Spadafora, Damptey clash over policing in heated Ward 14 debate

Local

Ward 14 (West Mountain) Councillor Mike Spadafora and challenger Kojo Damptey traded sharp accusations over policing and whether the incumbent is present enough in the ward he represents, during the Cable 14 all-candidates’ debate that repeatedly turned personal.

Spadafora and Damptey are the only two candidates running in the ward in the upcoming Oct. 26 municipal election.

The Hamilton Independent’s previous coverage of the Ward 14 race can be found here.

HAMILTON ELECTION 2026: Ted McMeekin up against five challengers in East Flamborough-Waterdown Ward 15

Local

Hamilton’s municipal election will be held on Oct. 26, 2026, and six candidates are registered to run for Ward 15 City Councillor (East Flamborough-Waterdown): Chase Alford, Mary Kovacs, Ted McMeekin, Colleen Stewart, Zac Wrobel, and Jeff Yaeger.

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Eby’s huge snap election gamble

Provincial

British Columbia Premier David Eby took a massive gamble last week in calling a snap election just two years into a majority mandate.

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Get out the popcorn

Provincial

There’s an old joke about Canadian politics that goes something like this: In Atlantic Canada, politics is a way of life, in Quebec it’s like a religion, in Ontario it’s all business, on the Prairies it’s very grassroots and in B.C., it’s entertainment.

Eby’s huge snap election gamble

Provincial

British Columbia Premier David Eby took a massive gamble last week in calling a snap election just two years into a majority mandate.

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HAMILTON ELECTION 2026: Mike Spadafora head-to-head with Kojo Damptey in Ward 14

Local

Hamilton’s municipal election will be held on Oct. 26, 2026, and only two candidates are registered to run for Ward 14 City Councillor (West Mountain): Mike Spadafora and Kojo Damptey.

Instead of labour strife, government and teachers’ unions must put students first

National

Earlier this week, Carney’s Liberal government introduced Bill C-39, the so-called Building Canada Strong Act. All the legislation these days, by both federal and provincial governments, have cutesy titles like this.

Hockey Night in Canada signs off – Part One

Opinion

Quietly, amidst negotiations for a new media contract with Rogers Sportsnet, Canada’s oldest scheduled program died a silent death.

Sovereignty? What sovereignty?

Opinion

Perverse politics continue apace in Canada. In our trade “war” – as Prime Minister Carney has named it – with the United States, a major concern that keeps getting identified is Canada’s sovereignty as a nation.

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