Hamilton marchers demand climate action
A few hundred people gathered Friday afternoon, marching from the intersection of King and Dundurn streets to Hamilton City Hall. Continue reading
City councillors poised to extend lifeline to 800 vulnerable Hamilton families
If the city doesn’t respond, Stoney Creek councillor Brad Clark predicts “overwhelmed” food banks and an increase in homelessness. Continue reading
Public needs to know the cost of arena plan to taxpayers: Hamilton council
Councillors say Michael Andlauer has to be prepared to make public what he is asking from taxpayers,. Continue reading
Balfour House restoration proposal receives backing of Hamilton politicians
Ward 8 Coun. John Paul Danko says “you don’t look a gift horse in the mouth.” Continue reading
Princess Bingo seeks to offer e-bingo option amidst falling attendance
Princess Bingo has been Hamilton’s only bingo hall since Delta Bingo shut down in 2014. Continue reading
Hamilton politicians urge enforcement of one-metre passing law to protect cyclists
Committee members have been told that police in other cities, including Ottawa and Guelph, enforce the rule using radar devices. Continue reading
Stelco invests $30 million in Hamilton production facility
Kestenbaum says it represents the company’s first investment in a new production facility in Hamilton this century. Continue reading
Arena debate will wait another week at Hamilton City Hall
The proposal comes at a time when the city is also considering the potential for redevelopment of its three aging downtown entertainment venues. Continue reading
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh brings his party’s message to Hamilton
Singh says the parliamentary budget officer has crunched the numbers on the “super wealth tax” and estimates that it would raise almost $70 billion over 10 years. Continue reading
$24 million now in place, Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre construction set to begin
Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas Liberal MP Filomena Tassi confirmed an additional $1.1 million in federal funding to cover equipment costs. Continue reading
Hamilton’s public school board looking to address ‘period poverty’ with free pads, tampons in bathrooms
One Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board official said schools need to find a way to make access “more inclusive.” Continue reading
Hamilton white nationalist Paul Fromm, yellow vests denied a voice at city hall
Fromm’s request said he wanted to “address free speech concerns in light of council’s interest in curtailing demonstrations in public places in the city.” Continue reading
Hamilton planning committee to seek grant for electric vehicle charging stations
The specific locations and costs of using the charging stations would be decided if the grant is approved by Natural Resources Canada. Continue reading
Feds invest in affordable housing project for people with disabilities in Hamilton’s north end
Hughson Street Baptist Church and Indwell are partnering to build 45 one-bedroom apartment units that will be geared toward people living with disabilities. Continue reading
Lincoln Alexander Expressway repairs prompted by previously-unseen report
The LINC was closed several nights in a row in July as catwalks were removed. Continue reading