Hamilton city council approves 2.5% residential tax increase in 2019
That equates to an $88 annual increase for the average homeowner. Continue reading
Tenant defence fund to level playing field for vulnerable Hamilton renters
The emergency and community services committee has voted to establish a “tenant defence fund” to help tenant groups challenging rent increases. Continue reading
Hamilton city council supports judicial review of Red Hill Parkway safety
Councillors went against legal advice in requesting the judicial inquiry, which they were told could take three years and cost between $2 million and $11 million. Continue reading
Janette Smith named Hamilton’s next city manager
Mayor Eisenberger says she was unanimously chosen by the steering committee as the ‘best candidate for the job.’ Continue reading
‘Hamilton 100’ group pushes for 2030 Commonwealth Games bid
Spokesman P.J. Mercanti says “Hamilton 100” would cover the cost of the bid itself and is “not asking the city for any financial resources.” Continue reading
Film studio vision for Hamilton’s north end appears closer to reality
Downtown Councillor Jason Farr says he looks forward to cleaning up a ‘barren and obnoxious toxic hot spot.’ Continue reading
Hamilton teachers union boss wonders if province’s goal is an educational environment or crowd control
Staples says the HWDSB estimate that 178 high school teaching jobs will be lost because of larger class sizes is “very conservative.” Continue reading
Hamilton seeks to operate its own safe injection site
The board has also voted to seek full provincial funding of the consumption and treatment services site (CTS), estimated at more than $1.3 million. Continue reading
Hamilton’s board of health declares climate emergency
Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger says it’s “high time that we put a greater focus on this issue.” Continue reading
Police confirm increase in vehicle thefts in Hamilton
Police says they received 1,552 stolen auto reports last year, up from 1,453 in 2017. Continue reading
Steelworkers rally outside constituency office of Hamilton East–Stoney Creek MP
About 100 members of the United Steelworkers Union, carrying flags and banners, gathered along Centennial Parkway on Thursday afternoon. Continue reading
Police looking for witnesses after youth shot on Hamilton’s west mountain
Hamilton police say the youth suffered a non-life-threatening injury to his arm. Continue reading
City manager hire, Red Hill Parkway fiasco inquiry, safe injection sites all on deck at Hamilton City Hall
A number of big decisions will be facing Hamilton City Councillors, when they resume meetings following March Break. Continue reading
Climate change discussions take centre stage at Hamilton City Hall
Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger met with Environment Minister Catherine McKenna as the city grapples with extreme weather events. Continue reading
Legal cannabis store proposed for Dundas
The prospective operator of Hello Cannabis is looking to set up shop on Cootes Drive in Dundas. Continue reading