The Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) staged a demonstration outside Hamilton’s council chambers today, to make their opinions about the impending LRT known. ATU members are […]
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Hamilton council debate temporary housing solutions proposals
City of Hamilton staff continue to debate two new proposals that could change what encampments look like around the city in the short-term. “Our goal […]
Frustration felt after Hamilton’s homelessness support costs revealed
There were mixed reactions in a Hamilton City Council meeting today, after the amount of money the city is spending on homelessness supports was revealed. […]
Large blue-green algae blooms plague waters in Hamilton, Burlington
Blue-green algae has taken over the waters of Hamilton and Burlington, causing a smell one resident compared to “an outhouse left in the sun.” The […]
Hamilton defers decision on Waterdown townhouse development
Hamilton City Council has deferred to make a decision on a proposed townhouse development in Waterdown, Ont. until September 17. A planning committee meeting was […]
Waterdown residents continue fight against proposed development
Nearly a dozen residents from Waterdown spent the day at Hamilton’s city hall, pushing back against a development in their neighbourhood — only to find […]
Subsidy to help vulnerable Hamiltonians purchase A/C units approved
Hamilton City Hall has green-lit an expansion aimed at helping low-income people stay cool this summer. City council approved the eligibility for a $350 subsidy […]
Advocates concerned with council’s decision to defer important request in heat response
Advocates in Hamilton are concerned after the city deferred the approval of its extreme heat response strategy to June, when high heat may already be […]
Hamilton city council votes in favour of LRT being privately operated
Hamilton city council’s long-awaited decision on the public versus private operation of the LRT has finally been determined. After years of discussion and delay, this […]