Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger

• Hamilton seeks provincial funds to help homeless with greatest mental health, addictions challenges

  Mayor Fred Eisenberger has met with the associate minister of mental health and addictions, to request a $5 million contribution to create housing with "wraparound" supports.

  Politics

  Jan 20
  
• Diversity the goal as mayor announces departure from Hamilton Police Services Board

  The Hamilton mayor previously said he would not serve a full term on the board, making way for a new chair and a council appointee that could increase diversity and gender parity.

  Politics

  Nov 16, 2021
  
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• Key LRT decision ratified by Hamilton city council

  In a repeat of a Sept. 8 decision by the general issues committee, Hamilton council voted 11-3 Wednesday to sign a memorandum of understanding with Metrolinx and the province.

  Politics

  Sep 15, 2021
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• City councillors vote to sign agreement to build Hamilton LRT line

  Mayor Fred Eisenberger said during a meeting on Wednesday that 'this MOU brings us one step closer to a brighter future for our collective city of Hamilton.'

  Politics

  Sep 8, 2021
• Hamilton prepares for ‘muted’ Canada Day

  Personal fireworks on private property are allowed this July 1 in Hamilton, provided they can be used safely amid COVID-19, but there are no organized Canada Day events scheduled.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 29, 2021
• Council ratifies plan to move forward with Hamilton LRT

  The 14 km line from McMaster University to Eastgate Square will be built using $3.4 billion in provincial and federal funding.

  Politics

  Jun 23, 2021
• 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, 2021
• 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, 2021
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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, 2021
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• 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, 2021