Landlords to pay licensing fees, city to evaluate 900 apartments as new “safe apartments” by-law comes into effect

Local

The City of Hamilton’s new “Safe Apartment Buildings” by-law came into effect on Jan. 1, meaning that building landlords will now have to pay annual licensing fees, and staff will begin work on evaluating the municipality’s 900 apartments.

The city says that the program aims to address building maintenance concerns and make building conditions more transparent.

The program requires the annual registration of rental apartment buildings with two or more storeys and six or more units, with property owners on the hook for $60 plus HST in licensing fees for every single unit.

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CityHousing Hamilton aiming to build 900 new units in the near future

Local

At a year-end shareholder meeting, CityHousing Hamilton, the city’s municipally-owned affordable housing provider, released documents detailing that they are aiming to build up…

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Taxed to the max

National

It’s no secret that Canadians are very heavily taxed. We endure high income taxes, consumption taxes (GST/HST/PST), payroll taxes (EI, CPP, Workers’ Compensation), capital gains taxes…

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Western grievances can be satisfied – with difficulty

Opinion

What is fueling the western independence sentiment and what can be done about it? The first question is best answered by the movement’s leaders.

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Carney’s hidden carbon taxes costing Canadians dearly

National

Think the carbon tax is gone? Think again.

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Auditor General blasts City of Hamilton over Barton-Tiffany tiny shelter project in new report

Local

The City of Hamilton’s Auditor General, Charles Brown, released a scathing report in which he blasts city staff for their mismanagement of the Barton-Tiffany tiny shelter project.

The project has been marred by controversy, delays, and cost overruns.

A previous report from City of Hamilton staff revealed that capital costs for the project ballooned well past the $2.8 million budget estimate to $7.9 million – over $5 million more than expected.

McMaster University considering proposal to turn former Hamilton Spectator building into innovation hub

Local

McMaster University recently announced via a press release that it is considering a proposal from a company called s2e Technologies to transform the former Hamilton Spectator building at 44 Frid Street in West Hamilton into an innovation hub with a “modern data centre.”

The false promise of China

National

The Mark Carney Liberals claim to pursue two objectives: more economic growth and fewer carbon emissions. But, in an oil-rich country like Canada…

Carney courting Xi and what it means for Canada – U.S. relations

National

Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Beijing this week to discuss closer relations with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

When it comes to improving education, results show it’s not all about the money

Provincial

Niagara Region’s public and Catholic school boards recently got a rare, positive shout-out from Ontario’s Education Minister Paul Calandra.

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Landlords to pay licensing fees, city to evaluate 900 apartments as new “safe apartments” by-law comes into effect

CityHousing Hamilton aiming to build 900 new units in the near future

Taxed to the max

Western grievances can be satisfied – with difficulty

Carney’s hidden carbon taxes costing Canadians dearly

Auditor General blasts City of Hamilton over Barton-Tiffany tiny shelter project in new report

McMaster University considering proposal to turn former Hamilton Spectator building into innovation hub

The false promise of China

Carney courting Xi and what it means for Canada – U.S. relations

When it comes to improving education, results show it’s not all about the money

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