By Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Monday, March 10, 2014 Mayor’s LRT blog spurs confusion as he tries to reiterate his support Attention light-rail fans: Mayor Bob Bratina says he’s always been keen on LRT. Just not along the $800-million east-west route council is asking the province to fund. The mayor infuriated some LRT … [Read more...]
Editorial cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Thursday, March 6, 2014 Dead Hamilton soldier’s mom sent one-cent cheque A Hamilton mother whose son killed himself after serving in Afghanistan was devastated when she received a federal government cheque cut for him in the amount of one cent. “It just tore her heart out,” … [Read more...]
By Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Wednesday, March 5, 2014 Rob Ford ridiculed on Jimmy Kimmel Live Rob Ford reeled off his accomplishments and referred to himself as just an “average, hardworking politician” Monday during a highly anticipated appearance on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live show. The Toronto mayor, sporting a black suit with a … [Read more...]
Editorial cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Tuesday, March 4, 2014 Condemning Russia, G7 leaders suspend planning for Sochi summit The U.S. and six other nations say they are suspending participation in the planning for an international summit in Russia this summer. The White House issued the joint statement on behalf of the … [Read more...]
By Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Monday, March 3, 2014 Ontario NDP plans to court disgruntled Liberal voters Ontario New Democrats will make a concerted push to win over disaffected Liberal voters in the next election with a series of policies designed to remedy what it will dub “the middle-class squeeze,” The Globe and … [Read more...]
Editorial Cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Friday, February 28, 2014 McHattie bypasses Bratina in appeal to premier for LRT support Councillor and mayoral candidate Brian McHattie has written directly to the provincial premier – bypassing the mayor – to emphasize the city’s support for light-rail transit. McHattie, one of council’s strongest supporters … [Read more...]
By Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Thursday, February 27, 2014 Distracted driving fines increase to $280 on March 18 The Insurance Bureau of Canada says drivers talking on the phone or texting now cause more deaths on Ontario roads than drunk drivers. Fines for distracted driving are set to nearly double next month, but … [Read more...]
By Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Wednesday, February 26, 2014 A cheering crowd, a returning martyr, an ethereal blond woman in a wheelchair, her head wrapped in iconic braids. It’s a clip straight out of Central Casting. But some say the abrupt appearance of once-imprisoned Ukrainian political leader Yulia Tymoshenko in Kyiv’s Maidan square … [Read more...]
By Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Tuesday, February 25, 2014 Trudeau skips out as Liberal conventioneers vote to legalize assisted suicide Federal Liberals have voted in favour of legalizing assisted suicide but whether Leader Justin Trudeau will run with the idea is a mystery. Trudeau was not in the room Sunday when delegates to … [Read more...]
Editorial Cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Saturday February 22, 2014 Lots of Cheering in Canada this Weekend Four years after winning gold on home ice in Vancouver, the Canadians will get a chance to make it two in a row Sunday against Sweden after beating the United States 1-0 in the Olympic … [Read more...]