City's General Manager of Public Works says staff redeployments implemented as the City works on a timeline for clearing ...

City says "snow removal around schools (sidewalks and crosswalks)" is a top priority, but won't say when they'll be done.

The Hamilton Public Library may stop using Elon Musk’s social media platform in the coming months. On Wednesday (Feb 19), the Library’s Board directed Chief Librarian Paul Takala to review whether the ...

Only one of the three councillors on the City’s Waste Management Sub-Committee was present at Hamilton City Hall for the start of today’s meeting. Ward 13 Councillor Alex Wilson was present. Absent ...

February 27 is election day in Ontario. Advance voting days are February 20 to 22. The deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot is February 21 at 6:00 p.m. Anyone can vote by write-in ballot at their ...

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