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.
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to remove rules regarding security cameras from a local bylaw after a report from city staff said that the rules were outdated, unenforceable, and open to a Charter challenge.
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.
National
Scrutineers watched the count late into Monday night, and ballots are still being counted, but the direction is clear enough.
Provincial
One month ago, Lorne Doerkson was a backbench member of the British Columbia Legislature who had never served in a provincial Cabinet.
