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• McMaster exec ‘in the neighbourhoods’ to discourage unsanctioned Hamilton homecoming parties

  McMaster's associate vice president says he'll be going door-to-door over the next couple of days reminding off campus students about their neighborhood responsibilities.

  Crime

  Sep 27, 2023
  
• Hamilton bylaw says ‘people left voluntarily’ as encampment at Woodlands Park shrinks

  A city outreach team that went to Woodlands earlier in the week for a routine cleanup says residents moved from the site days after being served non-compliance notices.

  Crime

  Sep 8, 2023
  
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• Public health apologizes for Hamilton pest control response, bylaw officer to take on file

  The city's medical officer of health took responsibility for recent comments that came from her department and promised action to step up pest complaint investigations.

  Health

  Aug 3, 2023
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• Hamilton, Ont. to restrict short-term rentals to owner’s principal residence with time limit

  Councillors voted 10 to 2 in favour of a revised bylaw limiting short-term rentals (STR) to a property owner's principal residence.

  Jan 17, 2023
• More complaints means more restrictions on family fireworks in Hamilton

  Following a slew of complaints in 2021, Hamilton residents will now be restricted to setting off 'family fireworks' only on Victoria Day and Canada Day, between dusk and 11 p.m.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 28, 2022
• Hamilton bylaw officers to ticket people who use escarpment stairs for non-essential travel

  City of Hamilton bylaw officers will be 'proactively' enforcing the escarpment stairs' closure and issuing fines to those who use the stairs for non-essential travel.

  News

  Apr 19, 2021
• An escalation of risky behaviour at waterfalls leads to more enforcement power for Hamilton bylaw

  There has been a surge in visitors to Hamilton's natural areas during the COVID-19 pandemic, and Coun. Arlene Vanderbeek says 'things are escalating as the weather improves.'

  Canada

  Apr 15, 2021
• Hamilton bylaw officers responding to calls about private parties despite gathering restrictions

  The director of Hamilton's emergency operations centre says bylaw officers are being called to an increasing number of private parties while gathering restrictions remain in place.

  News

  Mar 9, 2021
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• Press play on live music for some restaurant patios in Hamilton

  Dean Collett, the owner of Sizzle and Koi in Hess Village, says the initiative will support a thriving arts and music scene and allow restaurants to 'plan for things.'

  Lifestyle

  May 25, 2018