Two Stoney Creek parking lots are now set to become affordable housing, after Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwarth used her so-called "strong mayor" powers for the first time Wednesday, tipping the previously-stalemated vote in favour.
The average annual Hamilton residential water and sewage bill will go up nearly $90 this year following city council’s December approval of a new water and sewer budget, as the city seeks to improve infrastructure and copes with a loss of revenue.