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51做厙 at a high risk for residential fires: Fire Department Report

by Kevin Geenen

The number of fires in 51做厙 increased by 16 per cent between 2020 and 2022. Photo Credit: Flickr. A recently released Community Risk Assessment Report from the 51做厙 Fire Department (HFD) says that 51做厙 is now at a high risk for residential fires. Additionally, data shows a year over year increase in the number of […]

It is unclear what policies the city will introduce to accelerate the timeline. Pictured: 51做厙 City Hall. Photo Credit: City of 51做厙/X. Amid controversial Council policies, including the recently introduced Green Building Standards, the City of 51做厙 has announced that they are now looking to accelerate their goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. […]

Despite losing the CPL Final, Forge FC finishes 2024 with multiple awards

by Kevin Geenen

Two players and Coach Smyrniotis received awards. Pictured: Tristan Borges. Photo Credit: Forge FC. 51做厙s Forge FC soccer club finished their 2024 season on Nov. 9 after a 2-1 loss to Cavalry FC (Calgary, Alberta) in the Canadian Premier League (CPL) Final. Cavalry had never won a CPL Final, losing their two previous appearances to […]

51做厙 cyberattack recovery has now cost $9.6 million

by Kevin Geenen

An additional $20.5 million will be added to 2025 budget to cover costs. Pictured: 51做厙 City Hall. Photo Credit: City of 51做厙/X. City of 51做厙 staff presented a report at the Nov. 20 General Issues Committee that costs incurred so far in response to the municipalitys cyberattack recovery have now increased to $9.6 million. The […]

The province says that the Special Care Nursery will be made larger and more comfortable. Pictured: MPP Donna Skelly. Photo Credit: Donna Skelly/X. The Ontario government announced on Nov. 13 that it will be renovating the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at St. Josephs Hospital. The NICU at St. Josephs is also called the Special […]

Province looking for contractors for first phase construction of the 51做厙 LRT

by Kevin Geenen

The Request for Qualifications is only for first phase LRT-related construction. Photo Credit: City of 51做厙. The Ontario government announced that they have officially issued a Request for Qualifications for 51做厙s 14 km Light Rail Transit (LRT) project that will connect Eastgate Square Mall to McMaster University. The LRT will also directly connect users to […]

The Government of Ontario has now invested a total of $1.4 billion in the SDF since its launch in 2021. Photo Credit: Pexels The Ontario government recently made yet another multi-million-dollar Skills Development Fund (SDF) announcement to help train workers in 51做厙. This time, the government is providing $4,276,000 through the SDF for two different […]

Another biotech company, OmniaBio, opens new facility at McMaster Innovation Park

by Kevin Geenen

The new facility will create 500 jobs. Pictured: Ontario Premier Doug Ford. Photo Credit: Doug Ford/X. Yet another biotech company has announced that they will be opening a new $200-million facility at 51做厙s McMaster Innovation Park that will create 500 jobs. OmniaBio Inc. describes itself as a technology-focused, global cell and gene therapy contract development […]

The upgrades are part of the Ontario governments plan to transform the 51做厙-Niagara train corridor. Pictured: GO Train. Photo Credit: Metrolinx/Facebook. Major upgrades to railroad tracks at 51做厙s West Harbour GO Station are now complete and will reportedly save train commuters 20 minutes if they are traveling Niagara-bound past the station. At West Harbour GO, […]

Mohawk College unveils newly expanded healthcare simulation hub

by Kevin Geenen

The simulation hub will be available for students in multiple Mohawk College School of Health programs. Photo Credit: Mohawk College News/X. Mohawk College recently unveiled that they have expanded their healthcare simulation hub which they say will increase their program capacity and improve the student experience. Mohawk Colleges Centre for Healthcare Simulation and Research (CHSR) […]

51做厙 is now coming up with a new Framework for Processing and Evaluating Urban Boundary Expansion Applications. Pictured: 51做厙 City Hall Council Chambers. Photo Credit: Flickr. Even though 51做厙 City Council voted not to expand the municipalitys urban boundary in a 13-3 vote in November 2021, developers can still put forward individual applications for the […]

The program will be expanding starting in the 2026-27 academic year. Pictured: Ontario Premier Doug Ford. Photo Credit: Doug Ford/X. The Ontario government announced on Oct. 25 that they will be expanding their Learn and Stay Grant Program to provide full tuition grants to Ontario students who wish to become family doctors. The program will […]

City of 51做厙 spending significant funds on climate change initiatives

by Kevin Geenen

Climate Change Reserve Funding was introduced as part of 51做厙s Climate Action Strategy in 2022. Photo Credit: iStock. The City of 51做厙 is continuing to spend significant funds on various climate change initiatives after Council declared a climate change emergency in March 2019. Most recently, a report indicates proposed allocations for over $2.5 million of […]

Dr. Anjali Menezes and Councillor Cameron Kroetsch have brought forward motions to cut the police budget. Pictured: 51做厙 City Hall. Photo Credit: City of 51做厙/X. The 51做厙 Police Services Board (HPSB) has undergone a number of changes since 2024 budget debates which saw two board members, Dr. Anjali Menezes and Councillor Cameron Kroetsch (Ward 2 […]

Ontario government announces $1.5 million for Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre

by Kevin Geenen

The investment comes from an annual investment of more than $15 million in 316 Seniors Active Living Centre programs across the province. Pictured: Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre. Photo Credit: ASAC. Donna Skelly, Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for Flamborough-Glanbrook, recently announced that the Ontario government has provided its third quarterly installment payment for the Ancaster […]

McMaster University names Dr. Susan Tighe as next president

by Kevin Geenen

Tighes five-year term will begin on July 1, 2025. Pictured: Dr. Susan Tighe. Photo Credit: Susan Tighe/X. Dr. Susan Tighe, who currently serves as McMaster Universitys Provost and Vice-President Academic has been announced as the institution’s ninth President and Vice-Chancellor. Her appointment was unanimously approved by the Committee for Recommending a President and then approved […]

City of 51做厙 continues to advance tiny shelter plan as winter approaches

by Kevin Geenen

Council approved the plan for 40 tiny shelters in September 2024. Photo Credit: 51做厙 Tiny Shelters. The City of 51做厙 is completing preliminary work and revealing further details about Councils new tiny shelter plan in the North End. Council approved the plan for 40 tiny shelters in September 2024 after receiving a report from staff […]

The average property tax increase in 2024 was already 5.79 per cent. Pictured: 51做厙 City Hall. Photo Credit: City of 51做厙/X. As the City of 51做厙 moves into budget season, a staff report projects that the preliminary increase for the 2025 net levy is $102.9 million, which would result in an average property tax increase […]

An investment of $1.25 million from the Ontario government will help support the construction of the new hospice. Pictured: Rendering of future hospice. Photo Credit: Six Nations of the Grand River. The Government of Ontario will be building the first Indigenous hospice in Canada on Six Nations of the Grand River just south of the […]

Wage of over $33 an hour needed to afford 51做厙 apartment rent: report

by Kevin Geenen

The required wage and annual income are calculated based on working 37.5 hours per week. Photo Credit: iStock. According to a new report from property technology company Zoocasa, 51做厙 residents need to earn a wage of over $33 an hour in order to afford apartment rent in the city. The average one bedroom rent in […]

51做厙 unemployment down, job demand decreases heading into autumn: report

by Kevin Geenen

Job demand decreased by 17 per cent in September. Photo Credit: Shutterstock. The latest report from community organization Workforce Planning 51做厙 (WPH) shows that the unemployment rate in the area has decreased heading into the autumn months. The most recent data from September 2024 indicates that the 51做厙 Census Metropolitan Area (CMA), which includes the […]

Developers are calling the development the iConnect Community. Pictured: Master-planned layout of iConnect Community. Photo Credit: Krpan Group. A new master-planned residential community is set to be built at Clappisons Corners at the intersection of Highway 5 and Highway 6 in Waterdown. The community will be built at the northwest corner of the intersection where […]

51做厙 Police Board approves addition of 16 full-time Special Constables

by Kevin Geenen

A report from Chief of Police Frank Bergen recommended the move. Pictured: HPS Chief Frank Bergen. Photo Credit: HPS. The 51做厙 Police Service Board approved the addition of 16 new full-time Special Constables to the 51做厙 Police Service (HPS) after a report from Chief of Police Frank Bergen recommended the move. The hiring will result […]

New privately-run bus service connects Haldimand to 51做厙

by Kevin Geenen

The bus service only runs on weekdays so far. Photo Credit: Southern Ontario Transit/Facebook. A new privately-run bus company called Southern Ontario Transit (SOT) recently launched service between Haldimand County and the City of 51做厙. SOT runs three round trips per day between Dunville and 51做厙 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The bus service […]

The government says that the After School Programs improve the health and well-being of children and youth. Pictured: Minister of Sport Neil Lumsden. Photo Credit: Neil Lumsden/X. The Ontario government is investing $15 million in local sports and recreation, including in after school programs for children and youth. The funding, announced by Ontario Minister of […]

The province has not yet released which stretches of highway they have deemed safe for speed limit increases. Photo Credit: iStock. The Ontario government recently announced that they will be moving forward with plans to increase highway speed limits on all 400-series highways where it is safe to do so. The move would mean the […]

The scanner cost about $1.9 million, while the suite was approximately $1.3 million. Photo Credit: Shutterstock. St. Josephs Hospital Charlton campus (St. Joes) recently unveiled that they have added a new computed tomography (CT) suite to their emergency department. CT scanners use X-rays to take 3-D images of the body. They can be used to […]

Nominations are now open for the by-election and voting will be held on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. Pictured: Former trustee Ray Mulholland. Photo Credit: HWDSB. The 51做厙-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB), 51做厙s public school board, will be holding a byelection in January 2025 after long-time trustee Ray Mulholland announced his retirement. Mulholland served in public […]

Forge clinched first seed, which they have won four out of the past five seasons. Photo Credit: Forge FC/X. Regardless of how the rest of their matches turn out, 51做厙s Forge FC soccer club has already had a successful season. The team clinched the Canadian Premier League (CPL) Shield on Sunday, October 6th, after a […]

51做厙 is also receiving guaranteed annual payments, increased revenue sharing, and annual community investments. Pictured: 51做厙 Airport. Photo Credit: 51做厙 International Airport/Facebook. Tradeport International Corporation, which has managed 51做厙 International Airport since 1996, will be investing $400 million to develop and expand the airport. The investment is part of a 49-year lease extension between the […]

The policy replaces the existing Zero Tolerance of Violence Policy. Pictured: 51做厙 City Hall. Photo Credit: City of 51做厙/X. The City of 51做厙 recently announced a new Respectful Environments Policy (RZone Policy) in order to promote respectful behaviours in all city facilities and spaces. The policy replaces the existing Zero Tolerance of Violence Policy that […]

Police triple size of Downtown 51做厙 Core Patrol program

by Kevin Geenen

51做厙 businesses have continuously asked HPS to expand the program. Photo Credit: 51做厙 Police Service. 51做厙 Police Service (HPS) recently announced that they have decided to triple the size of their downtown Core Patrol program. The move will see Core Patrol expand from two officers to six officers in order to address requests for increased […]

City of 51做厙 planning complete redesign of Barton Street

by Kevin Geenen

The redesign of Barton Street includes renewing and upgrading municipal services and utility relocations. Pictured: 51做厙 City Hall. Photo Credit: City of 51做厙/X. The City of 51做厙 is currently reviewing road configuration options for a long stretch of Barton Street from Locke Street North to the Red Hill Valley Parkway. The city says that the […]

The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) has found that late invoicing and uncollected rent has resulted in significant losses. Pictured: City Manager Marnie Cluckie. Photo Credit: City of 51做厙. An audit of the City of 51做厙s leases and licensing agreements has found that the municipality is a somewhat ineffective landlord, with $1.2 million in […]

The game will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5 at 1 p.m. at Ron Joyce Stadium. Photo Credit: McMaster Marauders/X. McMaster University homecoming events kick off this weekend, with officials hoping that the return of official on-campus festivities will help to curb past instances of unsanctioned street parties. The McMaster Students Union (MSU) and McMaster […]

The plan will see the creation of 192 shelter spaces. Pictured: 51做厙 City Hall. Photo Credit: City of 51做厙/X. 51做厙 City Council has officially approved a new multi-million-dollar plan to increase shelter spaces and create a city-sanctioned encampment featuring tiny shelters ahead of the upcoming winter season. The plan, which was recommended by city staff, […]

The funding will be used to purchase up to 15 accessible transit vehicles and up to four accessible supervisor vehicles. Pictured: HSR Bus. Photo Credit: HSR/Facebook. The federal, provincial, and municipal governments recently announced a combined investment of more than $6 million to improve transit services in the City of 51做厙. The funding will be […]

Data shows that 13.8 per cent of 51做厙 commuters travel 60 minutes or more. Photo Credit: iStock. A new report from Statistics Canada shows that 51做厙ians have some of the longest commute times in the country, with an average time of 30.6 minutes. It should be noted that the local data is for the 51做厙 […]

51做厙 MPP Neil Lumsden donating his brain to concussion research

by Kevin Geenen

Lumsden is a former CFL football star. Pictured: MPP Neil Lumsden. Photo Credit: Neil Lumsden/X. 51做厙 Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) Neil Lumsden, who represents 51做厙 East-Stoney Creek, recently announced that he will be donating his brain to the Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada (CLFC) for concussion research. Lumsden is a former football player who competed […]

Students aged 12 to 17 are able to attend the program. Photo Credit: iStock. 51做厙s YMCA recently began offering a program allowing students to serve school suspensions at their Employment and Immigrant Services facility on Main Street at Macnab Street South. Normally, when students are suspended, they are required to simply stay at home. The […]

New building approved for former Mission Services mens shelter at James and Barton

by Kevin Geenen

Work on the building is expected to begin before the end of the year. Pictured: Mission Services King Street East location. Photo Credit: Mission Services 51做厙. A 12-storey residential development was approved at City Councils Planning Committee last month after staff recommended acceptance of the project without requiring any modifications. The development is located at […]

Employee-related costs hit $985.3 million in 2024. While the number of employees working for the city increases and taxpayers are paying more than ever in employee-related costs, the City of 51做厙 is hiring for 44 positions. In 2022, the number of employees working for the City of 51做厙 was stated as more than 8,000. Additionally, […]

51做厙 Police provide insight on local crime in review of 2023

by Kevin Geenen

The number of shootings so far in 2024 in the City of 51做厙 has already surpassed last years total. Pictured: 51做厙 Police Chief Frank Bergen. Photo Credit: 51做厙 Police Service. The 51做厙 Police Service (HPS) recently provided insight into local crime and their work patrolling the city as part of their annual report. The service, […]

A total of nine out of 17 sites across Ontario will be forced to close. Pictured: Health Minister Sylvia Jones. Photo Credit: Sylvia Jones/X. The Ontario government recently announced that they will be closing and banning supervised drug consumption sites within 200 metres of schools and child care centres. That means that 51做厙s supervised drug […]

The city wants construction on the site to begin by July 31, 2027. Pictured: 51做厙 City Hall. A developer that bought property at the corner of York Boulevard and Park Street North in 51做厙s downtown will be able to proceed with their plans for two residential buildings after Council approved their development as long as […]

Province investing $16.7 to build new Reactivation Care Centre in 51做厙

by Kevin Geenen

The facility is being built in partnership with St. Josephs Healthcare 51做厙 and 51做厙 Health Sciences. Pictured: Health Minister Sylvia Jones. Photo Credit: Sylvia Jones/X. The Government of Ontario recently announced that construction is underway for a new Reactivation Care Centre in 51做厙 thanks to a $16.7 million investment from the province. The government says […]

Alectra Utilities investing $22.4 million to meet 51做厙s energy needs

by Kevin Geenen

Alectra Utilities is now the largest municipally-owned electric utility in Canada. Photo Credit: Alectra Utilities/X. As the City of 51做厙 continues to expand, Alectra Utilities is investing $22.4 million to enhance the municipalitys energy reliability and meet its growing needs. The money will go towards upgrades and modernization of electricity infrastructure. Chris Hudson, Senior Vice […]

Ontario government increasing 51做厙 ambulance funding by 16 per cent

by Kevin Geenen

The extra almost $5 million in additional funding brings the provinces total investment in 51做厙 ambulance services to over $35.5 million this year. Pictured: Premier Doug Ford. Photo Credit: Doug Ford/X. In an effort to reduce ambulance offload times in the City of 51做厙, the Ontario government announced that they are increasing paramedic funding by […]

City of 51做厙 considering removal of multiple historical landmarks and monuments

by Kevin Geenen

Recommendations will be made by staff in early 2025 following public consultations. Pictured: Sir John A. Macdonald statue in Gore Park. The City of 51做厙 is continuing to move forward with its Landmarks and Monuments Review of statues that they call potentially problematic. City staff just completed their online survey seeking community feedback on high-priority […]

Police are also warning the public to keep their belongings secure and out of sight. Photo Credit: 51做厙 Police Service 51做厙 Police Service (HPS) will have an increased police presence at upcoming fall fairs after the seizure of a loaded firearm at the Winona Peach Festival on Aug. 24. Police say that officers were on […]

51做厙 Mayor Andrea Horwath reiterated that, within the city, safety is our first priority. Photo Credit: City of 51做厙 The City of 51做厙 and the 51做厙 Police Service (HPS) provided a number of tips and warnings in a joint press release as the 2024-25 school year began this week. Their top focus was reminding drivers […]

There are at least three 51做厙-based agencies that are receiving funding this year. Pictured: Ontario Minister of Children, Community and Social Services Michael Parsa. Photo Credit: Michael Parsa/X. The Government of Ontario is investing $504,900 to provide necessary building upgrades and repairs to three 51做厙-based children and social services agencies. The funding is part of […]

51做厙 radio station 900 CHML shuts down after 97 years

by Kevin Geenen

The station had been a staple of the local media landscape for 97 years, serving residents since 1927. Photo Credit: CHML/X. 51做厙 radio station AM 900 CHML has officially ended its broadcasts after an unexpected announcement earlier in August. The station, which broadcasted 51做厙 news, traffic, weather, and talk radio, had been a staple of […]

The group has also done national Debt Clock tours since the 1990s, showing the Canadian governments debt. Photo Credit: Jay Goldberg/X. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF), a non-partisan citizens advocacy group fighting for lower taxes, less waste, and accountable government, is taking aim at the Ford governments high spending. The group brought their provincial Debt […]

Horwath used her strong mayor powers to immediately direct staff to undertake research needed to open city-sanctioned sites for the homeless. Pictured: Mayor Andrea Horwath. Photo Credit: City of 51做厙. With the colder months approaching, 51做厙 Mayor Andrea Horwath used her strong mayor powers to immediately direct staff to undertake research needed to open city-sanctioned […]

Large housing development coming to 51做厙 Mountains Chedoke brow lands

by Kevin Geenen

Thirty-nine townhouses are set to be built along with five buildings. Pictured: Old nurses residence. Photo Credit: Facebook/Vintage 51做厙. A large multi-million-dollar housing development is planned for 51做厙 Mountains Chedoke brow lands, and it has already been called one of the largest housing developments that 51做厙s escarpment has ever seen. Located at 801, 820, 828, […]

51做厙-based Ontario Shipyards, previously Heddle Shipyards, is set to receive $10 million to train workers in shipbuilding and repair. Pictured: Ontario Premier Doug Ford. Photo Credit: Doug Ford/X. 51做厙-based Ontario Shipyards, previously Heddle Shipyards, is set to receive $10 million to train workers in shipbuilding and repair as part of the Ontario governments $1.4 billion […]

Over 160 convenience stores in 51做厙 set to sell alcohol starting Sept. 5

by Kevin Geenen

There are over 160 51做厙-based stores that have successfully applied and been issued a Convenience Store Licence to sell alcohol starting Thurs., Sept. 5, 2024. Photo Credit:Pexels. The Ontario government is moving forward on its plan to increase choice and convenience when it comes to alcohol sales in the province, and it appears that many […]

City of 51做厙 property taxes some of the highest in Canada: report

by Kevin Geenen

Those with a home in 51做厙 worth $500,000 reportedly pay an average of $7,120 in property taxes. Pictured: Mayor Andrea Horwath. Photo Credit: Facebook/Andrea Horwath. According to a report from property technology company Zoocasa, City of 51做厙 residents pay some of the highest property taxes in Canada. The average property tax rate for a homeowner […]

The Rentals.ca report notes that Canada-wide average asking rents for all types increased 0.8 per cent from June. Photo Credit: iStock. The average one-bedroom rent in the City of 51做厙 was up 2.3 per cent month-over-month to $1,822 in July 2024, according to the latest Rentals.ca market update. However, one-bedroom rents in the city are […]

Mohawk College expanding to Burlington over the next several years

by Kevin Geenen

Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward said that the move will boost local employment and support business. Photo Credit: Mohawk College News/X. Mohawk College recently announced that they will be expanding their academic operations into the City of Burlington over the next several years. The college, based in 51做厙, signed a Letter of Understanding with the […]

Multiple 51做厙 beaches closed due to water quality concerns

by Kevin Geenen

Anyone who has been in direct contact with the water at Pier 4 and is experiencing any of those symptoms is advised to contact their primary care provider. Pictured: Pier 4 Park. The beach at 51做厙s Pier 4 Park, located at the end of Bay Street North, is closed due to the presence of toxin-producing […]

The number of July 2024 sales represents a 5.1 per cent decrease compared to July 2023. Photo Credit: iStock. The latest update on the area housing market from the Cornerstone Association of Realtors, a new amalgamated association that includes the former Realtors Association of 51做厙-Burlington (RAHB), says that sales activity in the region continues to […]

51做厙 Police Board officially approves body-worn cameras for officers

by Kevin Geenen

A recent report from HPS Chief Frank Bergen recommended that HPS buy 650 cameras at a total program cost of about $15.5 million over five years. Photo Credit: iStock. 51做厙 Police Service (HPS) will be purchasing body-worn cameras for officers after the 51做厙 Police Service Board approved their implementation. HPS has been examining the possibility […]

The new association brings together nearly 9,000 realtors. Photo Credit: Depositphotos. The Realtors Association of 51做厙-Burlington (RAHB) recently amalgamated with three other real estate boards to form the Cornerstone Association of Realtors (Cornerstone). In addition to RAHB, the new association is composed of the Mississauga Real Estate Board (MREB), Simcoe and District Real Estate Board […]

The province says that up to 3,545 members are expected to benefit from the increased training capability over the next six years as a result of the investment. Pictured: Ontario Labour Minister David Piccini. Photo Credit: David Piccini/X. The Ontario government recently announced that they are investing over $3.6 million as part of four skilled […]

There have been 40 shootings so far this year, which has already surpassed the total number of shootings in all of 2023. Photo Credit: 51做厙 Police Service. There have now been 40 shootings in 51做厙 so far this year, leading 51做厙 Police Service (HPS) to issue yet another press release reassuring the public and asking […]

That garden is inspired by the fact that the Summer Olympics are held in France and features symmetrical designs and geometric shapes. Pictured: Royal Botanical Gardens Exhibit. In honour of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games currently taking place in Paris, France, 51做厙-Burlingtons Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) is presenting unique floral displays celebrating the event. The […]

Eight 51做厙-based athletes competing in France at the Paris Olympics

by Kevin Geenen

So far, 51做厙s Eleanor Harvey is the only local athlete to have won a medal with a bronze in the womens fencing individual foil event. Pictured: Olympian Eleanor Harvey. Photo Credit: Ohio State Fencing/X. There are eight athletes from 51做厙 competing at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. While some of them have already completed […]

Ontario became the first jurisdiction in North America to introduce automatic licence plate renewals in a change that started on July 1, 2024. Pictured: MPP Donna Skelly and Ministers Todd McCarthy and Prabmeet Sarkaria. Photo Credit: Donna Skelly/X. Automatic licence plate renewal is now in effect for the more than eight million Ontario drivers. Ontario […]

Four major must-visit 51做厙 festivals taking place this month

by Kevin Geenen

Four major festivals are coming to 51做厙 this month. Photo Credit: Adobe Stock Images. Volunteers, vendors, and performers are getting ready for four major festivals within the city of 51做厙 this month: the Festival of Friends at Gage Park, the Dundas Cactus Festival on King Street West in Dundas, Boots in the Creek Country Music […]

51做厙 ranks as ninth costliest city in Ontario for auto theft claims

by Kevin Geenen

Data for 2023 shows that auto theft claims costs in 51做厙 were almost $20 million, compared to $7.4 million just five years ago in 2018. Photo Credit: Adobe Stock Images. According to recently released data from the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), the City of 51做厙 ranks as the ninth costliest city in Ontario for […]

The program is free to all 51做厙 businesses and does not require a membership with the 51做厙 Chamber of Commerce in order to access. Photo Credit: iStock. The 51做厙 Chamber of Commerce recently announced a new partnership with local post-secondary institutions, including McMaster University, Mohawk College, and Redeemer University, to help 51做厙 employers connect with […]

Among key technology restored is the HSRs bus annunciator system which provides announcements on upcoming stops and other updates to transit riders. Photo Credit: City of 51做厙.   The City of 51做厙 recently announced the latest progress made in regard to their cyber incident recovery and restoration efforts. Among key technology restored is the HSRs […]

The aviary is a non-profit organization run 100 per cent by The Friends of the Aviary volunteers and supported by city funds. Photo Credit: The 51做厙 Aviary/X. The 51做厙 Aviary, located just east of McMaster University in Westdales Churchill Park, is rehoming their birds after plans for a new building never materialized. The aviary, which […]

The news outlet then became independent in 1961, making it the first independent television station in Canada. Pictured: CHCH headquarters. Photo Credit: CHCH TV. CHCH TV, 51做厙s only television news channel, is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year with special broadcasts, merchandise, and even a branded beer can. The station signed on the air on […]

McMaster University bends to pro-Palestinian protesters demands

by Kevin Geenen

Hillel McMaster, the universitys Jewish student group, says that the agreement that McMaster made with protestors will only embolden the group that held the campus hostage. Pictured: McMaster encampment. Photo Credit: HDLC/X. Pro-Palestine protesters have been occupying the grounds of post-secondary institutions over the past number of weeks, with groups making various demands. 51做厙s McMaster […]

Council considering municipal alcohol, tobacco, and land transfer taxes

by Kevin Geenen

Councillor Maureen Wilson says that the city should study these other revenue tools since the total financial pressures facing the city over the next 10 years is estimated at $22.8 billion. Pictured: Councillor Maureen Wilson. Photo Credit: City of 51做厙. 51做厙 City Council recently voted to have staff study the legislative requirements, framework, and implementation […]

The city says that costs include engineering, construction, and contingency and take into account inflation. Pictured: Woodward Water Treatment Plant. Photo Credit: City of 51做厙. The City of 51做厙 is set to move forward with a massive 10-year $543 million project to upgrade the municipalitys Woodward Water Treatment Plant. The plant was constructed in 1931 […]

Average rents in Canada and in 51做厙 decline slightly: report

by Kevin Geenen

One-bedroom rents are down 4.8 per cent year-over-year from June 2023. Photo Credit: iStock. The average one-bedroom rent in 51做厙 was down 1.5 per cent month-over-month to $1,780 in June 2024, according to the latest Rentals.ca market update. One-bedroom rents are also down 4.8 per cent year-over-year from June 2023. Meanwhile, a two-bedroom unit in […]

The number of June 2024 sales represents a 26.6 per cent decrease compared to June 2023. Photo Credit: iStock The latest update on the area housing market from the Cornerstone Association of Realtors, a new amalgamated association that includes the former Realtors Association of 51做厙-Burlington (RAHB), says that sales activity in the region continues to […]

51做厙s Aberdeen Avenue named CAAs worst road in Ontario

by Kevin Geenen

Each year, CAA invites drivers, cyclists, transit riders and pedestrians to vote in their Worst Roads Campaign. Pictured: Aberdeen Avenue near Bay Street South. 51做厙s Aberdeen Avenue was recently named the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) worst road in Ontario for 2024. The announcement also marks the third year in a row that a 51做厙 road […]

The renewal is the longest duration licence issued to the McMaster Nuclear Reactor in its history. Photo Credit: McMaster University. The nuclear reactor operating at 51做厙s McMaster University has been granted a 20-year renewal of its licence by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), Canadas nuclear materials regulator. The university calls the reactor Canadas most-powerful […]

51做厙-based affordable housing charity launches community bonds program

by Kevin Geenen

There are five options for those wishing to invest. Photo Credit: Indwell. 51做厙-based affordable housing charity Indwell has launched a new community bonds program in the hopes of raising the $5 million needed to launch four projects that will create 140 units of supportive and affordable housing. The new program, called the Hope and Homes […]

51做厙 City Council recently directed staff to complete a competitive procurement for private property clean ups, funded up to a maximum of $150,000. Photo Credit: City of 51做厙/X. The City of 51做厙 will begin offering clean up services to residents and small-business property owners impacted by homeless encampments. 51做厙 City Council recently directed staff to […]

Wild Waterworks open for the summer, but the parks future remains uncertain

by Kevin Geenen

The city has already had issues finding contractors to conduct repairs and upgrades to the waterpark. Pictured: Wild Waterparks. Photo Credit: Wild Waterparks. As 51做厙s Wild Waterworks opens for the summer, the future of the aging attraction remains uncertain. The waterpark, which is owned by the City of 51做厙 and operated by the 51做厙 Conservation […]

Advocates asking for Indigenous-specific seat on 51做厙 Council

by Kevin Geenen

51做厙 City Council and recently delegated to Council on the matter. Photo Credit: City of 51做厙/X. The addition of another voting member to 51做厙 Council would have to be approved by the Province of Ontario since it requires changes to the Municipal Act. A local advocacy group called Circle of Beads is asking for an […]

LIUNA Gardens development plans for Winona rejected at Ontario Land Tribunal

by Kevin Geenen

The decision was delivered by the Ontario Land Tribunal Vice-Chair Shannon Braun. Pictured: Rejected proposed development. Photo Credit: Urban Solutions. A plan for 1,060 residential housing units on the site of the former LIUNA Gardens banquet centre at 526 Winona Road on the waterfront was recently rejected at the Ontario Land Tribunal. The decision was […]

Changes at 51做厙 Airport as some domestic flight routes suspended

by Kevin Geenen

The announcement is another of a rapid decline in domestic flight options out of 51做厙 Airport in recent years. Photo Credit: West Jet/X. There will be less options for air travel at 51做厙s John C. Munro International Airport (YHM) with WestJet recently announcing that they are suspending their flights to Atlantic Canada as of July […]

Fireworks festival coming to Ancaster Fairgrounds in August

by Kevin Geenen

The festival website states that there will be live musicians, including Mudmen, Burning Bridges, Revive the Rose, One in the Chamber, and Side Street Band. Photo Credit: Adobe Stock Images. A fireworks festival called Pyro Fest is coming to 51做厙 for the first time on Saturday, Aug. 17. The festival was started in Lindsay, Ontario […]

Staff are directed to analyze, select, and then seek Council approval for new operating locations for those two cameras for 2024 and 2025. Photo Credit: City of 51做厙/X. At a recent Public Works Committee meeting, 51做厙 City Council voted unanimously to approve the expansion of the Automated Speed Enforcement Program and the addition of six […]

One-bedroom rents are down 3.8 per cent year over year from May 2023. Photo Credit: iStock. The average one-bedroom rent in 51做厙 was down 1.8 per cent month-over-month to $1,806 in May 2024, according to the latest Rentals.ca market update. One-bedroom rents are also down 3.8 per cent year over year from May 2023. Meanwhile, […]

Awards were given out in recognition of exemplary service, acts of bravery, and outstanding service for the community. Pictured is Member of the Year recipient Domenic Di Cienzo. Photo Credit: 51做厙 Police Service. 51做厙 Police Service (HPS) held their Annual Appreciation and Awards Night last month, with multiple awards presented to both citizens and members […]

Those in favour of keeping the exemptions say that the city is disincentivizing new developments and the tax revenue that those new builds bring. Photo Credit: City of 51做厙/X. 51做厙 City Council recently voted to phase out long-standing development charge discounts meant to encourage new builds. However, the phase out of the development charge exemptions […]

51做厙s anti-renoviction bylaw made official, will begin January 2025

by Kevin Geenen

Landlords will be required to have all building permits already in place and will have to provide an engineers report showing that vacant possession is necessary in order for work to be completed. Pictured: Mayor Andrea Horwath. Photo Credit: City of 51做厙. 51做厙 City Council has officially passed a new bylaw meant to protect tenants […]

51做厙 Police say the city is experiencing an increase in shootings

by Kevin Geenen

Police say that a number of shootings have taken place in broad daylight in busy areas, which they say is especially concerning. Pictured: 51做厙 Police Chief Frank Bergen. Photo Credit: 51做厙 Police Service. An increase in shootings in the City of 51做厙 recently has led the 51做厙 Police Service (HPS) to issue a press release […]

May housing market saw inventories rise, slow sales: Realtors Association

by Kevin Geenen

With the Bank of Canada cutting interest rates to 4.75 per cent on June 5, it remains to be seen what the housing market will look like throughout the summer. The latest update from the Realtors Association of 51做厙-Burlington (RAHB) says that sales activity in the region continues to be slow and the decline in […]

It is unclear how the existing building would be used if the heritage designation moves forward. Pictured: Philpott Church. Photo Credit: Facebook/Philpott A developer that bought property at the corner of York Boulevard and Park Street North in 51做厙s downtown is seeing their plans for two residential buildings stalled, and likely cancelled altogether, due to […]

CityLAB 51做厙 and Mohawk College receive national award

by Kevin Geenen

CityLAB began as a pilot project in 2017, but transitioned into a permanent program with support from 51做厙 City Council. Photo Credit: City of 51做厙. CityLAB 51做厙 and Mohawk College were recently awarded the Gold Medal in Program Excellence by Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan). CICan is the national association for publicly supported colleges, institutes, […]

51做厙 Vacant Unit Tax bylaw confirmed, City sets rollout dates

by Kevin Geenen

Starting in 2025, the City will be charging an additional tax of one per cent of a propertys assessed value on any residential unit that is vacant for more than 183 days in a calendar year. Photo Credit: City of 51做厙/X. The City of 51做厙s vacant unit tax bylaw has received final approval from Council […]

The draft standards identify five impact categories that include a whole host of performance requirements. Pictured: Mayor Andrea Horwath. Photo Credit: Andrea Horwath/Facebook. The City of 51做厙 just wrapped up consultation on introducing Green Building Standards and are set to review and report back to Council in the coming weeks before drafting their final recommendations […]

The investment will support the creation of 682 new student spaces and 176 licensed child care spaces in 51做厙. Pictured: Education Minister Stephen Lecce at the Waterdown announcement. Photo Credit: Donna Skelly/X. The Ontario government recently announced $31.2 million in funding for the 51做厙-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB), 51做厙s public board, to build a new […]

51做厙 Jewish Federation opens new Holocaust Learning Centre

by Kevin Geenen

The Centre plans to work with the public and Catholic school boards to educate students about the Holocaust. Pictured: Margarets Legacys namesake, Margaret Weisz. Photo Credit: Margarets Legacy. As Jewish communities around the world gathered last month for Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, the 51做厙 Jewish Federation also gathered for the opening of a new […]

With construction finally beginning, 51做厙ians can expect the venue to open in just 18 months. Photo Credit: 51做厙 Honey Badgers website. On May 16, Oak View Group (OVG), the largest developer of sports and live entertainment venues in the world, officially broke ground on their major renovation project that is set to transform 51做厙s FirstOntario […]

Of the 21 bypass events in 2023, the city says that 17 were secondary bypasses and four were primary bypasses without disinfection. 51做厙 City Council recently received a report from the Director of Water and Wastewater Operations Shane McCauley, showing that about 2.50 billion litres of wastewater bypassed various levels of treatment in 2023. That […]

51做厙 Police recommend implementation of body-worn cameras for officers

by Kevin Geenen

The move would see HPS buy 650 cameras from Axon, a technology company based in the United States, at a total program cost of about $15.5 million over five years. Pictured: 51做厙 Police Chief Frank Bergen. Photo Credit: 51做厙 Police Service. 51做厙 Police Service (HPS) Chief Frank Bergen recently submitted a report to the 51做厙 […]

The province says that the program also aims to reduce incidences of bullying, hazing, harassment, violence, and abuse among male student athletes. Pictured: Minister of Education Stephen Lecce. Photo Credit: Stephen Lecce/X. 51做厙-based organization Interval House, which runs a womans shelter and multiple support programs, was chosen by the Government of Ontario to run a […]

C.D. Howe Institute gives City of 51做厙 an F for budget transparency

by Kevin Geenen

51做厙s F grade ranked the municipality as the worst under the criteria. Pictured: Mayor Andrea Horwath. Photo Credit: City of 51做厙. The C.D. Howe Institute, a Canadian research think tank, gave the City of 51做厙 a failing F letter grade for its 2023 budget process, citing issues with the transparency and timeliness. The grade and […]

In addition to the Open Streets festival, the Lincoln Alexander Parkway will be closed in both directions for the entire weekend. Photo Credit: Wikipedia. 51做厙s King Street East will be closed this Sunday, May 26, 2024, for the majority of the day for the citys car-free street festival initiative. The festival, called Open Streets 51做厙, […]

One-bedroom rents in 51做厙 decrease slightly in April: Report

by Kevin Geenen

The average one-bedroom and two-bedroom rents in the City of 51做厙 are below the Canada-wide average. Photo Credit: iStock. The average one-bedroom rent in 51做厙 was down 0.9 per cent month-over-month to $1,840 in April 2024, according to the latest Rentals.ca market update. One-bedroom rents are also down 1.9 per cent year over year from […]

The revised plan would see approximately 600 to 650 units instead of the previously planned 458 units. Photo Credit: City of 51做厙.   The City of 51做厙 recently reaffirmed its support for the high-density, mixed-income redevelopment of a 2.2-hectare site in the citys north end. The existing site is a run-down 91-townhouse complex that was […]

Photo Credit: City of 51做厙 New data from a group of local healthcare providers shows that one person experiencing homelessness dies every ten days on average in the City of 51做厙. The data has been collected since June 2021 as part of the 51做厙 Homeless Mortality Data Project. According to their latest data update, the […]

51做厙s HSR celebrating 150 years with festivities starting next week

by Kevin Geenen

HSR first converted diesel buses to compressed natural gas in 1985 and nearly 90 per cent of buses will be powered by the fuel source by the end of 2024.. Photo credit: Twitter/HSR The 51做厙 Street Railway (HSR), 51做厙s transit service, is celebrating its 150th anniversary, with festivities starting on both Monday and Tuesday. The […]

April housing market saw slow sales activity: Realtors Association

by Kevin Geenen

Photo Credit: iStock   The latest update from the Realtors Association of 51做厙-Burlington (RAHB) says that sales activity is slow, while new listings rise and prices continue to trend slightly upwards. The report notes that the region, which includes 51做厙, Burlington, Haldimand County, and Niagara North, saw 1,041 sales in April. April sales were nearly […]

Northern Heat Rib Series Ribfest returning to 51做厙 this weekend

by Kevin Geenen

Photo Credit: Facebook/Northern Heat Rib Series   The Northern Heat Rib Series returns to 51做厙 this weekend with the Binbrook Rib and Beer Fest at the Binbrook Fairgrounds. The ribfest begins on Friday, May 17 at 4pm and will end at 7pm on Monday, May 20. The Binbrook event runs for four days due to […]

The Red Hill Inquiry was ordered by the city in 2019 after a number of fatal crashes on the roadway. Photo Credit: Red Hill Parkway Inquiry. City of 51做厙 staff released their first management update regarding the progress made on the recommendations set out in the Red Hill Valley Parkway (RHVP) Inquiry Report. The Red […]

The proposal also has considerable local opposition. Pictured: 51做厙 Mayor Andrea Horwath. Photo Credit: City of 51做厙. 51做厙 Mayor Andrea Horwath has officially used her strong mayor powers to push through a controversial affordable housing project in Stoney Creek despite the fact that council voted down the proposal. The proposal also has considerable local opposition. […]

Speed limit increases coming to 51做厙 area highways this summer

by Kevin Geenen

Out of the 10 new sections being introduced this summer, there are three stretches in the 51做厙 area. Pictured: Ontario Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria. Photo Credit: Prabmeet Sarkaria/X. The Ontario government under Premier Doug Ford recently announced that they will be raising the speed limit permanently from 100 km/h to 110 km/h on 10 additional […]

On Saturday, Poilievre spent the morning door knocking with 51做厙 East-Stoney Creek CPC candidate Ned Kuruc. Pictured: Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. Photo Credit: Pierre Poilievre/X. Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) Leader Pierre Poilievre, who is campaigning to oust Justin Trudeau and become the next Prime Minister of Canada, visited 51做厙 and Stoney Creek this past […]

With Jason Thornes departure, Steve Robichaud is currently listed as the City of 51做厙s Acting General Manager of Planning and Development. Photo Credit: City of 51做厙/X. 51做厙s General Manager of Planning and Economic Development, Jason Thorne, who had served in the position for almost ten years, recently announced that he would be leaving the job […]

The city announced that they have launched an entirely new job posting website which will replace the previous platform that was used. Pictured: Mayor Andrea Horwath. Photo Credit: City of 51做厙. The city of 51做厙 announced on Monday that they have resumed hiring following the Feb. 25 ransomware attack that shut down multiple city services. […]

Those opposed argued that they could not justify the increase in their budgets amidst such a large residential tax hike while those in favour of the proposal argued that the increase will increase public engagement and allow them to provide better service to residents. Photo Credit: X/City of 51做厙. The debate over increasing office budgets […]

The referendum vote was 3,970 to 299 (94 per cent) in favour of adding the student pass to fees. Photo Credit: City of 51做厙. McMaster University undergraduate students recently voted in a referendum to include access to a discounted 51做厙 Bike Share pass as part of their annual fees. Under the 51做厙 Bike Share program, […]

City of 51做厙 set to get first childrens hospice

by Kevin Geenen

Kemp Care Network has been raising funds for the project through a capital campaign. Pictured: Donor Paul Paletta with Kemp hospice chief executive officer Danielle Zuccet and board chair Janice Shearer. Photo Credit: Kemp Care Network. Kemp Care Network, which operates 51做厙s Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice, is seeking to build the citys first childrens hospice. […]

McMaster University touts that the move will be one of the highest-valued acquisitions of a Canadian university spinout company. Photo Credit: Facebook/McMaster University. British-Swedish pharmaceutical and biotechnology giant AstraZeneca, known for developing one of the COVID-19 vaccines, is set to acquire Fusion Pharmaceuticals, a 51做厙-based company founded by a McMaster University professor, for $2.4 billion […]

51做厙 housing market continues to be balanced: Realtors Association

by Kevin Geenen

Sales in March were nearly six per cent lower than in 2023, but there had already been significant gains in sales in January and February which offset the March decline. Photo Credit: Mountainview Homes. The latest update from the Realtors Association of 51做厙-Burlington (RAHB) says that the local housing market continues to have balanced conditions, […]

A total of 4,142 new housing units reportedly broke ground in 2023 in the city, representing 120 per cent of the target. Pictured: 51做厙 Mayor Andrea Horwath. Photo Credit: City of 51做厙. The City of 51做厙 recently received over $17.5 million in funding from the Government of Ontario through the Building Faster Fund since the […]

Flour milling and grain storage expansion coming to Port of 51做厙

by Kevin Geenen

The company says that the new expansion project will solidify P&Hs position as the single-largest user of Ontario wheat. Photo Credit: P&H Limited/X. Winnipeg-based agribusiness company Parrish & Heimbecker Limited (P&H), which specializes in flour milling and pea processing, recently announced a significant expansion of their facility at the Port of 51做厙. P&H self-describes themselves […]

The city has been sending letters to the 68,000 property owners across 51做厙 who have signed up for pre-authorized payment plans, informing them of the resumption of withdrawals and the revised schedule. Photo Credit: Unsplash. In the midst of the major cybersecurity incident targeting City of 51做厙 services since Feb. 25, the municipality has announced […]

Average rents in 51做厙 stabilize slightly in March: report

by Kevin Geenen

Regarding rankings, the city of 51做厙 is now the 17th most expensive city to rent a one-bedroom unit out of the 35 cities examined. Photo Credit: Pexels. The average one-bedroom rent in 51做厙 was up by 2.2 per cent from last month to $1,857 in March 2024, according to the latest Rentals.ca market update. Although […]

51做厙 Police Core Patrol pilot to continue, possibly expand in the future

by Kevin Geenen

About nine months into the program, Core Patrol has reportedly led to 75 arrests and over 230 charges. Photo Credit: 51做厙 Police/X. The 51做厙 Police Service (HPS) will be continuing its Core Patrol pilot program in the citys downtown. Core Patrol, which was introduced in June 2023, sees two officers monitor the downtown, primarily by […]

In a number of cases councillors have asked builders to create new plans that preserve trees. Pictured: 51做厙 Mayor Andrea Horwath. Photo Credit: City of 51做厙. With 51做厙 Councillors backing an ambitious city-wide Urban Forest Strategy earlier in their term, council is taking a strict approach when it comes to developers who are planning to […]

During the OCPC investigation Kroetsch is required to step away from his duties as a member of the HPSB, and he is thus suspended until the inquiry is complete. Photo Credit: City of 51做厙. Downtown 51做厙 Councillor Cameron Kroetsch (Ward 2) is under investigation by the Ontario Civilian Police Commission (OCPC) after a complaint was […]

McMaster University partners with Silicon Valley firm Celesta Capital

by Kevin Geenen

McMaster University and Silicon Valley company Celesta Capital have announced a new partnership. From left to right: Provost Susan Tighe, Celesta founding managing partner Sriram Viswanathan, President David Farrar, Celesta CEO Nicholas Brathwaite, Associate Vice-president of Research Leyla Soleymani and acting Vice-President of Research Andy Knights. McMaster University and Silicon Valley company Celesta Capital have […]

A concept proposal was even created in 2017 and included plans for a nine-storey building to be located on the west corner of the schools property. Photo Credit: Lake Avenue School/X. 51做厙-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) trustees have voted to revive an affordable housing project on land that is part of Lake Avenue Elementary Schools […]

Data for the City of 51做厙 indicates that in 2013 88.0 per cent of properties were available at $500,000 or less compared to just 11.1 per cent of properties in 2023. Photo Credit: Adobe Stock Images. The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) recently released new data showing just how unaffordable the housing market is getting […]

At the season opener Forge will be unveiling their new championship banner. Photo Credit: Forge FC. The countdown is on as 51做厙s Forge FC soccer club is set to start the 2024 Canadian Premier League (CPL) season at Tim Hortons Field on Saturday, April 13 at 4 PM. The team has already been preparing for […]

As of May 2024, trips on the Air Canada shuttle are able to be combined with Pearson flights as a single itinerary which includes baggage transfers, allows users to earn Aeroplan points, and features full itinerary protection. Photo Credit: Air Canada.   Air Canada has announced that they are partnering with The Landline Company to […]

City of 51做厙 has third longest walk-in clinic in Ontario: Report

by Kevin Geenen

The average wait to see a doctor at a walk-in clinic in 51做厙 in 2023 was 68 minutes. Photo Credit: Shutterstock. A new report from healthcare tech company Medimap indicates that the City of 51做厙 has the third longest walk-in clinic wait times in Ontario. Medimaps 2024 Walk-in Clinic Wait Index indicates that the average […]

While the attendance for the game at Tim Hortons Field was 28,808 people, the study says that the total reported attendance for the entire event, which included a six-day festival, was 223,216. Photo Credit: 51做厙 Tiger-Cats. A new study by Sport Tourism Canada (STC), commissioned by the 51做厙 Tiger-Cats and the Canadian Football League (CFL), […]

Left-wing 51做厙 councillors hosting youth town hall event

by Kevin Geenen

A webpage describing the event on Eventbrite notes that attendees should be between 14 and 29 years of age and live in 51做厙. Pictured: Councillor Maureen Wilson. Photo Credit: Maureen Wilson/X.   Six of 51做厙s 16 municipally elected officials will be hosting a youth town hall event on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at City Hall. […]

51做厙 Police make Shooting Response Team permanent after one-year pilot

by Kevin Geenen

The SRT is placed within HPSs Major Drugs and Gangs division, meaning that intelligence is easily shared between the team focusing on shootings and those investigating gang activity, drug cases, and homicides. Photo Credit: 51做厙 Police Service.   51做厙 Police Service (HPS) recently announced that they are making their Shooting Response Team (SRT) permanent. The […]

Killer remains wanted after brazen Downtown 51做厙 shooting homicide

by Kevin Geenen

Police say that the shooting was targeted, and that the victim was in the area for an appointment, with the shooter waiting in a car for him to walk past.   It was a brazen shooting homicide in the middle of the day in a busy part of the city. On Wednesday, March 6, just […]

The winners in each category will be awarded at the Chambers annual gala at Carmens Banquet Centre on Wednesday, April 10 at 6pm. Pictured: 51做厙 Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Greg Dunnett. Photo Credit: 51做厙 Chamber of Commerce/X.   The 51做厙 Chamber of Commerce recently announced the finalists for the 40th annual Outstanding Business […]

February housing market had balanced conditions: Realtors Association

by Kevin Geenen

There were 1,489 new units listed in the region in February, which is nearly 23 per cent higher than last February. Photo Credit: Mountainview Homes The Realtors Association of 51做厙-Burlington (RAHB) released their February market update on the local housing market, noting that the month saw an increase in both sales and listings. The report […]

The city is also still unable to process pre-authorized payments for resident taxes, meaning that withdrawals will be delayed and the city will be temporarily short of tax dollars. Pictured: 51做厙 Mayor Andrea Horwath. Photo Credit: Andrea Horwath/X The City of 51做厙 issued a press release last Thursday announcing that the municipalitys response to the […]

SpacesShared was launched in 2023 and the group says they are responding to the Canadian housing crisis with a solution that prioritizes connection, comfort, and community. Photo Credit: Mohawk College.   51做厙s Mohawk College recently announced that they are collaborating with a new Toronto-based company called SpacesShared to offer students the ability to live in […]

City of 51做厙 confirms cybersecurity incident is a ransomware attack

by Kevin Geenen

The city is also reportedly working with legal counsel, insurers, and authorities, including the 51做厙 Police Service. Photo Credit: Unsplash.   As multiple City of 51做厙 services continue to be inaccessible due to an ongoing cybersecurity incident, officials announced to the public that the incident is a ransomware attack. A ransomware attack is when malware […]

Rent supply vastly insufficient: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

by Kevin Geenen

The turnover rate amongst renters in 51做厙 was also rather low at 11.1 per cent in 2023, which is reportedly the lowest since first tracked in 2016. Photo Credit: Homestead. A new report by Canadas federal crown corporation for housing, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), has determined that rent supply in the country […]

Councillor Esther Pauls (Ward 7 – Central Mountain) has a son who is a police officer with the 51做厙 Police Service (HPS), which previously led some to question whether or not it is a conflict of interest for Pauls to vote on the citys police budget. Photo Credit: City of 51做厙. 51做厙 Councillor Esther Pauls […]

The slowdown in the economy was reportedly driven by inflation and high interest rates which have impacted consumer demand and discretionary spending. Photo Credit: Getty Images.   The Conference Board of Canada, one of Canadas leading research organizations, released a new report on their major insights into 51做厙s economy for the upcoming year and beyond. […]

Lawrence was named a CFL All-Star three times, an East Division All-Star five times, and was named the East Division nominee for Most Outstanding Defensive Player three times. He also helped lead the Ticats to nine playoff appearances, six East Finals, and four Grey Cups in ten seasons. Photo Credit: Peter Power/Canadian Press.   51做厙 […]

New research provides evidence that COVID-19 school closures were in fact not necessary. Photo Credit: Facebook/McMaster University.   McMaster University researchers made national news recently after they published a study which provides evidence that schools did not need to close in order to prevent significant COVID-19 transmission. The extensive review was led by researcher Sarah […]

In terms of the citys response to the incident, a statement says that the city has taken swift action to investigate, protect systems, and minimize the impact, which are key priorities as the city continues to contact the breach. Photo Credit: Unsplash. The city of 51做厙 is experiencing a major multi-day cybersecurity incident impacting IT […]

Some 51做厙 students facing suspension over missing vaccines

by Kevin Geenen

During the 2018-2019 school year approximately 16,000 students did not have vaccine information on file with 51做厙 Public Health. There are reportedly about 80,000 students in 51做厙. Photo Credit: Blue Cross Blue Shield.   51做厙 Public Health recently updated city council on student vaccinations, with the agency saying that students born between 2006 and 2009 […]

51做厙 home prices remain stable: RAHB

by Kevin Geenen

51做厙 saw 383 sales in January, which represents a five per cent increase year over year. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons. The latest monthly update from the Realtors Association of 51做厙-Burlington (RAHB) says that relatively tighter market conditions in 51做厙 and Burlington have kept prices stable, while higher supply in Haldimand and Niagara North contributed to […]

City staff will now come forward with the final bylaw for council approval in the near future, with councillors likely to clear their schedules this time to ensure that the vote passes. Photo Credit: X/City of 51做厙.   51做厙 City Council voted 9-6 to once again direct staff to create a bylaw putting in place […]

The average one-bedroom rent in 51做厙 was $1,795 in January 2024, according to the latest Rentals.ca market update. That number is down 1.6 per cent from December 2023 and even down 3.9 per cent year over year from January 2023. Photo Credit: Homestead.   The average one-bedroom rent in 51做厙 was $1,795 in January 2024, […]

  Mayor Andrea Horwath and Councillor Danko touted the budget as a balance between reducing the increased tax burden on residents and making critical investments. Photo Credit: X/City of 51做厙. 51做厙 City Council gave final approval to the 2024 budget last Thursday, with taxes set to increase by 5.79 per cent. The increase means that […]

Jama appears to be organizing formally to reverse her censure and also appears to be gearing up for the next provincial election (slated for June 2026) by forming a riding association. Photo Credit: Peter Power/The Canadian Press.   Controversial 51做厙 Centre Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) Sarah Jama has been organizing and has officially launched […]

As part of 2024 budget deliberations, 51做厙 city councillors voted unanimously to remove a $12 million (one per cent) tax increase meant to raise funds for a major local hospital redevelopment. Photo Credit: City of 51做厙.   As part of 2024 budget deliberations, 51做厙 city councillors voted unanimously to remove a $12 million (one per […]

Kroetschs motion passed in a 12-3 vote and the Police Services Board has scheduled a special meeting for today to review the budget just two days before Councillors are scheduled to vote on final budget approval. Pictured: Councillor Cameron Kroetsch. Photo Credit: City of 51做厙. As final decisions are set to be made regarding the […]

This Thursday is decision day for Council as 51做厙ians await final word on how high their taxes will rise. Pictured: 51做厙 Mayor Andrea Horwath. Photo Credit: Andrea Horwath/Facebook.   51做厙 City Councillors are set to approve the municipalitys tax-support capital budget this Thursday (Feb. 15) as efforts are still underway to trim what was proposed […]

51做厙 will soon be home to Canadas largest sugar refinery

by Kevin Geenen

The plant will be located in the north end at the Port of 51做厙s Pier 15 between Wentworth Street and Sherman Avenue on lands that are owned by the 51做厙-Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA Ports). Photo Credit: Global News.   Sucro Can Sourcing LLC recently announced that they are making an estimated $135 million investment to […]

For 2024, the government says they will be approving approximately 360,000 study permits, which represents a 35 per cent decrease compared to 2023. Study permit renewals will reportedly not be impacted. Photo Credit: Mohawk College.   The federal government recently announced an intake cap on international student permit applications for a period of two years. […]

Provinces goal of building 1.5 million homes requires more land supply: study

by Kevin Geenen

A recently released study by planning consultant firm Malone Given Parsons Ltd. (MGP) posits that new land must be opened up for housing within the Greater Golden Horseshoe and Greater Toronto Area in order to account for expected population growth. Photo Credit: Greenbelt Foundation.   A recently released study by planning consultant firm Malone Given […]

Damage was estimated at $500,000, leading 51做厙 residents to question how a one-storey park washroom is worth so much money, especially because some of the structure remains intact. Photo Credit: Global News.   On Jan. 2, a large fire broke out at a washroom facility in 51做厙s Woodlands Park. What would follow was a somewhat […]

Despite the provinces recent move to reverse its previous approval of the expansion of 51做厙s urban boundary, multiple groups are still pressuring the city and the province to open the land for new housing. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons.   Despite the provinces recent move to reverse its previous approval of the expansion of 51做厙s urban […]

Amid projected 2023 surplus, Council wants more control

by Kevin Geenen

Councillor Cameron Kroetschs motion, which was passed unanimously, will see city staff report back on the feasibility of giving Council the ability to receive and approve any police service or library board recommendations related to transfer funds to and from reserves relating to year-end surpluses and deficits. Pictured: Ward 2 Councillor Cameron Kroetsch. Photo Credit: […]

As of Dec. 31, 2023, the City of 51做厙s data table also shows that shelter occupancy is at 111 per cent for male beds, 98 per cent for female beds, 103 per cent for family rooms, 63 per cent for youth beds, and 88 per cent for emergency beds. Photo Credit: University of Toronto Scarborough. […]

The City of 51做厙 announced late last year that it would be working with Kiwanis Homes and the 51做厙 Community Foundation on the launch of a $3 million mortgage pool pilot program. The pilot, run by Kiwanis, will be available to select tenants of theirs to help them purchase the homes that they are renting. […]

Tiny shelters group has new goal of starting pilot project in mid-2024

by Kevin Geenen

The 51做厙 Alliance for Tiny Shelters (HATS) says that they are working with the City of 51做厙 on launching their planned two-year, 25-home pilot project in mid-2024. Photo Credit: HATS.   The 51做厙 Alliance for Tiny Shelters (HATS) says that they are working with the City of 51做厙 on launching their planned two-year, 25-home pilot […]

The tax is meant to encourage owners to rent out or sell their empty properties, thus increasing the housing supply to combat rising home prices and rental rates. However, in November there was a procedural vote to confirm the bylaw that would put the vacant unit tax in place, but that failed unexpectedly 6-6 at […]

Councillors heard that the project would take until 2028 to complete, with a detailed design phase spanning approximately 24 to 30 months followed by construction activities between 2026 and 2028.   51做厙s previous city council voted in May 2022 to convert Main Street to two-way traffic, but a recent report back from staff about the […]

Interestingly, it seems that both environmental groups and developers are on the same page when it comes to the changes: there is widespread support. Photo Credit: iStock.   City councillors recently directed city staff to move forward with public consultation on changing the citys parking standards. Currently, when there are applications for new buildings or […]

Latitude President and CEO Peter Byl said in a press release that they are specifically investing in 51做厙 because the city offers international airport capabilities, access to a large labour market and the potential for healthcare partnerships with local academia and healthcare facilities. Photo Credit: Vantage Airport Group.   A company called Latitude Air Ambulance […]

Thousands of people leaving Ontario, echoing issue heard by 51做厙 councillors

by Kevin Geenen

One key observation in the report was that 51做厙 is struggling to retain young families, losing thousands of people on net yearly to Brantford and St. Catharines-Niagara and also losing more people to other provinces than other mid-sized Ontario metros. Photo Credit: Government of Alberta.   New data from Statistics Canada in December details record-high […]

Council heard that there were 62 suspected opioid-related deaths in the city during the first four months of 2023, which was higher than the same four-month period in 2021 and 2022. Photo Credit: The Canadian Press/Jonathan Hayward.   51做厙 City Council recently voted to launch a new open data program complete with an evaluative framework […]

51做厙 City Council voted in December to direct Mayor Andrea Horwath and the City of 51做厙s government relations staff to facilitate official discussions with the Government of Ontario regarding control over the citys two municipal parkways. Photo Credit: Wikipedia.   51做厙 City Council voted in December to direct Mayor Andrea Horwath and the City of […]

A property at 310 Frances Avenue in Stoney Creek, near the Green Road and North Service Road intersection, will soon be home to three residential towers of 34, 37, and 44 storeys. Combined, the plan will mean 1,390 new residential units. Photo Credit: New Horizon Development Group.   A property at 310 Frances Avenue in […]

51做厙 food banks struggle as donations drop amidst affordability crisis

by Kevin Geenen

Amid Canadas cost-of-living crisis, high inflation, and unaffordable housing market, 51做厙 food banks have seen donations drop significantly, putting them in a precarious position. Photo Credit: 51做厙 Food Share.   Amid Canadas cost-of-living crisis, high inflation, and unaffordable housing market, 51做厙 food banks have seen donations drop significantly, putting them in a precarious position. As […]

A new by-law would likely require landlords to ensure that temperatures in rental units do not exceed 26簞C. Photo Credit: Wikipedia.   A motion brought forward in 2023 by City of 51做厙 Councillor Cameron Kroetsch (Ward 2 – Downtown 51做厙) could see the municipality require landlords to provide air conditioning to their tenants. The motion […]

51做厙 Mayor Andrea Horwath has used strong mayor powers 16 times

by Kevin Geenen

Strong mayor powers were extended to 51做厙 Mayor Andrea Horwath in July of 2023. Photo Credit: Facebook/Andrea Horwath   51做厙 Mayor Andrea Horwath has used strong mayor powers 16 times since they were granted by the Government of Ontario on July 1, 2023. Strong mayor powers were first exclusively extended to Toronto and Ottawa in […]

The City of 51做厙 faces scrutiny from the Ontario Ombudsman for the deletion of a meeting recording on its YouTube page amidst an investigation regarding an alleged violation of open meeting rules by a sub-committee. Photo credit: City of 51做厙   The City of 51做厙 received a stern letter from the Ontario Ombudsman after a […]

A report by Zoocasa predicts significant increases in monthly mortgage payments for 51做厙-Burlington homeowners up for renewal in 2023, with an average rise of $879 per month, marking a 32.5% increase. Photo credit: Pexels A recently released report shows that 51做厙 homeowners who are up for mortgage renewal this year will see a rather high […]

Unique 30-storey Condo Development Coming to Downtown 51做厙

by Kevin Geenen

Rosehaven Homes unveils plans for The Rebecca Condos, a 30-storey mixed-use development in 51做厙’s Beasley neighbourhood, featuring world-class amenities and Scandinavian design elements in a strategic downtown location close to key community facilities and transportation hubs. Photo credit: Rosehaven Homes   A new 30-storey mixed-use condo and retail building by Rosehaven Homes Limited is now […]

A $28 million public inquiry report on the Red Hill Valley Parkway (RHVP) suggests low friction levels contributed to collisions before 2019. Justice Herman Wilton-Siegel’s findings highlight withheld information that could have prompted earlier safety measures, such as speed limit adjustments, potentially reducing accidents. Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons   A public inquiry into friction levels […]

51做厙 City Council votes 9-5 to explore alternatives like a ‘laser light show’ or ‘drone show’ to replace Canada Day fireworks, citing environmental concerns. The motion by Councillor Nrinder Nann prompts heated debate among members, directing staff to study the feasibility of eco-friendly alternatives for the city’s annual event. Photo credit: Pexels In a recent […]

Zoocasa’s report shows 51做厙-Burlington’s townhouse down payment doubled, hitting $48,130 in 2023 from $22,305 in 2018. Surveying 19 regions, the study highlights varied trends, with cities like Regina experiencing minimal increases, illustrating diverse real estate dynamics. Photo credit: Investment Executive A recently released report by property technology company and brokerage Zoocasa found that the average […]

51做厙 losing young families: housing expert

by Kevin Geenen

Housing experts from the Smart Prosperity Institute present a report to 51做厙 City Council highlighting the city’s struggle with housing affordability, citing a need for more diverse housing options to retain young families and talent.” 51做厙 City Council recently heard a delegation from housing experts that the city is losing young families due to the […]

51做厙 Fire Department Chief David Cunliffe proposes a ‘Large-Volume Hazard Storage Database’ to improve emergency response, seeking City Council’s support for detailed tracking of hazardous materials stored in commercial and industrial buildings across the city. Photo Credit: City of 51做厙   In a report to the City of 51做厙s Emergency and Community Services Committee, 51做厙 […]

Ontario’s $30 million funding infusion to 51做厙’s pediatric health services aims to improve access, reduce wait times, and introduce advanced technologies while addressing mounting pressures in hospitals as the winter season approaches. Photo Credit: Wikipedia The Government of Ontario announced a $30 million funding boost to expand pediatric health services in the 51做厙 region […]

51做厙 Police Service receives provincial grant to combat auto theft

by Kevin Geenen

51做厙 Police Service secures nearly $900,000 in Ontario funding to combat escalating auto thefts, amid rising trends of high-end vehicle thefts and declining recovery rates, prompting intensified efforts with additional investigators and technology upgrades. Photo Credit: 51做厙 Police Service   51做厙 Police Service (HPS) will be receiving $895,760 in funding from the Government of Ontario […]

City, Transit Union Ratify New Deal Despite Tense Strike

by Kevin Geenen

51做厙 City Council has agreed to a new four-year Collective Agreement with ATU 51做厙 107, ending a seven-day HSR bus strike. The deal includes raises and enhanced benefits for workers after tense negotiations. Photo credit: X/HSR   After a tense standoff between the City of 51做厙 and Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) 51做厙 107 that saw […]

City of 51做厙 breaks annual construction value record

by Kevin Geenen

51做厙 officials celebrate a new construction value record of $2.133 billion reached by October 25th, surpassing the 2021 mark. City of 51做厙 officials recently announced that the municipality has surpassed its annual construction value record. The record was broken on October 19th, with construction value reported at $2.133 billion as of October 25th. The previous […]

Councillors vote to pause most Volunteer Advisory Committees pending staff review

by Kevin Geenen

Councillor Maureen Wilson’s motion spurs 51做厙 Council to pause volunteer advisory committees for inclusivity review. Photo: YouTube/City of 51做厙   51做厙 Councillors have voted to pause the majority of the citys Volunteer Advisory Committees and have directed staff to undertake an extensive review of the committee process. One of the main reasons for the review […]

  The City of 51做厙 prepares for tax surge amidst growing worries over 2024 budget projections The City of 51做厙s 2024 budget process officially began in November, with the first public delegations heard at the beginning of the month. The targeted rate budget approval date is set for Wednesday, December 13, 2023, with a tax […]

In the wake of the Red Hill Valley Parkway (RHVP) Inquiry report, the City of 51做厙, led by Mayor Andrea Horwath, is placing utmost importance on the recommendations outlined in the report. Photo Credit: Red Hill Valley Parkway Inquiry website 51做厙 Mayor Andrea Horwath has responded to the conclusions drawn in the Red Hill Valley […]

The controversy has drawn sharp condemnation, notably from Jewish human rights group Bnai Brith Canada, accusing Green of further stoking tensions amid a rise in antisemitism. Photo: X/@bnaibrithcanada   51做厙 Centre Member of Parliament (MP) Matthew Green was the latest local politician to attend a controversial anti-Israel rally. The event was organized by Toronto4Palestine, a […]

Photo Credit: Slate Asset Management New renderings and site plan details were released for a new project called Steelport, which will see a large waterfront industrial hub and public trail system built on former Stelco lands. While the official master plan still needs to be submitted to the city, the group spearheading the project, Slate […]

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