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The City of Hamilton, Ontario.

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Food

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Local News TheSpec
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Local News blog focused on Urban issues. Local authors Raise the Hammer
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Nations -Hamilton store

Hi! Saw something so disturbing at Nations in September. I have contacted Head Office but they seem non-plussed!

While waiting for friend at exit, I watched a cashier walk from her cubicle, to a cashier a distance away, then return - with bare feet.

What else is acceptable there?

6 Comments
2024/10/05
03:06 UTC

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Whats filming on Herkimer?

Ive been driving by everyday and it looks like theyve got a big crew there. Just interested in knowing what tv show/movie it might be if anyone knows?

9 Comments
2024/10/04
23:46 UTC

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PSA: Unbound Jolly Cut / St Joseph's Dr. is open again.

Truck just came and removed the pilons and road closed signs.

3 Comments
2024/10/04
23:21 UTC

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CHCH News

Anyone know why there is no CHCH news at 6:00 tonight? CHCH only states Unforeseen Circumstances

67 Comments
2024/10/04
22:18 UTC

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Traffic

Does anyone knows whats all the traffic about on all local roads ? Are highways that packed or construction?

7 Comments
2024/10/04
20:45 UTC

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How to get an ADHD diagnosis without a family doctor?

Not a single family doctor in the entire city of Hamilton is willing to accept me this time of the year, and am having a very hard time trying to stay sane with this disease I’ve known this for a long time but delayed getting it treated and now itseems like all the stars have lined up. Walk in clinic won’t do an adhd work up and it will take months for me to start seeing a new doctor and then couple more of months of ADHD work up until I have the meds I need. I don’t mean any disrespect, but how do people live in this country? In what universe is this okay? I’ve also looked into online adhd diagnosis on Frida which costs $600 and some other places like maple do not help with adhd.

21 Comments
2024/10/04
20:08 UTC

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Anyone recently paddled in Lake Niapenco?

We're planning to visit town with kids and moms playing at Tree Top Trekking while the dads paddle in the lake. Anyone know if water is suitable? I ask because sometimes for these inland lakes, I've seen the water to be too low.

Thanks in advance.

3 Comments
2024/10/04
19:32 UTC

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Tabling at art crawl?

Been thinking about tabling at art crawl at least once before I graduate, but I have classes til 5:30 on Fridays this semester. I'm wondering if I'd even find a spot to set up if I went after class since I know people usually set up pretty early...

Was also curious about people's experience tabling during the winter? Do a lot of people still go to look around art crawl or is it better to just wait til like March or April when it starts to get warmer?

Also how do ya'll set up if you don't have a car to lug around the table and all the stuff? hahaha

1 Comment
2024/10/04
18:44 UTC

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Car exhaust repair suggestions

I’m driving a 2011 Explorer with nearly 300,000kms so you can imagine how little I want to spend on an exhaust repair (though I do want it repaired). There’s a small but noticeable rumble coming from the exhaust and I am looking for suggestions about where I could take it for a diagnosis and a potentially less expensive repair. I’d rather not have to replace the whole exhaust, so, if there’s someone you know who can get creative with a welding torch, send me their way. I’m in the west end but I’ll visit anywhere in the city for good service.

8 Comments
2024/10/04
18:38 UTC

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FRAME SANDBLASTING

is there a company or guy in and around hamilton who sandblasts rust off frames?? 16 silverado

2 Comments
2024/10/04
17:53 UTC

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🥇Yesterday was Hamilton's 157th consecutive day with maximum temperature ≥14°C which is the longest run on record.

Image #0

Records for 1866-01-01 → 1958-08-31 are from Hamilton (Westdale) ( https://climate.weather.gc.ca/climate_data/daily_data_e.html?StationID=4931 )

Records for 1958-09-01 → 1959-11-05 are from Caledonia ( https://climate.weather.gc.ca/climate_data/daily_data_e.html?StationID=4612 )

Records for 1959-11-06 → 2011-12-14 are from the Airport ( https://climate.weather.gc.ca/climate_data/daily_data_e.html?StationID=4932 )

Records for 2011-12-15 → 2024-10-03 are from the Airport ( https://climate.weather.gc.ca/climate_data/daily_data_e.html?StationID=49908 )

2 Comments
2024/10/04
16:58 UTC

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Do you call the police if people are doing drugs in public?

I live by a park and can see people doing drugs all the time just from the window of my house. This morning I’ve seen a girl fully naked pissing in the field after she smoked and wiping herself with leaves, she left and now there’s two other people with a full on torch setup. Like obviously these drugs are illegal but does calling the police even do anything? Would it just waste their time at this point? Looking for a few opinions on this. Thanks

181 Comments
2024/10/04
16:25 UTC

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Help with being hacked.

My wife believes she has been hacked. Nothing has been taken, no threats or demands made. She says “they” have stolen her information but is vague. She just says she has been hacked. She won’t try to lock down her accounts because she says our internet is hacked. I have checked the network and can’t find anything. All of the devices in my home have been checked and are clean. We have an 18 Wi-Fi character password and I’ve always been on top of home’s cybersecurity. I need to find a person who can help my hacked wife or prove to her she isn’t compromised. Please, any help would be appreciated. My sanity is starting to fail. Thank you for any help. Edit Thank you all for your kind comments and consideration. My son and I have been leaning on the she's mental side. But I feel like her instability started to infect me.
You all have reassured me.
The phone techs we saw said it was nothing. The computer techs said it was nothing. The police told her to go see a phone tech or a computer tech.
She won't believe anyone.
This is the saddest scariest thing I have watched happen to anyone.
Be well out there and thank you.

57 Comments
2024/10/04
13:17 UTC

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Deep sea scallop shells?

Does anyone know where in Hamilton I might be able to buy deep sea scallop shells?

2 Comments
2024/10/04
14:51 UTC

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Is There Any Way to Hike from Dundas Valley Conservation Area to Christie Conservation Area?

Just like the title says. I've been trying to find a hiking path from DVCA up to CCA but I can't locate anything that doesn't force me to walk along Governor's Rd. and/or Weir's Ln. and/or Hwy 8 for fairly long stretches.

I'd love to do a full day hike between the two but it doesn't look like it's possible to me without going onto some busy roads.

13 Comments
2024/10/04
14:48 UTC

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Northern lights viewing

There is a good chance of the Northern Lights being visible across Ontario tonight... I've always wanted to see them...

I know I need to get away from light pollution. Anyone have a good spot they recommend? Willing to drive 45min to 1hr

Thx

18 Comments
2024/10/04
13:07 UTC

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The Weekly Good News Thread

The opposite of the rant thread, let's head into the weekend with some good news.

Did you see something that made you smile? Have good news to share? Read an article about Hamilton with some good news? Just have something happy to say? This is the place!

https://preview.redd.it/0pgvgeb7aau51.png?width=1024&format=png&auto=webp&s=e03d2dd6ebab6a82857fd2d71e300245d9153d5d

17 Comments
2024/10/04
11:33 UTC

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Recommendation Request: Good parks for aerial practice

Hi! I'm looking for good parks with thick tree branches that I could put my aerial hoop up in! It's soft straps so it won't damage the branch. Right now all I can think of is Gage Park, but I'd like something a bit more private.

8 Comments
2024/10/04
04:53 UTC

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Are there any off leash dog parks in Hamilton with lights for evening visits?

We have been going to heritage green dog park (it’s fantastic!) but with the daylight getting less, we will need a dog park that’s well lit with street lights of some sort. Any suggestions? TIA

7 Comments
2024/10/04
01:09 UTC

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Sun-shiney fall walks🍁

4 Comments
2024/10/03
22:33 UTC

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Events This Weekend

Share events happening this weekend (for ones further in the future, post in the community noticeboard on Sunday)

https://preview.redd.it/eiuol9g56zc91.jpg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=375ad77b5afbc5fabd517e3514e2a59364fe4783

1 Comment
2024/10/03
22:00 UTC

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Replacing the James St Piano

Hey all, I’m sure we’ve all seen this quite depressing post about the James St N piano that got destroyed. What I’m wondering, is can anybody get a piano and leave it there without facing legal issues? Is there an organization that handles the delivery of these pianos with permits? Or is it an entirely grassroots affair? I don’t see why I can’t find a piano on Facebook marketplace, rent a uhaul truck, and drop it off there. I’m just wondering if I’d run into any legal issues regarding littering. Any advice would be helpful, thank you!

41 Comments
2024/10/03
20:39 UTC

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M*rder at Colbourne St

Between McNab and Park St- nothing else known, lots of cops area taped off, forensics on site. Known bc overheard cop telling man on the street.

61 Comments
2024/10/03
18:20 UTC

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3D printing a mask

I have a file of a cubone mask i would like to print for my dog to wear on halloween. Anyone have suggestion for affordable places besides the library to get it printed?? It says it’s a two day print so it exceeds the hpl limit.

10 Comments
2024/10/03
18:28 UTC

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