Raise the Hammer

The latest IPCC Report shows that cities and the policies they pursue have an important role to play in addressing the crisis. We need to bear this in mind in Hamilton as we prepare to vote for new leadership on City Council.

With just over a week to go, Rich Gelder reflects on a challenging, yet rewarding experience.

A broad coalition of LRT supporters including Hamilton Light Rail has come together with a new campaign called #yesLRT to make sure this project stays on the rails through the upcoming municipal election.

Students are active members of the community who care about the issues at play in municipal politics.

The PC Government's stance is essentially identical to the previous Liberal government, except the Liberals were explicit about the process for reviewing alternative transit infrastructure proposals.

Character matters. Any mayoral candidate who embraces the backing of such unprincipled, obstructionist, visionless politicians should be viewed with concern.

Herman deserved better. His family deserves better. His community deserves better. No one should have to go through this. So what are we going to do about it?

In what is becoming a habitual act of pure cynicism, the Ward 9 candidate keeps reversing his LRT position.

His plan sacrifices the most transformative opportunity this city has had in decades on the altar of anti-urban resentment and cynicism.

Building a consent culture is vital in creating a safer society, particularly for women. This play has the opportunity to open up some dialogue about this topic.

By making a personal campaign NO SIGN policy in this election, I'm challenging the old paradigm marketing strategy 'status quo'.

If there was ever a time for all Ontarians of good conscience to wake up, get organized, rise up and actively resist the ransacking of our most cherished civic values, that time is upon us now.

The piecemeal conversion of Hamilton streets continues today with another 650 metre section

If we're going to talk about contributing factors in a collision, why would we not focus on the one factor that the City actually has the power to control?

Fast skating and strong teamwork gave the Hamilton Kilty B's an exciting victory over the St. Catharines Falcons.

Xinyi wants to extract 1.6 million litres of water a day from the aquifer under Guelph-Eramosa Township, which has experienced water shortages in recent years.

Light Rail can carry up to four times as many commuters per lane as automobiles.

My father was estranged from us because of his actions, but the government should make it easy for citizens to find their loved ones if they are accessing government services.

As part of our Hamilton municipal election coverage, Raise the Hammer has published digital scans of every municipal candidate nomination form for election purposes.

Every year, Share the Road hosts Greg's Ride, a fundraiser to support its determined advocacy to change hearts, minds and laws in Ontario to protect and promote cycling.