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cbc.caAndrea Horwath, Hamilton's 1st woman mayor, gives tearful address after failing to win a 2nd term | CBC NewsFollowing her election night loss Monday in the mayoral race, incumbent Andrea Horwath said it was a privilege to serve Hamilton in different capacities the last 29 years. She said she's not sure what...

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"It's been absolutely the privilege of a lifetime to represent the people of this city, first as a city councillor, then as an MPP and, of course, as the first woman mayor of the city." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #HamOnt #OnPoli

cbc.caHamilton and Niagara awaiting results as polls close | CBC

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My newsroom is following elections in the #HamOnt and #Niagara tonight: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #OnPoli

cbc.caHomelessness, taxes and infrastructure: Hamilton voters on the issues they say matter most this election | CBC NewsHomelessness, taxes, infrastructure, accountability and the cost of living are key concerns this election, voters say. Five voters told CBC Hamilton what's weighing on their minds.

I spoke with five voters from around #HamOnt to learn what issues matter to them this election and why. #OnPoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

cbc.caHow would Hamilton mayoral candidates better support people experiencing homelessness? | CBC NewsCandidates for mayor in Hamilton share how they would work to support people experiencing homelessness.

In a survey of all mayoral candidates, CBC Hamilton asked how they would better support people experiencing homelessness. We also asked about better supports for people living with addiction. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #HamOnt #OnPoli

cbc.caThis student grew up in poverty in Hamilton. They're asking election candidates to commit to helping kids | CBC NewsA 19-year-old student who experienced child poverty in Hamilton is calling on municipal election candidates to help improve living conditions for kids in the city. Madisen Dean spoke about the call to...

"I don't want talk. I want action." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #HamOnt #OnPoli

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Hamilton Public Library

@hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social

Have you voted yet? Media experts from CBC, CHCH News Hamilton Spectator will discuss local #HamOnt issues to help you make an informed decision on election day, Monday, October 26. Drop in and listen to a #MunicipalElection Media Panel on Monday October 19, 6:30pm at Central. www.hpl.ca/events

cbc.caHamilton's mayoral candidates get heated over spending, hate, abortion and more | CBC NewsOn debate stages throughout Hamilton this fall, Mayor Andrea Horwath has defended her record in office from challengers including Keanin Loomis and Rob Cooper. Here are some of the top issues candidat...

Re-capping #HamOnt mayoral debates, including Thursday's fractious Cable 14 program, with election day about two weeks away: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #OnPoli

cbc.caWard 1: Housing, infrastructure and data centres are top of mind for these Hamilton council candidates | CBC NewsCandidates running for Ward 1 councillor share their priorities, including infrastructure, affordable housing and transparency.

21 Sept

My CBC Hamilton and CBC Niagara team will be publishing ward profiles for #HamOnt and #StCatharines with answers to questions we asked the candidates, and information about the wards they're running in this municipal election. Hamilton's Ward 1 is first: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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cbc.caWard 13: With no incumbent running, candidates say roads, taxes and understanding rural issues are key | CBC NewsNo incumbent is running in Ward 13, so there's sure to be a new councillor. Candidates say top issues include roads, taxes and a leaders that understand rural issues.

Ward 13: With no incumbent running, candidates say roads, taxes and understanding rural issues are key www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #HamOnt #OnPoli

cbc.caWard 14: Two familiar faces will faceoff this October in Hamilton's West Mountain ward | CBC NewsKojo Damptey and incumbent councillor Mike Spadafora will face each other again. The two were part of Hamilton's closest race in 2022, when Spadafora defeated Damptey for the seat with 79 votes.

Ward 14: Two familiar faces will faceoff this October in Hamilton's West Mountain ward www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #HamOnt #OnPoli

Ward 11: Controversial urban boundary expansion and 'responsible growth' priorities for candidates www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #HamOnt #OnPoli

cbc.caWard 11: Controversial urban boundary expansion and 'responsible growth' priorities for candidates | CBC NewsLocated mostly in the community of Glanbrook, Ward 11 is home to the Binbrook Conservation Area and the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport. The ward also encompasses the Binbrook and Mount H...

cbc.caWard 12: Candidates promise to address safety, affordability, infrastructure and loss of farm land | CBC NewsCandidates running for Ward 12 councillor share their priorities including safety, affordability, infrastructure and protecting farm land.

Ward 12: Candidates promise to address safety, affordability, infrastructure and loss of farm land www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #OnPoli #HamOnt

Ward 9: Gridlock, crime and a stinky landfill, what candidates had to say about the ward's top issues www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #HamOnt #OnPoli

cbc.caWard 9: Gridlock, crime and a stinky landfill, what candidates had to say about the ward's top issues | CBC NewsLocated in Upper Stoney Creek, Ward 9 sits south of the escarpment, north of the hydro corridor and South Townline Road, east of the Red Hill Valley Parkway and west of Grimsby, Ont.

cbc.caWard 10: 11 candidates vying to replace MPP Jeff Beattie in Hamilton's Stoney Creek ward | CBC NewsFormer councillor Jeff Beattie left the role in August and withdrew from the Ward 10 race to run with the Progressive Conservatives to become a Member of Provincial Parliament in the Hamilton East—Sto...

Ward 10: 11 candidates vying to replace MPP Jeff Beattie in Hamilton's Stoney Creek ward www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #OnPoli #HamOnt

Ward 7: Candidates running against incumbent councillor say roads and accountability at city hall need fixing www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #HamOnt #OnPoli

cbc.caWard 7: Candidates running against incumbent councillor say roads and accountability at city hall need fixing | CBC NewsIn Hamilton's Ward 7, incumbent councillor Esther Pauls is facing three challengers: Heather Beale, Mark Daly, and Gordon Leslie.

cbc.caWard 8: Residents to get third councillor in just over a year, here's who's running | CBC NewsIn Hamilton's Ward 8, seven candidates are running to replace Rob Cooper ahead of the Oct. 26 municipal election.

Ward 8: Residents to get third councillor in just over a year, here's who's running www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #HamOnt #OnPoli

Ward 5: Candidates say development, taxes and affordability are key concerns www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #HamOnt #OnPoli

cbc.caWard 5: Candidates say development, taxes and affordability are key concerns | CBC NewsCandidates running for Ward 5 share their priorities, including affordability, keeping taxes low and stopping a parking lot from being turned into housing.

cbc.caWard 6: Candidates focus on affordability, infrastructure and local services ahead of Hamilton election | CBC NewsIncumbent councillor Tom Jackson will face two challengers for Ward 6 on election day, Oct. 26: Melissa Debicki and Peter Werhun.

Ward 6: Candidates focus on affordability, infrastructure and local services ahead of Hamilton election www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #OnPoli #HamOnt

Ward 3: Derelict, empty buildings among top issues for candidates of this lower-city area www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #HamOnt #OnPoli

cbc.caWard 3: Derelict, empty buildings among top issues for candidates of this lower-city area | CBC NewsHomelessness, road and building infrastructure, and soot are some of the main concerns of candidates currently running for council in Ward 3. Two-term councillor Nrinder Nann will face off against two...

cbc.caWard 4: Data centre development, LRT impacts and revitalization of Kenilworth among candidate priorities | CBC NewsIn Hamilton's Ward 4, incumbent councillor Tammy Hwang is facing five challengers: Todd Anderson, Jason Farr, Jemma Lambert, Tony Mamone and Tobin Tuff. Here are the issues that matter to them.

Ward 4: Data centre development, LRT impacts and revitalization of Kenilworth among candidate priorities www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #OnPoli #HamOnt

cbc.caWho's running for mayor in Hamilton? Get to know the candidates and the issues they say they'll tackle | CBC NewsAfter a narrow win in 2022, Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath is running for re-election against 12 candidates, including last election's runner-up Keanin Loomis and Ward 8 councillor Rob Cooper. Here's w...

Who's running for mayor in Hamilton? Get to know the candidates and the issues they say they'll tackle: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #HamOnt #OnPoli

cbc.caHere's where Hamilton's candidates for mayor stand on data centres | CBC NewsConcerns over the development of data centres in Hamilton were front and centre at city hall this summer. Here's how mayoral candidates say they'd manage data centre development.

Where do Hamilton mayoral candidates stand on data centres? www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #HamOnt #OnPoli

Ward 2: Safety, housing and homelessness are the area's most urgent issues, say councillor candidates www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #HamOnt #OnPoli

cbc.caHamilton Votes 2026: Ward 2 - Safety, housing and homelessness | CBC NewsCandidates running for Ward 2 councillor share their priorities, including homelessness, road safety, crime and housing.

cbc.caStarbucks workers in Hamilton hope to tackle wage, customer harassment issues in negotiating 1st contract | CBC NewsA group of Hamilton Starbucks workers who joined United Steelworkers this month aims to address issues including harassment by customers and an unclear wage structure as they prepare to negotiate thei...

18 Sept

A group of downtown Hamilton Starbucks workers has unionized in an attempt to address issues including harassment by customers and an unclear wage structure, the United Steelworkers union says. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #HamOnt

nytimes.comInside Arizona State men’s hockey, and the workout that left a player on life supportPlayers are coping with conflicted feelings while practicing under a coach who lamented 'soft' play last season.

17 Sept

"In private, some current players have lamented the impossible position they have been put in, sources said. They believe the workout went too far and are angered at any suggestion that it didn’t." More from The Athletic about the workout that led to Hamiltonian Matthew Mayich's hospitalization.

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Inside the Arizona State men’s hockey program, and the workout that left a player on life support

cbc.caGot a minute? Tell us what changes you want to see in Hamilton this election | CBC NewsCBC Hamilton is distributing a survey asking voters about their top municipal election issues. Voting day is Oct. 26.

14 Sept

Affordability. Community safety. Taxes. Data centres. Air pollution. What are your priorities this municipal election, #HamOnt? www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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Who's running for office in Hamilton's municipal election this October? CBC Hamilton will be updating this list as we get closer to voting day on Oct. 26. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #HamOnt #OnPoli

cbc.caThe municipal election is 4 months away. Here's who's running so far in Hamilton | CBC NewsVoters will go to the polls on Oct. 26 for this year's municipal election. Candidates have until Aug. 21 to register. Here's who's running in Hamilton and its 15 wards so far.

cbc.caGot a minute? Tell us what changes you want to see in Niagara this election | CBC NewsCBC Niagara wants to know what's top of mind for voters this upcoming municipal election.

14 Sept

If you're in #Niagara, we want to hear from you too! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

cbc.caHamilton NHL prospect Matthew Mayich 'needs a miracle' as he remains hospitalized, family lawyer says | CBC NewsHamilton-born NHL prospect Matthew Mayich 'needs a miracle' in hospital after he collapsed during a 'brutal' workout at Arizona State University last month, according to his family's lawyer. Rob Carey...

5 Sept

Hamilton-born NHL prospect Matthew Mayich "needs a miracle" after being hospitalized following a training incident at Arizona State University last month, his family's lawyer has said. Attorney Rob Carey said the school needs to fully investigate what happened. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #HamOnt

cbc.caPC Jeff Beattie wins Hamilton East—Stoney Creek byelection | CBC NewsWith all polls counted, Progressive Conservative and former city councillor Jeff Beattie has won the Hamilton East—Stoney Creek provincial byelection.

4 Sept

"With all polls counted before 10 p.m., Beattie won by a 1,614-vote margin, securing 38.87 per cent of the vote share, according to Elections Ontario. Voter turnout was 29.25 per cent." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #HamOnt #OnPoli

cbc.caBald eagle saved from Ontario dump looked like a 'very smelly drowned rat,' wildlife custodian says | CBC NewsA soaking wet bald eagle that was unable to fly was rescued from the Brantford Landfill Site Scale and is recovering at a wildlife rehabilitation facility. "She was soaked to the skin," says the autho...

4 Sept

"I work with wildlife and pretty much all the animals that we have in care would prefer to kill me, and that is perfectly OK ... That means that they're recovering." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #Brantford

cbc.caHow this endangered turtle population in Hamilton, Burlington wetlands quadrupled since 2020 | CBC NewsThe Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington, Ont., has been working to raise and release endangered Blanding's turtles since 2020. With this year's release of 52 turtles, the population will have quadru...

3 Sept

The Royal Botanical Gardens in #Burlington, has been working with Scales Nature Park to raise and release endangered Blanding's turtles since 2020. With this year's release of 52 turtles, the population in RBG's wetlands will have quadrupled to about 100. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #HamOnt

cbc.caAffordability, health care and soot: Candidates in Hamilton East—Stoney Creek byelection share top priorities | CBC NewsCBC News reached out to byelection candidates to ask about the issues they feel are most important to the community — and how they would plan to tackle them. Ahead of the Sept. 3 vote, here's what the...

"Affordability, health care, education and soot stand out as the big issues at the top of mind for people living in east Hamilton and Stoney Creek, according to the candidates running in the upcoming byelection." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #HamOnt

youtube.comHamilton Votes 2026 - Hamilton East - Stoney Creek By-Election DEBATEYouTube video by CABLE 14

Candidate debate here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-zA...

cbc.ca'We didn’t want them:' Hamilton rallies against Dominion Society, as group holds event in Burlington, Ont. | CBC NewsMore than 100 people gathered outside of Hamilton city hall around midday Saturday to denounce the fact that a self-proclaimed nationalist group that wants to deport millions of people from Canada pla...

"More than 100 people gathered outside of Hamilton city hall Saturday to denounce the fact that a self-proclaimed nationalist group that wants to deport millions of people from Canada planned to host a day-long conference in the city the same day." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #HamOnt

Great related interview here by my colleagues at Fresh Air: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

cbc.caVenue that rented space to anti-immigration group Dominion Society cancels Hamilton booking, police say | CBC NewsHamilton police say a venue that had rented space to an anti-immigration group for its national conference later this week has cancelled the booking. This follows weeks of community groups, politician...

26 Aug

Hamilton police say a venue that had rented space to an anti-immigration group for its national conference later this week has cancelled the booking. The Dominion Society's chair says the conference is still going ahead. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

cbc.caHamilton health official clarifies impact of July soot: Similar to 'ongoing pollutants' in the air | CBC NewsHamilton's associate medical officer of health has clarified the public health department's finding there are no short- or long-term impacts linked to the grime coating city neighbourhoods in July.

20 Aug

Hamilton's associate medical officer of health is clarifying and putting into context the public health department's finding there are no short- or long-term impacts linked to the grime coating city neighbourhoods in July. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #HamOnt

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Joey Coleman

@joeycoleman.ca

17 Aug

The Ontario Land Tribunal has just overturned Hamilton's Urban Boundary freeze. I'm reading the decision right now and will expand the story now on TPR. #HamOnt #yhmcc thepublicrecord.ca/2026/08/onta...

thepublicrecord.caOntario Land Tribunal Overturns Hamilton Urban Boundary FreezeHamilton ordered to permit at least "1,600 gross developable hectares" of new greenfield lands into urban area.

cbc.caOntario data centre plan needs more transparency, say Hamilton, Burlington councillors | CBC NewsSome elected officials in Hamilton and Burlington say Ontario's new plan to attract data centres needs more transparency for residents. Premier Doug Ford unveiled a new data centre framework last week...

17 Aug

Some elected officials in Hamilton and Burlington say Ontario's new plan to attract data centres needs more transparency for residents. Premier Doug Ford unveiled a new data centre framework last week. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #HamOnt #Burlington #OnPoli

cbc.caData confirms it, crime in Hamilton is trending down with 2 major exceptions | CBC NewsWhile some people in Hamilton report feeling unsafe in the city, Statistics Canada crime data confirms what police have been saying: overall, crime in Hamilton is trending down, and below Ontario and ...

17 Aug

While some people in Hamilton report feeling unsafe in the city, Statistics Canada crime data confirms what police have been saying: overall, crime in Hamilton is trending down, and below Ontario and national averages. There are two major exceptions. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #HamOnt

cbc.caBirla Carbon 'primary source' of Hamilton's July soot fall: Ministry of the Environment | CBC NewsEmissions from carbon black manufacturer Birla Carbon were "a primary source" of the soot falling on Hamilton neighbourhoods in early July, Ontario's Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Park...

13 Aug

Emissions from manufacturer Birla Carbon were "a primary source" of the soot falling on Hamilton neighbourhoods last month, Ontario's Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) has said. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #HamOnt

cbc.caBe aware of anti-immigration group planning conference in Hamilton area, mayor tells businesses | CBC NewsHamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath says she has sent letters to local businesses about an anti-immigration group that could be renting space in the city for a conference. Horwath says people are free to pr...

12 Aug

Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath says she has sent letters to local businesses about an anti-immigration group that could be renting space in the city for a conference. Horwath says people are free to promote their views, but wants the community to be informed. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #HamOnt

cbc.caRare river otter spotted in Niagara wetland, pointing to species' comeback in southwestern Ontario | CBC NewsA local photographer captured images of a river otter in the Grimsby Wetlands early this month. Experts say otters used to be rare in southwestern Ontario, but this and other sightings point to a welc...

12 Aug

A local photographer captured images of a river otter in the Grimsby Wetlands early this month. Experts say otters used to be rare in southwestern Ontario, but this and other sightings point to a welcome comeback. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #Niagara #HamOnt

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John Loeppky

@jloeppky.com

11 Aug

Canadian journalists, please help me out to spread the following message: If you are a freelancer with CBC (or an employee, but this is aimed at freelancers) who needs support given the current wildfires in Canada, please get in touch. John@Jloeppky.com.

cbc.caResearchers looking into soot falling across Hamilton say they've uncovered what's in the grime | CBC NewsMcMaster University researchers studying the soot falling on Hamilton neighbourhoods have determined the grimy, black substance contains toxic chemicals consistent with coal combustion. For the "What'...

11 Aug

McMaster University researchers studying the soot falling on Hamilton neighbourhoods have determined the grimy, black substance contains toxic chemicals consistent with coal combustion. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #HamOnt

cbc.caVenues have unwittingly let extremist groups book events. Anti-racism groups offer tips to prevent that | CBC NewsDominion Society, which supports deporting immigrants en masse, is advertising a conference in Hamilton this month. It's prompted anti-racism groups to advise venues and businesses on how to avoid unw...

10 Aug

Dominion Society, which supports deporting immigrants en masse, is advertising a conference in Hamilton this month. It's prompted anti-racism groups to advise venues and businesses on how to avoid unwittingly booking events by groups they say promote hate. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

youtube.comThis anti-immigration group could be looking to rent your venueYouTube video by CBC News Toronto

10 Aug

And in video form: www.youtube.com/shorts/t0QUT...

cbc.caHamilton updates road safety plan after injury, fatal collisions fall 34% since 2019 | CBC NewsThe City of Hamilton updated its Vision Zero plan to improve road safety. At a committee meeting last month, staff told councillors collisions dropped 34 per cent through the first six years of the pl...

5 Aug

Since Hamilton introduced its Vision Zero plan in 2019, collisions in which people were hurt or killed fell 34 per cent, from 1,483 to 978, city staff said last week. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

cbc.caSt. Catharines, Ont., declares state of emergency after back-to-back floods | CBC NewsThe City of St. Catharines, Ont., has declared a state of emergency after two extreme rainstorms in less than a week triggered widespread flooding, overwhelmed municipal infrastructure and caused sign...

5 Aug

"The City of St. Catharines, Ont., has declared a state of emergency after two extreme rainstorms in less than a week triggered widespread flooding, overwhelmed municipal infrastructure and caused significant damage to homes, businesses and public property." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...