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Hamilton Rejects Data Centre Pause | Toronto News
Hamilton’s city council rejected a one-year pause on data centre construction by a 10-6 vote, sparking public protests and debate over environmental impact, investment risks, and regulatory authority. While the mayor supports further study, citing a potential education-focused project, opponents warned the moratorium could deter investment and lead to costly legal battles. Experts clashed over whether all data centres are equally problematic, with critics noting potential bias. Though the immediate ban failed, council agreed to revisit the idea in June, signaling an ongoing struggle to…
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