Andrea Horwath

• 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, 2024
  
• Hamilton, Burlington mayors agree lack of affordable housing key issue in 2023

  Andrea Horwath and Marianne Meed Ward hope funding and supports from the two other levels of government will expedite developments amid a housing crunch.

  Politics

  Dec 29, 2023
  
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• Hamilton ratepayers to pay additional 10% on water amid need to rebuild an aging system

  The city's general manager of finance said it could have been worse as original projections suggested a 20 per cent increase would be needed for 2024.

  Canada

  Nov 28, 2023
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• City of Hamilton reaches tentative deal with workers on the verge of strike

  The deal means any strike action will be called off while the union allows its members to vote on whether or not to accept the agreement.

  Politics

  Aug 19, 2023
• Ford says acres of Hamilton Greenbelt ‘a joke’ after Horwath calls to stop development

  Doug Ford responded to Mayor Andrea Horwath's suggestions that building on Hamilton's Greenbelt land was 'not necessary' and likely be difficult to develop.

  Environment

  Aug 11, 2023
• Hamilton mayor says local Greenbelt development ‘not necessary,’ asks Ontario to halt plan

  Hamilton-mayor Andrea Horwath is hoping the Ford government will stop regional Greenbelt development in its tracks since the city already has a local plan.

  Environment

  Aug 10, 2023
• Feds drop large portion of $64 million earmarked for affordable housing in Hamilton

  During a Hamilton visit, the prime minister revealed Ottawa will foot about a third of the bill for four affordable housing projects in the city.

  Politics

  Jul 31, 2023
• Hamilton seeks $9M to house refugees trickling down from Toronto and other communities

  In a letter to the federal government, Mayor Andrea Horwath asked for 'immediate assistance' to help provide for refugees and asylum seekers moving to Hamilton from other cities.

  Politics

  Jul 26, 2023
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• Black community’s ‘over-representation’ focal point in Hamilton police UOF report

  A Hamilton police use-of-force report not only sparked calls for action from anti-racism advocates, but raised questions around what the data actually means.

  Crime

  Jun 23, 2023
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• Lack of development charges could cost Hamilton taxpayers $54 million

  Hamilton councillors are taking steps to articulate on city tax bills exactly why ratepayers may soon have to pick up a $54-million tab for developers.

  Politics

  Jun 22, 2023