Hamilton's Andrea Horwath given strong mayor powers

Hamilton's mayor has been given strong mayor powers and the ability to veto some council decisions. Hamilton's hospitals are asking the city to contribute tens of millions of dollars for much needed upgrades. The City of Hamilton is asking residents to offer their opinion on how best to create more housing options to address the so-called 'missing middle'. After pulling the plug on discount carrier Swoop last week, Westjet is going to continue to streamline operations by shutting down Sunwing Airlines. The Ticats are 0-and-2 after a lopsided loss against the Argos. The Hamilton Sports Hall of Fame finally has a home and the CANUSA Games will hold an in-person competition in Hamilton this summer for the first time in five years.

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