WE HBA in the News

Our work doesn’t go unnoticed. From expert commentary to industry insights, WE HBA is frequently quoted and featured in media coverage across Hamilton, Burlington, Grimsby, and beyond. Explore the stories that highlight our advocacy efforts and amplify the voice of our members.

2025 News Highlights:

Jul
01
2025

The Hamilton Independent
City of Hamilton updating design of development notices, increasing mail notice radius

Jun
25
2025

The Hamilton Spectator
Opinion | Hamilton needs room to grow before it’s too late

Jun
25
2025

CHCH News
Hamilton Planning Committee sees debate over building on city’s ‘Whitebelt’

Jun
22
2025

The Bay Observer
Hamilton Needs Urban Boundary Expansion to Ensure Prosperous Future

Jun
17
2025

Placeline Hamilton
Is growing criticism of city hall fair or is it over the top?

Jun
15
2025

The Public Record
Hamilton Continues to Review Development Charges as Housing Stats Crash

Jun
14
2025

The Hamilton Spectator
‘Total collapse’: Hamilton Home Builders Want Break on city fees

Jun
07
2025

The Hamilton Spectator
Opinion | Financial relief of housing taxation is needed to save jobs

MAY
30
2025

Penticton Herald
Burlington’s Housing Future: Mayor’s Speaker Series Talks Affordability and Collaboration

MAY
27
2025

Burlington Today
Housing market uncertainty and tariffs the focus during Mayor Speaks panel

MAY
22
2025

Marianne Meed Ward
Navigating Uncertainty: Burlington’s Response to Tariffs and Economic Pressures

MAY
13
2025

The Hamilton Independent
Hamilton building Approval timelines worst in Canada: Canadian Home Builders’ Association

MAY
12
2025

The Public Record
Hamilton’s Chief Planner on Bill 17 – the Latest Conservative Planning Act Changes

MAY
03
2025

The Hamilton Spectator
Council delays Hamilton’s new green building standards for more analysis

Apr
27
2025

The Hamilton Spectator
Open Letter to the Mayor and Members of Hamilton Council: Action on Housing to Save Jobs NOW

Apr
19
2025

The Hamilton Spectator
Hamilton exploring fee relief for residential developers amid downturn

Apr
12
2025

The Bay Observer
Homebuilders object strongly to proposed hike in Development Charges

Apr
09
2025

The Bay Observer
Local Housing industry partners issue urgent appeal for action on “worsening housing crisis”

Apr
07
2025

The Public Record
Hamilton Council to Implement Process for Evaluating Privately-Initiated Urban Boundary Expansions

Apr
02
2025

The Hamilton Spectator
Would you live in a corner office downtown? City of Hamilton funding office-to-home conversions

Mar
29
2025

The Hamilton Spectator
Opinion | Hamilton’s housing crisis is a looming economic disaster

Mar
20
2025

CHCH News
Newsmakers: West End Home Builders’ Association CEO Mike Collins-Williams

Mar
20
2025

The Hamilton Spectator
‘Action plan’ sought by councilors to accelerate development approvals

Mar
18
2025

The Burlington Post
Burlington to consider COVID-era tax, fee deferrals for those impacted by Trump’s tariffs

Mar
13
2025

The Hamilton Spectator
Hamilton finishes last for development approval timelines in national study

Mar
12
2025

The Bay Observer
Dueling reports on the impact of planning approvals on the cost of Housing

Mar
04
2025

The Hamilton Spectator
Hamilton extends tax payment deadline due to postal delays

Feb
13
2025

The Hamilton Spectator
Hamilton council settles at 5.6 per cent budget hike

Jan
21
2025

The Bay Observer
Hamilton Council receives dire assessment of the local housing picture

Jan
17
2025

The Hamilton Spectator
Hamilton not pursuing unpopular land transfer tax idea

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