Trudeau, Cabinet to hold retreat in Hamilton next week
The retreat, according to the PM, will be an important opportunity to build on the Liberal government’s efforts to “make life more affordable” for…
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Third major Hamilton sewage leak discovered, City says there are likely more
A previous leak discovered in November on Burlington Street prompted an emergency inspection program, which is currently about halfway through its assessment of high-risk…
Despite new legislation, NPCA proposes 17 per cent budget increase and tripling of permit fees
In a seemingly desperate attempt to thwart pending provincial legislation aimed at building more homes, at the last Board of Directors meeting of the…
Ontario minister visits Hamilton’s Innovation Factory to celebrate $2.4 million investment in transportation innovation
Minister Vic Fedeli speaks with members of Innovation Factory on Friday, January 13. Photo credit: Innovation Factory Capping off a busy week for…
Hamilton attracts $15 million investment for new tortilla production line
New investment supported by $1.5 million in provincial funding. Photo credit: Twitter/Doug Ford Bimbo Canada, formerly Canada Bread (a name change occurred in…
Horwath, Council spend over $38,000 on inauguration
In 2018, the last Council’s inauguration under former mayor Fred Eisenberger cost only $11K. New mayor Andrea Horwath (pictured) said the price hike was…
New low-cost Icelandic airline bringing long-distance service to Hamilton
Flights from YHM to Europe begin this June for approximately $600 round trip. Photo credit: CNW Group/Play Play Airlines, a low-cost airline based…
Hamilton tiny shelters group proposes new location, Council wants more time
City staff are currently reviewing the Barton Street site proposed in November. Photo credit: Facebook/Hamilton Alliance for Tiny Shelters (HATS) A project to…
Council debates new hire vaccination mandate, one of few remaining COVID protocols still in place at city
Councillor Esther Pauls (pictured) argued the “outdated policy creates unnecessary barriers to hiring the best people for the job.” Photo credit: City of Hamilton…
With Hamilton Centre provincial by-election only weeks away, NDP nominate ‘abolish the police’ candidate
Well-known community activist Sarah Jama (pictured, centre) will represent the Ontario NDP in former party leader Andrea Horwath’s previous riding. Photo credit: Twitter/Sarah Jama…