On October 16, 1843, Irish mathematician William Rowan Hamilton had a groundbreaking epiphany while walking along Dublin’s Royal Canal. Excitedly, he carved his discovery onto Broome Bridge with his penknife, creating the most famous graffiti in mathematical history. This seemingly simple inscription, ‘i² = j² = k² = ijk = -1’, revolutionized how mathematicians represent information and led to countless technical applications, from bridge design to search engine algorithms.
Jetstar has announced a new direct flight route connecting Sydney, Australia to Hamilton, New Zealand, starting June 16, 2025. This exciting new route will provide easier and more affordable access to popular attractions like Hobbiton, Waitomo Caves, and Rotorua for travelers from Australia’s east coast.
Hamilton International Airport will conduct a full-scale emergency exercise on September 10, 2024, involving key partners from the city and various agencies. The drill will test emergency response procedures, coordination, and communication strategies, ensuring the airport’s readiness for real-world emergencies.
A tenant named Melissa Gudgeon, along with six other tenants, have won their case at a provincial tribunal against their landlord, Beni Colalillo. The tenants were facing renoviction from their apartment building at 2322 King St. E. in Hamilton, where they alleged that Colalillo was flipping empty units for short-term rentals. The Landlord and Tenant Board adjudicator dismissed the renoviction request, stating that the landlord’s building permit only included minor repairs and that no contractors were called as witnesses to support the claims of extensive renovations. Gudgeon’s unit still has outstanding issues, including a leaky window and black mold, while she is paying higher rent due to recent above-guideline increases to cover common area upgrades. The decision is significant as it reinforces the requirement for landlords to have a building permit detailing major repairs and renovations when evicting tenants.
Hamilton City Council has approved a one percent vacant unit tax (VUT), which will take effect in January 2024. The tax aims to discourage vacant properties and free up an estimated 1,000 empty units for rentals. The city will reach out to other municipalities that have implemented VUT programs, such as Toronto, Vancouver, and Ottawa, to learn from their experiences and avoid any implementation issues. While the tax is not intended to generate revenue for the city, annual updates will allow for rate changes.
Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath invoked her ‘strong mayor’ powers Wednesday to advance a housing development on two municipally owned parking lots in downtown Stoney Creek. Despite an 8-8 deadlocked vote on the matter, Horwath only needed six councillors to support the project under provincial powers granted by the More Homes Built Faster Act. The new development will include a three-storey building with 24 affordable units and a five-storey building with 43 units.
Gerben Vanden Heuvel, a Hamilton, Ont., motorist, endured a frustrating and costly ordeal after police towed and impounded his Toyota RAV-4, claiming it was stolen. Despite providing valid registration and ownership documents, Vanden Heuvel spent over $4,000 and 50 days without his vehicle while he fought to prove his ownership. After numerous visits to government offices, contacting his MPP, and obtaining an affidavit, the Ministry of Transportation finally acknowledged the registration error and released the vehicle.
Hamilton, Ohio, has been ranked as the 27th best city in the world for remote work by Remote.com. The city offers a range of incentives for remote workers, including a $10,000 scholarship for recent graduates with STEM backgrounds. Hamilton also boasts a low cost of living, fast internet, and a high quality of life. While the winters can be long and dreary, Hamilton’s location along the Great Miami River and its ample parks and green spaces make it an attractive option for remote workers.
