Closure of Hamilton’s Highway 8 Hill will extend into November
The road was closed in both directions, between Bond Street and Hillcrest Avenue, earlier this month due to significant erosion caused by a rain storm. Continue reading
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‘Dramatic’ increase in opioid addiction and mental health issues according to Hamilton’s Vital Signs report
The fall report from the Hamilton Community Foundation says the city’s opioid problem is at “crisis proportions.” Continue reading
Motorcycle rider ‘lost control’ in Barton Street crash, Hamilton police say
The 40-year-old was transported to the hospital with what police called “serious injuries” after his bike reportedly “lost control” and hit the centre median. Continue reading
City of Hamilton meeting in Niagara was ‘illegally closed to the public’: ombudsman
The February meeting, which involved the city manager recruitment steering committee, generated 77 complaints to the public watchdog’s office. Continue reading
City of Hamilton recognizes, honours its 40 fastest-growing businesses
The city’s “Fast 40” initiative highlights the 40 fastest-growing companies in Hamilton, with the goal of ending up on Canadian Business Magazine’s top 500 list. Continue reading
Demolition of old Hamilton Specialty Bar building results in massive dust cloud
The Ministry of the Environment is investigating after the demolition of an old steel mill building sent a massive dust cloud into the air in Hamilton’s north end. Continue reading
Hamilton supports partnership with Christian think-tank, despite concerns
Cardus, in a statement, countered what it calls “unfounded aspersions”, saying it is an “open and tolerant” organization. Continue reading
Hamilton confirms it’s first case of West Nile Virus in a human for 2019
The MOH says if symptoms do occur, they usually appear two to 14 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. Continue reading
After months of construction, Locke Street reopens to vehicle traffic on Monday: city
The roadway has been completely closed to traffic since March. Continue reading
Hamilton gets its first legal street art wall as part of city’s graffiti management strategy
The city of Hamilton is approaching the problem of illegal graffiti with an innovative new strategy — a legal street art wall in Woodlands Park. Continue reading