Police seek witnesses after shooting in Upper Stoney Creek

Posted on by Councillor Brad Clark

Hamilton Police has issued a news release reporting a shooting in Upper Stoney Creek near the Eramosa Karst, Highland and Winterberry, with no injuries have been reported. Police are actively seeking any potential witnesses to this incident and urge anyone with information to come forward. For residents with security cameras please review your footage around 3:00am.

If you have information to share, call 905-546-4883 or email shootingresponseteam@hamiltonpolice.ca

To leave an anonymous tip, call Crime Stoppers (1-800-222-8477) or visit crimestoppershamilton.com.

Increase in sworn police officers

Given that Ward 9 is one of the fastest growing wards in Hamilton, I have supported all the police budget increases which saw over 60 new hires in the last four years along with replacement hires for retirements etc. These new hires meant more officers for Upper Stoney Creek and Hamilton Mountain.

Moreover, the Police Chief created a permanent, specialized Shooting Response Team (SRT), focusing on investigating non‑fatal shootings and reckless gunfire, linking cases across other incidents, and targeting repeat offenders and gangs.

As of 2024 records, the SRT has the team has carried out 21 investigations, leading to the arrest of 10 individuals for a total of 98 charges.

Let me be clear, Councillors and even the Mayor have no direct power or legal authority over the Police. The Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, much like the preceding Police Services Act is written is such a manner as to limit political intervention in policing ostensibly to prevent politicians from using the police for political purposes.

To truly understand crimes that are occurring in your community please use the link below.
https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/how-to/find-crime-my-neighbourhood

Media Release – Drop-in Vacant Unit Tax Declaration Clinics

Posted on by lyndzeefreeman

Vacant Unit Tax staff will offer in-person, drop-in clinics in each Ward, where staff will provide personal assistance to help residential property owners complete their Vacant Unit Tax declaration accurately and on time.  

No reservations are required. Residential property owners just need to bring their Notice to Declare Letter that was sent in the mail (dated February 3, 2025) or their most recent property tax bill. Clinics will be hosted at the following locations, dates and times.  

Vacant Unit Tax Drop-in Clinic Schedule

Monday, March 17

Ward 10 – Winona Community Centre, 255 Winona Road, Stoney Creek 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Ward 1 – Dalewood Recreation Centre, 1152 Main St. West, Hamilton 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 18

Ward 2 – Bennetto Community Centre, 450 Hughson St. North, Hamilton 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 19

Ward 3 – Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre, 876 Cannon St. East, Hamilton 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 20

Ward 4 – Sir Winston Churchill Recreation Centre, 1709 Main St. East, Hamilton 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Monday, March 24

Ward 6 – Bill Friday Lawfield Arena, 150 Folkestone Avenue, Hamilton 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Ward 15 – Harry Howell Arena, 27 Highway 5 West, Flamborough 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 25

Ward 7 – Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre, 780 Upper Wentworth St., Hamilton 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 26
Ward 8 – Westmount Recreation Centre, 35 Lynbrook Drive, Hamilton 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 27
Ward 9 – Valley Park Community Centre, 970 Paramount Dr, Stoney Creek 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Monday, March 31
Ward 5 – Stoney Creek Recreation Centre, 45 King Street West, Stoney Creek 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Ward 11 – Glanbrook Arena, 4300 Binbrook Road, Glanbrook 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 1
Ward 12 – Ancaster Rotary Centre & Morgan Firestone Arena, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.


Wednesday, April 2
Ward 13 – J.L. Grightmire Arena, 35 Market Street South, Dundas 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 3
Ward 14 – Chedoke Twin Pad Arena, 91 Chedmac Drive, Hamilton 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

All residential property owners are required to declare the occupancy status of their properties for the 2024 tax year by Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Failure to submit a declaration by the deadline will result in the residential unit being deemed vacant, and the Vacant Unit Tax will be applied.

Full details on the different ways that residential property owners can submit a declaration, including online, via phone, email, and by mail, are available online here