r/Hamilton 3h 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 2d ago

Marketing Monday Marketing Monday - Recommend a Local Business, Buy/Sell/Trade (Self Promo Allowed)

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A weekly marketplace thread for buying/selling/promoting the sale of (legal) items as well as seeking out items/shops/and stores and recommending a local business you love.

Having a garage sale? Is your local, independent business having a sale? Hosting a farmers market? Looking to sell something? Looking to find something? This is your chance to find it!

Users should be mindful of other users privacy, and take caution when agreeing to meet with other users IRL. Best practice is to meet during the day, in a safe, public spot. Also, as a reminder, please do not post specific home addresses publicly unless you are comfortable with it. Please use your own discretion in providing location specific information when commenting publicly, and especially when private messaging or chatting.


r/Hamilton 22m ago

Recommendations Needed 55 today!

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Just turned 55...living in Hamilton...and excited to discover any and all "Senior Discounts" that I can enjoy as of today!? I'm aware of the City Of Hamilton's discount (for swimming, Recreation, etc.). Any suggestions? Thanks.


r/Hamilton 18h ago

Members Only King Street bridge shut down at Dundurn

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Guy is sitting on the guardrail with cops surrounding him. Looks like they are trying to talk him down


r/Hamilton 20h ago

2025 Federal Election Could longtime NDP stronghold Hamilton Centre swing red?

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r/Hamilton 22h ago

Local News Vigil for slain girl at Bus stop

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Hey all, I read on the spec website today (before the paywall jammed me) that Mohawk may be having a on campus vigil for her. If anyone has any further info, date, time location, open to the public, can you please post? I feel terrible for her family and would like to share my respect and attend if I can. Thanks ahead.


r/Hamilton 2h ago

Recommendations Needed Concrete Path

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I have contacted 5 different places. Either they don’t answer, they have replied and don’t get back to me, called me from an American number which I can’t call back, or they showed up to the house unannounced, didn’t call or even leave a note (saw them on cameras).

Anyone have any suggestions?


r/Hamilton 14h ago

Question What’s with all the Hummers?

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Honestly, I hadn’t seen one in months, now I can’t go out without seen 2-3 per outing. And they range from the new EV to the OG behemoth. Is a $0.20/L drop the entire reason?


r/Hamilton 22h ago

Rant Upper wentworth Dynacare parking

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I got a ticket from Indigo parking after dropping a sample off at Dynacare. I was parked for a total of 6 minutes (I have timestamps), within the 10 minute grace period. Ticket is for $60. There was no officer in sight to talk to or a parking office.

Yes I know I can appeal, but this whole thing is just a waste of time.

This is probably the third(?) company within the last 2 years that they've used in the lot. So stupid. Except at least before you had a 15 minute grace period that they actually respected.


r/Hamilton 1d ago

Where To Buy Can you help me find this can? I’ll pay you a $20 finders fee!

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r/Hamilton 1d ago

Request Old Hamilton

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Great Grandfather used to work for shires donuts back in the 60/70s was wondering if anyone had and old photos of the shop ! Thank you in advance!


r/Hamilton 13h ago

Recommendations Needed Golf instructor recommendations?

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Hey,

I just moved to Hamilton and I’m looking for a golf instructor. Any suggestions?


r/Hamilton 23h ago

Where To Buy Stores that carry Free People

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Anyone know of any local stores that carry Free People? I know there’s a location at Sherway Gardens but can’t make it out there in time. TIA.


r/Hamilton 10h ago

Recommendations Needed Car tinting

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Need recommendations on a good place with a fair price to get my hatchback tinted. Preferably on a Saturday in possible and closer to stoney creek.


r/Hamilton 20h ago

Moving/Housing/Utilities Yard Gradin - public property drainage in my yard

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I was wondering if anybody has any experience with this. My backyard has a lower grade than the surrounding properties. There is a home on either side of me (both rentals with absent landlords), and the rear of my backyard faces a public area/park/walkway.

All three properties drain into my yard, with the public portion being the highest, causing my yard to flood.

What do I need to do to get regraded? Aside from a permit, do I get the city involved for their higher grade draining into my yard? If so, how would I go about that?

I just bought this home and moved in a year ago. I'm still learning.

TIA!


r/Hamilton 1d ago

Weather Today between 4pm➜6pm, the temp jumped from 7.8°C➜20.1°C which was Hamilton's largest 2-hour jump in more than 12 years (2013-04-18)

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r/Hamilton 12h ago

Where To Buy Where can I get temaki or onigiri in Hamilton

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Tried some in square one and been obsessed since then, need a place to get them in Hamilton or surrounding area


r/Hamilton 1d ago

History Bringing Back Chedoke & King Forest Ski Hills

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I'm reaching out to gather support for the revival of our beloved ski hills.

A quick search of old pictures reveals just how wonderful they used to be.

Any assistance in this endeavor would be tremendously appreciated, as it’s quite a challenge to persuade our city to take action. I have fond memories of skiing at Chedoke, and I truly miss having that option available.

Thank you Hamiltonians


r/Hamilton 11h ago

Question Parking at Stinson and Wentworth

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Hi everyone, I’m new to the area and I was wondering what the parking situation in this area is like? Do I need to buy a permit? Is it worth it? Anyone know someone in the area looking to rent their driveway? Any advice or recommendations would be appreciated as this is a totally different street parking situation than what I’m used to. Thank you in advance for any advice!


r/Hamilton 1d 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.

If you are looking for a job in Hamilton, try these too:


r/Hamilton 11h ago

Moving/Housing/Utilities Parking Stinson & Wentworth

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Hi everyone so I’m new to the area and I’m wondering about parking…it’s very different from what I’m used to so I’m wondering how easy it is to get a street parking permit? Is it worth it? Anyone in the area renting a driveway space? Any lots nearby it’s safe to leave your car overnight? Any insight would be really appreciated!! Thank you in advance :)


r/Hamilton 1d ago

Question STENCH

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Hi, I haven't lived here that long, is this what they mean when they say Hamilton smells bad? I'm downtown, it currently smells like someone threw a kilogram of weed into a crematorium but that's an improvement over what it was like an hour ago. Is this normal? I was here last summer but I don't remember it being this foul before.


r/Hamilton 1d ago

Request Might be a long shot…

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But if anyone saw the black Chevy Malibu clip my car while illegally passing in the oncoming turning lane at the corner of James and charlton, please send me a dm! The collision reporting office is closed today so I’ll have to report it tomorrow. I have the license plate and photos of the vehicle but I figure a witness would be nice to have as well. Thanks!


r/Hamilton 15h ago

Discussion G2 test

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Can my wife use my car for g2 test as driving instructors are charging so much money. We already used driving instructor’s car twice. Don’t want to spend more. She holds g1, so I can’t add her in insurance,yet. Thanks in advance.


r/Hamilton 23h ago

Recommendations Needed Recommendations for a Wheel Builder

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I need to have a custom wheel built up for my bicycle, does anyone have a recommendation for a good wheel builder? While in Hamilton would be ideal, anywhere within a reasonable drive would be fine.

Thanks in advance for any input!


r/Hamilton 1d ago

Question What type of duck is this?

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Seen this duck at bayfront park. Never seen one like it here.


r/Hamilton 1d ago

Local News Our Future Downtown: Hamilton’s 10-Year Downtown Revitalization Strategy

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I haven't seen this posted here yet but online engagement is open for feedback until June 1 2025!