FULL AUDIO: Mayor Andrea Horwath on Reelection Bid, City Hall Encampment, 2026 Budget
Mayor Horwath held a media availability at City Hall on July 10. Full audio and transcript.
City of Hamilton to Relaunch MyHamilton.ca as its New 311 Portal
“If the public sees a problem… they can now report that to the City rather than calling or coming in person,” manager of new portal says.
Hamilton Implements New Progressive DARTS Cancellation Consequence Policy
“Points-based system” will see more warnings and less stringent consequences for DARTS users who fail to show for trips.
Mayor Andrea Horwath ‘Absolutely’ Running for Re-Election in 2026
Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath confirms her 2026 re-election bid, positioning herself against expected challengers including former MP Chad Collins and 2022 mayoral candidate Keanin Loomis.
Hamilton’s Semi-Autonomous Board of Health Role is Unclear. Who Decides the Big Issues?
Key questions remain unanswered, including who sets the public health budget: the Board, City Council, or the Mayor?
Hamilton Conservation Authority Approves Plan to Transform Tiffany Falls Conservation Area
HCA to Close Tiffany Falls Parking Lot, Build New Lot on Lower Lion’s Road. City Council to Consider HSR Bus Stop on Wilson.
WEEKLY PREVIEW
Week Ahead: Hamilton Civic Meetings and Events for April 21 to 25, 2025
It’s the last week of the federal election campaign and Hamilton’s candidates will debate. Two OLT hearings, two City Hall meetings, and more in TPR’s weekly listing.
How Council Voted
How Hamilton City Council Voted: June 2 to 20, 2025
There were 15 divided votes during the sixth council cycle of 2025 which began on June 2 and ended on June 20.
Blogs and Columns
COLEMAN: Ontario Law Requires Compensating Board of Health Members, Hamilton Taking It Too Far
Hamilton’s new Board of Health will vote Monday on their own remuneration rates. Recommendation is the highest in Ontario.
Joey’s Notepad: Legal Opinion Outlines Very Few Limits on Ontario’s Strong Mayor Powers
One of Ontario’s leading municipal lawyers writes “Legislation establishes a very low bar for the utilization of the veto powers.”
Joey’s Notepad: City Staff Professional During Wednesday’s Public Gallery Protests
Protesters showed up, there were not enough seats so people sat on the stairs, and city staff left well enough alone – meaning things went smoothly.
COLEMAN: Pay Increase for Provincial Politicians is Long Overdue
A 16-year pay freeze was politically easy, but robbed voters of potentially better candidates.
Newsletter Edition
News Briefs
Joey’s Notepad: Lance Dingman’s Legacy of Dedication
The City of Hamilton’s Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities states member Lance Dingham died on Monday.
Hamilton Conservation Authority 95% to Annual Fundraising Goal
The Foundation’s annual goal is approximately $800,000.
Eastwood Arena Building to Reopen in September, Will Close in Summer/Fall 2026
The facility was closed in March after “rotting was observed in an isolated section” of the roof deck – engineers have confirmed the building is safe.
Ontario Ministry of Economic Development Cites Phishing in Submission about Hamilton Cybersecurity Failure
The Ministry referenced Hamilton’s ransomware attack timeline to argue that releasing database URLs could endanger government IT systems.
Recent News
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Hamilton Board of Health on July 7, 2025 [Post-Meeting Wrap-up]
Compensation for Board of Health members, wastewater surveilliance testing, health equity report, and more in the first official meeting of the new Board of Health.
One Person in Critical Condition After Hamilton Shooting on Barton Street
Hamilton Police are searching for two possible suspects, ask people in Kenilworth / Barton area to check cameras.
Striking Hamilton Water Workers Force City Council to Meet Without The Public Present
Striking Hamilton Water workers disrupt Council meetings, block transit buses, and say they’ll block snow plows this winter if still on strike.
Materials, Utility Costs Push CityHousing Hamilton 3.1% Over Budget So Far in 2025
Material and services 25% over budget in first four months of April, putting CHH on track for a $2.26 million annual deficit.
HWDSB Seeks Relief from City’s $780K Annual Stormwater Fee
Money “out of the classroom to go into the drain” is how one politiclan described it.
OLT Grants 60-Day Adjournment in 55 Cootes Drive Flood Safety Appeal
Proposed six-storey residential building in Dundas could be surrounded by flood waters during a severe storm event.
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