LiveLIVE: Hamilton City Council Ratification Meeting on September 9, 2026
Good morning, Hamilton City Council meets today to ratify three weeks of committee work. Of note are some divided notes from the Planning Committee. Planning committee voted 3 to 5 against a 12-storey 161 rental unit proposal at 520 Highway #8, and 7 to 2 in favour of implementing new ride share safety rules. At…
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City of Hamilton Issues Final Approval for South Mountain (Upper Paradise and Rymal) Midrise Condo
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Hamilton Civic Affairs Calendar
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
9:30 a.m. Hamilton City Council Ratification Meeting
Council Chambers, Hamilton City Hall
Agenda • Livestream
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…
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