Chris Erl
@chriserl.ca
#HamOnt forever • writer, researcher, nerdy queer • He/Him • McMaster+TMU+McGill alum. • Newsletter @ theincline.email • https://linktr.ee/ChrisErl
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Here's the moment I was kicked out of the legislature yesterday.
November 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Here's the moment I was kicked out of the legislature yesterday.
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Momentum is growing. Join the movement: lewisforleader.ca/join #cdnpoli
November 10, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Momentum is growing. Join the movement: lewisforleader.ca/join #cdnpoli
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Today on The Incline → A mayoral poll drops one year out from the #HamOnt municipal election that signals the mood of the city's electorate. PLUS poll-by-poll results from the federal election and what they might mean.
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Poll by poll
A mayoral poll and detailed results from the federal election for your Monday morning.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Today on The Incline → A mayoral poll drops one year out from the #HamOnt municipal election that signals the mood of the city's electorate. PLUS poll-by-poll results from the federal election and what they might mean.
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Join us for an enlightening evening on October 14, as we explore Treaty history with the esteemed historian, Rick Hill.
Tickets are FREE. Everyone welcome—registration required.
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October 7, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Join us for an enlightening evening on October 14, as we explore Treaty history with the esteemed historian, Rick Hill.
Tickets are FREE. Everyone welcome—registration required.
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Tickets are FREE. Everyone welcome—registration required.
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Today on The Incline → A long look at the #HamOnt Ward 8 council by-election.
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...but first it’s Ward 8.
A long look at the Ward 8 by-election
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October 3, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Today on The Incline → A long look at the #HamOnt Ward 8 council by-election.
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My semi-regular reminder of a really important reality about cities, density, services and taxes.
Original graphic cleaned up by @kathrynmathias.bsky.social. #CityMakingMath
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September 28, 2025 at 9:55 PM
My semi-regular reminder of a really important reality about cities, density, services and taxes.
Original graphic cleaned up by @kathrynmathias.bsky.social. #CityMakingMath
Original graphic cleaned up by @kathrynmathias.bsky.social. #CityMakingMath
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Canada's true crisis is the everyday emergency of just trying to get by in an impossible economy.
I’m running for NDP leader so we can transform a system rigged for the rich—together.
We need a government that serves the many, not the money.
Join in. lewisforleader.ca/
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I’m running for NDP leader so we can transform a system rigged for the rich—together.
We need a government that serves the many, not the money.
Join in. lewisforleader.ca/
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Why I’m running for NDP leader
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September 19, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Canada's true crisis is the everyday emergency of just trying to get by in an impossible economy.
I’m running for NDP leader so we can transform a system rigged for the rich—together.
We need a government that serves the many, not the money.
Join in. lewisforleader.ca/
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I’m running for NDP leader so we can transform a system rigged for the rich—together.
We need a government that serves the many, not the money.
Join in. lewisforleader.ca/
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Today on The Incline → Over the past few days, a #HamOnt political controversy in Ward 4 has had people buzzing. A look at how this non-scandal is similar to ones in the past and who is behind this campaign-like attack on a sitting councillor.
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Home on the Rage
The right-wing machine turns its attention on Ward 4
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August 31, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Today on The Incline → Over the past few days, a #HamOnt political controversy in Ward 4 has had people buzzing. A look at how this non-scandal is similar to ones in the past and who is behind this campaign-like attack on a sitting councillor.
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There is a letter circulating in Ward 4 and I'd like to set the record straight. The claims in this letter about me are misleading: I pay market rent for my home. We're all on the same team for more affordable housing.
Please see my response here: bit.ly/45D14ly
Please see my response here: bit.ly/45D14ly
August 29, 2025 at 2:49 AM
There is a letter circulating in Ward 4 and I'd like to set the record straight. The claims in this letter about me are misleading: I pay market rent for my home. We're all on the same team for more affordable housing.
Please see my response here: bit.ly/45D14ly
Please see my response here: bit.ly/45D14ly
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When the Ford government announced that it was forcing the Somerset West Community Health Centre to close its supervised consumption site, they quoted unsourced stats about local crime rates. They lied. Crime actually went down significantly when the CTS was open.
Crime rate around Somerset supervised consumption site lower than government suggested when announcing closure
The crime rate around the Somerset West Community Health Centre did not rise to the figures put forward by the provincial government last year when announcing the closure of its supervised consumption...
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August 19, 2025 at 11:32 AM
When the Ford government announced that it was forcing the Somerset West Community Health Centre to close its supervised consumption site, they quoted unsourced stats about local crime rates. They lied. Crime actually went down significantly when the CTS was open.
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Today on The Incline → It's hot in #HamOnt! A look at heat warnings and some of Hamilton's hottest days over the years.
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The Heat
Hot in Hamilton.
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August 14, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Today on The Incline → It's hot in #HamOnt! A look at heat warnings and some of Hamilton's hottest days over the years.
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Today on The Incline → oops! The newsletter *is* the story. On the #HamOnt non-scandal that is me.
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Scandal! At The Disco
oops wrote too much and made people mad lol sorry
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August 9, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Today on The Incline → oops! The newsletter *is* the story. On the #HamOnt non-scandal that is me.
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It's me! No, seriously, he's talking about me.
For a little while, I've done graphic design and written newsletter content for Ward 1 Councillor Maureen Wilson as an advisor.
This fact is set to become the "Conspiracy of the Day". What fun!
So here's what I have to say about that (thread below):
For a little while, I've done graphic design and written newsletter content for Ward 1 Councillor Maureen Wilson as an advisor.
This fact is set to become the "Conspiracy of the Day". What fun!
So here's what I have to say about that (thread below):
I've got a barn burner of a #HamOnt municipal political scandal story coming.
How would you feel about a local "journalist" working for a member of Council, while writing hit pieces about other members of Council?
I've received confirmation from City Staff today.
Stay tuned.
How would you feel about a local "journalist" working for a member of Council, while writing hit pieces about other members of Council?
I've received confirmation from City Staff today.
Stay tuned.
August 7, 2025 at 7:58 PM
It's me! No, seriously, he's talking about me.
For a little while, I've done graphic design and written newsletter content for Ward 1 Councillor Maureen Wilson as an advisor.
This fact is set to become the "Conspiracy of the Day". What fun!
So here's what I have to say about that (thread below):
For a little while, I've done graphic design and written newsletter content for Ward 1 Councillor Maureen Wilson as an advisor.
This fact is set to become the "Conspiracy of the Day". What fun!
So here's what I have to say about that (thread below):
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Today on The Incline → A long weekend addition that looks at hate in #HamOnt, the Ford government's drive to privatize provincial parks, and how the opposition can take the fight to the stubbornly popular premier.
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Fourteen Fifty or Fight
Hate in the Hammer and Doug comes for your parks.
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August 2, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Today on The Incline → A long weekend addition that looks at hate in #HamOnt, the Ford government's drive to privatize provincial parks, and how the opposition can take the fight to the stubbornly popular premier.
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Good Joey's looking into this, but I strongly disagree that Myles' entry into the Ward 2 race is "great" or that "he will run a good campaign."
Myles peddles in conspiracies and outright homophobic attacks on the current councillor. His escalating behaviour isn't the "perspective" the race needs.
Myles peddles in conspiracies and outright homophobic attacks on the current councillor. His escalating behaviour isn't the "perspective" the race needs.
New Column by Me:
Ward 2 hopeful Daniel Myles owns Hamilton's most famous porch.
A few weeks ago, he launched a campaign GoFundMe
Publicly fundraising before the election period could easily be seen as an honest mistake. Attacking a public official for doing their job? That's no mistake. #yhmvote
Ward 2 hopeful Daniel Myles owns Hamilton's most famous porch.
A few weeks ago, he launched a campaign GoFundMe
Publicly fundraising before the election period could easily be seen as an honest mistake. Attacking a public official for doing their job? That's no mistake. #yhmvote
COLEMAN: Election Laws are Not a Conspiracy
Publicly fundraising before the election period could easily be seen as an honest mistake. Attacking a public official for doing their job? That's no mistake.
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July 24, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Good Joey's looking into this, but I strongly disagree that Myles' entry into the Ward 2 race is "great" or that "he will run a good campaign."
Myles peddles in conspiracies and outright homophobic attacks on the current councillor. His escalating behaviour isn't the "perspective" the race needs.
Myles peddles in conspiracies and outright homophobic attacks on the current councillor. His escalating behaviour isn't the "perspective" the race needs.
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Today on The Incline → We're 459 days out from the 2026 #HamOnt municipal election, but the mayoral rumours are already flying. I take a look at one possible candidate, the forum on which he's been sharing his views, and what his platform might be next year.
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Observing a platform
Who might run for mayor and where are they sharing their views?
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July 24, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Today on The Incline → We're 459 days out from the 2026 #HamOnt municipal election, but the mayoral rumours are already flying. I take a look at one possible candidate, the forum on which he's been sharing his views, and what his platform might be next year.
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Citing an "old adage" that "if you let one Nazi into your bar then you have a Nazi bar," @ChrisErl.ca said this activity needs to be forcefully challenged by residents and the city's institutions.
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Hamilton mayor asks residents to report hate after CBC traces white nationalist 'active clubs' to the city | CBC News
Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath is calling on residents to report hate after CBC News’ visual investigation unit identified local places white supremacist ‘active clubs’ train.
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July 20, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Citing an "old adage" that "if you let one Nazi into your bar then you have a Nazi bar," @ChrisErl.ca said this activity needs to be forcefully challenged by residents and the city's institutions.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #HamOnt
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Today on The Incline → As #HamOnt council meets today, a look at last week's committee meeting where the debate over online voting took centre stage.
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Together in Electric Democracy
The campaign against online voting in Hamilton
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July 16, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Today on The Incline → As #HamOnt council meets today, a look at last week's committee meeting where the debate over online voting took centre stage.
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July 8, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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Today on The Incline → Is the Ford Government's takeover of 5 school boards a sign of things to come? Is this the beginning of the end for elected school trustees in Ontario?
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The Magical Disappearing Democracy
Is this the beginning of the end of elected school boards in Ontario?
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July 4, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Today on The Incline → Is the Ford Government's takeover of 5 school boards a sign of things to come? Is this the beginning of the end for elected school trustees in Ontario?
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Over the past year, including today, signs with my name posted near Jamesville have been popping up - a clumsy attempt to blame me for the sins of my predecessor. This rather nice example made its way back to me and now hangs in my office. Keep being you #HamOnt. 💞
June 27, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Over the past year, including today, signs with my name posted near Jamesville have been popping up - a clumsy attempt to blame me for the sins of my predecessor. This rather nice example made its way back to me and now hangs in my office. Keep being you #HamOnt. 💞
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Today on The Incline → The Strathcona Quinquennium. Moving after five years in #HamOnt's Strathcona neighbourhood, I reflect on the history that was around me.
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The Strathcona Quinquennium
Five years atop the hill.
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June 26, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Today on The Incline → The Strathcona Quinquennium. Moving after five years in #HamOnt's Strathcona neighbourhood, I reflect on the history that was around me.
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Today on The Incline → 'Round Hamilton. It's a mishmash of #HamOnt political stories, from my article on local bullies and an internet fight over softball to the Ward 8 by-election and the proposed council hiring freeze.
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'Round Hamilton
Bullies and softball and by-elections and hiring freezes.
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June 19, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Today on The Incline → 'Round Hamilton. It's a mishmash of #HamOnt political stories, from my article on local bullies and an internet fight over softball to the Ward 8 by-election and the proposed council hiring freeze.
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My latest in The Hamilton Spectator: we need to have a conversation about bullies, strongmen, and the politics of division in #HamOnt. Link to a gift article ↓ for all you cool Bluesky folks.
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We all have to stand up and reject the politics of division
Bullies have come to increasingly dominate the civic conversation here in Hamilton.
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June 13, 2025 at 3:49 PM
My latest in The Hamilton Spectator: we need to have a conversation about bullies, strongmen, and the politics of division in #HamOnt. Link to a gift article ↓ for all you cool Bluesky folks.
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