McMaster turns to foreign-trained docs to fill family medicine spots. New doctors are turning away from primary care at a time when 2.3 million Ontarians have no family doctor.
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A woman died in hospital days after being carried out of a burning Hamilton home. It took weeks of inquires from The Spectator for the public to be informed reports Sebastian Bron
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A nurse snooped into 50+ patient files but the public can’t know where she worked bc of “privacy.”

“Martin Lussier, the college’s communications manager, said employer information is withheld from public reports for privacy reasons.”
Great story tyler
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Advocates warn city needs to do more to protect residents from extreme heat in their homes

City’s heat response strategy has no timelines or funding
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'What terrible option would you choose?': Family fears lengthy wait in Ontario for long-term care will leave 93-year-old Ancaster farmer in unsafe situation. #HamOnt thespec.com/news/hamilton-… via @thespec

‘What terrible option would you choose?’: Family fears lengthy wait for long-term care will leave 93-year-old Ancaster farmer in unsafe situation

Joanna Frketich, Spectator Reporter | Hamilton #HamOnt | Joanna Frketich
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Shakeup at top of Hamilton’s public institutions leads to loss of two leaders at St. Joe’s

Deficit-ridden hospital network may have to pay out golden handshakes ranging from $600K to nearly $1.2M reports Joanna Frketich

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A 'wake-up call' breaking down long-held assumptions about the 'feminization of the physician labour force.'

New McMaster University study found that married men are the driving force behind doctors cutting their hours, Joanna Frketich reports #HamOnt thespec.com/news/hamilton-…

Mayor looks to declare Hamilton a 'paid-plasma-free zone' to stop private Spanish clinic from opening ? #HamOnt
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Terrible news

Mayor looks to declare Hamilton a 'paid-plasma-free zone' to stop private Spanish clinic from opening ? #HamOnt
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NEW INVESTIGATION at Hamilton Spectator by myself and Teviah Moro into Medusa - the international ransomware gang targeting Hamilton businesses:

Hamilton Businesses trapped in Medusa's gaze:

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Married men are the driving force behind doctors cutting their hours, finds Hamilton study

Joanna Frketich, Spectator Reporter Joanna Frketich

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#ICYMI | Sunshine list: Here are the area's top public-sector earners

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Pay increases — including one nearing $147,000 — at McMaster University and Hamilton police. Sunshine list: Here are the area's top public-sector earners #HamOnt
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Funding for 'massive' expansion of primary care falls far short. Ask was for $20 million; the province gave $2.2 million to transform family medicine in Hamilton and region. #HamOnt
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The Winnipeg Free Press is hiring a full-time reporter. See the full job posting here: winnipegfreepress.com/job-opportunit…

The Canadian fighter known as Hrulf - founder of the Norman Brigade - was seen by many as an enigmatic figure. But “the guy walked the walk at the end of the day.” My report on the 10th Canadian killed fighting for Ukraine theglobeandmail.com/world/article-…

No one better than Maggie Macintosh to do a deep dive on the “parental rights” issue in Manitoba winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/2… via Winnipeg Free Press

'It defies logic': Thousands of naloxone kits sitting unused at #HamOnt pharmacy while organizations scramble for supply. Provincial change leads Marchese Health Care to halt outreach to prevent #opioid deaths amid a local overdose crisis.
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