About 50 people, including representatives from Environment Hamilton, Stop Sprawl HamOnt, Hamilton 350 and Environmental Defence, were on hand for a pop-up rally outside Flamborough Glanbrook MPP Donna Skelly’s constituency office April 23.

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a significant unknown in how Hamilton will be able to pay ongoing costs over the next three years.

Additional green space, and an opportunity to expand the existing Green Block with native plants and gardens, could be created when Governors Manor finalizes its acquisition of the end of Kerr Street in Dundas, abutting the south side of the residential care facility at 37 Ogilvie St.

Music, food and a call to action were all on the agenda under sunny skies at a Stop Sprawl HamOnt event April 24 at Manorun Organic Farm in Copetown.

Staff say they are implementing recommendations to improve project oversight

Upper Stoney Creek’s Bishop Ryan Catholic Secondary School is poised to get some relief from overcrowding with the province’s announcement of funding for a 253-student addition.

Hamilton public school trustees say the province’s four-year moratorium on pupil accommodation reviews is unfair to Mountain and Dundas students whose elementary schools are being deprived of upgrades made at other schools.

A public meeting held by the owners of the former Brandon House property left residents feeling angry and upset, lamenting a lack of “trust” with the developer.

Canadian Tire is warning shoppers about a massive recall impacting Canadian stores.

Canada has many accomplished and inspiring immigrants. Now it’s time to acknowledge them, with a vote in Weston Union’s 14th-annual Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards.

A small group of Grade 5 students at Ancaster’s Rousseau School has raised thousands for children in Ukraine since the March break.

For the ninth year in a row, Mohawk College has been named one of the top 100 greenest employers in Canada.

The new Saltfleet Conservation Area will be in the spotlight as the Hamilton Conservation Authority reviews how it manages four Stoney Creek parks and the Dofasco 2000 Trail this year.

Niagara Escarpment Commission members narrowly rejected an application to clear a Pleasant View property for an orchard, where agricultural uses are not permitted, at its April 21 meeting.

Hamilton Police are investigating after a 2021 Mercedes was reportedly stolen and its occupants assaulted in Flamborough on April 21.

Another growing season is upon Flamborough and as the planting season begins, farmers are looking to the skies for fair weather.

Incumbent MPP Paul Miller, who has represented the riding since 2007, will run as an independent in the June 2 provincial election.

Excavator used to dig up at the end of Calvin Street to access property.

We take pride in covering the community we serve. But we also have a strong desire to give back. We wanted to find a way to help those who are helping support and promote the community. And we’re doing just that, to the tune of $2,022,000 worth of advertising in 2022.

"It will not change overnight, but we are going to take on the success of the investments of the past," says Hamilton Liberal MP Filomena Tassi.

Bylaw variances, traffic impact study among special conditions on site plan approval.

The $4.2-million project will include road resurfacing, culvert replacement and new pedestrian crosswalk at Tiffany Falls.

The list is compiled by Craig and Beth Sinclair, owners of a property in Smiths Falls that has been a source of natural gardening.

Monique Taylor was shocked.

"This is the next step politically," says Farr, who grew up in east Hamilton.

As Earth Day approaches, thoughts turn to the environment and sustainability.

The annual Dundas Lions Club Easter egg hunt on Good Friday at the Dundas Driving Park attracted a crowd of about 200 with hunts for children aged 1-3, 4-6 and 11-12.

The Mountain Kidz Klub had array of Easter egg fun for children over the holiday weekend.

The Stoney Creek Lions Club Easter egg hunt returned this year on April 16 after a two-year hiatus.

More than 65 vendors were on hand at the Ancaster Lions spring craft and gift show on Good Friday at the Ancaster Fairgrounds.The event was one of many Easter attractions in the area that returned this year following a COVID-19 shutdown.

Farr, born and raised in downtown Hamilton, has been a councillor since 2010.

The former Progressive Conservative MPP held a breakfast event on April 16 that attracted about 60 interested people.

Health Canada is warning shoppers about a major recall involving certain fridges sold at big-name stores.

The tale of Dwight, the Hamilton cat allegedly stolen by a pizza deliver driver and dropped in a Stoney Creek neighbourhood, has resulted in a happy ending.

A Stoney Creek ratepayers association is accusing the city of sneaking through some changes to approvals for a 12-storey multilevel condo building under construction at the northwest corner of Green Road and the North Service Road.

Residents at 1132 Upper Wellington St. say they have no plans to give up their affordable three-bedroom townhouse units, despite efforts from the property owner to end their tenancies.

51-page appendix to report made public, to be presented to committee in open session

Owners and city staff have until May 11 to work out a compromise for the Wilson Street property near Academy Street.

Many species are at risk due to climate change, habitat loss, hunting and fishing.

The City of Hamilton will begin conducting aerial spraying for Lymantria dispar dispar (LDD) moths next month in east and west Hamilton, Ancaster, Dundas and Waterdown.

“I feel on top of the world.”

Like many contractors, Stoney Creek’s Bob Assadourian has been busy during the pandemic with requests for new kitchens, bathrooms and staycation backyards.

Work in equity and science strength of character inspires others

Organization undergoing time of transition and review

Councillors approve an additional 10 new red light cameras for the city, increasing the number from 32.

A national recall of various popular chocolates over possible Salmonella contamination is impacting numerous big-name Ontario grocery stores.

Multiple products are being pulled from Amazon's online marketplace because they pose hazards to kids, Health Canada says.