Placeline Hamilton

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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.

  1. HÁ 2 DIAS

    Policing downtown Hamilton

    This week alone, Hamilton's downtown has been in the news for drug issues, problems at the Central Library and even graffiti. Throw in the often-cited concerns about crime, violence and mental health and the city is faced with a massive, ongoing challenge. The police are the front line to all this. So what are they doing to clean it up? Supt. Robin Abbott, the Division 1 commander in charge of the downtown, joins Placeline Hamilton to talk about what officers working in that area are trying to do, are having success doing and simply can't do.

    36min

  2. 5 DE MAR.

    How do you fix Hamilton's struggling condo market?

    Those in and around the condominium market in Hamilton say these are tough, tough times. The units aren't selling and getting new ones built has become incredibly difficult.  However, with tens of thousands of new residents expected to move to Hamilton in the coming years (and a firm urban boundary that prevents further sprawl) we're almost certainly going to need many more units. What is leading to this stalemate and what is the solution? On this episode of Placeline Hamilton, we talk to three stakeholders in the condo industry to get their perspective on the issues.

    43min

  3. 26 DE FEV.

    Music, food, culture and HamiltonLIVE

    Hamilton has a unique culture. There's a great music history (which carries on today), our restaurants have been getting more and more attention, the art gallery is expanding, TV and movie shoots are happening all the time in these parts ... and the list goes on.  What isn't always easy, is knowing how to keep track of it all. Or figuring out how to see the shows you're interested in or catching the events that line up with your passions.  The Spectator's Natalie Paddon has a new way to make that happen. It's called HamiltonLIVE. In this episode of Placeline Hamilton, she explains what it's all about and how it can help you.

    32min

  4. 19 DE FEV.

    Why have there been so many big mistakes at city hall?

    Over the past few years, Hamiltonians have seen a number of high-profile and extremely expensive mistakes come out of city hall. There was Sewergate, the Red Hill Creek asphalt situation and the cyber attack. Now we've seen the auditor general issue a scathing report about the tiny homes fiasco that saw the project go way over budget. How is this happening again and again? What's going on at city hall that this could happen? Fred Eisenberger was a city councillor and mayor. He's seen behind the curtain and knows how things work, what checks and balances are in place and how staff works with elected officials. Cities are huge, complicated corporations and mistakes will happen, he says. It's inevitable.  But when they do, how much of the weight of these costly errors should be carried by council? "All of it," he says. And in a strong-mayor-power world where the wearer of the chain of office has unique clout, should the buck ultimately stop with him or her? "Absolutely."

    41min

  5. 4 DE FEV.

    Revisiting the Tim Bosma murder trial, 10 years later

    A decade after the Tim Bosma trial, the story continues to horrify and fascinate those in Hamilton who lived through it and followed the case. The tragedy is self-explanatory. A young husband and father took his truck for a test drive with a couple of guys who said they were interested in buying it. But he never came home - they murdered him instead. When news of the other actions of the perpetrators came out, it  somehow made an already ghastly story even worse.  Ten years after the trial, Hamilton Spectator columnist Susan Clairmont – who wrote a piece in the paper looking back at the tale and the participants – joins Placeline Hamilton to talk about the whole thing. She also answers some questions about what's happened since that you probably haven't heard before.

    33min

  6. 28 DE JAN.

    Why does AGH fly under the radar?

    The Art Gallery of Hamilton will soon be expanding to allow for more of its huge collection to be displayed regularly. Its collection is the third-largest in Ontario and worth more than $1 billion. That will likely be a surprise to many around here. Everyone is familiar with the McMichael Gallery and the Art Gallery of Ontario. Yet somehow the AGH in our own backyard has flown largely under the radar. Shelley Falconer is CEO of the gallery. Why does she think getting Hamiltonians to become aware of their own gallery has been so challenging? She talks about that, and more, on this episode of Placeline Hamilton.

    34min

  7. 14 DE JAN.

    What type of hockey would work in Hamilton?

    When the Professional Women's Hockey League brought its Takeover Tour to Hamilton and nearly filled TD Coliseum, a conversation-slash-debate was launched. Oak View Group, which manages the renovated building, has said it will be bringing a hockey team to town. The American Hockey League has always been mentioned. But some now wonder if the PWHL is a better fit. What is the ideal scenario for Hamilton? It comes down to a discussion on a number of points. Men's hockey vs. women's hockey. More dates vs. fewer dates. Ticket prices. Which would feel more meaningful to local fans? And on and on and on … Teri Pecoskie is now managing editor of The Spectator but she covered hockey in town for years prior to that. Don Robertson runs the Dundas Real McCoys but has been involved in all levels of the game in this city over the years. They join Placeline Hamilton to talk about the future of the game here.

    43min

  8. 8 DE JAN.

    Rookie councillor on the joys and frustrations of city hall

    It's been roughly three months since Rob Cooper was elected and sworn in as a member of Hamilton city council. That made this the perfect time to chat with him about figuring out how to navigate city hall and talk about the things that frustrate him in his new role. (Hint: at the top of the list is strong-mayor powers) A few more months from now, everything will be old hat to him. Right now, though, the gig is fresh and the eye-opening has just begun. So what are those things that he feels he can do to make a difference and where does he feel his power has been taken from him?

    41min
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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.

Informações

  • Canal
    The Star
  • Criado por
    Hamilton Spectator
  • Anos de atividade
    2025 - 2026
  • Episódios
    47
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Site do podcast
    Placeline Hamilton

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