Hamilton Heritage

• Cardus officially becomes caretaker of Hamilton’s Chedoke Estate

  The City of Hamilton has officially turned the keys for Chedoke Estate over to Cardus, the think tank that will be renovating and repairing the 186-year-old heritage property.

  Canada

  Nov 14, 2022
  
• Hamilton politicians urge province to rescind ministerial zoning order for Century Manor lands

  'The ministerial zoning order on the former psychiatric hospital lands was not requesed by this municipality,' stresses John-Paul Danko. 'It's not needed, it's not wanted.'

  Politics

  Dec 16, 2021
  
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• Plan presented for restoration of boarded-up Gore Park buildings

  The development will begin the heritage permit and site plan approval process this summer, and pending approvals, construction is tentatively forecast to begin in spring 2022.

  Politics

  Jun 17, 2021
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• Future of former Hamilton church property pits heritage against housing crisis

  During a council meeting on Wednesday, Coun. Nann stressed "we simply cannot afford to ignore any proposal to bring more affordable housing to our city."

  Politics

  Apr 14, 2021
• $1 million earmarked for Griffin House restoration

  The federal government has announced $399,600 in funding, with the province committing $333,267 and the city covering the $266,673 balance of the cost.

  Canada

  Dec 11, 2020
• Hamilton councillor worried about vandalism at Century Manor

  Century Manor was built in 1884 as the East House for the Hamilton Asylum for the Insane.

  Politics

  Oct 28, 2020
• Hamilton council approves Cardus proposal and finalizes Commonwealth 2030 bid endorsement

  Balfour House is owned by the Ontario Heritage Trust (OHT) but managed by the city of Hamilton. The three parties must now meet to finalize Cardus's lease.

  Politics

  Feb 27, 2020
• Balfour House restoration proposal receives backing of Hamilton politicians

  Ward 8 Coun. John Paul Danko says "you don't look a gift horse in the mouth."

  Politics

  Sep 18, 2019
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• Auchmar Mansion in Hamilton will remain in public hands

  Mayor Eisenberger says it is now clear that "we are not going to be offloading this, we are not looking for other operators."

  Politics

  Jan 24, 2019
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• Hamilton councillors look for funding to transform historic Auchmar Estate

  The trust's vision for Auchmar involves transforming the crumbling estate into a venue for weddings and events, complete with a restaurant and tea house.

  Politics

  Mar 21, 2018