Amid the rapid growth of the cannabis industry since legalization in 2018, a number of municipalities have been looking to slam on the brakes.

Hamilton’s public school board is inviting input on a high school boundary review for four central Mountain elementary schools prompted by the anticipated opening of the new Nora Frances Henderson Secondary School in September.

As the year draws to a close, the Review takes a look at some of the most popular stories of 2019.

Province approves project for four additional spaces immediately.

The City of Hamilton will collect real Christmas trees at the curb during the weeks of Jan. 6 and Jan. 13

Here's what made headlines this week in Flamborough.

An Ancaster Starbucks served up its final cups on Dec. 27 after a Change.org petition failed to brew enough support to keep the doors open.

Gunman suspected to have barricaded himself in house near major Richmond Hill intersection

Residents of the Stoney Creek area will soon have to drive a bit farther for their morning caffeine fix.

The issue: St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton's MyDovetale serviceLocal impact: Thousands of patients will be able to see their doctors without leaving home

As the calendar flips to 2020, the Review has reached out to Flamborough’s three councillors — Ward 12’s Lloyd Ferguson, Ward 13’s Arlene VanderBeek and Ward 15’s Judi Partridge — to nail down their top priorities for Flamborough in the coming year.

Toronto’s sixth cannabis store — at 730 Danforth Ave., just east of Pape Avenue, opened its doors on Dec. 16, 2019.

“I wanted somewhere where people come in and get a nice manicure and pedicure and not have to pay a premium,” said Anastasia Yarrow, Founder of The Fix.

The Issue: Lake Ontario hit record-high levels in 2019Local Impact: Lincoln, St. Catharines and Niagara-on-the-Lake are collectively forking out $1,691,430 to deal with the aftermath of a long, hard flood season.

As Flamborough families come together to celebrate the holidays, the Review team wishes you a very Merry Christmas.

Owner Kevin Schmidt, whose grown children will work at business, says he aims to open One Plant location Dec. 28

Police have arrested a 17-year-old Dundas male in connection with a series of suspicious fires in Dundas.Just after midnight on Dec. 22, police were called to Dundas Driving Park about a male who was seen trying to light fires in the park.After

The Issue: Realtor setting date in January to present purchase offers to Canadian TireThe Impact: Possible sale of 50 Cootes Dr. property takes another step.

The Flamborough Hockey Association is helping foster girls hockey in a remote Ontario First Nation.

Stoney Creek’s Eastdale, Guernsey, Southmeadow and Leckie Park neighbourhoods have been selected for speed limit reductions from 50 km/hr to 40 km/h and to 30 km/hr in school zones, as part of a city-wide traffic safety initiative.

The Ancaster Meadowlands have been selected for speed limit reductions from 50 km/hr to 40 km/h and to 30 km/hr in school zones, as part of a city-wide traffic safety initiative.

A look back at some more colourful quotes in 2019.

The issueA Christmas tradition continued at the Swansea seniors building at 801 Upper Gage.Local impact125 seniors, many of whom are on fixed incomes, got a Christmas dinner for $5.

A new bylaw that aims to regulate the size, setbacks and densities of Ancaster’s so-called “monster homes” marks its first full year in 2020.

WPE Landscape Equipment held an official groundbreaking ceremony for its new home on Highway 5 west of Waterdown on Monday, Dec. 16.

Background work began in 2018

Citizens decry ‘hypocrisy’ over Ex-Vaughan MP Fantino link to cannabis store

Priority review has been delayed at least 17 months.

Halton police have a heavy presence in a Burlington neighbourhood Friday as officers are conducting an ongoing investigation.

Traffic on Highway 401 in Milton slowed to a crawl this morning after a tractor trailer carrying cooking oil suddenly caught fire.

After 54 years, Waterdown’s John and George Riverin, of Riverin Kitchens and Baths, are retiring.

The Issue: McMaster University and City of Hamilton planned projects at Cootes Drive related to LRT, which was cancelled by the province.The Impact: Multi-million dollar McMaster transit hub development area and redesign of Cootes-Main intersection in limbo.

THE ISSUE: Fraud against seniorsLOCAL IMPACT: Residents are advised to watch out for phone scams

Firehouse Subs are red hot in Stoney Creek and it’s about to get even hotter.

The shooting started a little after 10 p.m. on Jan. 28, 2018 when a Mazda 3 arrived in the parking lot of an apartment complex.

"You have to demonstrated that the organization is worth your trust and that takes a while," said Wood.

New gateway signs going up in February

Member-supported budget grows for third straight year

After the bombshell announcement that the provincial government effectively killed Hamilton’s light-rail transit project, Stoney Creek councillors say it’s time to rethink how to use the $1 billion the Progressive Conservatives say is still on the table.

Commission wants to add Pleasant View to development control.

OAKVILLE- A 31-year-old Oakville woman is looking forward to a stress-free holiday season following a $1 million lotto win.

Students at some of Hamilton’s public and Catholic schools may get to sleep in a little later next September, depending on the outcome of a review of start and finish times that hopes to cut 40 school buses to eliminate an ongoing driver shortage.

Three McMaster University experts who will advise Hamilton’s public board on how to prevent bullying following October’s stabbing death of a 14-year-old high school student are being given an extra four months to file their final report.

THE ISSUE: Dump truck trafficTHE IMPACT: Safety concerns for residents.

Hosts face liability just like with alcohol.

QUESTION: What derailed Hamilton's LRT?CONCLUSION: Recent developments show the writing was on the wall

The Hamilton Conservation Authority’s board of directors is increasing its honorariums and meeting per diems for the first time in nine years.

Hamilton’s planned light-rail transit system has gone off the tracks, permanently.

Hamilton Conservation Authority chair Lloyd Ferguson says the province has backed off from an August letter suggesting his agency should stop running parks and recreation programs in favour of focusing on core functions like flood prevention.

The ISSUE: 24 Brock St. N. development appeal settled and file closed.The IMPACT: Property owner can move ahead with site plan review process.