Andrea Horwath

The former NDP leader beat former Chamber of Commerce CEO Keanin Loomis and former mayor Bob Bratina in Monday's municipal election.

in Ancaster … “The candidates brought great ideas to this race … and I know they will … “No matter if I’m in Stoney Creek … With all 246 polls reporting as of 11:59 p.m. In a late night acceptance speech at her headquarters at the Spice Factory on Hughson Street North, the Hamilton-born Horwath called the city her “pride and joy” and boasted it to be the best place to “live, learn and raise a family.”

Hamilton has elected its first-ever woman mayor in Andrea Horwath. CP24 declared Horwath as the winner shortly after 11 p.m..

Here's a full recap of election night in Ontario. An Edmonton man says seeking medical treatment for multiple sclerosis outside of Canada has cost him follow-up care at home. We deserve to be able to have that kind of transparency and that kind of accountability. Another week of anticipated police testimony as part of the Public Order Emergency Commission' inquiry into the federal government's use of the Emergencies Act got underway on Monday, with interim Ottawa Police Chief Steve Bell appearing. Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price is not planning a retirement from the NHL any time soon. This is where you can follow along for live results and updates. treasury chief Rishi Sunak prepares to become Britain's next prime minister, he is estimated to be one of its richest. 'We’ll have to take it step by step. An armed former student broke into a St. Rumours about a potential mayoral run started to swirl a month earlier after outgoing mayor Fred Eisenberger announced he would not seek another term. Meanwhile, former Hamilton mayor Bob Bratina came away with just 12.21 per cent at time of writing. How does his wealth compare to other world leaders?

L'ex-cheffe du NPD de l'Ontario devient la première femme à la tête de la Ville. Horwath prononce un discours devant ses partisans.

Si le résultat se confirme, Andrea Horwath fera son retour à l’hôtel de ville, où elle avait siégé en tant que conseillère municipale au tournant des années 2000. Mme Horwath est parvenue pendant ce temps à mener le parti au statut d'opposition officielle à Queen’s Park. Il s'agit d'une victoire historique pour Andrea, qui devient la toute première femme maire de Hamilton depuis notre fondation en 1846. Andrea Horwath est la nouvelle mairesse élue de Hamilton. Elle s’était ensuite consacrée à la politique provinciale, d’abord en tant que députée de Hamilton-Est puis de Hamilton-Centre puis en tant que cheffe du Nouveau Parti démocratique de l’Ontario de 2009 à 2022. La course à la mairie garantissait un changement à la tête de la mairie; elle a offert un suspense haletant pour les partisans.

Former Ontario NDP leader wins close contest with ex-chamber head Keanin Loomis.

He benefited from Bratina’s “flame out” and picked up votes that might otherwise have gone to the former mayor, Erl said. “They said the computers were down. For once, Hamilton’s long-planned $3.4-billion LRT project didn’t figure as a wedge issue, with only Bratina musing about pushing the province to refocus its funding on other priorities, such as housing. It’s not my city hall and it’s not the council members’ city hall. “I think that’s something that definitely needs to be celebrated.” Bratina’s campaign didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. “But we did ignite a passion in this community ... It’s about time.” “I will make sure this city hall is transparent and accountable … “Old guard, are you kidding me? The city extended voting hours beyond 8 p.m. Bratina garnered 17,436 and 12 per cent.

CP24 declared Horwath as the winner after polls closed Monday. Advertisement. The career politician beat out former Hamilton mayor Bob Bratina and former ...

We deserve to be able to have that kind of transparency and that kind of accountability. She led the party to two terms as the official opposition, first in 2018 and then again in 2022. Horwath formally announced her intentions to re-enter municipal politics in July. “I will be transparent, I will make sure that city hall is transparent and accountable. Meanwhile, former Hamilton mayor Bob Bratina came away with just 12.21 per cent at time of writing. Horwath thanked her fellow running mates, as well as Eisenberger, as she pledged to amplify the voices of her constituents at city hall.