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The Hamilton Spectator
thespec.com > business > canada-s-reciprocal-tariffs-unlikely-to-hit-consumers-grocery-bills-economists-say > article_c07b7963-161b-5198-86a2-2b0f4f1a3db6.html

Canada’s reciprocal tariffs unlikely to hit grocery bills, economists say

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (545+ words) A store employee fills a produce shelf at a FreshCo grocery store in Brampton, Ont., Friday, June 5, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young Most grocery items have escaped the wrath of trade tensions as Canada’s reciprocal tariffs took effect on Tuesday....

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thespec.com > business > documentarian-alex-gibney-on-the-power-and-influence-of-elon-musk > article_07afb89d-5e0d-5233-a319-6a1f28fa4aa9.html

Documentarian Alex Gibney on the power and influence of Elon Musk

6+ day, 2+ hour ago   (425+ words) With a nearly four-hour runtime, “Musk” is having its world premiere this week at the Venice Film Festival. It’s one of the most hotly anticipated of the festival and the year — Bleecker Street is releasing it in theaters in October....

The Hamilton Spectator
thespec.com > business > dolly-partons-philanthropy-was-based-on-her-belief-in-the-goodness-of-people > article_5c219b8f-8a9e-5eff-877f-42a663dd6423.html

Dolly Parton’s philanthropy was based on ‘her belief in the goodness of people’

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (656+ words) Fans across generations and places may disagree, saying it will remain a pillar of the music legend and multimillionaire businesswoman’s legacy, following her death Tuesday at the age of 80. One of her most enduring images is that of the charismatic…...

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thespec.com > news > canada > in-the-news-today-june-inflation-numbers-ont-wildfires-victoria-subs-extension > article_6bffc95e-9d87-51a1-af40-d092533148f0.html

In the news today: June inflation numbers, Ont wildfires, Victoria subs extension

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (778+ words) A young family boards a plane as they are evacuated from Neskantaga First Nation, Ont., Saturday, July 18, 2026. The community of Neskantaga has been put under a state of emergency by the Chief and Council in response to the threat of…...

The Hamilton Spectator
thespec.com > business > not-a-fun-time-quebec-video-game-industry-in-limbo-as-studios-cut-back > article_7dbce964-04c1-544e-9036-7409776d4ffa.html

‘Not a fun time’: Quebec video game industry in limbo as studios cut back

2+ mon, 20+ hour ago   (1091+ words) Johncarlo Figliuzzi, a level designer at Red Barrels, works on a game at the company’s studio in Montreal, on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes Red Barrels co-founders Philippe Morin, left, Hugo Dallaire, centre, and David Chateauneuf pose at…...

The Hamilton Spectator
thespec.com > business > credit-cards-rarin-to-go-as-calgary-stampede-kicks-off > article_1f2ec5cc-1741-54de-abd7-bdaef87aa811.html

Credit cards rarin’ to go as Calgary Stampede kicks off

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (249+ words) Visitors explore the midway on the final day of the Calgary Stampede in Calgary, Sunday, July 13, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh CALGARY - The Calgary Stampede kicks off today and visitors’ credit cards are already rarin’ to go. The 10-day salute…...

The Hamilton Spectator
thespec.com > business > ontario-names-and-shames-two-ticket-resellers-it-alleges-broke-new-rules > article_e789cf35-bc6b-5b70-a930-2bd784844eb5.html

Ontario names and shames two ticket resellers it alleges broke new rules

3+ mon, 1+ day ago   (330+ words) Fans wave their phone flashlights ahead of Vybz Kartel’s stage entrance as he performs at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan TORONTO - Ontario is naming and shaming two ticket reseller sites the government alleges…...

The Hamilton Spectator
thespec.com > life > food-and-drink > grandads-donuts-hamilton-temporarily-closed > article_c5039e44-3acd-5dc2-a1b2-e788d88298a2.html

This Hamilton doughnut shop is temporarily out of commission following National Doughnut Day

3+ mon, 4+ day ago   (168+ words) Grandad’s Donuts is closed Monday due to fryer troubles. Grandad’s Donuts fryer broke after a “record-breaking weekend,” the shop shared in a Facebook post. It seems Hamiltonians went hard for National Doughnut Day on June 5. One of the city’s iconic…...

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thespec.com > business > pirate-life-acquisition-offer > article_c63baefe-3592-5cca-925e-fe63615feef0.html

Ontario pirate ship theatre company up for sale

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (534+ words) Pirate Life Adventures, known for its harbour cruises and live-action shows, is up for sale ahead of the summer season. A company that offers swashbuckling adventures for children in Hamilton’s harbour is up for sale. Pirate Life Adventures announced plans…...

The Hamilton Spectator
thespec.com > business > motion-picture-association-slams-crtc-rules-on-canadian-content-investment > article_9828c1cf-0d1c-5314-83d0-36af5651723a.html

Motion Picture Association slams CRTC rules on Canadian content investment

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (584+ words) OTTAWA - The industry lobby group representing big American streaming services slammed new revenue rules on Friday forcing them to invest in Canadian content while some Canadian industry organizations said the rules are in line with what this country has required…...