City of Hamilton considering abolishing parking minimums for new builds in some areas
Interestingly, it seems that both environmental groups and developers are on the same page when it comes to the changes: there is widespread support.…
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Latitude Air Ambulance breaks ground on new hangar and office complex at Hamilton Airport
Latitude President and CEO Peter Byl said in a press release that they are specifically investing in Hamilton because the city offers “international airport…
Thousands of people leaving Ontario, echoing issue heard by Hamilton councillors
One key observation in the report was that Hamilton is struggling to retain young families, losing thousands of people on net yearly to Brantford…
Council votes to track supervised drug consumption site data, hire program coordinator
Council heard that there were 62 suspected opioid-related deaths in the city during the first four months of 2023, which was higher than the…
Hamilton councillors want province to take over operation and maintenance of Red Hill Parkway, LINC
Hamilton City Council voted in December to direct Mayor Andrea Horwath and the City of Hamilton’s government relations staff to facilitate official discussions with…
Three new residential buildings each over 30 stories set to transform Stoney Creek waterfront
A property at 310 Frances Avenue in Stoney Creek, near the Green Road and North Service Road intersection, will soon be home to three…
Hamilton food banks struggle as donations drop amidst affordability crisis
Amid Canada’s cost-of-living crisis, high inflation, and unaffordable housing market, Hamilton food banks have seen donations drop significantly, putting them in a precarious position.…
City of Hamilton looking at implementing by-law requiring landlords to provide air conditioning
A new by-law would likely require landlords to ensure that temperatures in rental units do not exceed 26°C. Photo Credit: Wikipedia. A motion…
Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath has used strong mayor powers 16 times
Strong mayor powers were extended to Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath in July of 2023. Photo Credit: Facebook/Andrea Horwath Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath has…
Ontario Ombudsman issues stern letter to the City of Hamilton after sub-committee recording deleted during investigation
The City of Hamilton faces scrutiny from the Ontario Ombudsman for the deletion of a meeting recording on its YouTube page amidst an investigation…