTV alum Dave Thomas on patriotism, his mission in Ukraine
As patriotism is surging and people are gravitating to anything red and white, we chat to Dave Thomas who created one of the endearing symbols of Canada (Doug McKenzie of Bob and Doug fame). But the chat isn't just about comedy. The Dundas legend is heading to Ukraine on a humanitarian mission this week. Also in this episode, the recent trial of the murder of an OPP officer raises important questions about bail reform within the Canadian justice system. Defence lawyer Jeffrey Manishen explains.
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The surprises and meaning of the election, the morning after
The 2025 federal election has given us a minority Liberal government. It also delivered some huge surprises - especially in Hamilton Centre - and a whole lot of questions about what comes next here and across the country.
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Will Hamilton's airport ever be a legitimate alternative to Pearson for passengers?
Hamilton's John C. Munro International Airport is a massive success story for cargo but turning it into a top hub for pasenger travel has been a challenge. Can that change? Also, we talk about the idea of turning vacant office space into residences and explore whether Hamilton has a signature food.
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Trust in city hall, Hamilton's Mount Rushmore of music and the federal election
Who would you put on the Mount Rushmore of Hamilton music? We get into that in our first episode of Placeline Hamilton. Also joining host Scott Radley is new speaker of the legislature, Donna Skelly, Spectator election editor Matthew Van Dongen and former councillor Judi Partridge talking about trust - or a lack of it - at city hall.
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 interviews with experts from The Spectator and across the city.
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