S&P Maintains Hamilton’s ‘AA+’ Credit Rating, Concerned about Lack of Audited Financial Statements
S&P Global Ratings affirmed the City of Hamilton’s ‘AA+’ credit and unsecured debt ratings on October 27, 2026. Hamilton’s rating outlook is stable, with S&P continuing to express concerns about the City’s cybersecurity failure and ongoing failures to produce audited financial statements due to the data lost caused by the security breach. “The City of…
OpinionCOLEMAN’s Post-Election: Ward 4’s Defacto Two-Way Race Results in a Jason Farr Victory and Return to City Council
Rookie Incumbent Tammy Hwang, who won in a vote-split against 10 candidates in 2022, was soundly defeated in what became a two-person race.
TRANSCRIPT: Mayor-Elect Keanin Loomis’ Remarks at Incoming City Council Orientation
“Disagreement will happen, dysfunction is a choice.” Read Mayor-Elect’s full opening remarks to Hamilton’s new City Council
Hamilton Police Service Board Special Meeting Quickly Ends With Deferral of Decisions to New Council and Board
Board Chair Don Robertson acknowledged that the new City Council should be involved in strategic planning decisions.
OpinionCOLEMAN’s Post-Election: Maureen Wilson Won by Only 147 Votes – No Incumbent Councillor Lost More Votes
In the biggest surprise of Hamilton’s election, the Ward 1 councillor lost 2,716 votes compared to 2022, narrowly beating a late-entering first-time candidate.
Hamilton Police Get $286,448 to launch “Drone as a First Responder Pilot Program”
Government of Ontario approves funding for Hamilton Police Service’s plan drone response program.
Hamilton Civic Affairs Calendar
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
8:30 a.m. Hamilton City Council Orientation Meeting
Magnolia Hall, 115 Hunter Street West
Full Day
No Livestream
• Agenda •
4:00 p.m. Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities
Reom 264, Hamilton City Hall
Agenda • Livestream
5:00 p.m. Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee
Reom 192, Hamilton City Hall
Agenda • Livestream
Read the Full Interviews with Hamilton’s Leading Mayoral Candidates
Rob Cooper: Episode 247
Keanin Loomis: Episode 246
Andrea Horwath: Episode 245
News Briefs
Hamilton Mayor-Elect Keanin Loomis Names Marie Nash as Chief of Staff
Nash has been Chief of Staff to Burlington’s Mayor since October 2023. Loomis also named his Communications and Policy & Government Relations Directors.
Joey’s Notepad: Mayor-Elect Keanin Loomis on CHCH Morning Live
Mayor-elect Keanin Loomis sat down for a five-and-a-half minute segment on CHCH’s Morning Live this morning, the following are my brief notes from watching the interview. During the discussion, Mayor-elect Loomis continued to establish expectations for the coming 2026 to 2030 term of office, stating that each of the 15 council members represents different areas…
Follow-Up: City of Hamilton Fails to Repave Dundurn Street Between King and Main within Promised Timeline
City described the work as having the highest urgency, and then missed its own deadlines for awarding the contract.
Federal Government Announces $936,000 Funding for Hamilton Harbour Initiatives
The federal government issued a public statement this morning announcing new funding grants being issued by the Canada Water Agency. There are seven grants being issued in the Hamilton area. Six Nations of the Grand River First NationProject: Community engagement on restoration of Toronto and Region, Hamilton, and Niagara River Areas of Concern Funding Amount: $170,000 over 2…
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Defeated and Retiring Hamilton Councillors Directed by Province to Remain on Conservation Authority Boards
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Outgoing Police Service Board Calls Special Closed Meeting Before New Council Takes Office
The special meeting will occur less than 10 days before the new City Council takes power on November 15 and gets to appoint a majority of the seats on the Police Board.
OLT Grants Full Party Status to Citizens’ Group in Steelport AI Data Centre Land Severance
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Hamilton Police Service Board Promotes Ryan Diodati to Chief without Open Competitive Recruitment
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Live Coverage and Live Results: HamiltonVotes 2026
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Hamilton Public Library Reinstates Valid Library Card Requirement at Central Library
Adults once again need a valid Hamilton Library card to enter the Central library branch in downtown Hamilton.
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