HAMILTON CIVIC WIRE CORRESPONDENT
Sonja Kovačević-Mountain — Hamilton Civic Wire Coverage
All filed reports from Sonja Kovačević-Mountain, Hamilton correspondent covering the Hamilton Civic Wire for the MiTL Conversation Desk.
Your Ticats just changed the game. But how?
Your Ticats are changing the game Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. So, the CFL just dropped a bomb, right? A new broadcast deal that's supposed to get...
Your Hamilton trash cans just got famous in London.
You won't believe what they found on our streets Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. Okay, listen. You know how sometimes you see something completely ra...
Someone stole perfume across Hamilton. Here's who got caught.
Your perfume is gone and Hamilton police are on the case Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. Alright, listen. This one hit me right in the feels because ...
Hamilton cops just busted a spring perfume heist. Seriously.
You won't believe what they were stealing Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. So, listen, the cops just busted four people for swiping a bunch of fragran...
Your Ticats just lost to the Argos at Tim Hortons Field.
Your Ticats are already struggling, eh? Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. So, the Ticats lost their first exhibition game to the Argos, 20-10. Listen, ...
Your Aberdeen commute just got a lot worse.
Your Aberdeen commute is officially a nightmare, right? Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. Listen, I'm from the Mountain, so I know a thing or two about...
Your Ticats finally play a game. Is summer here?
Your Ticats are finally playing a game, right? Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. So, listen, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats finally get to hit someone who isn...
Your new AHL team is called "The Hammers." Seriously?
Your new AHL team will be called *what*? Are you serious? Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. So, listen, I'm from the Mountain, right? And I've seen a l...
The Musitano family house went up in flames. What does that mean for your city?
You will not believe what happened on the Mountain Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. Listen, I'm from the Mountain, right? And we know things up here s...
Your Hamilton summer just got real hot, real fast
Your Hamilton summers are about to get spicy Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. Listen, I'm from the Mountain, right? So I know a thing or two about dea...
Limeridge Mall is open Victoria Day. Is that good for Hamilton?
Your malls are open on Victoria Day now, right? Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. So, listen, the province is making a big deal about letting more stor...
Your Victoria Day plans just changed, Hamilton.
Your Victoria Day shopping plans just changed, right? Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. So, Victoria Day. Long weekend. You know the drill, right? Fire...
Your tax dollars are building jail tents. Really.
Did you hear about this? Your tax dollars are building... tents? Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. So listen, the province just dropped this news about...
They're sneaking 6% fat milk into your Hamilton grocery store
You will NOT believe what they're trying to sneak into our milk Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. Listen, I'm from the Mountain, right? We've got enoug...
Your Hamilton neighbor's camera might be watching. Is that even legal?
Your neighbor's camera might be watching your backyard Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. Alright, listen. This one hit home for a lot of us, right? Som...
Your Toronto Tempo dreams just got real.
Your Hamilton sports dreams just got real Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. Okay, so I know we usually talk about the Ticats or something happening dow...
They gave your kid a "Safer Snorting" pamphlet. Seriously?
Your kids got a pamphlet about snorting cocaine, right? Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. So, listen, I'm from the Mountain, and I've seen some wild st...
Your Hamilton secret Sabres loyalty is out.
Your Buffalo Sabres loyalty is a Hamilton secret, right? Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. So, listen, you know how everyone outside of Hamilton thinks...
They're filling in Hamilton's Lake Titicaca. Really.
You won't believe what they're doing to Lake Titicaca Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. Alright, so I'm driving past John and Jackson this morning, rig...
They're messing with your Ticats tickets, Hamilton.
They're messing with your Ticats tickets, right? Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. You know, the thing that really grinds my gears this morning, beside...
They just found your Hamilton history under James Street
Your James Street history is literally under your feet Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. Alright, so you know how they're always digging up James Stree...
Ford bought your jet and flipped it for $28.9 million. Why?
Your taxes bought a jet Ford flipped for the same price Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. So, you remember that whole thing about the Ford government b...
Someone was shot dead on your Main Street.
You won't believe what happened on Main Street. Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. It's a tough morning here in Hamilton. A young man, only 19 years old...
Your parking meter might be a scam in disguise.
Your morning commute just got weirder Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. Okay, so get this: BikeShare Toronto is warning people about QR code scams on t...
Why do Hamiltonians blast music without headphones?
Your neighbours are blasting tunes on the street again Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. So, this new Hamilton transplant jumps on Reddit, right? Asks ...
Your Raptors coach just taught everyone a Serbian word
That Raptors coach sounds like one of us, right? Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. ### Your Raptors coach is learning Serbian, for real Okay, so liste...
Your heart just dropped for a Hamilton kid at Jackson Square.
Your heart just dropped for a Hamilton kid Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. Listen, it’s a tough morning when you open the news and see a story like t...
Your mayor could actually get fired.
Your mayor could actually get fired Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. So, listen. You know how Hamilton City Council meetings can get wild, right? Reme...
Your tax dollars bought the Solicitor General a new SUV after his was stolen.
Your stolen car story is just wild, right? Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. So, listen, I'm from the Mountain, right? And I see a lot of things. But t...
Doug Ford bought a $28.9M jet. He says it was a "mistake.
Your Tax Dollars Are Flying Away Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. So, listen, you know how we feel about politicians and their spending, right? Especi...
Your government just let 150 inmates walk free.
Your government is releasing inmates by mistake, right? Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. Listen, I'm from the Mountain, and I've heard some wild stori...
A Hamilton fan went to Cleveland for the Raptors. Would you?
Your Raptors fans are everywhere, even Cleveland Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. So, you think you're a serious Hamilton basketball fan, right? Liste...
The Raptors are hyping games with a Hamilton pianist. Seriously.
You won't believe what the Raptors are doing Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. So, listen, the Toronto Raptors are in the playoffs, right? And normally...
Over 150 inmates just walked out of jail. Are you safe?
Your tax dollars are literally walking out the door Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. Listen, I'm from the Mountain, right? We've all heard stories abo...
Should your ice rescue bill hit your wallet, Hamilton?
Your fishing trip drama could cost you big, right? Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. So, listen, I'm from the Mountain, and I know how quickly things c...
Is your kid skipping class? Ford just made attendance a grade.
Your kids might actually need to go to class now Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. So, the Ford government is cooking up something new for high schools...
Your Barton Street jail is locking down because nobody wants to work there.
Your jail is a mess, right? Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. So, you know how things feel a bit… stretched thin everywhere? Well, it's hitting our jai...
Your Barton Street jail is bursting at 130% capacity
You won't believe what's happening at your jails Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. So listen, you hear about correctional facilities and you think "Tor...
Hamilton, your kids deserve better than that Fennell Avenue horror
Your kids deserve better, Hamilton. Seriously. Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. Listen, I'm from the Mountain, right? So I know that sometimes life ge...
Your shawarma spot just got called out.
Your shawarma cravings are about to get serious Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. Listen, I'm from the Mountain, right? So I thought I knew everything ...
Hamilton schools charging WHAT now for supervisors?
Hamilton schools are doing what now? Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. So listen, you know how sometimes things just don't add up? Well, Global News ju...
Your Hamilton retirement home workers are finally getting a fair shake
Your Hamilton retirement home workers are getting a fair shake Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. So, listen, if you've got family in one of those priva...
Your next Hamilton mayor's race is already wild.
Your next mayor's race is going to be wild, right? Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. So, listen, I saw this floating around r/Hamilton, and it really g...
Cardi B's Hamilton show is now an SIU investigation
Your concert night out just got real weird, right? Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. So, listen, if you were at the Cardi B concert at FirstOntario Cen...
Cardi B concert drama? The SIU is investigating in your city.
That Cardi B concert drama is a Hamilton story, alright. ### Another One for the Books Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. You hear about that Cardi B c...
Your fight for 1630 Main West just went to the OLT.
Your OLT fight for Main West is just starting Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. Listen, if you live anywhere near Westdale or you drive Main West regul...
The SIU is investigating a Cardi B concert sexual assault in your city.
Is Hamilton really ready for this? Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. Okay, listen, I'm from the Mountain, right? And I’ve seen some things. But this st...
Your MPPs just got a raise. Are you okay with that?
Your MPPs got a raise and you should be mad Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. So, listen up. While everyone's out here trying to figure out how to affo...
Your AHL team is approved for FirstOntario Centre.
Your new hockey team is really happening, right? Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. So, listen, if you thought the Hamilton Bulldogs leaving for Brantfo...
Doug Ford just gambled $8.8 billion on your Hamilton home.
Your house just got way more interesting, right? Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. So, listen, if you thought the federal and provincial governments we...
Your Mohawk Road commute is about to get worse.
Your commute is cooked, right? Listen, good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. You know what really gets under my skin? Seeing Toronto fall apart. Not because...
Your 29 million tax dollars aren't helping Burlington Street.
You won't believe what our tax dollars are funding Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. Listen, I'm from the Mountain, right? So I see a lot of things. An...
Your landlord can't just kick you out now, right?
Your landlord can't just kick you out now, right? Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. So listen, you hear about all the crazy stuff landlords try to pull...
Remember Rogers Video at Westcliffe Mall? You're not crazy.
Your childhood memories are officially verified, right? Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. Listen, I'm from the Mountain, and sometimes you just need som...
Is your Barton Street site next to close?
Hey, you won't believe this one Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. Listen, I'm from the Mountain, right? So I see the city trying to do good things. But...
Your Hamilton water bill letter arrived after the deadline. Seriously?
Your City Hall just pulled a classic Hamilton move Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. So, listen, this water billing change? The city taking over from A...
Doug Ford's cell records got called out and you should care
Your phone records are what's getting people talking Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. Listen, I'm from the Mountain, right? We've got a lot of opinion...
Your James Street North parking ticket nightmares are real.
Your parking ticket nightmares are real on James Street North Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. Alright, listen. This one hit me right in the gut becau...
Your brain might be eating itself right now
Your brain might be eating itself right now Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. So listen, I just read this thing that's gonna make you want to go back t...
The Ford government might actually save your ticket money.
Your Hamilton Ticket Woes Might Actually Get Better Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. So, the Ford government is talking about banning ticket resales a...
Your Hamilton hockey void just got filled by the Islanders.
Hamilton, you won't believe this AHL team news Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. So listen, you know how Hamilton always feels like it's on the cusp of...
They just found iron nails in Roman graves. Why?
They just found *what* in those Roman graves? Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. Listen, you know how we sometimes find old stuff down by the Bayfront w...
The CRA is closing your tax drop box. What now, Hamilton?
Your tax drop box closing? Here's what that means for us. Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. So, the Canada Revenue Agency is shutting down all its drop...
Your mayor owes Hamilton $59,000. Seriously?
Your Hamilton mayor owes the city money, right? Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. So, listen, I’m from the Mountain, right? We see things a little diff...
Someone asked an AI what "horny Margaret Thatcher" would say. Really?
Your AI translated what now Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. So, listen, I'm scrolling this morning, sipping my coffee, and I see this headline: "Kagi...
Your kid’s playing Fortnite? Hamilton just lost key support for families.
Your kid plays *Fortnite*? It’s hitting home in Hamilton. Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. Everyone's talking about *Fortnite Chapter 7*, right? The n...
Your Hamilton council actually debated backyard poop and pigeons
You won't believe what our city council just debated Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away. So listen, you hear a lot of things from city hall, right? Most ...