Hamilton Spectator

Insider: The strange and tragic St. Lucia trial plus how to photograph fog

Newsroom Insider Episode 3, Feb. 24, 2017

Molly Hayes talks about a Hamiltonian's trial in St. Lucia, then asks photographers how to capture an abstract concept like 'weather'

Newsroom Insider Ep. 2, Feb. 17, 2017

In Episode 2 of the Hamilton Spectator's Newsroom Insider podcast, host Jon Wells talks to Spectator columnist Jeff Mahoney about his craft and a piece he wrote on local author Ray Cunnington, reporter Natalie Paddon about what it's like juggling a variety of stories on the night shift including covering a traffic fatality, and editor-in-chief Paul Berton about Donald Trump, among other topics. Plus bonus coverage: direct audio from health reporter Joanna Frketich's interview with Deb Matthews, Ontario's Deputy Premier and Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Development, with respect to her coverage of concerns raised over the contract of Mohawk College president Ron McKerlie.
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Newsroom Insider Ep. 1, Feb. 10, 2017

In the inaugural edition of the Hamilton Spectator Newsroom Insider Podcast, host Drew Edwards talks to editor-in-chief Paul Berton about this new podcast project, Jon Wells about his remarkable profile of Conservative leadership candidate Lisa Raitt and her husband’s battle with early onset Alzheimer's, as well as Joanna Frketich on Mohawk College president Ron McKerlie's secret contract.

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Mackenzie Hughes wins first PGA event

Mackenzie Hughes, 25, of Dundas won the PGA's RSM Classic on Monday morning in a playoff. It was the first win on the Tour for the PGA rookie. This audio from the news conference following the event, courtesy PGA Tour.

Valvasori: Courts vs physicians

He would prefer to have the courts make the decisions and remove physicians from the equation.

Valvasori: Bill C14

Mike Valvasori

Valvasori: Bill C14

Bill C14 has enshrined the right to assisted death in law in Canada but Mike says he's been unable so far to enlist the assistance of a physician to sign off.

Valvasori: Reaction to his decision

It's difficult for some people to understand why he has made this decision.

Valvasori: Did he share his thoughts with his mother?

MIke Valvasori asked if he ever shared with his mother, Miriam, his desire to one day end his life.

Valvasori: Knew at 12 he wanted to end his life

Mike, now 36, says he's known since about age 12 that he wanted to end his life.