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Hamilton Spectator
18-06-2025
- General
- Hamilton Spectator
Nominations for Accessibility Awards open
Hamilton is now accepting nominations for the second annual Accessibility Awards. The nomination period lasts from June 17 to July 18. The awards recognize achievements of individuals, groups and organizations improving accessibility for people with disabilities. The city's accessibility committee for persons with disabilities leads the awards, selecting the winners. Awards will be announced at the committee's fourth annual Accessibility Fair, scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 4, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the city hall forecourt. The four award categories are Individual Award, Group or Community Organization Award, Business Award and Youth Award. About 27.7 per cent of Hamilton's population are living with disabilities, according to Statistics Canada. Nomination forms are open on the city's website, . Cheyenne Bholla is a reporter at The Hamilton Spectator. cbholla@ Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Hamilton Spectator
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Part of King Street East to close Sunday for Open Streets
The city will close a roughly three-kilometre stretch of King Street East on Sunday for a summer street festival. On Sunday, June 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Open Streets will close King Street East from John Street to Gage Avenue . A map of the 2025 Open Streets Hamilton festival. The festival features games and interactive booths at Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre, food at the Kitchen Collective food court, live music, Pride events at Ferguson Station and interactive sports. The following streets will remain open for crossing: John Street, Wellington Street, Victoria Avenue, Wentworth Street, Sanford Avenue, Sherman Avenue and Gage Avenue. The festival will also cause limitations to several streets. Residents will have limited access to cross King Street East from Fairholt Road South and Garfield Avenue South. Holton Avenue North will be temporarily converted into a two-way from King Street East to Wilson Street. The event is meant to celebrate community, movement and public space by encouraging locals to walk, bike and connect while supporting local businesses. King Street East will be closed from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Live music will be at Mills Hardware, Wellington Square and outside of Main Stage Rehearsal. Members of Pickleball Hamilton set up their own net and started playing on King Street East near Wentworth Street to make people aware of their group on June 18, 2023. There will also be a free trishaw ride with Cycling Without Age, a wheelchair basketball game, free group dance sessions and demonstrations and craft zones. Attendees can use craft zones to decorate bikes, scooters or strollers, craft buttons and create collages. Hamilton public transit's Route 1 on King Street and Route 10 B-Line Westbound will experience detours on Sunday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. For stop closures and temporary stop locations, go to . For information on how closures affect specific buildings, go to . Cheyenne Bholla is a reporter at The Hamilton Spectator. cbholla@ Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Hamilton Spectator
27-05-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Dual hotel to break ground in McMaster Innovation Park
The construction phase of a long-awaited hotel in Hamilton's McMaster Innovation Park will begin this summer. Sigma Group and Kothari Group will develop the 'dual-branded' property — Hyatt Place and Hyatt House. Both brands fall under the Hyatt Hotels Corporation. The two hotels will be housed in one building but serve different purposes. Hyatt Place will feature 78 traditional rooms for work and leisure, while Hyatt House will have 84 suite-style rooms equipped with kitchens for longer stays. The hotels are meant to serve Hamilton and its businesses, researchers and the community at nearby McMaster. The property will be about two kilometres east of McMaster University and sit along the west side of Longwood Road South. Opening is set for fall 2026. Amenities will include a gym, indoor saltwater pool, a business centre, laundry, free Wi-Fi, parking and a lobby lounge with all-day dining options. The hotel will also have a casual dining lounge, bar and restaurant. Meeting spaces will range from 300 square feet to 2,800 square feet. Sigma Group and Kothari Group also jointly own the 125-room TownePlace Suites by Marriott on Upper James Street. In September 2017 , No. 16 Hospitality Ltd., a group of Toronto-based developers, announced plans to build and open a Hyatt hotel in the innovation park by summer 2019. According to Canada's federal corporation registry, the company has since been dissolved for noncompliance — a status that typically results when a corporation fails to meet legal obligations such as filing required documents or paying annual fees. Cheyenne Bholla is a reporter at The Hamilton Spectator. cbholla@ .
Hamilton Spectator
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Hamilton Motown tribute to support St. Matt's housing project
A Motown tribute is coming to a Hamilton performing arts centre next week. On Thursday, May 29, Motown Mania will bring performances of hits by stars such as Diana Ross and the Supremes, the Temptations and the Jackson 5 to the McIntyre Performing Arts Centre at Mohawk College. The Holk Family event's proceeds will go to non-profit St. Matt's, formerly St. Matthew's House, and the 412 Barton Project. In the fall, the 412 Barton Project will shelter 15 homeless or low-income seniors in Hamilton and provide wraparound services. Priority will be given to women, people with disabilities and members of the BIPOC community. The event starts at 7 p.m. at 135 Fennell Ave. W., Hamilton . Tickets range from $45 to $55. To buy, go to . Cheyenne Bholla is a reporter at The Hamilton Spectator. cbholla@
Hamilton Spectator
25-04-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Next week is deadline for vacant unit tax form
Homeowners have one week to complete and submit their vacant unit tax declaration, a form required by anyone who owns a residential property. In the city's bid to increase housing supply and reduce the amount of vacant homes, properties left vacant are subject to a one per cent tax of the total property value. Failure to submit a form by the Wednesday, April 30 deadline means the property will be deemed vacant and the tax will be applied for the 2025 tax year. The city said 85 per cent of homeowners have already submitted their forms as of Wednesday, with a majority filing online. All owners of residential properties must submit a vacant unit tax declaration, including residents who live in their home, rent or have secondary properties. Revenues from the tax are used to fund affordable housing initiatives after administrative costs are accounted for, the city said in a Wednesday release. Homeowners must use the roll number and access code on their Notice or Reminder to Declare Letters, or their most recent 2025 property tax bill. Submissions can be done online or by phone, email, mail or in person. Physical forms can be brought to any Municipal Services Centre , including Hamilton City Hall, which is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To submit through the online portal, go to . If residents need help completing their declaration, contact the city by email at vacantunittax@ or by phone at 905-546-2573 . Cheyenne Bholla is a reporter at The Hamilton Spectator. cbholla@
