Hamilton councillors set to face dialogue on who should operate city’s LRT
A city report is recommending Hamilton’s forthcoming $3.4-billion Light Rail Transit (LRT) system be initially operated by a private contractor, not the city.
Politics
Apr 15
Councillors endorse plan to let 3rd party operate Hamilton’s forthcoming LRT for 10 years
Hamilton is set to present a plan to the Ontario government that endorses the use of private contractors to operate and maintain the city's forthcoming LRT for 10 years.
Canada
Apr 17
Committee’s preference on who they think should operate Hamilton’s LRT put off ’til March
A subcommittee will circle back in seven weeks and decide what they will ask of the province in relation to an operating plan for Hamilton's LRT when completed.
Politics
Jan 29
Hamilton councillor seeks compromise in bid for housing development over parking lots
Ancaster coun. Craig Cassar is presenting a 'compromise' that he hopes will win the day for a 67 unit affordable housing project in downtown Stoney Creek.
Politics
Mar 25
‘It’s a time to step up’: Hamilton mayor insists housing crisis justifies veto
After Andrea Horwath's surprise announcement to advance a housing development with strong mayor powers, she defended the action insisting she was left with no choice.
Politics
Mar 28
Hamilton’s Horwath to use ‘strong mayor powers’ to develop housing over Stoney Creek parking lots
Mayor Andrea Horwath is set to push through a housing initiative that will see the existence of a pair of much debated parking lots transformed into affordable housing.
Politics
Mar 27
Report recommends Hamilton LRT be operated by third party contractor for 10 years
A Hamilton subcommittee will get a report Monday suggesting when the LRT is functional, a private contractor should be in charge of running it for the first ten years.
Politics
Jan 25
Unions ‘frustrated’ over delayed overtime pay tied to Hamilton ransomware attack
Union leaders are relaying some 'frustration' over the fact members are seeing delays in getting overtime pay amid the city's ongoing issues tied to a cybersecurity incident.
Canada
Mar 12
Tents pitched at Hamilton city hall prior to vote choosing parking lots over housing
Several tents have been set up in protest of the failed motion at last week's general issues committee to have affordable housing built on two city owned parking lots.
Canada
Feb 26
Hamilton speeding up construction for conversion of Main into two-way street
Council gave final approval to speeding up a $26 million Main Street redevelopment which aims to cut construction time from an earlier outlook.
Politics
Mar 27
Hamilton man wanted in Kitchener killing makes Canada’s most wanted list
A Hamilton man who is wanted in connection with a killing that occurred in downtown Kitchener last summer has been named one of Bolo’s top 25 most wanted fugitives.
Crime
Apr 23
Horwath’s use of ‘strong mayor’ power sets stage for development on Stoney Creek parking lot
Hamilton's mayor formally used her strong mayor powers at council Wednesday and got the votes needed to advance a housing development in downtown Stoney Creek.
Canada
Apr 24
Police wrongly impound Ontario man’s car saying it was stolen. Now he’s out $4K
Vanden Heuvel began driving a new, leased Toyota RAV-4 in 2018. When the lease ran out, he bought the vehicle in 2021 through the Toyota dealership in Hamilton.
Consumer
Apr 24
Hamilton politicians approve citywide bylaw that taxes vacant homes
The vacant unit tax takes effect in January with a goal of discouraging properties from being left vacant and addressing the ongoing housing crisis.
Politics
Apr 24
Hamilton’s recovery from ransomware attack will take ‘the better part of the year’
The city of Hamilton says a 'phase-in schedule' for property tax payments will start in April as IT specialists restart that system, knocked out by the February cyberattack.
Canada
Apr 9
Green building standard for Hamilton key to reaching zero-emissions target: city
The city of Hamilton is in the process of creating a green building standard and currently seeking the public's input on how to do it.
Environment
Apr 22
City hall encampment shrinks as Hamilton uses outreach, notices to relocate unhoused
Some 40 tents that accumulated in city hall's forecourt on Main Street West has dwindled in recent days as staff work with residents to find alternative accommodations.
Canada
Apr 9
Involving OLT in Hamilton housing development a case of ‘not seeing’ resolution: developer
A spokesperson for Vrancor Group says the time has come 'to move on' with a development near King Street West and Queen Street that's been on the books for seven years.
Canada
Apr 25
What’s open and closed Good Friday, Easter in Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara Region
Here’s a list of some things that will and won't be operating in Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara Region Good Friday and Easter Monday.
Canada
Mar 28
More trespass notices issued to people in encampment at Hamilton city hall
Hamilton stepped up enforcement on an encampment in front of City Hall Monday, issuing eviction notices with the site growing to more than 40 tents.
Canada
Mar 25