City Says Latest Privacy Breach Was Limited, Measures Taken to Prevent a Repeat
Hamilton’s City Clerk states third-party software caused the breach, the sixth breach within the Clerk’s division in less than three years.
Alex Wilson Won’t Seek Re-election in October
First-term Ward 13 councillor cites accomplishments, provides suggestions to candidates, and warns of “erosion of democracy” in Ontario
City of Hamilton Launches Land-Lease Bidding for Downtown Stoney Creek Affordable Housing
The Mayor’s only Strong Mayor veto advances to land-lease stage after more than two years. Councillor Francis continues to oppose the project, calls for pause before October’s election.
BRIEF: List of Hamilton Municipal Election Candidates Who Registered on Day One
22 people came to City Hall on Day 1 and registered to represent Hamiltonians at City Hall and on the School Boards.
One Dead, Others May Be Injured After Shooting at 191 Main Street West Apartments
No suspects in custody as police search Durand neighbourhood and request area residents review their cameras for anything unusual.
Long-Awaited Binbrook Affordable Seniors Housing Project Nears Final Approval
The City of Hamilton is transferring 1.5 hectares of land to facilitate 111 new units. The Committee of Adjustment must formally approve the new lot lines at its May 19 hearing before construction permits can be issued.
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.
Hamilton Civic Affairs Calendar
Monday, May 4, 2026
10:00 a.m. Superior Court, Horwath v. Leonetti et al (City of Hamilton)
Courtroom 608
John Sopinka Courthouse, 45 Main St E
1:30 p.m. Public Works Committee
Council Chambers, City Hall
Agenda · Livestream
Blogs and Columns
COLEMAN: I’ve Watched Alex Wilson For a Decade. Their Best Work Is Still Ahead.
Alex Wilson is stepping away from council at 29. Politician was never quite the right fit — and that’s not an insult.
Joey’s Liveposts: Hamilton City Council Ratification Meeting on April 22, 2026
Barton/Tiffany fiasco lobbying, 10-year downtown plan, planning decisions, Ward grants for “social infrastructure”, debate on free transit for seniors, and debate on previous residency requirements for homelessness services, and more
Joey’s Liveposts Replay: Day One, Ontario Land Tribunal Hamilton Urban Boundary Expansion, Phase I Hearing on April 13, 2026
The OLT is conducting a three week hearing regarding Hamilton’s growth plan and lands need assessment. Developers say the studies prove urban boundary expansion is needed, City says it can meet growth by intensification.
How Council Voted
How Hamilton City Council Voted: February 23 to March 4, 2026
A list of City Council votes for the third complete council cycle of 2025
Newsletter Edition
News Briefs
TRANSCRIPT: Keanin Loomis Officially Announces Mayoral Candidacy
Keanin Loomis is trying a second time to be elected as Mayor of Hamilton. He made it official on Wednesday morning, holding a press announcement outside of the Westdale Theatre.
BRIEF: Hamilton to Recover Costs After Stepping In to Save 58 King Street East Facade
City hired contractors to stabilize facade after owner failed to comply with 2023 order
NOTED: City Says Programming Error Caused Traffic Signal Timing Issue on York Blvd at Locke
City says error issue occurred as a result of switching from temporary construction timings to a permanent timing.
NOTED: Mayor Horwath 2026 Levees Scheduled for Jan 15, 16, and 17.
Mayor Andrea Horwath’s office announced today the following three dates and locations for the 2026 Hamilton New Year’s Levees:
Thursday, January 15, at Hamilton City Hall between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.;
Friday, January 16, at Ancaster Old Town Hall between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.; and
Saturday, January 17, at Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre between…
Recent News
Hamilton’s Climate Change Committee Declines to Support Exempting Non-Profit Housing from Tree Requirements
Motion sought to address the costs of tree compliance for affordable housing projects
Mayor Horwath Says Hamilton is Succeeding: “Let’s Not Slide Back”
Horwath delivers election year speech saying Hamilton has overcome “negativity and defeatism” and “there’s more to come.”
Hamilton City Hall Discloses Sixth Privacy Breach in Three Years
Citizen volunteer confidential applications published on City web portal.; City Clerk’s Office cites software vendor malfunction.
Hamilton Police Arrest 14-Year-Old Suspect in Jackson Square Shooting Homicide
Police state they are not seeking any further suspects.
Public Health Food Safety Measures on Board of Health Agenda, In Middle of Salmonella Poisoning Outbreak
City of Hamilton officials were aware of serious food safety deficiencies at Piper Arms restaurant. Now dozens are sick and eight people hospitalized.
16-Year-Old Boy Killed in Jackson Square Shooting
Hamilton Police searching for two armed suspects, one of which used what police describe as a ‘long’ gun.
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