Hamilton city council

• GIC vote to accept $3.4B offered for Hamilton LRT, council votes next week

  Hamilton's general issues committee has voted to move forward to build the 14-kilometre LRT line from McMaster University to Eastgate Square.

  Politics

  Jun 16
• City staff estimates annual cost to run Hamilton LRT ahead of council discussion

  With a looming vote on the future of the city's proposed $3.4 billion LRT project, city staff have crunched some numbers in a report.

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  Jun 15
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• Union boss concerned over potential ‘sacrifice’ of Hamilton buses and operators to cover LRT costs

  Eric Tuck, president of ATU Local 107, is responding to talk from city council about nixing b-line buses to pay for LRT operating costs.

  Politics

  Jun 9
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• Hamilton politicians approve agreement to redevelop downtown entertainment venues

  A 2019 study estimated that privatizing the operation and maintenance of the entertainment venues would save Hamilton taxpayers $155 million over 30 years.

  Politics

  Jun 3
• Divided city council leaves uncertain fate for Hamilton LRT

  'We have to be able to tell our taxpayers what they're on the hook for,' Ancaster Coun. Lloyd Ferguson said while seeking more detail about the expected operating costs of the LRT.

  Politics

  Jun 2
• Mayor’s motion seeks to move Hamilton’s LRT project forward

  Ward 8 Coun. John Paul Danko describes it as a 'pivotal day' for the city with a recently announced $3.4-billion investment by the provincial and federal governments at stake.

  Politics

  Jun 1
• Metrolinx to appear before Hamilton politicians next week regarding LRT

  Ward 6 Coun. Tom Jackson says Hamilton councillors will be looking for answers to "lingering" questions about the restored LRT project.

  Politics

  May 26
• Hamilton city council approves enhanced sidewalk snow-clearing program

  Ward 1 Coun. Maureen Wilson says clearing sidewalks of snow is about "equity", and ensuring that the city remains accessible to all residents.

  Politics

  Apr 28
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• Red Hill Valley Parkway judicial inquiry now expected to cost $12 million

  A start date for the RHVP public inquiry hasn't been set yet, but Eli Lederman, the city's external consultant, says the total cost is now expected at double the initial estimate.

  Politics

  Apr 21
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• Hamilton Commonwealth Games committee drops idea of 2026 games and begins pitch for 2030

  A spokesperson for the bid committee said lack of support from government for the 2026 games was the reason for moving on.

  Sports

  Apr 14