HamiltonVotes 2026: Full Transcript and Recording of the First Mayoral Debate between Cooper, Loomis, and Horwath
Full transcript, with YouTube video and timestamp links, of Hamilton’s first mayoral debate of the 2026 municipal election.
Liveblog ReplayLive Coverage: Hamilton Mayoral Debate
Front runners Rob Cooper, Keanin Loomis, and Andrea Horwath will discuss the issues and debate each other.
HamiltonVotes 2026: Mayoral Candidate Rob Cooper’s Remarks at the Hamilton District Apartment Association
Full transcript of Rob Cooper’s remarks on September 9, 2026.
HamiltonVotes 2026: Mayoral Candidate Keanin Loomis’ Remarks at the Hamilton District Apartment Association
Full transcript of Keanin Loomis’ remarks on September 9, 2026.
OLT Sets September 29 for Settlement Hearing to Approve Hamilton Upper West Side Urban Boundary Expansion Secondary Plan
City of Hamilton settles on secondary plan approvals following the OLT’s August decision to order Hamilton to expand urban boundaries.
Outgoing Board Could Hire Hamilton’s Next Police Chief Before a New Mayor Takes Office
Mayoral candidates Keanin Loomis and Rob Cooper say the hiring decision should wait until after Hamiltonians have their say at the ballot box on October 26.
Hamilton Civic Affairs Calendar
Thursday, September 24, 2026
10:00 a.m. Ontario Land Tribunal: 1630 Main Street West
Settlement Hearing
• No Livestream •
OLT Case Info Page
News Briefs
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…
BRIEF: Lake Ontario Has Peaked, HCA Says; Beach Strip Flooding Expected to Ease This Summer
Lake Ontario peaked at 35 centimetres above average; officials say three centimetres have already been shed and a steady summer decline is expected
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OLT Sets October 21 As First Date for Hamilton Steelport Land Severance Hearings
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