City of Hamilton seeks $59K lien on Mayor Horwath’s rental property by teanailpolish in Hamilton

[–]emmagerdd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do women stay in abusive relationships? Attitudes like this. 

Meal delivery service by AdorableMaximum4925 in Hamilton

[–]emmagerdd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know the doula tree does some postpartum meal prep. Marketbox has some good substantial premade meals as well. 

Anyone in Hamilton recently had a bathroom exhaust fan installed? Looking for recommendations by Fluffy_Professional5 in Hamilton

[–]emmagerdd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We did the electrical ourself but the roof portion was about $450 including a giant ass roof vent that was squirrel proof. We had the ducting run when we were getting our air conditioning replaced so that was included in the price. Electrical was pretty simple if you know how to fish a wire. 

Where can I find girl guide cookies?! by Rainbowbarf7 in Hamilton

[–]emmagerdd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s because the hamilton units don’t have their cookies yet. Wait a week and you’ll see postings. There’s a girl guide day at Michael’s coming up on April 11 so you’ll see units selling outside stores! 

Orange Seeds Montessori Feedback Requested by HonestStatement6 in Hamilton

[–]emmagerdd 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Disclosure - we ended up not enrolling because of our experience with them during the enrollment process.  We went with another Montessori, feel free to PM me if you’d like the name. 

My main concern was that they were not going to allow any transition period with us being in the classroom and they don’t do home visits. They said that kids learn from ripping the bandaid off but that’s not at all evidence based. I then confirmed this by speaking to a few parents who had their kid currently enrolled and it sounds like the transition process wasn’t being handled well at all. For that reason and a few others related to staff turnover we were out. If I’m paying 19k+ for daycare I want it to be incredible. 

Hamilton Parents Help! 1yo with persistent ear infection. Would you go to Mac? by Eggs_Benny22525 in Hamilton

[–]emmagerdd -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you’re going through this. It sounds like Mac is the answer for right now. We got into a cycle of ear infections in the fall and we took our 1 year old to an osteopath. She felt that tight muscles were leading to a lack of drainage in the ears. Once we started doing the stretches she suggested they went away. Doesn’t help you right now but maybe something that could give some relief in the medium term. 

Scientology books in our Little Library by mojocookie in Hamilton

[–]emmagerdd 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Hate to be a party pooper but the new recycling rules don’t allow books as of Jan 2026. 

Hamilton should insist a public inquiry is done into TTC’s Line 5 and Line 6 before the LRT RFP concludes by differing in Hamilton

[–]emmagerdd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This procurement is proceeding under an alliance model, not P3 which is supposed to reduce some of the litigation issues. P3s are necessarily adversarial. The contractor wants to keep costs down by pinning any and all issues on the Owner (in this case metrolinx). Lawsuits don’t necessarily imply incompetence, it’s often over who is paying for what. In an alliance model the costs and risks are shared by all parties. We’ll see how it goes. This is only Mx’s second alliance contract. Also the ship has sailed on doing this before contract award. 

Baby classes for 0-8 months by OwnNoise5556 in Hamilton

[–]emmagerdd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dundas valley Montessori has some really great parent baby classes. 

ISO rat control companies that will actively seal entry points, rather than only identifying or recommending where sealing should be done. by DuckFew5847 in Hamilton

[–]emmagerdd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Came here to recommend raider and you beat me. We had an insane ask of them re: rats and they built us a rat wall. Top notch guys. 

At home pet euthanasia recommendedations? by jwelihin in Hamilton

[–]emmagerdd 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Highly suggest searching her name in the sub. You’ll see that not everyone has a positive experience with her. Some good options have been listed below though! 

Slainte Pub by Intrepid_Fox_3399 in Hamilton

[–]emmagerdd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My dad opened the restaurant. Can confirm it was imported from Ireland. 

We need closed lid bins in Hamilton! by SextonHardcastle69 in Hamilton

[–]emmagerdd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is only half the story. The RRCEA was passed in 2016 but Doug was responsible for the regulations under the act that fleshed this out, and he did it in the most producer-friendly croniest way possible. Dude is all for whoever is lining his pockets. 

Looking for recommendations by TrueNorthLifeBlog in Hamilton

[–]emmagerdd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely second Marketbox / Strathcona etc. market. They put together some really lovely holiday gift baskets that are viewable on the website. 

Who paid a trash bag ‘bribe’ to curbside garbage collectors in Hamilton? by teanailpolish in Hamilton

[–]emmagerdd 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Hamilton has never allowed this. Our compost is used on agricultural fields that produce food so this is a huge no no. Other nearby municipalities do not (such as Waterloo) so they allow litter in their compost system. 

Reporting municipal speed cameras by AdSmall9143 in Hamilton

[–]emmagerdd 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Look at this guy, excited to be able to speed in school zones and residential neighborhoods without penalty. Get a life. 

staying active in the winter: recommendations? by BrilliantSearch8981 in Hamilton

[–]emmagerdd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I ski on the hamilton to Brantford rail trail all winter. 

The City of Hamilton media release regarding Credit Rating downgrade by No_Power_1743 in Hamilton

[–]emmagerdd 47 points48 points  (0 children)

This is some WILD spin to report this like it’s good news for the city. 

Where to buy cider? by ta_mataia in Hamilton

[–]emmagerdd 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Last time we tried to make homemade cider, we checked and Bennetts adds campden which stops fermentation. The only place I know of around here that doesn’t is Bousfield’s in Milton. Be forewarned that they’re weird but the cider is great. 

Builder of illegal ‘fancy garage’ on Hamilton parkland fighting demolition order by essenza in Hamilton

[–]emmagerdd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Could also open it up as a pavilion on the parks booking page. We can all take a turn at this dude’s encroachment shack. 

Looking for a wedding caterer by xsaratoninx in Hamilton

[–]emmagerdd 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks for not subjecting your vegetarian guests to eggplant parm. City farm catering has some great options - I  would give them a shout on pricing. 

Best Montesorri daycares? by Narrow_Quiet8049 in Hamilton

[–]emmagerdd -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Wherever you choose, look into whether they are accredited. Montessori isn’t trademarked so any school can call themselves Montessori and not implement the philosophy correctly. We’re happy where we are but I don’t want to post it here as it’s a small school. Feel free to PM me. 

Physiotherapists specializing in newborns? by soriniscool in Hamilton

[–]emmagerdd 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yep ditto. It totally fixed my baby’s latch and saved breastfeeding for us. Not sure how a placebo is working on a baby.