I’ve still got my fire in my belly,” he said “I’m not going to apologise for being a fighter I’m not going to apologise for still wanting it Hamilton finished eighth in the race which was won in dominant style by McLaren’s Oscar Piastri During the race Hamilton asked Ferrari to have his teammate Charles Leclerc switch places with him as the British driver was clearly quicker He was exasperated at the time the team took took to make the call He also referred to it as “not good teamwork” and later after the team switched the two drivers places back asked with no little sarcasm whether he should also give up a place to the chasing Williams of Carlos Sainz The Ferrari cars of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton at the Miami GP. Photograph: Mark Sutton/Formula 1/Getty ImagesHowever he played down the significance of the exchanges and revealed he and team principal Fred Vasseur had spoken almost immediately after the race, with Hamilton making sure the air was clear between them. “Fred came to my room, I just put my hand on his shoulder and was like, ‘dude, calm down, don’t be so sensitive’,” he said. “I could have said way worse things on the radio. You hear some of the things others have said in the past, some of it was sarcasm. Look, you’ve got to understand we’re under a huge amount of pressure within the car. Read more“You’re never going to get the most peaceful messages coming through in the heat of the battle It wasn’t effing and blinding and anything like that Vasseur maintained he was happy with the way the team had called their decisions and that he understood his driver’s position “I had a discussion with Lewis and I can perfectly understand the frustration,” he said “They are champions, they want to win races. It’s not easy. It’s never easy. And I didn’t see another team to do it today. That’s why we took the responsibility to do it. We are racing for Ferrari first and honestly I think as a team we did a good job.” Vasseur also confirmed that the team’s policy if they switch driver positions to allow one to attack a car ahead and if no advantage is gained and a position is not made they will revert to the original order as they did in Miami Already not where they wanted to be running at the Miami Grand Prix Ferrari team orders impacting Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc did little to improve the mood However, Leclerc has made it clear that he has “no bad feelings” towards Hamilton after the Miami Grand Prix the Ferrari drivers swapped around twice without success on the way to a P7 finish for Leclerc and Hamilton P8 Additional reporting by Elizabeth Blackstock Ferrari split strategies for the Miami Grand Prix But after the sole round of pit stops were complete Hamilton came up behind Leclerc on theoretically the faster tyre but was left frustrated when Ferrari told him to hold position Hamilton continued to argue his case and Ferrari did a U-turn but with Hamilton unable to ditch his team-mate then Leclerc felt like he was being held up and asked to be let back through by Hamilton Leclerc crossed the line 1.5 seconds behind the Mercedes of Kimi Antonelli in P7 as Hamilton narrowly held on to P8 under late pressure from Carlos Sainz in the Williams which included being speared by Sainz at Turn 17 on the last lap while Leclerc is frustrated over a lack of pace in the Ferrari – McLaren Red Bull and Mercedes having been quicker in Miami – he made it clear than none of that frustration was directed towards Hamilton whether he considered letting Hamilton through before Ferrari asked he would struggle a bit more to go to the end than me “But I understand as well that he wanted to try and do something different I would have done the same thing if I was him and trying to be a bit more aggressive with the medium tyres “There’s no bad feelings with Lewis I understand that he wants to try and optimise as much as I want to try and optimise the car potential Asked if he had the chance to speak with Hamilton after the race so we don’t have enough time to really speak.” 👉 F1 2025: Head-to-head race statistics between team-mates 👉 F1 2025: Head-to-head qualifying statistics between team-mates The frustration of the Ferrari drivers played out over team radio at times during the race, that especially true for Hamilton And Leclerc agreed with the suggestion that this is a consequence from the lack of performance He added: “There’s the frustration already that I was fighting for P8 at the time the radio doesn’t always… In this case probably… But the radio is not always the real picture.” Ferrari sit P4 in the Constructors’ Championship standings Read next – Miami GP: Piastri continues winning streak after more Verstappen v Norris fireworks © Planet Sport Limited 2025 • All Rights Reserved Antonelli's 'seismic moment' and why Williams were faster than Ferrari – it’s our Miami GP review Gasly admits Alpine ‘need answers’ after difficult weekend in Miami as Doohan reflects on Lap 1 collision with Lawson Audi announce organisational restructure ahead of F1 arrival in 2026 5 Winners and 5 Losers from Miami – Who excelled in the Sunshine State Tsunoda concedes he ‘made life much more difficult’ with five-second penalty in Miami after battling for final point Fred Vasseur has defended Ferrari’s handling of the team orders situation that unfolded between Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton in the Miami Grand Prix whilst also acknowledging that he could “perfectly understand” the frustration displayed by Hamilton Hamilton had been running behind seventh-placed Leclerc in eighth as the race entered its latter stages with the seven-time World Champion on a different strategy using the medium tyres while Leclerc was running the hard compound MIAMI LOWDOWN: All the key moments as McLaren and Antonelli shine, Ferrari face tensions and LEGO takes over As Hamilton felt that he had the pace to catch Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli ahead the Briton suggested that he be let by – but as the team assessed whether to make the swap Hamilton appeared to become increasingly frustrated over the radio at one point sarcastically commenting that the squad should “have a tea break while you are at it” The team ultimately decided to make the switch but when Hamilton was then unable to reach Antonelli Leclerc was told that the positions would be reversed back though the 40-year-old followed the order when it was relayed to him 2025 Miami Grand Prix: Tense radio exchanges as Hamilton and Leclerc argue over Ferrari strategy When quizzed after the race on why the first decision had seemingly taken a long time Vasseur explained that the squad were trying to understand certain factors behind the difference in pace between Leclerc and Hamilton “It didn't take so long – it was one lap and a half or something like this,” the Team Principal said “And when you have two cars not with the same strategy the first thing for me to understand [is] if it's faster when you are behind due to the DRS or not MONDAY MORNING DEBRIEF: How Leclerc and Hamilton’s opposing Miami strategies culminated in fractious Ferrari radio exchanges it means that it's one minute 30 to understand you can argue at the end that we would have been better to do it directly but we didn't know if it was the DRS effect or not because it's never easy to ask Charles or Lewis to swap Hamilton voiced his frustrations as he waited for a decision to be made over whether he could overtake Leclerc During the discussion with Leclerc about reversing the positions the second time around the Monegasque suggested that the team should “talk about it later” When asked to explain what had happened there Vasseur responded: “Because it's the policy of the team that if you ask them to swap because if you don't ask them to swap READ MORE: 'It was frustrating' – Hamilton opens up on tense Miami radio messages during Ferrari strategy debate it's because we think that the second car is faster than the first one at the stage of the race We try to catch up the guy who is in front we swap back to respect the initial position at the stage of the race when it was clear that we wouldn't be able to fight Antonelli with Lewis.” Vasseur went on to admit that he could see why Hamilton was becoming annoyed by the situation behind the wheel with the Frenchman adding: “I had a discussion with Lewis and I can perfectly understand the frustration ‘In the heat of the moment it’s frustrating’ – Hamilton on tense radio calls in Miami We are asking them to let their team mate go and I didn't see another team do it today but it's why we took the responsibility to do it because it's the policy for the team we can argue that it would have been better to do it the lap before but when you are in control and you have to understand if the car that’s behind is faster than the car in front just from DRS or not HIGHLIGHTS: Piastri leads McLaren 1-2 after thrilling race in Miami “It's always much easier to do it two hours later We'd be much more keen to speak about [why] we finished one minute beyond McLaren.” Don't miss your chance to experience the picturesque Imola circuit.. Driveable LEGO big builds welcomed to Miami drivers’ parade Cadillac unveil their team logo and brand during dazzling Miami launch event ahead of 2026 entry MIAMI LOWDOWN: All the key moments as McLaren and Antonelli shine Former F1 and Le Mans racer Jochen Mass passes away aged 78 © 2003-2025 Formula One World Championship Limited Three people were injured by stabbing after a fight at the Downtown Hamilton Mosque on Friday Police say a verbal altercation preceded the stabbing Three people are hurt and two others wanted after a stabbing at the Hamilton Downtown Mosque Hamilton police responded to the mosque at 221 York Blvd for reports of a disturbance around 2:15 p.m on Friday — just as afternoon prayers finished Jim Callender said a verbal altercation that occurred outside the mosque eventually seeped inside The two suspects fled the area in either one or two vehicles noting police are still reviewing surveillance video What led to the altercation remains unclear Callender said the incident wasn’t random and those involved knew each other this is not a random altercation or incident and I can confidently say it’s not related to a hate-motivated crime,” Callender said outside the mosque Three people were injured after a stabbing at Hamilton Downtown Mosque Friday It’s also unclear if the suspects were at the mosque for afternoon prayers Fadoul Hissein was near the back of a crowd that was exiting the mosque when he started to hear screams There was too many people in front of us,” Hissein said “It happened two or three minutes after prayers.” Theresa Hopkins was on her porch across the street when waves of police of arrived people usually (do) the prayers there at 2:15 or 2:30,” she said “Everyone was piling out like usual and all of a sudden you could hear the sirens and see a bunch of police coming into the parking lot.” Callender said two of the people stabbed were taken to hospital A third victim showed up to hospital on their own accord Callender said the mosque has “a lot of surveillance cameras and they’ve been very co-operative.” Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police at 905-546-3816 To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestoppershamilton.com Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - 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ZWD Hamilton police investigate two shootings: one on the Stoney Creek Mountain and the other in the west harbour neighbourhood No injuries in incidents in west harbour and east Mountain areas No injuries were reported in two separate shootings in Hamilton early Saturday morning Multiple shots were fired in the west harbour area at Inchbury and Tecumseh streets “No victims or suspects were located,” said the release Police hope outrage over shooting will motivate those who have information about other shootings Police are asking residents in the areas to check their security and dash-camera recordings between 1 a.m police responded to reports of shots fired on the Stoney Creek Mountain at Rymal Road East and Whitedeer Road Investigators report they believe that shooting was “targeted in nature” and no injuries were reported Residents who would like to share information about either of the shootings should contact police at shootingresponseteam@hamiltonpolice.ca or Det. Matt Dugdale at 905-546-4883 To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at crimestoppershamilton.com This article was updated May 4 to correct the location of the second shooting incident TPR Hamilton | Hamilton's Civic Affairs News Site Hamilton City Manager Marnie Cluckie says changes to the City’s organizational structure are forthcoming “In terms of the organizational chart there will be a change coming,” Cluckie said during her post-Council meeting availability on April 30 “That is becoming my focus now that I have shifted from the cyber security incident into rebuilding back better and stronger.” She took her first year as City Manager as an “opportunity to listen and learn.” “Now I need to make some changes that help us achieve our strategic priorities and deliver the outcomes that the community expects of us.” Only nine days earlier, Cluckie dismissed two general managers. 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SaveSave this storySaveWhen I learned that The Met was celebrating the Black dandy, I was a bit blown away, to be honest. When I was growing up outside of London, there were no museums near me, there wasn’t much diversity, and there certainly wasn’t any exposure to fashion. So I lived vicariously through magazines and music videos and films. The people I looked up to—it was Muhammad Ali, it was Michael Jordan, it was Eddie Murphy in Beverly Hills Cop wearing that cool leather jacket. And then a little bit later I started to learn about Cab Calloway, James Baldwin, Nelson Mandela, and André Leon Talley. I saw how their image was so important to them, and how they presented themselves through fashion. At the same time, I was trying to understand how I wanted to present myself. As a teenager I didn’t have any money for clothes; my family and I spent it all on racing. So I would wash cars along my street for pocket money and go to the little thrift store in town and get the Tommy Hilfiger pieces that I saw in music videos. They gave me the confidence to show up and say, “This is who I am.” When I first signed with F1 I was only allowed to wear suits and team kits, and it was horrible. I didn’t feel comfortable, and I didn’t feel like I was able to be myself. Eventually, I had the courage to push beyond those boundaries and say, “Look, I want to turn up to the track in what I want to wear. I’m here now—you can’t get rid of me or change the way I dress.” The pushback was massive, but when the sport saw the impact of my little runway, other drivers started doing the same thing. When I look at the images of Black men from the past—images like the ones in the exhibit—they were so stylish and I have been thinking about how I’m going to turn up at the Met Gala We’re both very thoughtful and intentional when it comes to fashion and I hope that everyone else attending is compelled to really research and think deeply about what they’re wearing I also hope people take time to see the exhibit; the storytelling is amazing and to have co-chaired a previous Met Gala wouldn’t have been as special I remember watching Pharrell as a kid and thinking It’s surreal for me to now be co-chairing with him.) The moment is going to be huge The May issue is here! Get unlimited access to Vogue’s coverage of the Met Gala. Subscribe to Vogue A$AP Rocky on New Music, Family Ties, and Celebrating Black Excellence Colman Domingo on the Joys of Style, Tailoring, and (Finally) Being a Leading Man Formula 1’s Lewis Hamilton On Dressing Up, Showing Up, and Making No Apologies Pharrell Williams on Black Resiliency, Possibility, and Power “Superfine” and Dandy: Iconic Creatives Celebrate the Costume Institute’s New Exhibition For additional informationCall 905-546-2573Email [email protected] Note: Long distance charges may apply for calls outside of Hamilton Please check with your telephone service provider Important Update on Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) Declaration PeriodThank you to all Hamilton homeowners who submitted their Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) declarations by the April 30 2025 deadline.As a one-time courtesy to support homeowners in the first year of the Vacant Unit Tax program a report will be brought forward to Council on May 7 recommending the declaration deadline for those who have not yet submitted their declaration be extended to May 30 Further details will be shared following Council’s direction.  The City of Hamilton is instituting a Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) as one of the measures to increase the supply of housing in Hamilton by encouraging residential property owners to keep their properties occupied rather than vacant Following the recovery of administrative costs revenues generated from the Vacant Unit Tax will be reinvested into affordable housing initiatives The City will be charging an additional tax of one percent of a property’s current assessed value on any residential unit that is vacant for more than 183 days in the previous year Toronto and Ottawa to implement a Vacant Unit Tax Review the Vacant Unit Tax By-law To complete your annual Vacant Unit Tax declaration you’ll need an access code and roll number These can be found on the Notice to Declare letter sent to you by mail in February or on your most recent property tax bill from the City of Hamilton Visit my.hamilton.ca to complete your declaration online If you have any issues completing your declaration, please contact the Vacant Unit Tax team by email at [email protected]  or by phone at 905-546-2573 To complete your online Vacant Unit Tax declaration with the City of Hamilton Declarations can also be submitted by calling 905-546-2573.Note: Long distance charges may apply for calls outside of Hamilton Email the completed form to [email protected] Printed declaration forms will also be accepted in person at Municipal Service Centres or by mail to Vacant Unit Tax 71 Main Street West Download the Vacant Unit Tax Declaration Form(PDF, 451.77 KB) To receive a declaration submission confirmation all sections of the declaration form must be complete Declaration confirmations will be sent by email (if an email is provided on the form) or sent by mail if an email is not provided If a mandatory declaration is not submitted by April 30 the residential unit will be considered vacant and the Vacant Unit Tax will be charged The Vacant Unit Tax is an annual tax payable by the owner of a residential unit that has been vacant for more than 183 days in the previous calendar year All owners of residential units must submit an annual mandatory declaration on the status of their property If a mandatory declaration is not submitted A principal residence will not be subject to the Vacant Unit Tax but it is still required to submit a mandatory declaration A residential unit may be considered vacant by the City and subject to the tax if the owner: The Vacant Unit Tax will be added to the tax roll and collected in the same manner as property taxes If the residential unit has been declared vacant for more than 183 days in the previous calendar year and does not meet one of the exceptions The first year the Vacant Unit Tax will be payable is 2025 based on the status of the property in 2024 The tax will be calculated at a rate of one percent of the property's current assessed value and the Vacant Unit Tax will be included in the Final Property Tax Bill mailed out in June 2025 To learn more about numerous other tools and programs underway by the City to help make more housing available, including investments in affordable housing units, support for non-profit housing providers, rent subsidy programs, and investments in homelessness outreach and emergency shelters, please visit www.hamilton.ca/housing A property may be left vacant and be exempt from the Vacant Unit Tax if one of the following criteria is met: The City will audit mandatory occupancy declarations for accuracy on an annual basis Your property may be audited for the following scenarios: If as a result of an audit the property is considered vacant A property owner that has been charged the Vacant Unit Tax may submit a notice of complaint if:  A property owner who believes they have been charged the Vacant Unit Tax in error will have 60 days after the final June tax bill or the audit determination notice has been received to submit a notice of complaint.  the property owner can appeal the decision within 60 days of the denial of the Notice of Complaint by submitting an appeal A decision taken under appeal will be final * Note: If on a Pre-Authorized Payment (PAP) Plan the Vacant Unit Tax will coincide with your scheduled Property Tax Payment Plan A residential unit is considered vacant if it has been unoccupied for more than 183 days during the previous calendar year When will I need to submit the declaration Declarations can be submitted starting February 10 The declaration form will be available starting February 10 Notice to declare letters will be mailed out to eligible property owners in early February 2025 Declarations can be submitted online or over the phone at 905-546-2573 What happens if I do not submit my declaration by the due date Declarations are mandatory. If a mandatory declaration is not submitted Which properties are eligible for the Vacant Unit Tax The Vacant Unit Tax applies to all properties that are classified as residential How is the Vacant Unit Tax calculated and charged The Vacant Unit Tax is calculated as a percentage of the property’s current assessed value Council approved a tax rate of 1% of a property’s assessed value as determined by MPAC this would result in a $3,850 Vacant Unit Tax on a residential unit with an assessed value of $385,000 Properties that have been determined vacant will be charged the Vacant Unit Tax on their final property tax bill payments are due on June 30 and September 30 the Vacant Unit Tax will coincide with your payment plan Who is responsible for declaring that their principal residence is vacant Declaration confirmations will be sent by email (if an email is provided on the form) or will be sent via mail What do I need to properly fill out the annual declaration Who can submit the annual declaration of a property The annual declaration must be submitted by the property owner or someone authorized to declare on their behalf I own more than one residential property; do I need to submit more than one declaration A declaration must be submitted for each residential property I own a duplex / triplex / fourplex / fiveplex / sixplex Residential property owners must submit the status of each unit at the property The City uses the MPAC property code to determine how many units are contained in a residential property a duplex would contain two units within the property.  There is more than one owner of my property; do we each need to submit a declaration Only one declaration is required for each residential property Do I have to fill out this declaration form every year Will the City send me a letter each year to prompt me or do I have to proactively complete and submit the form each year an annual declaration will be required each year Declarations are required annually to ensure that the Vacant Unit Tax is applied accurately and reflects any changes in how the property was used This is the most effective and reliable method available to the City to ensure all property occupancy changes are captured The City will remind property owners to make the annual declaration every year by mailing or emailing a notice to declare letter Is there an option/consideration for people who go south for the winter and are not here in February (Snowbirds)?  Declarations can be completed online or by phone at 905-546-2573 If property owners are away during the declaration period (February 10 they can authorize someone else to complete the declaration on their behalf Where is the information collected on the Vacant Unit Tax declarations being stored Information collected in order to process Vacant Unit Tax declarations are only stored and processed in servers located in Canada. The City of Hamilton collects information under authority of the City of Hamilton By-Law No. 24-062 a By-Law to Establish a Vacant Unit Tax Any personal information collected for the Vacant Unit Tax will be used for the purpose of administering the Vacant Unit Tax and enforcement of the by-law Questions about the collection of this personal information can be directed to Manager, Vacant Unit Tax, 71 Main St W, 1st Floor, Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y5, by phone at 905-546-2573, or by email at [email protected] Will Vacant Unit Tax Submissions be audited The City of Hamilton will audit mandatory occupancy declarations for accuracy on an annual basis Are there fines and penalties if my property is audited Residential Property Owners may be subject to a fine up to $10,000 for providing false information with the intent to evade the Vacant Unit Tax charge.  Why did this program get implemented and when The Vacant Unit Tax program was approved by Council in June of 2022 as one of the measures to address the City’s housing crisis By creating an incentive for property owners to sell unoccupied homes or make them available as rentals the City aims to make more housing available for those who need it What other municipalities use a Vacant Unit Tax Vancouver’s Empty Homes Tax has been in effect since 2017.Toronto approved a Vacant Home Tax and Ottawa approved a Vacant Unit Tax beginning in 2023 Why must all eligible property owners declare Staff have reviewed several residential Vacant Unit Tax programs globally to determine how residential Vacant Unit Tax has been implemented The programs use one of three different methodologies: programs that used the Voluntary Vacant Unit Declaration or Complaint-Based method have been ineffective in capturing vacant units and reducing vacancies in the cities those using the mandatory declaration have had much more success Why can’t the City get information from utility companies to identify vacant properties The City does not have access to that information as it is protected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) water and hydro usage data would not accurately indicate how the property was occupied a principal residence could record low usage due to travel If a building permit or demolition permit is issued If major renovations or redevelopment make it impossible to occupy a unit for more than 183 days provided that a building permit has been issued residential property owners are still required to submit a declaration with the appropriate exemption Does the Vacant Unit Tax apply to “granny suites” All residential properties are required to submit a declaration such as accessory or “granny suites,” contained in a residential property do not require a declaration Does the Vacant Unit Tax apply to vacant land or lots that have been subdivided but not developed the Vacant Unit Tax only applies to residential properties and not vacant land The City conducted a Vacant Home Tax online engagement survey from September 7 to 30 The goal of the survey was to collect feedback from interested stakeholders on the need to implement a tax on properties that are left vacant for a certain period of time as well as possible issues to consider in implementing the tax View the survey results on engage.hamilton.ca/VHT Subscribe to the City of Hamilton’s updates and notifications to stay informed on latest news gives customers more options.May 5 - Starting on May 17 GO service to the Niagara area is expanding with all existing Niagara trains on the Lakeshore West GO Line stopping at West Harbour GO Station West Harbour customers will have four more train trips to choose from on weekdays and six new trips on weekends trains can now travel directly through the station resulting in a smoother and more efficient journey all Niagara trains will stop at West Harbour GO seven days a week offering better access and convenience for riders This means new direct train service between Hamilton Niagara trips that previously stopped at West Harbour will see a time savings of up to eight minutes in each direction originally planned to be finished this fall bringing more service to the Hamilton-Niagara Region sooner than anticipated It’s recommended that GO Transit customers check their schedule in advance and plan their trip ahead of time For accredited journalists, you can contact our media team at mediarelations@metrolinx.com For customers, please visit Metrolinx – Contact Us to contact the Community Engagement team Personal information is collected under the authority of the Metrolinx Act Personal information you provide will be used add you to an e-mail list that may send promotional messages or otherwise provide you with a personalized experience Traffic on Hamilton area highways Monday morning Grade 12 student Giuseppe Palermo takes a bite of a gyro at Zakynthos Restaurant on Centennial Parkway North He filmed a food review with videographer Daniel Guagliano John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School Here is what's happening in Hamilton and area this morning with your top news Here is what’s happening in Hamilton and area this morning with your top news here are the top stories today in the Hamilton area Expect more wet weather and possible thunderstorms Environment Canada is forecasting a high of 12 C at the airport weather station HAMILTON: CLEARED - 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The latest information on local bus services are available here: Hamilton, Burlington and Oakville Hamilton student Giuseppe Palermo rates restaurants The 17-year-old is filming a series of reviews for his peers at St John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School in Stoney Creek Late-hour NCR assessment ordered for Laurence Bistoyong, found guilty in stabbing murder of cousin Mark A scorched E-vehicle was to blame for hours of lane closures Saturday provincial police said and “kept reigniting.” Council’s attempt to axe a developer’s tree-chopping plan contradicted planning staff’s recommendation for the Ancaster site The plan to remove hundreds of trees has left some advocates wondering how a forest could be classified as “neighbourhoods” in the area’s secondary plan A 40-year-old man was arrested on the Mountain by police Friday night hours after three people were injured in a stabbing at the Hamilton Downtown Mosque Despite an election loss to a Liberal Mississauga resident outgoing Hamilton Centre MP Matthew Green isn’t seeing red He’s already planning a fight to take the seat back next election Subscribe to our newsletters for the latest local content Reach The Spectator newsroom at news@thespec.com You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter FILE - Producer Jeffrey Seller appears at the premiere of NBC’s “Rise” on March 7 This cover image released by Simon & Schuster shows “Theater Kid: A Broadway Memoir” by Jeffrey Seller producer Jeffrey Seller and producer Jill Furman pose backstage with their Tony Award for best musical “In the Heights,” in New York producer of the Broadway musical “Hamilton” accepts the award for best musical at the Tony Awards in New York on June 12 the Broadway producer behind such landmark hits as “Rent,” “Avenue Q” and “Hamilton,” didn’t initially write a memoir for us “I really felt a personal existential need to write my story I had to make sense of where I came from myself,” he says in his memento-filled Times Square office “I started doing it as an exercise for me and I ultimately did it for theater kids of all ages everywhere.” Seller’s “Theater Kid” — which he wrote even before finding a publishing house — traces the rise of an unlikely theater force who was raised in a poor neighborhood far from Broadway along the way giving readers a portrait of the Great White Way in the gritty 1970s and ‘80s Sometimes I am a mean person and a stubborn person and a joyous person says he wasn’t interested in writing a recipe book on how to make a producer adopted Jewish kid from Cardboard Village in Oak Park gets to Broadway and produces ‘Rent’ at age 31.” It is the story of an outsider who is captivated by theater as a child who acts in Purim plays becomes a booking agent in New York and then a producer “My life has been a process of finally creating groups that I feel part of and accepting where I do fit in,” he says “I also wrote this book for anyone who’s ever felt out.” says he isn’t surprised that Seller delivered such a strong memoir because he believes the producer has an instinctive artistic sensibility “There aren’t that many producers you could say have literally changed the face of theater And I think that’s what Jeffrey Seller has done,” says Karp “It is the work of somebody who is much more than a producer who is writer in his own right and who has a really interesting and emotional and dramatic story to tell.” The book reaches a crescendo with a behind-the-scenes look at his friendship and collaboration with playwright and composer Jonathan Larson and the making of his “Rent.” Seller writes about a torturous creative process in which Larson would take one step forward with the script over years only to take two backward He also writes movingly about carrying on after Larson who died from an aortic dissection the day before “Rent’s” first off-Broadway preview “‘Rent’ changed my life forever There is no ‘In the Heights’ without ‘Rent,’” Seller says “I don’t think there’s a ‘Next to Normal’ without ‘Rent.’ I don’t think there’s a ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ without ‘Rent.’” So enamored was Seller with “Rent” that he initially ended his memoir there in the mid-‘90s It took some coaxing from Karp to get him to include stories about “Avenue Q,” “In the Heights” and “Hamilton.” “‘Hamilton’ becomes a cultural phenomenon It’s the biggest hit of my career,” Seller says “It’s one of the biggest hits in Broadway history In a sort of theater flex, the memoir’s audiobook has appearances by Annaleigh Ashford, Danny Burstein, Darren Criss, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Lindsay Mendez, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Andrew Rannells There’s original music composed by Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winner Tom Kitt The portrait of Broadway Seller offers when he first arrives is one far different from today where the theaters are bursting with new plays and musicals and the season’s box office easily blows past the $1 billion mark In 1995, the year before “Rent” debuted off-Broadway, there was only one Tony Award-eligible candidate for best original musical score and the same for best book — “Sunset Boulevard.” This season, there were 14 new eligible musicals. “I think that’s just such a great moment in Broadway history to say ‘This is before ’Rent,’ and then look what happens after Not because ‘Rent’ brought in an era of rock musicals but it opened the doors to more experimentation and more unexpected ideas He is drawn to contemporary stories with modern issues and all four of his Tony wins for best musical are set in New York shows that were about people we might know about things that embarrass us — that’s what touched me the most deeply,” he says “I was looking to have the hair on my arms rise How much money are we wasting setting up a system for 99% of the city to declare that they really really do live in the house they say they do or they really really are renting out their rental property let’s see how many ways they can screw this up and also blow their budget Why not target likely vacant properties with a request for info and leave the other 99% of us alone I believe they approved 14 full time employees At a $150K pay & benefits that is $2.1 million annually The staff report says it will recoup those monies and more In this real estate market who in their right mind would invest in this city I guess are new Prime Minister and king of climate change will….get ready for prefab war time housing Did you know that we’ve been at war I did my duty and declared my vacant property as occupied Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation is inviting community members to join MacKids Walk.. It’s taken a while to get the track work done The Bay Observer has learned that Maureen Cosyn Heath has announced her.. Niagara Police arrested a 29-year-old man for surreptitiously videotaping women.. Hamilton Police responded to an occurrence of shots being fired in the area of Inchbury Street and Tecumseh Street in  the City of Hamilton Officers immediately secured the area and searched for anyone involved; however police can confirm multiple shots were fired Police are appealing to area residents to check their security cameras between the hours of 1:00 a.m if you were driving in the area and have dash camera footage that would be suitable for review please contact investigators If you have any information that you believe could assist police with this investigation you are asked to contact Detective Dugdale at 905-546-4883 or [email protected] Ocon vows Haas will 'keep at it’ as he laments bad luck during Miami Grand Prix Seventh and eighth places for Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton respectively represented a very disappointing Miami Grand Prix for Ferrari both cars finishing around a minute behind Oscar Piastri’s winning McLaren The frustration at the lack of competitiveness probably played a part in a sometimes-fractious exchange between the pit wall and the drivers as Leclerc and Hamilton got in each others’ way as they attempted to chase down the sixth-placed Mercedes of Kimi Antonelli 'It was frustrating' – Hamilton opens up on tense Miami radio messages during Ferrari strategy debate FACTS AND STATS: Piastri secures McLaren’s first victory hat trick in over 25 years OFFICIAL GRID: Wet Miami race in prospect as Gasly starts from pit lane Krispy Kreme is opening its long-awaited Hamilton location on May 13 Rymal Road East store will feature a theatre area where customers can watch the doughnuts being made Hamiltonians will soon have another spot to get their doughnut fill Krispy Kreme Canada is opening its long-awaited Rymal Road East location on May 13 The Spectator first reported on the new store back in January 2024 will feature a drive-thru window as well as a theatre area which will allow customers to watch the doughnuts being made fresh “Hamilton has such an incredible sense of community and momentum and we’re thrilled to become a part of it,” said Chris Lindsay The new location marks “another step” in the multinational doughnut and coffee chain’s growth in Ontario The shop will host a grand opening event on May 13 which will include giveaways for guests who line up bright and early The company has started hiring for the location. Those looking to join the team can check krispykreme.ca/recruiting-hamilton for more details Krispy Kreme has more than a dozen locations across Canada the closest to Hamilton was in Mississauga Krispy Kreme will be located at 1280 Rymal Rd. E. Lewis Hamilton has reflected on the tense radio messages he made during the Miami Grand Prix conceding that "I'm sure people didn't like certain comments" but emphasizing that they were said during a "frustrating" moment as Ferrari tried to maximise a lacklustre race The seven-time World Champion endured a difficult weekend in Miami as he was consigned to a 12th-place starting spot on the grid and was left battling Esteban Ocon on the fringes of the top-10 with the hard compound tyre in the early stages of the race READ MORE: Piastri wins from Norris and Russell as McLaren seal commanding 1-2 in Miami Grand Prix A mid-race Virtual Safety Car transformed his race as it allowed the Briton to make a pit stop without losing as much time compared with those ahead and he closed on team mate Charles Leclerc and the Williams of Carlos Sainz He moved up a spot as Leclerc passed Sainz at Turn 1 and with the softer medium tyre looked quicker than his team mate and asked his Ferrari engineer to be allowed ahead But it took several laps before Ferrari asked Leclerc to cede the spot having initially told both drivers to hold position prompting several irate messages from Hamilton including one that suggested they could "have a tea break while you're at it" Hamilton clarified that his comments were made in the heat of the moment and that his remarks would be discussed amongst the team "I lost a lot of time behind Charles and in that moment for sure I was like come on let's make a concise decision really quick "I'm sure people didn't like certain comments but you've got to understand it was frustrating people say way worse things than what I say It was more sarcastic than anything and I'm not frustrated now we'll have discussions and we'll keep pushing." He added: "Let's not get emotional about it Hamilton was unable to pull away from his team mate who was able to stay within DRS range and also began to complain about dirty air from following Hamilton eventually finished eighth after making contact with Sainz on the last lap as the Williams driver made a late lunge into the final hairpin "For us to be battling them and struggling to beat them [Williams] just shows that we have a lot of performance to find," Hamilton said READ MORE: Piastri full of praise for McLaren after ‘unbelievable’ and ‘impressive’ victory in Miami "We're lacking performance in the car but I think we know where we are losing it We've got some improvements to make to the car before we can unlock that performance but we won't give up Leclerc was only able to finish one place higher in seventh nearly a minute behind race winner Oscar Piastri during a race which saw only two brief Virtual Safety Cars as Ferrari's race pace was laid bare we need to do better and we are in a difficult situation at the moment I just hope we can turn that situation around as soon as possible." Verstappen labels Miami Grand Prix ‘a struggle’ after slipping back to P4 as he reflects on gap to McLaren Red Bull's protest into Russell over yellow flags rejected by Miami stewards Stella ‘surprised’ by McLaren advantage after 1-2 in Miami as he hails particular area of engineering 'excellence' HamiltonNews2 suspects at-large following stabbing at mosque in downtown Hamilton: police By Joanna LavoieOpens in new windowPublished: May 02, 2025 at 2:51PM EDT Call 905-546-2424 ext. 3168Email [email protected] National Historic Site presents the annual Re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek Discover Canadian heritage and re-live firsthand the thrill and pageantry of the battle that was a turning point of the War of 1812 Witness the re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek of June 6 a significant turning point in the War of 1812 Visit the merchants and military encampments and discover traditional pastimes. Tour Battlefield House built in 1789 and explore the 100-foot-tall Battlefield Monument opened on June 6 The event features Indigenous programming including a narrated ‘Great Peace Game’ of Haudenosaunee Lacrosse prior to each Battle Re-enactment on Saturday. NEW this year is a Drone Light Show at dusk on Saturday that will depict the National Historic Site’s history and interpret the Eagles Among Us sculpture installed in 2014 to commemorate Indigenous contributions to the War of 1812.  Battlefield is located at 77 King Street West, Stoney Creek about an hour from the United States border in Niagara Falls or an hour from Toronto We are within 15 to 45 minutes of most vintners and vineyards in the Niagara Wine Region There is absolutely NO parking on-site during the Re-enactment event FREE parking and FREE shuttle buses run Saturday from 10am to 10:30pm and Sunday from 10am until 5pm from the off-site parking at: and the event's outdoor activities are accessible (note: there are some gravel pathways and grassy areas) Persons with disabilities may be dropped off using the layby at the entrance to the Park off King Street Drivers must then utilize the off-site parking and the shuttle bus to make their way to the Park Hamilton police laid careless driving charges in a crash where two city workers were hit April 4 Nabil El-Ahmed loved working for the City of Hamilton over his more than 20-year career in public works when he and a co-worker were hit while filling potholes Nabil El-Ahmed was killed and another worker was hurt when they were hit by a car while filling potholes last month Hamilton police have charged a 76-year-old Hamilton man with careless driving offences for allegedly hitting two city workers on Golf Links Road last month, killing 55-year-old Nabil El-Ahmed El-Ahmed and a 43-year-old co-worker were filling potholes on Golf Links in the Meadowlands when they were hit by a westbound Infiniti around 10:30 a.m The city workers were on the shoulder of the road working behind a parked truck when they were hit Both Hamilton police and the Ministry of Labour investigated the collision police said its collision reconstruction unit had charged a 76-year-old man with careless operation and careless operation causing death The charges are under the Highway Traffic Act In response to questions from The Spectator police said the investigation was concluded and the case did not meet the threshold for criminal charges Citing the case now being before the courts police declined to provide more details about the circumstances of the crash along with residents and businesses in the area for sharing information and video that helped detectives piece together the case Police previously said the investigation found the city workers had required safety equipment in place at the time Driver impairment and medical issues were also ruled out as causes The second city worker hit was treated in hospital for minor injuries and released The tragic crash led to an outpouring of grief and messages of condolences from city staff El-Ahmed’s son told The Spectator his father loved his job and was always careful in his more than 20 years with the city “He loved his work and took pride in keeping his city clean and safe like it was his own backyard,” his family wrote in a statement He was the kind of man who would work for hours and then come home to help neighbours “He’d always reach out to the neighbours and see if they needed anything,” Ibrahim El-Ahmed said had three adult children and a large extended family “His passing left a void in the hearts of his family “He had the kindest of hearts and never wished ill on another.” Injured man rescued after plane lands in Lake Ontario near Toronto’s east end: police Ontario charges Stoney Creek landfill operator over odours Two suspects wanted after several stabbed at Hamilton Downtown Mosque Hamilton man charged for death of infant in 2023 PM Mark Carney confirms King Charles to launch Parliament Delivery driver charged in Hamilton sexual assault investigation Police are searching for two suspects after several people were stabbed at the Hamilton Downtown Mosque on Friday afternoon Hamilton police say a fight broke out around 2:15 p.m outside of the building on York Boulevard near Hess Street North The altercation continued inside of the mosque resulting in multiple people being stabbed Dave Thompson said paramedics brought a man to a local trauma centre in serious condition Hamilton police say his injuries are non-life-threatening Hamilton Police are investigating a stabbing at the #HamOnt downtown mosque Two individuals have been transported to hospital — Hamilton Police (@HamiltonPolice) May 2, 2025 Another man was treated for minor injuries at the scene and refused to be taken to hospital for further care Police say a third person showed up at a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Officers say two suspects fled the area in an unknown direction “There are conflicting reports whether it was one or two separate vehicles,” police wrote in a news release Investigators say the stabbing does not appear to be hate-motivated at this time and the victims and suspects are known to each other Any witnesses or people with further information are asked to contact Det READ MORE: Hamilton man charged for death of infant in 2023 A 40-year-old man is in custody after three people were injured in a stabbing at the Hamilton Downtown Mosque on Friday Hamilton police attended the mosque at 221 York Blvd. after receiving calls that several people had been stabbed “The altercation is believed to have started outside the location and continued inside the building,” a Hamilton police release explained “One person was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries A third victim showed up at the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.” police said they were looking for two suspects who fled in an unknown direction But it was later determined that the second person was not involved in the incident Police said the incident was not hate-motivated and that the suspect and victims were known to each other police showed up at an address on Hamilton Mountain where a man was taken into custody Abdullah Alkhlif of Hamilton is facing two counts of assault causing bodily harm and one count of aggravated assault A Canadian man arrested on vacation has been proven innocent Melissa Nakhavoly with why he is still being held in the Dominican Republic Warmer temperatures but showers are expected on-and-off for the next few days Meteorologist Natasha Ramsahai has your seven-day forecast Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls on Prime Minister Mark Carney to prioritize a list of projects including the proposed Highway 401 tunnel a mentally ill man who was killed in an Ontario prison is calling out the provincial government over the lack of correctional reform listen to NewsRadio Toronto live anytime and get up-to-the-minute breaking-news alerts weather and video from CityNews Toronto anywhere you are – across all Android and iOS 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Email [email protected] More than 2,100 purpose-built rental apartments were completed in the first quarter of 2025 the second highest quarterly total in the past 30 years Rental prices have fallen more than 2 per cent so far this year as the hike in supply has a growing number of landlords increasing free-rent giveaways to lure tenants A rise in supply caused rent prices in the GTHA to fall in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the first quarter of 2024 a new report has found — and prices are expected to continue softening through the rest of the year Prices for purpose-built-rentals fell 2.2 per cent while condo rent prices dropped 2.8 per cent according to an Urbanation report published Wednesday Rental apartments completed since 2000 averaged $2,909 a month or $4.05 a square foot for a 719-square-foot unit or $3.78 a square foot for an average 692-square-foot unit Prices dipped for an 11th consecutive quarter down 10 per cent from the record high seen in the third quarter of 2023 The increased affordability was the result of purpose-built rental completions and condo completions introducing more competition Urbanation’s senior manager of market research and development More than 2,100 purpose-built rental apartments were completed in the first quarter of 2025 — a 173 per cent increase from the same time last year and the second highest quarterly total in the past 30 years unchanged from the previous quarter but up from 2.6 per cent one year prior It remained at its highest level since the first quarter of 2021 Studio apartments had the highest vacancy rate at 6.2 per cent “We’ve been building a lot more smaller unit types over the past few years,” he said we’re maybe seeing that we’ve overbuilt (them).” the vacancy rate across purpose-built rental apartments grew from 2.9 per cent in the first quarter of 2024 to 3.7 per cent in the first quarter of this year The first quarter of the year also saw landlords competing with new units by offering rental incentives In the first quarter of the year, 63 per cent of post-2000 purpose-built apartments offered new tenants incentives to sign a lease, such as a month or two of free rent — double the amount operators offered a year prior The number of rental operators offering one month of free rent doubled to 39 per cent while the number of rental operators offering two months of free rent grew from just one per cent to a “striking” 23 per cent “It will be interesting to see if the trends continues into next quarter,” he said “but we’re beginning to see some signs of rental apartment operators dropping the base rents (too).” He also noted rent prices have dropped by 5 cents a square foot on average compared to the prior quarter Urbanation found rent prices increased 2.6 per cent on average each year over the last five years — a softening from the five per cent annual growth over the last decade we’re averaging 22,000 condo completions per year,” Niezgoda said “which is 20 per cent higher than the decade average.” While he expects rent prices to continue falling and landlords to continue offering incentives until the rest of the year or into 2026 it’s hard to tell what will happen in the second half of next year Urbanation is expecting condo and rental apartment completions to continue to be high until mid-2026 with “much fewer afterwards,” Niezgoda added A previous version incorrectly said condo rents had gone up 2.6 per cent over five years they went up 2.6 per cent on average each year for five years Nicholas Adamson was last seen in the early morning hours on March 17 by the Moose & Goose in downtown Thorold police said DNA from remains found in Hamilton late last year have been positively identified as those of the St Both Niagara and Hamilton police services say foul play is not suspected in the death of the 29-year-old last seen at the Moose & Goose in Thorold early March 17 Human remains discovered late last year in Hamilton have been identified as those of a 29-year-old St Catharines man who disappeared more than three years ago Nicholas Adamson was last seen early March 17 A missing person investigation has been ongoing since then with Niagara Regional Police releasing updates every year on the anniversary of the date Adamson went missing police in Hamilton were called after human remains were found near Hamilton Harbour Police submitted DNA from the remains to the RCMP’s National DNS Data Bank Niagara police received notification from the RCMP National Centre for Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains that the DNA sample had been positively identified as belonging to Adamson The NRP in a release issued Wednesday said its missing person report has now been closed and that the Hamilton police investigation also concluded with foul play not being suspected Niagara police offered condolences to Adamson’s family and loved ones Jennifer Adamson has refused to believe her son had disappeared as a result of “misadventure,” as police detectives told her was a possibility She had last heard from her son in a phone call just before 2 a.m but we’re very sad and heartbroken and it’s difficult because you just don’t know we have no answers and we don’t know what to do anymore,” she said in an interview on the third anniversary of his disappearance Please Bring Me Home an Owen Sound-based not-for-profit organization specializing in missing persons cases had also been investigating for the past three years Police on Wednesday thanked members of the public and media for their assistance throughout the investigation the Ministry of the Solicitor General requires all municipalities to review and update their Community Safety and Well-Being Plans every four years Hamilton's revised plan will be informed by various community engagement activities and submitted to the Ministry by July 1 The City of Hamilton and community partners have developed a Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan for Hamilton Hamilton’s Community Safety and Well-Being Plan was unanimously adopted by Hamilton City Council on June 23 Under the Province's Safer Ontario Act, 2018 municipalities are required to develop a Community Safety & Well-being Plan using the provincial government’s Community Safety & Well-Being Framework. A Community Safety and Well-Being Plan aims to create the community conditions where: Download Hamilton's Community Safety & Well-Being Plan(PDF, 2.08 MB) Community partners identified six local priorities for further investigation and collaboration that are included in Hamilton’s Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Community Safety and Well-Being plans support safe and healthy communities through a community-based approach to address root causes of complex social issues. Planning seeks to achieve a proactive balanced and collaborative approach to community safety and well-being across four key areas: Hamilton’s Community Safety and Well-Being Plan development is overseen by an advisory committee referred to as the System Leadership Table which meets both legislative requirements and brings together various sectors’ perspectives to provide strategic advice and direction to the City on the development and implementation of the plan a community partner workshop was held bringing together more than 110 participants representing a wide range of sectors and organizations to inform what initiatives should be included in the CSWBP Implementation Plan to address priority areas Feedback from the workshop was utilized to inform the following focus areas The Building Safer Communities Grant initiative is a partnership with Public Safety Canada providing multi-year funding for community-led efforts to prevent and address risk factors associated with youth gun and gang violence.  From 2023 to 2026, nearly $2.5 million is being invested in community initiatives through this grant, supporting priorities identified in Hamilton’s Building Safer Communities Multi-Year Plan.  Informed by ongoing community engagement with youth guardians and service providers across Hamilton the funding currently focuses on the following priorities:  Programming is focused on empowering Indigenous female and newcomer youth to achieve their goals.  Community partners currently implementing these initiatives are as follows:  (Community Assistance and Resource Engagement System) Empowering Youth and Families through Coordinated Support is a situation table that brings together a wide range of community agencies from health and social services sectors to offer coordinated and timely support for individuals and families facing urgent or elevated challenges Approximately 20 local agencies collaborate to assess situations and connect individuals with the appropriate services and resources ensuring that needs are met swiftly and effectively A situation table is a collaborative team of local agencies that meets regularly to proactively address cases of high or elevated risk These tables are designed to foster swift and coordinated action enabling agencies to assess situations in a collective and holistic way and work together with youth and families to create solutions that build on their strengths and address immediate needs these teams enhance their capacity to make a meaningful impact providing a more effective response than any single organization working alone focuses on supporting youth and families with children aged 8 to 14 who are experiencing elevated risks discuss youth/family support (with their consent) share information and resources to creative supportive plan includes a wide range of dedicated community partners For more information about the Hamilton C.A.R.E.S. situation table, please email [email protected] This strategy identifies risk and protective factors that contribute to community safety and well-being and align resources for greatest impact in our community Aligning the City’s Hate Prevention and Mitigation Plan with broader community safety goals and building on partnerships with community initiatives such as Anti-Hate Coalition The ongoing focus includes strengthening the city’s response to hate incidents implementing proactive measures to reduce hate and discrimination and creating inclusive community spaces that foster belonging and diverse interactions and other groups are working together to find solutions that improve safety and well-being in the community These efforts brings everyone together to identify issues and develop projects and programs to address them The goal is to create positive change for the community are also exploring how Community Safety and Well-Being initiatives can support important causes Lewis Hamilton was left to rue Ferrari’s “big time” struggles after ending Qualifying for the Miami Grand Prix in P12 with the seven-time World Champion admitting that progressing into Q3 is often proving “tough” at the moment Hamilton’s Saturday at the Miami International Autodrome began in slightly more promising style after the Briton climbed from P7 to P3 in the Sprint with Hamilton unable to improve on his lap time in Q2 which resulted in him exiting in 12th place READ MORE: Verstappen surges to pole position ahead of Norris and Antonelli in Miami GP Qualifying Given that team mate Charles Leclerc has also spoken of the squad’s pace difficulties during the weekend Hamilton was quizzed after Qualifying on whether the Scuderia have an idea of the direction to take in order to make improvements to the SF-25 but we’re struggling big time,” the 40-year-old told Sky Sports F1 “We’re trying our hardest not to make big set-up changes P12 Hamilton says his Ferrari is ‘a bit of a mess at the moment balance-wise’ we’ve got problems with this instability that we’re struggling with We’re just generally not quick enough – just to get into Q3 is tough for us at the moment and once you’re then on that backfoot it’s hard to pick up those points.” Hamilton – who in a separate interview described the Ferrari as “a bit of a mess at the moment balance-wise” – predicted that Sunday’s Miami Grand Prix could prove to be a tricky day HIGHLIGHTS: Watch the Qualifying action from Miami as Verstappen secures spectacular pole position but we’ll try again tomorrow,” he conceded [I’ll] get back in the factory next week and just keep going.” who suffered a crash in wet conditions on his way to the grid prior to the Sprint getting underway which ultimately left him unable to start the 100km dash The Monegasque returned to action for Qualifying and ‘It’s just not good enough’ – Leclerc demands improvement from Ferrari after P8 in Miami Qualifying Pushed on how difficult it is to accept that the performance is not currently there in the car Leclerc responded: “The fact is that I’m not accepting it “It’s frustrating because it’s those kinds of days there’s been quite a few races already that I feel I’m doing a really good job but when you are finishing P4 I have no satisfaction of doing a good job READ MORE: Hamilton thrilled with P3 in Miami Sprint after ‘tough year so far’ while Leclerc blames himself for early crash “I’m just hoping that we can turn the situation around as soon as possible but at the moment that’s the situation we are in and there’s not much I can do.” Having displayed better race pace during recent Grand Prix weekends – including last time out in Saudi Arabia where he claimed a debut podium of the campaign – Leclerc was then asked if this gave him any hope for Sunday’s event in Miami but not so much either,” the 27-year-old said “I don’t think we can expect any miracles from us tomorrow It’s been a difficult race weekend since FP1 and it’s difficult to recover I hope the race pace will be as strong as in Jeddah but it’s a very different characteristics of track here I think that on paper it’s going to be more difficult.” ‘We took the tough decision’ – Vasseur defends Ferrari team orders situation in Miami as he acknowledges Hamilton’s frustration Driveable LEGO big builds welcomed to Miami drivers’ parade Albon delighted with fifth in Miami as Sainz admits frustrations over inability to score 'bigger' points for Williams The City of Hamilton will implement a stormwater fee in April 2026 This fee will be a more fair and equitable way for property owners to pay for stormwater services in Hamilton than the current approach Stormwater management in Ontario has continually progressed in the last few decades in an effort to protect public health and safety prevent property damage and improve the water quality of Ontario’s lakes and rivers Recent Provincial guidance has directed efforts to focus on managing stormwater at the source with the release of the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and Draft Low Impact Development Stormwater Management Guidance Manual (2022) Hamilton staff have been providing technical review on development applications involving stormwater management In keeping with Council’s priority “to protect our unique natural landscape and waterways and to mitigate the impacts of climate change” staff have identified a need to manage the control of stormwater runoff on-site more comprehensively and systematically while also acknowledging the need for the continued use of traditional end-of-pipe solutions Staff engaged a consultant to prepare a comprehensive assessment of the current state of the stormwater industry with respect to source controls and the Green Standards and Guidelines for Site Servicing (Stormwater) or GSG was created The goals and objectives of these guidelines: Dave HeyworthA/Director and Senior Advisor, Strategic GrowthCity Hall, 7th Floor71 Main St W, HamiltonCall 905-546-2424 ext 7451Email [email protected] The Official Plan Amendment application seeks to remove the subject lands (approximately 1,209 hectares) from the rural area and add the lands to the urban area The application states that the proposed urban boundary expansion application will allow the future development of a new complete urban community that incorporates a wide range of uses to serve the every day needs of existing and future residents This Act had the effect of deeming previous Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing modifications to the Urban and Rural Hamilton Official Plan that brought these lands into the Hamilton urban boundary as never to have been made Application Status: The application was received on November 20 The City of Hamilton deemed the application complete on March 18 The Statutory Public Meeting has been scheduled for a special meeting of Planning Committee on June 25 To ensure your input is considered in the staff report for the Statutory Public Meeting of Planning Committee and Council on June 25 Related Staff Reports: Any information or recommendation reports prepared by staff will be posted once placed on the Planning Committee Agenda Landowner Group Name: Elfrida Community Builders Group Inc Registered Owner(s) listed on Application:  Note: There may be landowners within the proposed expansion area that are not listed as part of the application.  Applicant: Elfrida Community Builders Group Inc Download the Infographic(PDF, 5.91 MB) The City of Hamilton continues to face significant challenges related to housing affordability and homelessness Addressing these issues requires a coordinated effort involving the City These challenges are not unique to Hamilton but reflect broader systemic issues across Canada where rising housing costs and inadequate support systems have led to increased homelessness and the visibility of encampments exacerbated by and through the COVID-19 pandemic While the City’s goal remains prioritizing deeply affordable there are immediate needs that must be addressed the City is taking urgent action to reduce unsheltered homelessness and provide necessary emergency supports This includes adding 192 new temporary shelter beds and developing a temporary low-barrier outdoor shelter site in the Barton/Tiffany area The site will offer 24/7 services such as mental health support and essential services for up to 80 residents The temporary shelter spaces increase emergency shelter capacity by 80% overall The Temporary Barton Tiffany Shelter will provide an additional 80 beds through the emergency shelter expansion and will prioritize couples in domestic relationships and individuals with pets.  Construction was completed in phases to ensure timely access to shelter for those in need in partnership with our construction teams worked diligently to install all 40 structures on site The phased approach allowed for a structured rollout with estimated completion dates provided for each phase.   installation of all units is complete which means the following units are operational at the Temporary Barton Tiffany Shelter:• Single Units - 40 (20 structures)• Double Occupancy Units - 40 (20 structures) The City is addressing the urgent need for shelter services by activating additional beds through strategic partnerships with community providers. Total number of beds onboarded as of January 29 These initiatives are critical steps in providing immediate relief while we continue to focus on connecting people to stable permanent housing and the resources they need for a secure future.  The City will continue to provide ongoing updates on these efforts to address community and neighbourhood level concerns as we work toward long-term solutions It’s located on lands commonly referred to as Barton-Tiffany The shelter will not be located on all of these lands This is a temporary solution as the City works on long-term permanent shelter solutions across Hamilton who is a local registered charity and non-profit Good Shepherd’s experienced staff will be on-site 24 hours a day is facilitating a safe and structured phased move-in process for residents The shelter is now providing support to residents on-site and will continue welcoming new residents gradually to prioritize the safety and well-being of both residents and the surrounding community The site is now operational and actively supporting residents Key construction milestones achieved to date include: These milestones ensure the site is prepared to provide safe and stable support for residents Harm reduction aims to meet people who use drugs where they are at It may incorporate a wide range of strategies that could include safer drug use The City’s Housing-Focused Street Outreach Team will manage referrals for the 80-bed temporary outdoor shelter and 192 emergency shelter bed expansion prioritizing individuals currently in encampments Conversations are ongoing with residents in encampments and referrals will be on a case-by-case basis The transition to the shelter spaces will be handled with compassion and care Rules are being developed to ensure the safety of everyone at the temporary outdoor shelter but visits will follow an organized and structured process Details on that process will be managed by Good Shepherd Pets will be accommodated where it is safe to do so Policies are being developed to ensure the safety of shelter residents Policies will address both on-site and site-adjacent considerations There will be regular scheduled waste collection and removal and routine site inspections to maintain cleanliness and safety.  Staff will address noise and disturbances and will work to de-escalate any conflicts that arise Fires will not be permitted on the site.   A portion of land (east of the outdoor shelters) will be used for construction staging until the site is operational the vacant east/west block of the site may be used as needed for excess snow clearing.  Hamilton Police Services (HPS) will continue to be responsible for public safety issues and criminal matters as outlined in the Community Safety and Policing Act will work with HPS if there are public safety issues and criminal matters at the temporary outdoor shelter.  HPS will continue to respond to public safety issues and criminal matters in the surrounding neighbourhood The site will follow harm reduction principles to support overall health and safety addressing both individual and community needs harm reduction and connections to medical supports) will be available to help residents manage substance use safely and responsibly A low-barrier shelter is designed to reduce obstacles that typically prevent people from accessing indoor shelters External environmental experts have assessed the site and provided recommendations for on-site mitigation The project pilot will be regularly evaluated and the key measures will inform any adjustments that need to be made throughout the course of the project  The goal of the project is to see an overall decrease in the number of unhoused residents and reduce the demands and needs for emergency shelter housing Results and outcomes will be shared through reports to City Council though the General Issues Committee which will be posted on the City website.  The temporary shelter is part of a broader plan to address homelessness and housing in Hamilton Addressing homelessness requires supports across the housing continuum For more information on the City’s Whole of Hamilton approach to housing, visit www.hamilton.ca/housinginvestments Homelessness Services: Social services for people who lack stable Emergency Shelters: Short-term lodging for people experiencing homelessness Transitional Housing: Temporary housing for people transitioning from shelters to permanent housing Supportive Housing: Facilities with integrated services to help people live independently Community or Social Housing: Developed with public funding owned/operated by government Below-Market Rental/Ownership: Private Rental or ownership units subsidized by government Private Rental: Units owned by individuals/firms charging market rents Home Ownership: Housing purchase by individuals/households at market prices Encampments within 1 km of the temporary outdoor shelter will not be permitted once the shelter is fully operational. The City’s Encampment Response Team will work with residents encamped within this radius to transition them to safer The Response Team will  clean up  litter and will ensure site cleanup. Staff from Municipal Law Enforcement (MLE) will proactively monitor the 1 km radius area once a week to ensure ongoing compliance.  If required and the Response Team will follow all necessary steps to seek compliance of the site  including links Council Reports and Communication Updates If you have questions or concerns specific to Good Shepherd, please contact [email protected] If you have questions or concerns specific to the City of Hamilton, please contact [email protected] Increase Temporary Emergency Shelter Bed Capacity: Add 192 new temporary shelter beds across various facilities Temporary beds to be phased in immediately as operationally feasible.  and asylum seekers to reduce pressure on the existing shelter system Develop a Temporary Outdoor Emergency Shelter Site: Establish a temporary outdoor emergency shelter site in the Barton/Tiffany area to accommodate up to 80 residents Provide 24/7 support services such as mental health care and essential services like food and security.  Restriction of Encampments Near the Temporary Outdoor Shelter Site: Prohibit encampments within a 1 km radius of the Barton/Tiffany site to avoid concentrated encampment areas Create New Permanent Shelter Bed Capacity: Continue efforts to develop permanent shelter beds with 25% of new beds being pet-friendly Staff will report back in Q4 2024 on funding requirements and feasibility for permanent beds Lewis Hamilton was not angry with Riccardo Adami during the Miami GP but he wants his race engineer to be more decisive in making crucial calls Hamilton’s radio communications with Adami have made headlines as the Briton gave voice his frustrations as he sat behind his team-mate Charles Leclerc Hamilton felt that he was faster than the Monegasque driver and that Ferrari were dithering in swapping positions unlike in China when he was the one who made the call to let Leclerc through It led to several sarcastic comments from the Briton’s side as he told Adami to take a “tea break” before having swapped with Leclerc but then swapped back asking if Adami also wanted him to let Carlos Sainz through Leclerc and Hamilton swapped positions but with Hamlton unable to chase down Antonelli he was told to give the position back to Leclerc The radio messages raised eyebrows in the paddock as Hamilton’s cutting comments to Adami are not in keeping with how he would communicate with his long-time Mercedes race engineer Peter Bonnington Put to him that his comments came across as ‘quite fiesty’ and that no one ‘recalled’ him speaking to Bono like that Pressed on his ‘tea break’ jab He added: “I definitely have said that to Shovlin or Bono once before.” 👉 Miami GP conclusions: McLaren’s rocket ship, unstoppable Piastri and same old Ferrari 👉 FIA issue verdicts with Sainz summoned over Hamilton crash, and more Asked if his comments were a heat-of-the-moment frustration he said: “But it wasn’t even anger It wasn’t even… It wasn’t like effing and blinding or anything like that you’ve got the stuff in front of you we’re trying to keep the car on the track The seven-time World Champion made it clear that he won’t apologise for his radio communications as they prove he still wants to win or whether I was disrespectful or whatever I could feel a bit of it really coming up there I’m not going to apologise for being a fighter I’m not going to apologise for still wanting it “And I truly believe that when we fix some of the problems that we have with the car we’ll be back in the fight with the Mercedes “We’ll try something different in the next race I look forward to a time when maybe I can fight for a podium it did see Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur pay him a visit after the race Hamilton was quick to shut down any comment the Frenchman may have made as he insists it was “sarcasm” more than anything else “Fred came to my room,” Hamilton revealed “I just put my hand on his shoulder and was like “I could have said way worse things on the radio You hear some of the things others have said in the past you’ve got to understand we’re under a huge amount of pressure within the car You’re never going to get the most peaceful messages coming through in the heat of the battle telling the broadcaster: “In that moment “Sure people didn’t like certain comments but I mean you got to understand it’s frustrating we’ll have discussions and we’ll keep pushing.” Hamilton finished the Grand Prix in eighth place and left Miami having scored 10 points in total. He, however, remains P7 in the Drivers’ standings where he trails Oscar Piastri by 90 points Read next: McLaren call on Red Bull to launch FIA protest over MCL39 legality accusation Get quick access to your favorite articles Manage alerts on breaking news and favorite drivers Make your voice heard with article commenting Charles Leclerc insists he has “no bad feelings” with Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton after controversial strategy calls saw the pair twice swap positions during the Miami Grand Prix Hamilton complained over team radio that he should be freed from behind Leclerc given he was on medium tyres compared to Leclerc on the hard compound and the seven-time world champion grew increasingly exasperated as he was kept from passing Leclerc was eventually told to let Hamilton through but, after he failed to catch Andrea Kimi Antonelli in sixth The Monegasque claimed he was unaware of Hamilton’s complaints and has no issues with his team-mate instead saying Ferrari itself has to improve in such situations so if anything he would struggle a bit more to go to the end than me but I understand as well that he wanted to try and do something different “I mean I would have done the same thing if I was him trying to be a bit more aggressive with the medium tyres Today was not ideal and was far from maximising our potential but we've got to regroup as a team and be better “I just think we maybe should have discussed a little bit more before doing the swap because obviously you are trying to go to the end with those tyres so I'm trying to do a good job with my tyres and then everything is tricky and I did not expect Carlos [Sainz] to be so close “All of this made the situation a bit trickier but again I think there's plenty for us to look at and we need to be robust enough that whenever we find ourselves in those situations we do better “I think we will be quite aligned on the fact that today wasn't the Sunday we wanted and even though the pace is not there If everything had gone perfectly maybe we would have finished in front of Kimi Leclerc himself gave a couple of feisty radio messages about hurting his tyres once in the dirty air of Hamilton but he did concede that the pair scrapping for the minor points positions also played a part “There is the frustration already that I was fighting for P8 at the time and I was not making any gains,” he added so there's the frustration of that and then all the rest I was trying to really keep them because I had already the first lap fighting with Carlos with the new tyres and that's not really what I wanted so then I had to take care of my tyres and that was it.” From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport In order to keep delivering our expert journalism we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker Andrea Horwath’s office said in a statement Tuesday that she is awaiting surgery and further medical assessment to determine the scope of treatment required The mayor is in “good spirits,” her office said in a statement Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath went to hospital with multiple injuries after a fall Tuesday afternoon on the stairs outside City Hall It happened “during extremely windy conditions,” her office said in a statement Wednesday morning She is undergoing surgery for a broken wrist and other injuries — including an elbow fracture and an injury to her leg — are being assessed Horwath “will be resting and recovering at home for the remainder of the week,” her office added The mayor’s office first issued a statement about the accident Tuesday evening It said Horwath was in “good spirits” and in regular communication with her team “We are grateful for the community’s outpouring of concern and well wishes and will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available,” the office said Council’s “thoughts and prayers” are with Horwath “for a successful surgery,” Coun Mike Spadafora said Wednesday morning while chairing general issues committee at city hall Lewis Hamilton has admitted that he is “definitely working hard to adjust” to the Ferrari as he enters into his sixth race weekend for the team in Miami one in which the seven-time World Champion is aiming to replicate team mate Charles Leclerc’s success last time out in Saudi Arabia After the high of winning the Sprint during Round 2 in China the past few Grands Prix have proven frustrating at times for Hamilton having ended the triple header with two P7 results in Japan and Jeddah and a P5 in Bahrain LIVE COVERAGE: Follow all the build-up ahead of the Miami Grand Prix weekend Given that he has displayed promising pace during certain stints across those events Hamilton was asked during media day in Miami about what was preventing him from repeating that level of performance lots of different things – there’s not one in particular,” the Briton responded getting attuned to working with new people Hamilton is still adapting to the Ferrari SF-25 “Obviously the engineers that I’m working with now are used to setting up the car for a different driver and a different driver’s style and I’m used to driving a car with a different driving style so it’s just a combination of different things.” Pushed on whether he felt able to drive the SF-25 instinctively yet or if it was more of a conscious process Hamilton added: “I would say you’re generally always a mixture of the two but I’m definitely working hard to adjust to this one READ MORE: ‘I’m 2000% behind him’ – Vasseur backs Hamilton amid early Ferrari struggles as he insists ‘potential is there’ And when asked how long the process could take to adapt to his new car the 105-time race winner conceded: “I really don’t know We’re working as hard as we can to shorten that but it could be longer With the Sprint making its return in Miami Hamilton took a moment to reflect on whether this could be a positive factor for him given his success in the first 100km dash of the season in Shanghai in which he won from P1 on the grid “Can’t really explain it too much,” the 40-year-old answered when quizzed on why the performance had seemingly been stronger in the Sprint than during a race Sprint Highlights: 2025 Chinese Grand Prix “In a Sprint race obviously there’s not a huge amount of changes you can make; I think the one thing to take from it is that we didn’t make a lot of changes going from P1 to Quali as in all the other weekends we’ve been tinkering with the car and making it worse!” Following the recent break after the triple header concluded Hamilton revealed that he spent some “good time” at Ferrari’s base in Italy and there are things that we’ve made adjustments to NEED TO KNOW: The most important facts, stats and trivia ahead of the 2025 Miami Grand Prix And in terms of what might be expected from himself and the team during the weekend ahead at the Miami International Autodrome Hamilton said: “No clue – we’ll do the best we can We’ve not got upgrades or anything this weekend but we continue to try to optimise the car “Obviously Charles in the last race did a fantastic job [with a P3 result] and showed what the car can do in a race DRIVER OF THE DAY: Piastri's imperious Miami showing gets your vote Lewis Hamilton's radio messages with race engineer Riccardo Adami grabbed much attention in Miami; however Lewis Hamilton has addressed his tense Ferrari radio conversations during the Miami Grand Prix by downplaying the severity of them and describing his messages as "sarcastic" The seven-time world champion started the sixth round of the season from a disappointing 12th on the grid but elevated into the top 10 after pitting during a virtual safety car.  Hamilton had remarkable pace on the medium compound helping him quickly catch team-mate Charles Leclerc for sixth Hamilton was eager to be allowed past, although Ferrari initially rejected the idea. It triggered some heated radio back-and-forths he then had to return the position in the final laps at the Miami International Autodrome yet the Briton has stressed that his radio discussions were not bad I really enjoyed the race," Hamilton told Sky F1 we knew it was going to be difficult today "We've lost some performance over the past and we're just waiting for a fix to regain some of it So for us to be at the back of the top 10 is definitely not easy for the whole team.  and I was really thinking I had potential to catch the guys.  But then obviously I lost a lot of time behind Charles and in that moment "I feel people didn't like certain comments Watch Stormwater Funding Changes Video Watch Stormwater Consultation Meeting Video The City will implement a stormwater fee starting in April 2026.  The City will implement a stormwater fee starting in April 2026 This fee will be a more fair and equitable way for property owners to pay for stormwater services in Hamilton compared to the current approach The City spends approximately $63 million per year on its stormwater program (which includes $9 million of contributions to the local Conservation Authorities funded from property taxes) stormwater and drainage services are mostly paid for through the City’s water and wastewater utility revenues with some funding coming from property taxes The result is the amount of money a property owner contributes to stormwater services is mostly based on the amount of City drinking water used not how much stormwater runs off their property Properties such as parking lots with no water or sewer connections pay very little for stormwater services despite the amount of stormwater which runs off their site which is managed by the City’s stormwater system This is why the City is introducing a stormwater fee property owners will be charged based on the load (or use) they place on the stormwater system wastewater charges will no longer be used to fund stormwater management activities and the stormwater fee will be broken out as a separate line item on utility bills Properties who currently do not pay for water or wastewater will start receiving a stormwater utility bill Like other municipalities that have implemented similar stormwater fees (Ottawa the City will also introduce a stormwater incentive program Hamilton’s stormwater incentive program encourages responsible stormwater management while considering different property types and their impact on the environment and the City’s stormwater system Our ‘made in Hamilton’ stormwater incentive program includes a multi-stream credit program for industrial agricultural and multi-residential properties with greater than six units: Stormwater Infrastructure CreditProperty owners can get up to a 50% credit off their stormwater fee if they reduce the amount or improve the quality of stormwater that runs off their property Owners must show that they have installed and maintain measures such as detention ponds Hamilton Harbour Discharge CreditProperties using private pipes to send stormwater directly to Lake Ontario can get up to a 90% credit These properties must meet Provincial regulations related to discharging to the natural environment and they need to prove that the discharge does not enter the City’s stormwater system and similar properties without a direct connection to the City’s stormwater system can qualify if their stormwater runoff goes to large green spaces This credit will be automatically applied to the stormwater fee and the amount of the credit will be based on the ratio of hard (or impervious) surfaces to green space (permeable) The Green Space credit will be applied automatically for eligible properties The application process for the Stormwater Management Infrastructure Credit and the Hamilton Harbour Discharge Credit will launch in spring 2025 More information about the different credit streams and a guide for how to apply will be available at that time Single-family residential and multi-residential properties with six or fewer units will have access to the Rain Ready Hamilton Program The program provides a rebate for installation of landscape features that address stormwater and educational and advisory services for implementing stormwater management measures that support the natural water balance and natural environment This program will be administered by Green Venture an environmental education not-for-profit organization in Hamilton Visit Greenventure Rain Ready Hamilton Rebates to learn more about the program and sign up for upcoming Rain Rebate online and in-person events Stormwater is water that comes from rain and melted snow that flows over land and into storm drains which then nourishes plants and slowly replenishes creeks Hard (or impervious) surfaces such as asphalt concrete and rooftops prevent stormwater from naturally soaking into the ground and then ultimately to our creeks and lakes These hard surface areas create more stormwater runoff The City’s stormwater management system protects the health and safety of the public and the environment by managing the quality and quantity of stormwater Stormwater management also helps reduce the potential for flooding and erosion The City is responsible for managing stormwater within its jurisdiction operating and maintaining natural and engineered infrastructure The City’s stormwater management system includes drains (catch basins) These assets all require a funding source for maintenance repairs and replacement (at the end of their service life) it can cause problems for our environment and our well-being There are many different pressures on the stormwater system: Without proper financing and preventative maintenance there is potential for disruptive failures costly repairs and damage to the environment The City currently spends approximately $63 million annually on its stormwater program (which includes $9 million of contributions to the local Conservation Authorities funded from property taxes) the City primarily pays for stormwater management services through water and wastewater utility revenues with the remainder coming from property taxes This means that properties pay primarily based on the amount of municipal water consumed not based on how much stormwater runs off their properties That means that the amount that a property contributes to stormwater funding is not fair or equitable Properties that use a lot of water (such as the food services industry and laundromats) currently pay a larger amount for stormwater services Properties with large areas of hard surfaces such as parking lots contribute very little funding to stormwater management despite the amount of stormwater which runs off their site and into the stormwater system This is why the City is introducing a stormwater fee starting in April 2026 properties will be charged based on the load (or use) they place on the stormwater system Paying for stormwater management through a stormwater fee is similar to how the City funds its water and wastewater programs and it is becoming more common in Ontario and across North America Other municipalities that have successfully implemented a stormwater fee include Kitchener The City investigated the viability of implementing a more equitable stormwater funding model through the Stormwater Funding Review; the timing of which is outlined below The stormwater fee for the City of Hamilton is based on core guiding principles to ensure the most sustainable The 2026 stormwater fee for each property will be reviewed by Council in the spring of 2025 A stormwater fee estimator tool will be available online later in the spring of 2025 where property owners can enter their address and find out what their estimated stormwater fee will be Stormwater fee = Number of billing units1 X rate for 1 billing unit (rates will be determined annually by Council) *Average impervious area for a single-family detached home was determined by measuring a statistically relevant number of homes from across the City using aerial imagery properties that are connected to the City’s sewer system will no longer be charged for stormwater services through their wastewater utility fee all properties (including those that are not connected to the City’s wastewater system) will see a separate stormwater fee on their utility bill Wastewater rates will be reduced when the stormwater fee is implemented in April 2026 The City will implement a unique ‘made in Hamilton’ incentive program for industrial agricultural and multi-residential properties with greater than six units It will include a multi-stream credit program unlike other municipalities including a Stormwater Management Infrastructure Credit (of up to 50%) a Hamilton Harbour Discharge Credit (of up to 90%) and a Green Space Credit  The draft stormwater incentive program was presented to the community for feedback from October 31 Feedback from property owners was considered and the revised incentive program was approved by Council on June 12 More information about the credit program will be available in spring 2025 Rain Ready Hamilton provides education on how to design and build landscape features that address stormwater in-person guidance and rebates to implement stormwater measures subsidized by the City this approach to the residential incentive program is consistent with the engagement feedback received by residents and similar to residential subsidized incentive programs offered in Guelph Green Venture, a local environmental education not-for-profit organization will be administering Rain Ready Hamilton. The organization has years of experience running a similar grant-funded program. To learn more, visit www.greenventure.ca We know that some people with large properties are worried about how the new stormwater fee will affect them That’s why the City will be offering a Green Space credit This credit will help to reduce the stormwater fee for properties that have a large amount of green space This credit will be applied automatically to the stormwater fee without the need for a credit application More information for the Green Space Credit will be available in spring 2025 The City’s stormwater program includes important work in the rural areas to keep the system working well: The City invests millions of dollars per year in stormwater services for rural parts of Hamilton which provides valuable benefits to the rural community much of this work is paid for through City water and wastewater rates But some rural and farm owners do not pay into this funding system We believe that a fair solution would be to have all property owners contribute through the stormwater fee everyone helps pay for managing stormwater whether you live in downtown or rural Hamilton industrial or agricultural buildings) will be charged as a residential property and will pay the same as any other house within the City of Hamilton A farm property with just outbuildings like barns and greenhouses will be treated as non-residential and will be charged based on how much of the land is covered by hard surfaces (like roofs and paved areas) and how much is green space.  Since many agricultural properties have both a house and outbuildings the stormwater fee for those properties will be calculated using a hybrid approach The house will be charged the residential fee and the outbuildings will be charged as non-residential.  The actual rates for the stormwater fee will be decided by City Council in the spring of 2025 residential-only rural properties would be eligible for the Rain Ready Rebate program offered through Green Venture and farms would be eligible for the approved Green Space Credit.  For property owners not currently receiving a water/wastewater utility bill they will begin to receive a stormwater only utility bill when the stormwater fee is implemented in 2026 A property that is undeveloped (like fields or gardens) with no hard surfaces will not be charged any fee Not only do ditches and culverts serve municipal roads used to access rural properties but they also serve private roads and overland flow from rural properties  They also convey run-off from rural driveways and rural green spaces when the ground is saturated or frozen The City owns and maintains 1,500 km of ditches and 3,500 culverts The City’s stormwater program includes important work in the rural areas to keep this system working well They even reshape ditches to better catch dirt and mud Staff maintain more than 30km of ditches each year regularly patrolling and documenting issues So you may not see activity in your area unless there is a problem that needs to be addressed Hamilton's new stormwater fee is designed with fairness and simplicity in mind There are over 120,000 single-family homes in Hamilton – this makes up 84% of all properties Charging each residential property owner a different fee based on the actual measured amount of hard surfaces on their property (like driveways and rooftops) would require a lot of time and effort to calculate and monitor each individual home The City would need to increase staffing to administer this!  After careful analysis we found that while larger homes have more hard surfaces the potential $7 difference in monthly charges between the largest and smallest single-family homes is minimal compared to the administrative costs of individual rates many larger single-family homes are in rural areas without direct connections to the stormwater system all single-family residential properties will share the same rate Multi-family residential properties typically have a smaller footprint than single-family detached homes The rate for townhouses and duplexes will be half of the rate for a single-family detached home and sixplexes will be approximately one-third These categories will be determined by Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) property assessments It is the responsibility of property owners institutional or multi-residential properties of more than six units to apply for the Stormwater Infrastructure Credit or Hamilton Harbour Discharge Credit Applications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis The application process will launch in spring 2025 For those property owners with large green space the Green Space Credit will be applied automatically for eligible properties If you feel that your fee or credit is incorrect The City will reevaluate your fee and/or credit and be in contact with you The steps for submitting a reassessment request will be posted on the City’s website It is the property owner’s responsibility to submit proof of maintenance of the stormwater facilities every five years to be eligible to continue receiving storm credits The hard surfaces on a residential property A rebate program provides homeowners with direct financial support to install stormwater-friendly features like rain barrels permeable pavement and other solutions that reduce this runoff These improvements help manage water on your property and contribute to a healthier environment for the whole community Green Venture, a local environmental education not-for-profit organization, will be administering Rain Ready Hamilton. To learn more, visit Green Venture Rain Ready Hamilton Rebates Hamilton Police have charged three people after recovering drugs and a firearm during a warrant at a Mountain residence members of the Hamilton Police Service launched an investigation into suspected drug trafficking activity within the city investigators executed a search warrant at a residence in the area of Upper Gage Avenue and Queensdale Avenue East officers seized a significant quantity of illicit drugs brass knuckles and a quantity of Canadian currency Three individuals were arrested and face the following charges: If you have any information that you believe will assist officers with this investigation please contact the Mountain HEAT office at 905-546-3899 To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com Millions and millions of taxpayers money WASTED AGAIN! TIME TO DISBAND THIS INCOMPETENT COUNCIL!! These useless $$$ million dollar $$$ shacks will be trash within a year and they’ll be look for more money to steal from Hamilton taxpayers and throw away on councillors personal glory projects!! Maybe the “OLD GUARD “ knew how to do things then we elected Ringley Bros Circus Interesting to see the province audit school boards but not municipalities With Canada’s declining standard of living growing inequality and with population growth far outpacing housing completions these types of projects will become far more common people on the margins could count on a cheap room somewhere in the core of a city to get them through Those days are long gone and will never return Homeless people will have to live somewhere either in a Barton type tiny home or a city run shelter and it will cost a lot of money and likely result in big property tax increases Canadians sure do love their ruling party ANC….oops Freudian slip there If anyone asks “what did it cost?” the honest answer is “we don’t really know” It would be very interesting to poll the new residents of the Barton / Tiffany resort and find out in which municipality they resided in prior to COVID I’m sure the results would be astonishing Barton and Tiffany residency question…City had no problem asking taxpayers intrusive questions on the vacant unit tax census and a fine for not answering The extent of establishing prior residency for new residents at Barton/Tiffany was the verbal question did you live here prior This could be fixed by one motion of City Council with prior utility rent bills required as proof of prior residency drug use and no reporting to the public of crime statistics Barton/Tiffany is a wonderful monument to secrecy cost overruns and zero Mayor accountability With the freebies…build it and they will come from all over It’s like we are rewarding all the worst behaviour Have a pet and no way to support yourself or your pet Can’t stop doing drugs long enough to get a shelter bed Have a partner but neither of you can get it together to scrounge the money for a place to live But all those other people that can follow rules wouldn’t bring a pet on the street they have to stay in a shelter Right on JS…NDP/Horwath…philosophy… reward the non-contributors with money taken from working people Might be the reason they lost official party status Federally All excellent comments….yet the road to out of control socialism continues to be built unabated With the new Trudeau 2.0 Marxist in Ottawa this will be accelerated with the support of many on this Council Unless you have been asleep there is no need to name them as you know who they are Don’t hold your breath on getting an answer on your FOI request I have three that were never acknowledged from July 2024 and September 2024 That whole office is useless and there is no consequence By now everybody knows Hamilton got an “F” in the CD Howe.. Somehow in Canadian politics in 2025 it has become vogue to promise.. The response rate was disappointingly small Recently the Bay Observer published an article by Paul W Fulcrum7 is a biblical-based website that seeks to inform & encourage people My wife and I drove through rain for an hour yesterday to attend the Hamilton SDA church.  Arriving early we got a good seat with some friends from the Dayton area.  The reason for the trip is that Ron Kelly spoke there yesterday Ron was accompanied by his wife and their four children.  It was nice to meet them We appreciate Colleen’s quick sense of humor and her genuine care for others Ron expressed his gratitude for Fulcrum7 getting the word out about the events going on in Michigan [I can say there was a time when such things were conducted behind a veil and hidden from the rest of the church The internet and Fulcrum7 provided a way to address issues in the church allowing sunlight to disinfect some of the hierarchical mismanagement of the church “Hold your leaders accountable” Ted Wilson said on July 3 when you have huge layers of cronyism that always protects itself Many church administrators feel that their decisions and actions are unassailable and inform them of things happening in our church and world in a responsible manner Certainly there are times when we may not have “gotten everything right” and we must be willing to confront our own words and spirit as well as those that we sometimes write about  But I can tell you that our motives are honest – to be upbeat Ron’s sermon was taken from Mark 2:1-12 and titled Things that Never Change.  There was no lamenting of the way he was treated in Michigan in the sermon.  There was no bitterness for the past just a quiet confidence that the Lord is leading them to a new chapter in life.  Here’s my sermon highlights Truth can set you free if it doesn’t wrestle you down  The easiest part of the Adventist Message is the 28 Fundamental Beliefs.  It’s not hard to give intellectual assent to these important beliefs.  What is more important is how we treat other people Peer pressure affects adults as well as children Jesus caused some turbulence in the story of the paralytic man in Mark 2.  He offended the Pharisees.  This same Jesus the will cause turbulence in His people in the time of the end.  Many people seek to avoid this conviction by blaming others but never blaming themselves In the SDA church there is a tendency to miss the point  The story of the paralytic man let down from the roof illustrates this.  “Thy sins are forgiven thee.”  We are condemned and there was no way out unless someone took the condemnation.  Jesus took our condemnation on Himself (Romans 8:1).  Things that never change It was common in those days to wonder “who sinned?” when someone had a physical ailment the human race brought its troubles on itself but Jesus came here to take our condemnation and give us forgiveness Jesus goes to Caperneum.  In Peter’s home SDA’s believes that there are two identifying marks of what we believe  Commandments of God and the spirit of prophecy  We attribute that gift to a young woman  That spirit is to be kept alive in others until the end  The Desire of Ages often brings color to stories  Pharisees are there.  The paralytic man has lost hope  Reap and sow is a reality we live with and it certainly is in this case Best way to help people is to listen to them.  There is a big difference between being an accuser of brethren and the Holy Spirit  We are living in an age of lawlessness There is a tremendous appetite for evil in our world.  Accusers of the brethren are a burden The paralytic man is hanging in front of Jesus—from the roof  The burden of despair rolls from his soul  Everyone in that room needed to hear it If you preach truth and grace you may drive people away Our church can cross over from sharing a boatload of beliefs and extend compassion to people.  The world needs sympathy; grace and truth  He goes out a different way than he came in I hope we get lifestyle programs in this church  Let us take the risk and go back to old methods  Separating medical missionaries from pastors was a great mistake in our church   We can offer ten day lifestyle programs to people (the Village Church was doing this).  People’s lives are touched by this  The main reason the Village Church went through trauma is because we were on the cusp of a mighty medical missionary effort.  The enemy seeks to spoil that effort except for places where people are reaching out and loving the lost and bearing the cross The Adventist Movement was strong in the beginning of our movement.  We have drifted since What is the solution?  Take the same beautiful gospel to the world today  The church can be transformed by the marvelous grace of Jesus Christ That grace never changes.  Our mission is still the same.” Pastor Ron Kelly has a new ministry coming Many people have asked how they can donate to Ron Kelly Brad Clark said he was “quite impressed” the youth council has pushed the city to take action on vaping Jeff Beattie has called for staff to study a potential municipal tax on vaping products Measure would be “one tool in the tool box” to keep teens away from habit Hamilton is exploring a potential municipal tax on vaping products to help steer young people away from the habit Councillors have asked finance and legal staff to examine how the city could impose such a tax on e-cigarettes That measure would need provincial approval Jeff Beattie noted while introducing his call for the staff report Wednesday But the city tax would be “one tool in the tool box” to help keep teens away from vaping The Stoney Creek Youth Council has flagged vaping as a “primary area of concern among young people,” his motion noted Vaping products are made to “smell like cotton candy and that’s part of the problem,” Beattie said In Ontario, it’s illegal to sell tobacco or vaping products to people under the age of 19 Meanwhile, a tobacco tax is among a variety of potential levies city staff have presented as revenue-generating tools for council’s consideration “We can use taxation as a method of control,” said Beattie who acknowledged vaping products are available via the internet Clark suggested looking at setting a minimum distance that any stores selling vaping products must be separated from schools Such radial separation and licensing are among the avenues he’s studying The City of Hamilton follows federal protocol in flying the national flag of Canada at half-staff on certain occasions including as directed by the Department of Canadian Heritage for all federal government buildings Visit the Government of Canada website for rules for flying the National Flag of Canada The City of Hamilton's flags are flown at the half-staff position as a sign of mourning on the passing of: Community groups and organizations may request a community flag be flown at City Hall to recognize an event as defined by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act as amended (MFIPPA) is collected under the authority of Section 227 of the Municipal Act and in accordance with the provisions of MFIPPA Personal information on this form will be used to assess and determine feasibility of flag raising requests submitted for Hamilton City Hall and other City of Hamilton sites you are consenting to receiving emails from the City of Hamilton and/or their agents/contractors for the purpose of processing this request Information collected for this initiative may be stored on servers located in Canada and the United States and may be subject to Canadian and/or American laws. Questions about the collection of this personal information can be emailed to [email protected] Phil Caldwell RPP, MCIPSenior Business Development ConsultantEmail [email protected] Provide your feedback on the City’s 10-Year Downtown Revitalization Strategy Share your big vision and ideas for the downtown forward-looking vision for the Downtown over a 10-year horizon and identify the key corporate actions investments and reporting metrics needed to achieve that vision The Strategy’s focus will be to develop priority actions to ensure Downtown is a place people want to live in work in and experience while also ensuring the Strategy and its actions are informed by current actions and plans being taken by the City to address key needs in the Downtown such as affordable housing The overarching goals of the Strategy will be to: Crystalize community/stakeholder wants for the Downtown that will inform the Strategy’s vision Become the central guiding roadmap to inform and prioritize the Strategy’s actions in departmental work plans; Provide the basis for departmental funding requests and resource allocations required to implement the priority actions from the Strategy; and Increase cross-departmental collaboration within the City of Hamilton and departmental accountability to Council to ensure continued priority of Downtown revitalization over the long-term The Strategy will be developed in two project phases: The Strategy will primarily focus on City actions that will support business retention catalyze new public and private sector investment improve quality of life and amenities for residents/visitors better support businesses during major construction projects and generally enhance community pride in the Downtown while creating a welcoming and engaging place that people want to live the Strategy will identify priority actions the City should undertake to support Downtown revitalization over the short-term (2026-2028) medium-term (2029-2031) and long-term (2032-2035) with a particular focus on the following: Identifying specific priority capital improvements or undertakings for the Downtown that would best support the overall appearance condition and availability of amenities to the public over the Strategy’s time horizon; Identifying specific strategic partnerships and investments the City could pursue including with both private sector and not-for-profit/community-based organizations to better leverage mutual expertise and resources to expedite Downtown revitalization efforts; Public realm improvements to support an active engaging and welcoming public realm which may include pedestrianization and beautification initiatives for major commercial areas/corridors of the Downtown new pedestrian connections to improve access to and through the Downtown as well as safety and security initiatives; Identifying collaborative strategies with law enforcement and community organizations to address public safety concerns and enhance the perception of Downtown as a safe and welcoming space Supporting a thriving and entrepreneurial focused storefront-based commercial businesses sector;  Supporting the role and resources of Downtown Business Improvement Areas to support key commercial districts in the Downtown; Identifying department-specific studies and strategies needed to further support Downtown revitalization; Identifying initiatives to enhance environmental sustainability and climate resilience strategies to future-proof the Downtown; Opportunities to enhance existing marketing and branding efforts for the Downtown both locally and regionally;  that the City could pursue to support continued investment attraction supporting revitalization efforts; Opportunities to better support Downtown businesses through major construction projects occurring over the Strategy’s time horizon including the Hamilton Light Rail Transit project; Explore opportunities for smart city initiatives and digital innovations that support Downtown businesses and improve visitor experiences; and  Establishing Key Performance Metrics (KPIs) that the City will use to measure the state of Downtown revitalization against through future annual State of the Downtown reporting to Council by City staff The reporting framework and KPIs will include both economic indicators (e.g Engagement will be targeted to reach a broad range of the City’s population with particular effort and means to ensure engagement opportunities are communicated to those living in the heart of Downtown and in potential hard-to-reach settings such as those in mid/high-rise residential buildings.  In addition engagement efforts will seek to hear from key stakeholders in the Downtown as well as diverse communities ensuring their perspectives and needs are reflected in the Strategy Visit engage.hamilton.ca/ourfuturedowntown