Tag: Hamilton
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Auditor Blames Officials for Fallout in Hamilton’s Outdoor Shelter Project
Overview: An Audit Finds Rushed Planning Behind the Shelters An independent evaluation of Hamilton’s outdoor shelter project reveals that the drive to move quickly may have compromised essential governance and due diligence. The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) in Hamilton states that urgency in the project’s early phases sidelined careful oversight, potentially increasing taxpayer…
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Audit Slams Hamilton’s Outdoor Shelter Project: Taxpayers Bear the Fallout
Audit Finds Urgency Superseded Governance in Hamilton’s Outdoor Shelter Project An independent audit conducted by Hamilton’s Office of the Auditor General has raised critical concerns about the city’s approach to its outdoor shelter project. The report concludes that under pressure to finalize the shelters quickly, officials prioritized speed over the foundational principles of due diligence…
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Woman arrested after $1700 grocery theft from Hamilton supermarket
Overview of the incident A woman was arrested after alleged theft totaling more than $1,700 from a Hamilton supermarket earlier today. Law enforcement and the Hamilton Retail Crime Team were on scene as officers investigated a store-wide incident that spanned several product categories, including chocolates, batteries, meat products, and dairy substitutes. Local authorities say the…
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Woman Arrested After $1,700 Grocery Theft at Hamilton Supermarket
Overview of the incident A woman was arrested following an alleged grocery theft at a Hamilton supermarket, with investigators stating that more than $1,700 worth of goods were stolen in a single incident. Law enforcement officials described the case as a targeted theft that involved a broad range of items, from groceries to household essentials.…
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Hamilton’s Safe Apartment Bylaw: Landlords & Tenants Guide
Overview: A new era for Hamilton rental housing Starting January 1, Hamilton begins enforcing the Safe Apartment Buildings Bylaw, a cornerstone of city efforts to improve living conditions in rental buildings. The bylaw outlines minimum housing standards and establishes clearer responsibilities for landlords, while strengthening protections for tenants. For both sides, understanding the triggers, timelines,…
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Hamilton’s Safe Apartment ByLaw: What Landlords and Tenants Need to Know
Overview: A new bylaw aimed at safer, better-maintained rental buildings Starting January 1, Hamilton will roll out its Safe Apartment Buildings ByLaw, a set of rules designed to improve living conditions in rental properties across the city. City officials say the bylaw targets chronic maintenance issues, unsafe living conditions, and overall housing quality, with the…
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What Hamilton’s Safe Apartment Bylaw Means for Landlords and Tenants in 2025
Overview: A New Era for Hamilton Rentals Starting January 1, Hamilton will implement the Safe Apartment Buildings Bylaw, a key part of a broader effort to improve rental housing conditions. The bylaw, passed in 2024, aims to ensure safe, well-maintained rental properties and to reduce tenant turnover due to avoidable housing issues. For both landlords…
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Organized Theft Ring Bust: Shoppers Drug Mart in Ontario & Quebec
Overview of the bust A multi-jurisdictional investigation culminated this week in the disruption of an organized crime group accused of stealing more than a million dollars worth of consumer goods from Shoppers Drug Mart locations across Ontario and Quebec. Police in Hamilton, with partners from other jurisdictions, say the thefts spanned several months and targeted…
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London Plane Trees to be Removed in Hamilton: Infrastructure Concerns
Overview: Hamilton moves to remove London plane trees In a decision that mirrors a broader shift among local governments, the Southern Grampians Shire Council has signaled plans to remove 25 London plane trees in Hamilton. The move comes amid concerns about aging infrastructure, underground utilities, and the potential risks posed by deteriorating tree health in…
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London Plane Trees in Hamilton: Infrastructure Concerns Trigger Removal
Why the London plane trees are being removed in Hamilton The Southern Grampians Shire Council has announced plans to remove 25 London plane trees from Hamilton, citing ongoing infrastructure concerns. The decision reflects a broader trend across Victoria and Australia as councils weigh the costs and risks associated with mature plane trees planted long ago.…