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Hamilton Rejects Data Center Pause | Toronto News
Hamilton city council voted 10 to 6 to reject a temporary pause on new data centers, choosing instead to move forward with projects despite growing concerns over energy use, water consumption, and noise. The decision, influenced by legal advice that a key McMaster University project would be exempt anyway, marks Hamilton as the first Canadian city to potentially avoid such a moratorium. Advocates for the pause wanted time to establish safeguards and ensure community benefits, while opponents argued the city can’t afford to miss out on major economic opportunities—especially since some…
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