Tim Hortons launched several new items for their Harry Potter collaboration. The foreign owned coffee chain that still uses a maple leaf in their branding to trick people into thinking they are still Canadian announced that a portion of all sales will go to their Conversion Camp Day fund.
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A milestone in Hamilton's cybersecurity failure recovery. 27 months later, the clocks at the MacNab Transit Terminal are now working. #yhmcc
Tim Hortons launched several new items for their Harry Potter collaboration. The foreign owned coffee chain that still uses a maple leaf in their branding to trick people into thinking they are still Canadian announced that a portion of all sales will go to their Conversion Camp Day fund.
WTAF Carney said "That's our point, who knows if there'll be anything left to see next year."
The government launched an ad campaign telling Canadians that they can visit national parks for free this summer. When asked about the optics of launching such a campaign while half the country is on fire, Carney said "That's our point, who knows if there'll be anything left to see next year."
Ontario Premier Ford announced today that his Government will be filing a lawsuit against the US Forest Service. The suit alleges that Smokey the Bear, the US Forest Service's mascot, was not specific enough in pointing out exactly who can prevent forest fires.
The government launched an ad campaign telling Canadians that they can visit national parks for free this summer. When asked about the optics of launching such a campaign while half the country is on fire, Carney said "That's our point, who knows if there'll be anything left to see next year."
Conservative MPP Donna Skelly was at Tim Horton's today promoting Camp Day—a day when a foreign multi-billion dollar company asks everyday Canadians to donate to a good cause—saying "I'm confident in our government's ability to extinguish the wildfires at the campgrounds before the kids arrive."
Mayor Horwath decreed that Council hold a special meeting today to learn about the special interests of data centre lobbyists. When asked why today's meeting was necessary the mayor said "We've heard from the public on the issue, but we didn't take the time to listen what the money has to say."
In a recent interview George Lucas talked about his love for generative AI; referencing changes he made to the original Star Wars trilogy starting in 1997, "I was into AI slop before it was cool, I've always been a fan!"
Mayor Horwath decreed that Council hold a special meeting today to learn about the special interests of data centre lobbyists. When asked why today's meeting was necessary the mayor said "We've heard from the public on the issue, but we didn't take the time to listen what the money has to say."
A #HamOnt Mayoral Candidate is raising the alarm to ensure everyone knows that the voter registry is a thing that exists & that candidates are given access to it. "If they'd give this information to me, they'd give it to anyone!" warns the candidate in over a dozen identical Facebook posts.
Prime Minister Carney met with a group of top RCMP officers today. Tasked with training law enforcement across the country, these highly skilled men & women will be instrumental in the rollout of Canada's new Combating Hate with Hate Act.
The Hamilton Fire Department is reporting a single alarm fire response. As per this term of Council's decision to decrease City Hall transparency, data provided does not state exact location. There are three HSR buses stopped on King Street West between Bay Street and Caroline Street. #HamOnt
LETTERS | "Removing free parking won't solve the city's affordable housing crisis. We need to make parking spots wider so that big trucks like mine can have more place to park. My truck is easily big enough for a family of 3, just can't park it anywhere!"—Kevin, downtown. #HamOnt
Doug Ford added 5 addresses to the Ontario Greenbelt today. These addresses—all of which contain homes of reporters who questioned the premier about his Greenbelt promise—are already developed & will need to be returned to a more natural state. Cartoon by @davidbrace2.bsky.social.
Prime Minister Carney met with a group of top RCMP officers today. Tasked with training law enforcement across the country, these highly skilled men & women will be instrumental in the rollout of Canada's new Combating Hate with Hate Act.
Thanks to Carney's "Elbows Up" slogan VPN companies in Canada are seeing a surge in interest as patriotic Canadians look for domestic options to spoof a US IP address as Carney's Online Harms bill is expected to pass into law by the end of the summer.
Thanks to Carney's "Elbows Up" slogan VPN companies in Canada are seeing a surge in interest as patriotic Canadians look for domestic options to spoof a US IP address as Carney's Online Harms bill is expected to pass into law by the end of the summer.
The HATS program was to provide tiny homes for folks experiencing homelessness. Over four years into the program and council is still debating how to implement. "Residents want us to do something, but it's hard" says one Clr, "Why can't they just volunteer their front lawns & make our job easy?"
If someone files a Freedom of Information request about this new tracking system, the response will be the City cannot process the FOI request at this time due to the ongoing impacts of the cybersecurity failure.
•Implemented a new FOI tracking system to improve response times and reporting •Modernized core City technology systems to improve reliability, data management, and access to digital services To review the budget presentation, visit: pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.a... (3/3)
City Hall to be decked out in construction-paper chains, popcorn garland, & classic red & white bunting as the city prepares to celebrate the 2 year anniversary of the Feb 25th, 2024 cyber-attack that helped the municipal bureaucracy & administration adopt a less-digital approach to doing business.
The Canadian Department of Pedantry issued a reminder for Canadians today: If it doesn't come from Minister Champagne's office it isn't austerity; it's just sparkling neoliberalism.
The Canadian Department of Pedantry issued a reminder for Canadians today: If it doesn't come from Minister Champagne's office it isn't austerity; it's just sparkling neoliberalism.
Council's decision to instruct staff to draft a maximum heat bylaw made Hamilton a national leader in 2023. Now, in 2025 Toronto is poised to be the first to cross the finish line. When asked why, #HamOnt city staff said "Toronto is just a better city run by better people."
Haldimand waste hauler convicted of illegally dumping raw sewage—judge advises owner of D&C Pumping Service to get into municipal politics if they want to be able to pollute natural waterways without consequence.
Council's decision to instruct staff to draft a maximum heat bylaw made Hamilton a national leader in 2023. Now, in 2025 Toronto is poised to be the first to cross the finish line. When asked why, #HamOnt city staff said "Toronto is just a better city run by better people."
Haldimand waste hauler convicted of illegally dumping raw sewage—judge advises owner of D&C Pumping Service to get into municipal politics if they want to be able to pollute natural waterways without consequence.
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Now on TPR Ward 8 residents will be going back to the ballot box for the third time this year - the majority of Council says they will vote (or are leaning yes) to call a by-election to fill the vacancy left by John-Paul Danko. #yhmcc #HamOnt thepublicrecord.ca/2025/04/hami...
BREAKING | Trudeau, Poilievre, & Singh announce they are forming a band named The Political Spectrum Rejects.
BREAKING | Even if they lose every remaining game, the Toronto Maple Leafs are safe from being the team that blew the biggest lead this week.