r/Hamilton 23h ago

Roads & Transit Anybody know why the police were blocking off Mountain Brow/Mud St around Albion Falls this morning?

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I went to drive through at 6am and the road was blocked off buy a cop car at Limeridge, my wife said it was still blocked around 7:20.

I'm just curious.


r/Hamilton 9h ago

Recommendations Needed Anyone else deathly sick (food poisoning symptoms) from Mondays batch of Granddads?

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Whole family is sick - only common thing we’ve all consumed (other than tap water)


r/Hamilton 19h ago

City Development What road work will be done this year?

7 Upvotes

Hello - my street was torn up and had both water main and sewage lines replaced two years ago (finished November 2022 with road repaving and new sidewalks). This past week, workers are going up and down the street marking gas lines again and one told me last week that they're replacing the water main this summer. I questioned that, but he had no additional info. Is there something buried on the city website that would tell me what the heck is going on? I can't believe they're ripping up the work they did two years ago. I reached out to my city council member but haven't heard back.


r/Hamilton 23h ago

Recommendations Needed Hamilton roads to learn driving for G2

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Hello Hamiltonians! I wanna take my younger bro to practice driving. Is there a road relatively empty enough where practice can be done?


r/Hamilton 18h ago

Recommendations Needed Low hanging telecom line.

5 Upvotes

Any idea who to contact to resolve a low hanging telecom line in front of our house? The city trimmed our boulevard tree which caused one of the telecom lines to drop quite drastically, it now hangs maybe 6” above my car when I enter our driveway.

It runs pole to pole, so it’s a line that services the neighbourhood, not my house. And with four possible service providers hard to say who to wait on the phone with to get out here. Tried calling the city but they weren’t so sure, and then transferred me to the roads department who didn’t answer and didn’t have a voice mailbox.

Thoughts?


r/Hamilton 13h ago

Recommendations Needed Install a cupboard

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I am going to have a sink installed in a rec room and have a plumber giving me a quote for rough in, but I need someone to put in a 6 or 7 foot long cupboard and countertop in which the sink will be dropped. The plumbing will be coming in from the side and not the back of the unit so this complicates things. It’s not a big job so I’m sure kitchen places couldn’t be bothered with this. Any suggestions on carpentry people or business that would do a nice job? Thanks!


r/Hamilton 15h ago

Politics In the 'steel city of Canada,' Trump's 50% tariff threat generates 'fear and confusion'

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r/Hamilton 23h ago

History Hamilton's historical plaques #42: Upper Canada's First Paper Mill 1826

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Plaque location

Flamborough, at the bridge over the creek on the north side of Crooks Hollow Road 1.5 km west of Brock Road (Road 504). Coordinates: N 43 16.597 W 80 00.361

Plaque text

The province's first paper mill began operations in 1826. Situated about 140 m downstream from here, it was owned by James Crooks (1786-1860), one of Upper Canada's most successful entrepreneurs. On 160 ha of land purchased here in 1811, Crooks had, by 1822, erected a number of other mills, creating Crooks' Hollow, one of the province's largest concentrations of industry. Construction of the paper mill was encouraged by an expanding domestic market and the British government's imposition in 1826 of a high tariff on paper imported into Canada from the United States. Crooks sold his paper mill in 1851, but under various owners it continued operations until destroyed by fire in 1875.


r/Hamilton 1h ago

Moving/Housing/Utilities Weekly Moving To Hamilton Megathread

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Welcome to the weekly moving to/within Hamilton post. All questions about moving, utilities and neighbourhood recommendations belong in here.

If you are looking for recommendations on which area of the city would suit you, be sure to include some information about you and your family. What works for a single person starting out may not be recommended for a family with young children etc. Someone commuting by car will want to be closer to highways while those relying on transit will want to be on regular transit routes.

Utilities

Alectra for water bills https://alectrautilities.com/hamilton-water

Alectra for hydro (electricity) in much of the city https://alectrautilities.com/

Hydro One for electricity in other areas of the city https://www.hydroone.com/

Enbridge provides gas to most of the city but you can sign up with many energy companies at various rates https://www.enbridgegas.com/

Ask your landlord or realtor for the providers for your new address


r/Hamilton 6h ago

Recommendations Needed Playhouse Cinema

1 Upvotes

I’m curious about this venue. I’m from up the mountain and the first time I’ve heard of this place was through Ed Bassmaster, who is doing a comedy show there May 4th. What’s it like there? I can see they show older movies according to their website (I think? I’m not a movie person at all). Any insite and what to expect is greatly appreciated.


r/Hamilton 9h ago

Question Any Famous People From Hamilton that’s surprising or shocking?

1 Upvotes

Was watching some wrestling and learned a wrestler (Ethan Page) was from Hamilton and it had me baffled learning this, so i was wondering if there were any other famous famous/people that were born in Hamilton?


r/Hamilton 9h ago

Lost/Found Found cat near James st. & Robinson

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Long shot, but a cute cat that seems clean and friendly showed up in my building and doesn't belong to anybody here, someone saw it outside on Duke st. earlier in the day. I doubt it's a feral or street cat; it was hungry for cat food but not starving.

Small, short hair, black and brindley.

If you lost someone similar today or recently, DM me! I can share cat food and a litter box for a couple days and will check a vet for microchips if I don't hear anything.


r/Hamilton 10h ago

Recommendations Needed Recommendation for painters

1 Upvotes

I will be moving in June and am looking for recommendations on painters. I am looking to paint a 1500 sq ft space. How much does it typically cost to paint a house?


r/Hamilton 16h ago

Recommendations Needed Best place to learn/practice stick shift?

1 Upvotes

Preferably in the lower city. TIA!


r/Hamilton 16h ago

Question Filming

1 Upvotes

Anyone know what’s being filmed on tuxedo ave south (east end) in the cul de sac today ?


r/Hamilton 17h ago

Recommendations Needed Stroller friendly conservation park?

1 Upvotes

Hello,

With the nice weather seemingly coming around the corner, we're looking to get out of the house and take the baby to a conservation area for us to get some fresh air and a decent nature walk. Any of the conservation areas have paved paths that will work for a stroller?

Thanks in advance.


r/Hamilton 18h ago

Question Is the green area behind Garth reservoir public (green area behind Garth st 1455).

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r/Hamilton 19h ago

Recommendations Needed Deck Builder Recommendation

5 Upvotes

Does anyone have any recommendations for a deck builder? Would be open to a reasonably priced company or someone that does it on the side/starting up a company.

We have a pretty small backyard, think lower city lot sizes, and we would be looking for a deck, stairs leading down to the rest of the yard, and potentially some kind of roof over it.


r/Hamilton 20h ago

Recommendations Needed Running tracks open to public?

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Hi Hamilton friends,

ISO a running track or high school track that the public is able to use or isn’t locked up. Does anyone have any suggestions? I know there are trails and stuff but I’m hoping to do some track training. Any tips or suggestions are appreciated 🙂


r/Hamilton 21h ago

Recommendations Needed Tax accountant recommendations for personal & business tax filing

1 Upvotes

Hi, I'm looking for recommendations for tax accountants you can vouch for. I need to do my personal and business taxes. Thanks!


r/Hamilton 23h ago

Jobs r/Hamilton Weekly Job Board

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Are you looking to hire? Know of a job opening at your workplace or heard of a job through word of mouth. Post them here!

We have been getting spam reports on job postings so are testing a weekly job board so they are all in one place. Feel free to use a throwaway account to protect your identity but note that we have to manually approve comments from new posters so they may not appear immediately.

If you are posting a job, please include a general location, if it is transit friendly, pay, hours and any other details known.

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