
Mixed bag for 2009
Jan 09, 2009
Jan 09, 2009
Hamiltonians can savor the new year a little bit longer knowing they can save more money, but the extra cash may be eaten up by higher tolls, increased rental prices and rising property taxes.

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Movie Palace thinks about adding screens
The owner of The Movie Palace on Concession Street is looking to add two more screens to his theatr...
Mountain climbers home after ‘incredible experience’
Altitude headaches and nausea weren’t about to stop a couple of Mountain women from reaching the su...
Sour economy doesn’t slow down fitness entrepreneur
In terms of the economy, it might not appear to be the healthiest time to start a business, but Ste...
Levee continues traditional kick-off to city’s new year
It’s a historical tradition started by King Louis XIV of France and the New Year’s Levee has become...


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Nominate someone today for Rev. John C. Holland awardsNominations are being accepted for the 13th Annual Reverend John C. Holland Awards Gala Dinner, whi... | read more |
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City unveils final designs to enhance downtown landmarksOfficials from the city, Hamilton Public Library and architect David Premi will reveal renovation d... | read more |
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New Year's BabiesNew Year's baby Alexander was born at McMaster University Medical Centre at 1:41 a. m. Jan. 1 with ... | read more |
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Civic Agenda - January 9CITY COUNCIL... | read more |
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Drop-in centre opens at EastmountEastmount Community Centre will be host to a weekly soup kitchen beginning this Wednesday (Jan. 14)... | read more |
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Police probe Porsche partsWhat began as a drug investigation at a home on the south-central Mountain has turned into probe in... | read more |
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Traffic down at John C. Munro InternationalTraffic at John C. Munro-Hamilton International Airport was down sharply in November.... | read more |
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5 things freeIt's not the best of economic times out there and it's hard to stretch what few dollars you have le... | read more |
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Urban plan meeting Jan. 19Planning and Economic Development Department’s Strategic Services/Special Projects Division is hold... | read more |
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December abnormal month for snow, rainNearly 50 per cent more precipitation fell on the city in December.... | read more |
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Highway 407 tolls going up on Feb. 1Hamiltonians who use Highway 407 better get ready to pay higher tolls next month.... | read more |
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New programs at SackvilleSackville Hill Seniors’ Recreation Centre is introducing two new programs to its winter lineup.... | read more |
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Conservation authority eyes pipeline deal to improve Chippawa TrailA private power company’s bid to bury a gas pipeline along a Hamilton Conservation Authority rail ... | read more |
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EBR bid puts province on Taro hot seatThe Ministry of the Environment is being asked to investigate allegations the owners of the Taro d... | read more |
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Tougher penalties loom for tippling driversIf you drink and drive but aren’t quite legally drunk, get ready to face harsher penalties and hig... | read more |




