Hamilton’s anti-renoviction bylaw made official, will begin January 2025
Landlords will be required to have all building permits already in place and will have to provide an engineer’s report showing that vacant possession…
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Hamilton Police say the city is experiencing an increase in shootings
Police say that a number of shootings have taken place in broad daylight in busy areas, which they say is “especially concerning.” Pictured: Hamilton…
May housing market saw inventories rise, slow sales: Realtors Association
With the Bank of Canada cutting interest rates to 4.75 per cent on June 5, it remains to be seen what the housing market…
Residential buildings at the site of Philpott Church stalled due to potential heritage designation
It is unclear how the existing building would be used if the heritage designation moves forward. Pictured: Philpott Church. Photo Credit: Facebook/Philpott A developer…
CityLAB Hamilton and Mohawk College receive national award
CityLAB began as a pilot project in 2017, but transitioned into a permanent program with support from Hamilton City Council. Photo Credit: City of…
Hamilton Vacant Unit Tax bylaw confirmed, City sets rollout dates
Starting in 2025, the City will be charging an additional tax of one per cent of a property’s assessed value on any residential unit…
City of Hamilton looking to introduce Green Building Standards for developers
The draft standards identify five impact categories that include a whole host of performance requirements. Pictured: Mayor Andrea Horwath. Photo Credit: Andrea Horwath/Facebook. The…
Ontario government announces new elementary school in Waterdown, expansion in Mount Hope
The investment will support the creation of 682 new student spaces and 176 licensed child care spaces in Hamilton. Pictured: Education Minister Stephen Lecce…
Hamilton Jewish Federation opens new Holocaust Learning Centre
The Centre plans to work with the public and Catholic school boards to educate students about the Holocaust. Pictured: Margaret’s Legacy’s namesake, Margaret Weisz.…
Oak View Group officially breaks ground on massive FirstOntario Centre renovations
With construction finally beginning, Hamiltonians can expect the venue to open in just 18 months. Photo Credit: Hamilton Honey Badgers website. On May 16,…