Government of Ontario investing over $6 million to train workers in Hamilton
Eight local organizations are set to receive a combined investment of more than $6 million from the Ontario government as part of a provincial…
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Hamilton City Council votes to extend controversial Vacant Unit Tax to 2027
Last Wednesday, Hamilton City Council voted 8-6 to approve a recommendation from staff to extend the city’s controversial Vacant Unit Tax for another year.…
Hamilton Council votes to waive $500 Vacant Unit Tax Late Appeal Fee for those facing “exceptional circumstances”
Last Wednesday, Hamilton City Council voted unanimously 13-0 to approve a motion from Councillors Matt Francis (Ward 5 - Hamilton East-Stoney Creek) and Tom…
CANDIDATE BREAKDOWN: Hamilton East-Stoney Creek by-election called for Sept. 3
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced on Wednesday that three provincial by-elections, including one in Hamilton East–Stoney Creek, will take place on Thursday, Sept. 3.…
City’s new Vision Zero Action Plan recommends new committees, bike lanes, and turning restrictions
A new version of the City of Hamilton’s Vision Zero Action Plan was presented to City Councillors last week. Vision Zero is “Hamilton’s long-term…
Hamilton Home Builders’ Association warns the city as staff update municipal Secondary Plans
A new report brought forward at the city’s Planning Committee last week updated councillors on the City-initiated Secondary Plan Work Program. An update on…
City planning road safety measures at former automated speed camera sites
The City of Hamilton is planning to introduce multiple road safety measures at former automated speed camera sites across the municipality. The city introduced…
City planning on-demand buses in Stoney Creek and Mount Hope as part of HSR Next transformation
The City of Hamilton is planning to introduce on-demand buses to Mount Hope and Stoney Creek beginning in the fall of 2027, subject to…
Government of Ontario breaks ground on expanded emergency department at Hamilton General Hospital
Last Wednesday, the Government of Ontario officially broke ground on a new and expanded emergency department at Hamilton General Hospital. The renovation and expansion…
Councillor Jeff Beattie named Ontario PC Party candidate for Hamilton East–Stoney Creek as Neil Lumsden retires
The Ontario PC Party announced that Hamilton City Councillor Jeff Beattie, who represents Ward 10 - Stoney Creek–Fruitland–Winona, will be their candidate for Hamilton…