The province has reacted to the latest attempt by Hamilton LRT proponents and it's not good news for LRT supporters, or even Hamilton city council, for that matter, says Bill Kelly.

The head of the Labourers’ International Union of North America is pitching a partnership with government to resurrect Hamilton's LRT project.

Starting Sept. 6, the HSR will return to weekday service at a summer level on most routes, with 100 per cent passenger capacity to account for school students.

Ontario's NDP leader is calling on the Ford government to get Hamilton's LRT project back on track after releasing a redacted version of the report used to justify its cancellation.

Early data suggests 70 per cent of Hamilton Street Railway riders are complying with the mandatory wearing of non-medical masks on city buses.

The task force recommends that the province and Metrolinx consider two projects.

Starting Friday, the number of passengers on HSR buses will be limited due to concerns about community spread of COVID-19.

Fred Eisenberger says he understands that there's a need to be entertained, but it's not a good time for "recreational jaunts."

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation says it will undertake "further due diligence" before releasing any key outputs from the task force.

This year's projected average residential tax increase is currently at 3 per cent, but efforts continue to whittle that down.