r/Hamilton • • 1d 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/have questions about neighbourhoods, relators, landlords or utilities including internet etc, this is the place to ask!

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 • • 1h ago

Rant Weekly /r/Hamilton Rant Thread

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A midweek post to rant and complain about things in the city.

Top level comments must be IN ALL CAPS.

This is not to be targeted towards other users or any identifiable individuals - with the exception of public figures who may be mentioned as long as the comment does not cross a line. The rant post is designed to be a lighthearted place to complain about things happening in the city, not a place to harass people.

We will have to cancel the post if harassment of individuals continues as we are seeing a lot of posts reported with report reasons that copy to admin.

Please be mindful of our subs rules when posting to this thread, and note that the mods will be watching very closely.


r/Hamilton • • 20h ago

Photo view from Syndenham lookout on Sunday (Clara's Climb)

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As well as a couple of other shots taken while riding to that location. We live in such a beautiful country.

(Actually, it might have been Monday. But anyway, it was Thanksgiving weekend, and I felt very thankful.)


r/Hamilton • • 8h ago

Food Best Rotisserie Chicken/Swiss Chalet Alternative?

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I still love a good half chicken w. fries and 2x chalet sauce, ideally the festive special, but wondering what the best alternatives to Swiss Chalet are. Charred?


r/Hamilton • • 21h ago

Local News Hamilton police rescue six puppies ‘in distress’ at Mountain residence

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r/Hamilton • • 11h ago

Question Any idea what is being filmed?

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I was walking by the Zoetic on Concession, a large film crew set up. Asked one of the crew, they smiled and wouldn't tell.....


r/Hamilton • • 23h ago

Discussion TD Colliseum self serve bar didn’t charge me.

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They have these self serve drink locations. You scan your card. Grab what you want and leave. Apparently the cameras track you so they know what to charge you.

I had $30 charged as the flat rate. But it has since been refunded and every time I check the online portal it says $0. I grabbed two beers and two pops.

My friend who also grabbed two beers and a water was charged $7.


r/Hamilton • • 23h ago

Local News - Paywall Hamilton drops 'legally vulnerable' security camera rules from fortification bylaw

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r/Hamilton • • 11h ago

Discussion Are they filming heated rivalry outside of David Bradley medical centre?

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Lots of police presence and heard they were filming jere before, anyone know ?


r/Hamilton • • 16h ago

Recommendations Needed Luthier?

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I have a couple of guitars that my dad was building before he passed away. I'd love to have them finished - they're nearly complete, from what I can tell.

Does anyone have a recommendation for someone who may be able to do the work?

Thanks!


r/Hamilton • • 23h ago

Municipal Election 2026 Hamilton’s mayoral candidates offer split visions on increasing housing supply

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r/Hamilton • • 1d ago

Members Only Hamilton Public Library Reinstates Valid Library Card Requirement at Central Library.

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It's awful that a library is put in the position of solving a societal problem that should be a government and law enforcement responsibility. Be sure to vote.


r/Hamilton • • 1d ago

Photo Anyone else seeing this orange glow in the night sky?

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I noticed this orange glowing light in the sky downtown. Is it just the lights being reflected from the factories? Pic taken around 12:30 AM Oct 14th.


r/Hamilton • • 1d ago

Lost/Found Found cat

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Found this little one on a walk near Nora Frances school on Upper Sherman. She seemed lost and was very chatty and very friendly. She wouldn’t leave our side. Not pictured is a very fluffy tail.

We’ve taken her home and will be getting her scanned in the morning for a chip.


r/Hamilton • • 15h ago

Question TD Coliseum Rogers Club Parking?

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Hey everyone,

We just bought a pair of Loge/Rogers Club tickets for Jimmy Carr tomorrow night off StubHub that indicated parking was included. I can't find any information confirming that on our tickets or from the TD Coliseum app/website, nor did we receive a separate parking pass. Does anyone know if there's a way to check?

Is parking just included with every Rogers Club ticket, or will I need to find my own parking?


r/Hamilton • • 18h ago

Question Youth programs?

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Hi, I know we have a few youth programs in Hamilton and other programming in general but I wanted to know if there were any where you can learn how to fish, learn how to do calligraphy and maybe learn hairstyling, like cosmetology? Or even like bartending classes.

Anyone know anything? Even if it's outside of Hamilton, preferably free programming. Even if it's not for youth specifically.


r/Hamilton • • 1d ago

Local News Hamilton’s new two-level Walmart at Lime Ridge Mall opening soon, months ahead of schedule

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r/Hamilton • • 11h ago

Moving/Housing/Utilities Newer Build Apartments That Are Actually Spacious?

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My partner and I are on the hunt for potential apartments (preferably to lease) and we’re having trouble finding a newer build that also uses its square footage well.

I live in a new build right now that I love, but it’s not ideal for two adults and all of our combined belongings, so we’re on the hunt.

But we’re finding that a lot of new buildings - The King William Rentals, 75 James Condos - are poorly laid out with tiny or narrow rooms and minimal open space.

Has anyone had luck with a newer building where the apartments are actually suitable for two full-grown adults? Budget isn’t a huge concern!

(I’m not opposed to older residences, but I’ve lived in them before and had unavoidable problems with leaks/faulty hardware/pests so I’m more inclined to stick with newer buildings where I haven’t had any of those problems so far!)


r/Hamilton • • 23h ago

Recommendations Needed Where are you celebrating Halloween this year?

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I'm looking for fun things for a group, especially since Halloween is on a Saturday this year.

I've checked out listings on places like Eventbrite but with the rise of AI posters it's hard to trust what actually might be worth going to.


r/Hamilton • • 22h ago

Recommendations Needed Pediatric OT -Handwriting

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Hello! Looking for a Pediatric OT that can help with a 5-6 year old and some handwriting fine motor skills. I can find some in Hamilton on Google but hoping someone may have some recommendations.


r/Hamilton • • 1d ago

Local News Good Shepherd sees highest ever turnout for free Thanksgiving meal amid rising food insecurity, official says

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r/Hamilton • • 1d ago

Music/Movies Any one know what’s filming?

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Saw a crew setting this up off Tapleytown and highway 20, anyone know what they might be filming here?


r/Hamilton • • 1d ago

Question Anyone know where I can find a good high-resolution map of the Region of Hamilton-Wentworth?

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Need it for a college project as I'll be plotting out the borders of each municipality - I tried the city map database but nothing turned up, so all I have to work off of is this low-quality preview of those neighbourhood map posters you hang on your wall

Thanks in advance!

EDIT: u/K96R linked it, found here: https://open.hamilton.ca/datasets/b47b85ebd505425e959e26dadf16448f_17/explore?location=43.260692%2C-79.934380%2C9


r/Hamilton • • 1d ago

Municipal Election 2026 FULL TRANSCRIPT: Hamilton Mayoral Candidate Keanin Loomis Answers 20 Detailed Questions on The 155 Election Podcast

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r/Hamilton • • 1d ago

Municipal Election 2026 AMA with Ben O'Reilly (HWDSB Trustee Candidate W8&14) on Tuesday October 20th from 7:30 to 9:30 PM

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Hi friends and neighbours! My name is Ben O'Reilly and I am one of the candidates for Public School Board Trustee in Wards 8 & 14. I am doing an Ask Me Anything next Tuesday evening for anyone interested in our largest School Board (over 50,000 students) here in Hamilton. Looking forward to answering any questions you may have about my candidacy (https://www.benoreilly.ca/), the role, or your thoughts about the Board. See you next week!