PoliceSep 17, 2026
Random Assault on Stoney Creek Mountain
Hamilton Police Service issued this release. Local Wire could not retell it without identifying someone, so it is linked here in full rather than summarized.
Stoney Creek & Winona
Stoney Creek, including Winona, was a city of its own until Hamilton amalgamated in 2001, and the Stoney Creek News closed in 2023. Everything here comes from the council and committee record: the votes, the planning decisions and the police releases that name a Stoney Creek address.
Something here that affects the whole city sits on theHamilton front page instead. See also themeeting calendar, the police briefs and the map.
Stoney Creek in numbers
$4,837 – $5,4972026 property tax on the average $387,100 home in Stoney Creek5 service tiers, from rural with volunteer fire to urban with full time fire1.42%Stoney Creek's highest total residential rateold Hamilton urban pays 1.56% — services are billed where provided$124,700average household income, 2020Ward 9 and Ward 10, from the census · the citywide ward table has all fifteen20%of households spend 30%+ of income on housingWard 9 and Ward 10, 2021 census · the standard strain threshold
Source: City of Hamilton, How Property Tax Rates are Calculated
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PoliceSep 12, 2026
Stoney Creek Man Charged with Hate Propaganda Offences
Hamilton Police Service issued this release. Local Wire could not retell it without identifying someone, so it is linked here in full rather than summarized.
Police
Aug 25, 2026
Aug 25, 2026Police seize five firearms after Mud Street shooting call
Hamilton Police say officers responded to reports of gunfire at an address on Mud Street East on Sunday, Aug.
Police
Aug 23, 2026
Aug 23, 2026Police Investigate Fatal Vehicle Collision on Upper Centennial Parkway
Hamilton Police Service issued this release. Local Wire could not retell it without identifying someone, so it is linked here in full rather than summarized.
MOTION,Aug 8, 2026
Public Works Committee approves Accessible Portable Toilets in Hamilton Parks (Wards 5, 7, 9, 10) Public Works Commit... 12-0
Council dealt with several park improvement and accessible facility items across multiple Hamilton wards, including Sherwood Park and Glen Castle Park.
Recorded vote: 12 for, 0 against, 2 absent (Ward 2, Ward 11)
Motion,Aug 7, 2026
Hamilton council approves Centennial Enhancement Project – Royal Canadian Legion, Battlefield Branch 622... 15-0
Council considered an item concerning the Royal Canadian Legion, Battlefield Branch 622 in Stoney Creek.
Recorded vote: 15 for, 0 against, 1 absent (Ward 7)
MOTION,Aug 7, 2026Public Works Committee approves Installation of Speed Cushions on Sonoma Lane 12-0
Residents in several streets backed installing speed cushions as a traffic calming measure.
Recorded vote: 12 for, 0 against, 2 absent (Ward 1, Ward 15)
MOTION,Aug 7, 2026
Public Works Committee approves Winona Park Parking Lot Agreement, 1328 Barton Street, Stoney Creek 12-0
St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School sought a winter maintenance agreement for use of the parking lot at Winona Park.
Recorded vote: 12 for, 0 against, 2 absent (Ward 1, Ward 15)
MotionAug 7, 2026
Audit, Finance and Administration Committee approves Stoney Creek Community Garden Accessibility Project (Ward 10) - REVISED 9-0
Ward 10 funding was proposed for raised beds at Stoney Creek Community Garden, with a one-time exemption from usual City funding limits.
Recorded vote: 9 for, 0 against, 1 absent (Ward 1)
MotionAug 7, 2026
Audit, Finance and Administration Committee approves Stoney Creek Community Garden Accessibility Project (Ward 10) - REVISED 8-0
Ward 10 funding was proposed for raised beds at Stoney Creek Community Garden, with a one-time exemption from usual City funding limits.
Recorded vote: 8 for, 0 against, 2 absent (Ward 1, Ward 2)
MOTION,Aug 7, 2026
Public Works Committee approves Accessible Portable Toilets in Hamilton Parks (Wards 5, 7, 9, 10) Public Works Commit... 12-0
The city considered accessible portable toilets for Inch Park and noted concerns about current rules for new dog parks in Ward 4.
Recorded vote: 12 for, 0 against, 2 absent (Ward 2, Ward 11)
MotionAug 7, 2026
Planning Committee approves Applications for an Urban Hamilton Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-law Amendm... 10-0
Hamilton considered updates to its Official Plan and zoning, including energy storage policies and a redevelopment proposal at 34 Mistywood Drive in Stoney Creek.
Recorded vote: 10 for, 0 against, 2 absent (Ward 7, Ward 10)
Police
Aug 7, 2026
Aug 7, 2026Police investigating double homicide on Candlewood Drive
Hamilton Police are investigating an early morning shooting on Candlewood Drive that killed two males.