A multimedia storyteller — a journalist, songwriter, performer, local history buff and sometime cable tv host. Watch for my “Flashbacks” column in The Spec.
Hamilton
Joined November 2011
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Mark McNeil retweeted
All news that is fit to print! Love this @MarkFlashbacks piece on the infamous 1955 #HamOnt City Council led starling shoot in Gore Park. Straight out of WKRP Cincinnati turkey’s flying episode. Especially loved that Toronto was to blame @JohnTory @s2avery @AndreaHorwath ! (-: – at Hamilton, Ontario
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.@Songscribe always has really inspiring and important stories to share about #HamOnt history. Catch the full story on #TheHamiltonNetwork on-demand at cable14.com.
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Congrats to the @TheSpec newsroom on 12 nominations and six wins. So proud to be part of this team. Shout outs to @NicoleatTheSpec @susanclairmont @sebibron @maria9860 @MarkFlashbacks @miltonatthespec @GrantRants, Steve Buist, Congrats also @RandyRatLFPress & @KatrinaAClarke
The winners of the 2021 Ontario Newspaper Awards have been announced! Congratulations to all the winners and fellow nominees.
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Mark McNeil retweeted
To fans of the iconic popular quiz show @Jeopardy, it was just another question on a recent television program.
But, for people interested in #HamOnt history, there is a lot more to the words than that, writes @MarkFlashbacks
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The story of another of our Canadians @CWGC Stonefall. Thanks @TheSpec @Songscribe Take a look @andrewthornto20 @SusieRother @GreatWarNerd thespec.com/news/hamilton-re… #Rembranceis a photo on the dresser.
Mark McNeil retweeted
Great article today in @TheSpec by @Songscribe re: the parallels between Dr. Arnold's (@arnolddma1) current work with COVID-19 and another Hamilton doctor's work with Spanish flu patients in 1918. An interesting read about medicine & history: thespec.com/news/hamilton-re…
Mark McNeil retweeted
Nice to see the #RHLI recognized in this article. thespec.com/news/hamilton-re…
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If King Kong ever came to Hamilton, I think the first place he would go for a selfie is the Pigott building on James Street South...Flashbacks bit.ly/3sfr7cs
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History buffs will enjoy latest @TheSpec article written by @Songscribe detailing history behind famous ballad/poem, 'When You and I Were Young, Maggie'. bit.ly/2ANMXhl
Watch as McNeil performs the classic song: youtube.com/watch?v=M1IMAdaE…
#HamOnt #HamOntHistory #archives
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This video — in music, words and pictures — tells the tragic love story behind the famous ballad “When You and I Were Young, Maggie.” Check it out. bit.ly/2WxecF7
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Flashbacks: Hamilton Cemetery tour guide shares his top 10 favourite tombstones, writes @Songscribe #HamOntHistory
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Nice tribute @Songscribe in today’s @TheSpec for longtime #HamOnt Councillor Bill McCulloch. Bill leaves a great legacy in many historic buildings he fought to save. He was a kind man with a wicked sense of humour & dedicated public servant. Bill will be missed @HamiltonsMayor.
Mark McNeil retweeted
Total cases in #HamOnt are now 5 with a 6th case that is technically a Halton case but has impact on Hamilton because it was a radiation oncologist at Juravinski Cancer Centre
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Take a dip into Hamilton's history with @Songscribe's new column — Flashbacks.
If you were looking for a drink in the 19th century, the place you wanted to be was Dundas #HamOntHistory
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Mark McNeil retweeted
Thank you Mark for turning to our LH&A resources to write this touching article on your family.
Check out my new Spec column “Flashbacks.” Today I look at a house on Burris St. with a troubled past and explain how in the 1940s — before becoming a controversial rooming house — the home was a gorgeous single-family dwelling owned by my grandparents. bit.ly/2v9NNlL
Mark McNeil retweeted
Mark, our very best wishes to you in your retirement. Thank you for your efforts in service of important local environmental stories.
Mark McNeil retweeted
Congratulations on your retirement from the Spectator and wishing you all the Best! In 2020 and the future
Mark McNeil retweeted
Congrats Mark and it was great connecting with you on various stories when I was at the City. All the best in your next chapter! – at Oakville, Ontario
Mark McNeil retweeted
As a subscriber of #TheSpectator for many yrs & an avid reader for at least 45yrs have an awesome retirement Enjoy your life to the fullest I had to take early disability retirement after many yrs on my feet in retail #SDM Bad legs now :( Oh well It’s a #wonderful life 🙏🏼🇨🇦