Stopping the Press, and why 

THE end of an era of Hamilton local newspaper ownership going back to 1972; (from right) Spectator Group managing director, Richard Beks stands at the Spec printing press with wife and co-director, Nola Beks; general manager, Greg Stevens, and the Beks’ daughter and office co-manager, Donna Stevens. Richard started at The Spectator in January 1967. Photo: GLENN GUY.

THE four mastheads published by the Hamilton Spectator Partnership will cease operation the week before Christmas.

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