Treetop Trekking opens at Binbrook Conservation Area
The seasonal attraction is compromised of a series of aerial climbing courses and zip lines. Continue reading
Committee votes to move start time of Hamilton city council meetings to 9:30 a.m.
Proponents of the change say it will prevent meetings from running late into the night, while opponents say it fails to promote community engagement. Continue reading
Grimsby marine rescue group hopes to be left ‘high and dry’
The volunteer group had a record year for rescue missions in 2018 when it was called out 38 times. Continue reading
Hamilton LRT contract now likely to be awarded in late 2020
The city’s project director says the province, through Metrolinx, has spent or committed $171 million to date on the Hamilton LRT. Continue reading
Rockslide closes Hamilton mountain access, sports fields remain closed due to soggy conditions
McNeilly Road in Stoney Creek is closed, both up and down the escarpment, because of falling rocks and debris. Continue reading
Hamilton politicians back vision of phasing out single-use plastics
Nann says it’s about protecting nature, addressing pollution and tackling climate change. Continue reading
Portions of Lake Ontario waterfront trail in Hamilton closed due to flooding
High water levels have prompted the closure of portions of the waterfront trail along Lake Ontario. Continue reading
Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says Hamilton visit about fairness and meeting people’s needs
Jagmeet Singh’s first stop was at Parkdale Landing, a 57-unit supported housing initiative. Continue reading
Portion of QEW between Hamilton and St. Catharines going up to 110km/h in the fall
MPP Donna Skelly says the Hamilton-St Catherines portion will run between Fruitland road to just west of Highway 406 in St. Catharines. Continue reading
Blue box materials contractor drops lawsuit against City of Hamilton
Ferguson adds that the city doesn’t permit “anyone who is suing us to bid on our work.” Continue reading
UPDATE: Hamilton’s city manager promises investigation into former white supremacists employment
A Vice News article revealed that former Heritage Front member Marc Lemire has been working for the city. Continue reading
Justice appointed to head Red Hill Valley parkway probe
The resurfacing of the Red Hill Valley Parkway will start in less than two weeks. Continue reading
Resurfacing of Hamilton’s Red Hill Valley Parkway to begin May 21
It is estimated that 35,000 vehicles will detour onto city streets each day while the parkway is closed. Continue reading
Lake Ontario water levels now 1.5 feet above normal: conservation authority
Along Hamilton’s Waterfront Trail, a section of trail between Princess Point and the York Boulevard high level bridge is partially covered by water. Continue reading
Stelco, pensioners and film studio proponents all win through expected land deals
Farr adds that if the transactions are approved most of the proceeds, $18 million, will go into a pension fund to assist retired steelworkers. Continue reading