Where Hamilton’s leading mayoral candidates stand on property taxes, the rain tax, and more

Local

Municipal election day in Hamilton is this Monday, October 26, with polls open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Leading mayoral candidates Rob Cooper, Andrea Horwath, and Keanin Loomis have all made their pitch to voters throughout the campaign.

Here is where they stand on major issues.

HPL brings back library card checks at Central Library due to “increase in incidents”

Local

The Hamilton Public Library (HPL) has brought back a temporary requirement for visitors to show a library card at Central Library in Downtown Hamilton. The library says incidents at the branch are rising again.

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Canadians’ living standards and the country’s prosperity are worsening

National

Recently released economic data and fiscal reports point to an unequivocal conclusion: Canada is in decline. Having suffered though “Canada’s Lost Decade” under former prime minister Justin Trudeau…

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Leak of EU membership agreement spells danger for Canada

National

The 21st Canada-EU Summit is scheduled to take place next week on October 29 and 30 in Montreal. Prime Minister Mark Carney will host European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen…

Do Canadians, and Carney, understand what’s at stake in the U.S. midterms?

Opinion

Trying to explain to people the difference between President Donald Trump’s behaviour and his policies resembles trying to describe a vaccination shot to a child.

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Taxes take centre stage as Esther Pauls and Mark Daly clash in Ward 7 debate

Local

Property taxes dominated the Ward 7 (Central Mountain) candidates’ debate on Cable 14.

Two-term Councillor Esther Pauls defended her budget record against challenger Mark Daly, who argued that Hamilton’s finances need more accountability and spent much of the hour pressing her on how she voted.

Third candidate Heather Beale focused on pedestrian safety and how the ward’s council office communicates with residents.

City of Hamilton removes “unenforceable” security camera rules from local bylaw

Local

Hamilton city councillors voted to remove rules regarding security cameras from a local bylaw after a report from city staff said that the rules were outdated, unenforceable, and open to a Charter challenge.

Is it time to tighten the rules on online gambling?

Provincial

In 1975, the government of Ontario Premier Bill Davis unveiled “Wintario,” its first lottery. Weekly ticket draws were held for prizes as high as $100,000.

Alberta rejects separation, but the harder test for Ottawa begins now

National

Scrutineers watched the count late into Monday night, and ballots are still being counted, but the direction is clear enough.

Doerkson leads the BC Conservatives to the threshold of power

Provincial

One month ago, Lorne Doerkson was a backbench member of the British Columbia Legislature who had never served in a provincial Cabinet.

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