- Michael Kras
- Posted 4 weeks ago
Hamilton named one of the best cities to live in Ontario
Hamilton is standing out as one of the best places to live in Ontario. A new list published by real estate company RE/MAX in December 2024 shares their picks for the top five cities in Ontario t...
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- Michael Kras
- 04 Oct 2024
Ontario minimum wage just increased for 2024
Minimum wage earners in Ontario will be seeing a higher paycheque as of October 1st, 2024. The Ontario government has increased the provincial minimum wage from $16.55 per hour to $17.20, representi...
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- Michael Kras
- 13 Sep 2024
Ontario convenience stores can now sell alcoholic beverages
Ontario residents are now able to pick up a few coolers or a six pack of beer along with their snacks at convenience stores province-wide. As of September 5th, the Ford government has officially per...
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- Michael Kras
- 02 Sep 2024
Hamilton school boards begin provincial ban on cellphones and vapes
Hamilton’s public and Catholic school boards are joining others across the province as Ontario’s new ban on cellphones during class time and vaping on school grounds takes effect. An effort to r...
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- Michael Kras
- 22 Jul 2024
LCBO strike ends, stores reopening Tuesday
LCBO stores across Ontario are reopening on Tuesday after Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) workers ratified a collective agreement with the crown agency. The result means the strike has ...
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- Michael Kras
- 05 Jul 2024
LCBO stores across Ontario closed as strike begins
Those looking to stock up on beer, wine, and liquor will have to find alternatives to the LCBO, as employees of the government-run liquor store chain goes on strike for the first time ever. Over 9,0...
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- Urbanicity
- 02 May 2024
This community of executive homes is coming soon to Flamborough
An exciting new home development blending nature and modern living is coming soon to the Flamborough area of Hamilton. Located right off of Highway 6, Wildan Estates II will feature 20 freehold detach...
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- Michael Kras
- 11 Apr 2024
Doug Ford orders LCBO to bring back paper bags
Ontario premier Doug Ford has pushed the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) to reinstate its use of paper bags for customers. Ford issued a letter to the LCBO’s president and CEO Dr. Georg...
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- Michael Kras
- 30 Jan 2024
Hamilton’s new living wage exceeds $20 per hour
The living wage in Hamilton has exceeded $20 per hour for the first time. The news comes as part of a 2023 report from the Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN), which lays out the new living wage ...
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- Michael Kras
- 12 Jan 2024
Snowstorm advisory issued for Hamilton on Friday evening
Break out the shovels: Hamilton is about to get hit with its first true snowstorm of the winter season. A weather advisory has been issued by Environment Canada explaining that Hamilton could se...
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