Matthew Van Dongen is a reporter at the Hamilton Spectator. He focuses on topics related to transportation, particularly LRT in Hamilton, as well as construction, real estate, and regional issues. His work has been featured in notable publications including the Toronto Star, Waterloo Region Record, and Niagara Falls Review.
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Matthew Van Dongen's articles predominantly focus on local government announcements and legal policy regulations, with emphasis on topics such as transportation, infrastructure, public transportation, and city development in Hamilton. If you are a local expert or stakeholder involved in these areas within the specified geographic scope (Canada/Ontario/Hamilton), consider reaching out to provide insights related to upcoming government decisions or regulatory changes that align with his coverage themes.
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By: Matthew Van Dongen
The former City of Hamilton plans examiner was originally charged after an OPP probe into alleged missing fees related to development permits.
By: Matthew Van Dongen
The two spills combined flushed nearly 400 million litres of sewage into Hamilton Harbour before they were found in 2022 and 2023.
By: Matthew Van Dongen
The grey slurry was apparently dredged from a private stormwater pond.
A stinky, toxic algae bloom last summer prompted the city to explore new tactics to fight the problem
By: Matthew Van Dongen
Dozens of leaked recordings remain viewable, and the poster threatens to release hundreds more.
By: Matthew Van Dongen
The charity runs sprawling gardens and facilities in Hamilton and Halton, but faces ongoing deficit problems.
By: Matthew Van Dongen
The city is spending climate change cash on the green power project
By: Matthew Van Dongen
The agency needs some full properties, but also many slices and corners along the Hamilton transit line
By: Matthew Van Dongen
Reconstruction is complete on one side of the median-separated boulevard.
By: Matthew Van Dongen
Since 2022, the province has controversially imposed, then dramatically walked back expanded urban boundaries in Hamilton. New rules now allow developers to apply to unfreeze those boundaries again.
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