Ken Mann

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• City of Hamilton moves to develop plan in response to Red Hill Valley Parkway inquiry

  The city says it is committed to rebuilding public trust, making changes and ensuring past mistakes aren't repeated in the wake of the Red Hill Valley Parkway Judicial Inquiry.

  Canada

  Dec 6, 2023
• Conversion of Hamilton’s Main Street to 2-way won’t happen until 2028

  The city has set aside $1 million to fund a detailed engineering design of a two-way Main Street from Dundurn Street in the west end to 'the Delta' in the east end.

  Traffic

  Dec 5, 2023
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• Dredging of Chedoke Creek finishes, Hamilton water rate discussions on hold

  During budget discussions at committee Tuesday, Hamilton's Public Works revealed a dredging machine was removed from Chedoke Creek on Sunday.

  Politics

  Nov 21, 2023
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• Energy companies seek city support for storage systems in Hamilton

  A pair of companies are set to submit bids as part of a provincial procurement process following appearances before councillors seeking a "municipal support resolution."

  Canada

  Nov 17, 2023
• Jane Goodall speaks to Hamilton-area students at Royal Botanical Gardens

  World-renowned conservationist and United Nations messenger Jane Goodall checked into the Royal Botanical Gardens Wednesday to meet local students.

  Environment

  Oct 11, 2023
• Suspected opioid overdoses in Hamilton up 25% year-over-year so far in 2023

  Calls to Hamilton paramedics about suspected opioid overdoses are again trending higher, with 250 such emergency calls since the start of May.

  Health

  Jul 28, 2023
• Teen stabbed to death after basketball game with family in Hamilton, Ont.: police

  Hamilton police officers were called to a home on Cadham Boulevard, in the area of Rymal and Upper Gage, just after 10 p.m. Sunday. A 16-year-old boy died in a stabbing.

  Crime

  Jul 3, 2023
• Councillors approve grant to help tenants buy downtown Hamilton apartment

  City council's emergency services committee supported an $84,000 grant to help a group of downtown tenants buy a Ward 2 apartment building to evade rent hikes and eviction.

  Politics

  Jun 15, 2023
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• City approves plan to tackle Hamilton’s growing office vacancy rate

  The COVID pandemic took its toll on Downtown Hamilton's office vacancy rate bumping it up and reducing foot traffic as well as proliferating safety concerns for those still there.

  Politics

  Jun 14, 2023
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• Hamilton’s hospitals seek shared funding for facilities in need of redevelopment

  Executives from Hamilton's hospital networks suggest several of the city's major hospitals will need to be redeveloped in the next 25 years.

  Health

  Jun 14, 2023
• Hamilton exploring relief programs as unpaid water bills soar

  City staff say the number of customers in arrears soared in Hamilton last year with total unpaid water bills values hitting $4.4 million in 2022.

  Politics

  Jun 1, 2023
• Vote-by-mail, poll openings had slip ups in Hamilton election: auditor

  Hamilton's auditor general revealed recommendations Wednesday for improving future municipal elections after missteps were found in a probe of the 2022 vote.

  Politics

  May 31, 2023
• Warehouse cleared in first phase of Hamilton airport district development

  Construction of a large warehouse in a 37-hectare industrial park is a step away from being added to development of the Hamilton airport employment growth district.

  Politics

  May 31, 2023
• Short-term improvements to three high-risk Hamilton intersections completed

  The short-term changes have been made to parts of Main Street and King Street in an effort to reduce a high frequency of collisions.

  Traffic

  May 29, 2023
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• City seeks feedback to convert Hamilton’s Main Street to two way traffic

  City staff are hoping to finalize plans this summer on a prefered method of converting Main Street from a one-way to a two-way road at the delta on the east side.

  Traffic

  May 12, 2023
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• Ryerson Recreation Center in Hamilton a step away from being renamed Kanetskare

  The renaming of the Ryerson Recreation Centre in Hamilton to a Mohawk word meaning bay or inlet was approved by a council subcommittee Thursday.

  Politics

  May 11, 2023
• Mohawk College, Transport Canada agree to test drones near Hamilton beach

  Windermere Basin beside Eastport Drive in Hamilton will become a flight training and research hub for the Unmanned and Remote Sensing Innovation Centre (URSIC).

  Education

  May 9, 2023
• Hamilton to expand pilot stocking food banks, rec centres with free menstrual products

  A one-year pilot project has been supplying residents with period products via Hamilton Food Share's 23 emergency food centres since late 2021.

  Health

  May 4, 2023
• Hamilton set to pause mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for employees

  Councillors voted to move on a potential pause with it's mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy, in effect for staffers for about two years.

  Health

  May 3, 2023
• Hamilton launches recruitment, retention strategy to become competitive in fight for talent

  Director of Human Resources Lora Fontana says high workloads, resulting in poor work-life balance, and uncompetitive wages are obstacles in hiring for the city.

  Politics

  Apr 18, 2023
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• Hamilton declares state of emergency amid troubles with homelessness, mental health and addiction

  Efforts by a city councillor in Hamilton to have a state of emergency implemented as a response to the city’s homelessness and opioid crisis were successful Wednesday.

  Health

  Apr 12, 2023
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• City crews working to fill tens of thousands of potholes across Hamilton

  Hamillton's manager of roadway maintenance says they're about a third of the way through filling the thousands of potholes across the city after the winter season.

  Traffic

  Apr 6, 2023
• Hamilton Oshawa Port Authority signals commitment to green energy

  The hydrogen will be supplied by the Niagara Hydrogen Centre, a facility that Atura Power is currently building in Niagara Falls, and which is expected to be operational next year.

  Economy

  Apr 6, 2023
• Hamilton launches e-scooter pilot program at city hall

  Hamilton has launched its e-scooter program, with 150 electric scooters now available to rent and ride in the lower city.

  Tech

  Apr 3, 2023
• No increase in gastrointestinal, waterborne illness for Hamiltonians after Chedoke Creek spill

  Hamilton public health says the 24 billion litre Chedoke Creek spill between 2014 and 2018 didn't result in any significant health issues for the community.

  Environment

  Mar 22, 2023