OpinionCOLEMAN’s Post-Election: Maureen Wilson Won by Only 147 Votes – No Incumbent Councillor Lost More Votes
In the biggest surprise of Hamilton’s election, the Ward 1 councillor lost 2,716 votes compared to 2022, narrowly beating a late-entering first-time candidate.
Hamilton Police Get $286,448 to launch “Drone as a First Responder Pilot Program”
Government of Ontario approves funding for Hamilton Police Service’s plan drone response program.
Defeated and Retiring Hamilton Councillors Directed by Province to Remain on Conservation Authority Boards
Councillors leaving office must keep serving on Conservation Boards until mergers take effect, a situation Clark calls “unusual” and Alex Wilson says could hurt public trust.
Outgoing Police Service Board Calls Special Closed Meeting Before New Council Takes Office
The special meeting will occur less than 10 days before the new City Council takes power on November 15 and gets to appoint a majority of the seats on the Police Board.
OLT Grants Full Party Status to Citizens’ Group in Steelport AI Data Centre Land Severance
Responding to thousands opposed, OLT orders a contested hearing on Slate’s land severance that was originally tied to plans for a “hyperscale and enterprise data centre campus.”
OpinionCOLEMAN: Winners Keeping Promises Aren’t “Doubling Down”
When a newly elected leader keeps a campaign promise, “doubling down” frames a mandate as stubbornness. It reveals opinion in news writing.
Hamilton Civic Affairs Calendar
Thursday, November 5, 2026
5:00 p.m. Hamilton Conservation Authority Board of Directors
HCA Offices at 838 Mineral Springs Road, Ancaster
Agenda • Livestream
Read the Full Interviews with Hamilton’s Leading Mayoral Candidates
Rob Cooper: Episode 247
Keanin Loomis: Episode 246
Andrea Horwath: Episode 245
News Briefs
Follow-Up: City of Hamilton Fails to Repave Dundurn Street Between King and Main within Promised Timeline
City described the work as having the highest urgency, and then missed its own deadlines for awarding the contract.
Federal Government Announces $936,000 Funding for Hamilton Harbour Initiatives
The federal government issued a public statement this morning announcing new funding grants being issued by the Canada Water Agency. There are seven grants being issued in the Hamilton area. Six Nations of the Grand River First NationProject: Community engagement on restoration of Toronto and Region, Hamilton, and Niagara River Areas of Concern Funding Amount: $170,000 over 2…
City of Hamilton to Urgently Repave Dundurn Street South Between King and Main Streets
City has issued an urgent tender for the busy corridor, with construction slated to run from August 31 to October 2 – wrapping up before the municipal election.
City Notice: Complete Application for 520 Highway No. 8 (Stoney Creek)
The City of Hamilton issued a required Planning Act notice on Friday that a complete application for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment has been amended for a proposed 12-storey “purpose-built rental building” at 520 Highway No. 8 in Stoney Creek, located on the southwest corner at Dewitt Road. The proposal is 161…
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Hamilton Police Service Board Promotes Ryan Diodati to Chief without Open Competitive Recruitment
Mayor-elect Keanin Loomis said during the campaign that no senior hires should happen before the new Council and Police Board take office on November 15.
Live Coverage and Live Results: HamiltonVotes 2026
Get full Hamilton election results and insightful commentary from TPR – the only news source in Hamilton with serious City Hall coverage.
Hamilton Public Library Reinstates Valid Library Card Requirement at Central Library
Adults once again need a valid Hamilton Library card to enter the Central library branch in downtown Hamilton.
Hamilton Police Could Soon Be Permitted to Use Radio Frequency Jammers
Federal government proposes limited use of jammers in public safety situations, stating RCMP no longer able to sustain support to local police forces.
FULL TRANSCRIPT: Hamilton Mayoral Candidate Rob Cooper Answers 20 Detailed Questions on The 155 Podcast
Read the full transcript of The 155 Podcast interview with Hamilton mayoral candidate Rob Cooper on taxes, public safety, governing, and how he will lead Hamilton forward.
FULL TRANSCRIPT: Hamilton Mayoral Candidate Keanin Loomis Answers 20 Detailed Questions on The 155 Election Podcast
Read the full transcript of The 155 Podcast interview with Hamilton mayoral candidate Keanin Loomis on safety communities, downtown revitalization, governing, and how he will lead Hamilton forward.
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