Federal government invests $22.4 million in McMaster research
In addition to an investment of $18.4 million for more than 80 McMaster researchers, the university has two new Canada Research Chairs and saw…
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Controversial transgender teacher known for donning large prosthetic breasts joins Hamilton school
Kayla Lemieux teaches woodshop. Seen here in the classroom at Oakville Trafalgar High School. Controversial teacher Kayla Lemieux appears to have been hired…
City of Hamilton has a new Opioid Action Plan
Plan comes after Council directed staff in February 2023 to engage with community partners and come up with a harm reduction strategy. At…
Hamilton City Council approves encampment protocol and tiny homes
A full rundown of the latest. Photo credit: University of Toronto-Scarborough Last week, Hamilton City Council voted 10-6 in favour of its Encampment…
Hamilton City Council votes 16-0 in support of universal basic income
Councillor Ted McMeekin (pictured) introduced the motion. Photo credit: City of Hamilton At a recent Hamilton City Council meeting, municipal councillors voted unanimously…
Over 40 events announced as part of Hamilton Grey Cup Festival
Potential to be ‘the biggest and best collection of events in the history of the Grey Cup.’ Pictured is an artist rendering of James…
Hamilton’s public school board releases detailed gender identity policy
Procedure will allow students to compete on the sports team that corresponds with their “lived gender identity”. Hamilton’s public school board (HWDSB) released…
City studying ways to help residents build secondary dwelling units
Move comes as cities around the country struggle with housing availability and affordability. Staff is expected to report back to councillors early next year. …
Staff studying creation of voluntary citizen registry to host homeless
And why it’s already sparked outrage from activists. Photo credit: Getty Images/Encyclopedia Britannica A study exploring the possibility of creating a city-wide citizen…
HSR buses coming to Winona in September
Local councillor says changes will greatly help business community. Photo credit: HSR Starting Sunday, September 3, 2023, Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) bus service…