With Hamilton’s population aging, comes an increase in the use of paramedic services. City paramedics responded to 98,114 emergencies in 2022, up from...
By John BestApril 17, 2023At a health care announcement in Hamilton Thursday, Premier Doug Ford was asked to comment on why his government refused to provide the...
By John BestMarch 30, 2023It was a sobering budget session for members of Hamilton City Council Wednesday. Already facing a tax increase north of six percent, members...
By John BestMarch 1, 2023For the first time in memory Hamilton’s budget will likely see a tax increase in the area of 7 percent. That’s the number...
By John BestFebruary 25, 2023Taxpayers in Burlington are facing some big tax increases over the next five years. Burlington City Manager Tim Commisso and treasurer Joan Ford...
By John BestJanuary 4, 2023The new Hamilton Council will get down to brass tacks next week as it considers the 2023 budget. Right now staff have prepared...
By John BestJanuary 2, 2023Hamilton Police are looking for a budget increase in 2023 of 6.7 percent amounting to $12.3 million, bringing the proposed policer budget to...
By John BestDecember 14, 2022