The facility was closed in March after "rotting was observed in an isolated section" of the roof deck - engineers have confirmed the building is safe.

The Ministry referenced Hamilton's ransomware attack timeline to argue that releasing database URLs could endanger government IT systems.

Material and services 25% over budget in first four months of April, putting CHH on track for a $2.26 million annual deficit.

The Board estimates it will have to pay the City $780,000 annually under the new system, meaning the Board will need to cut around one per cent of its $751-million operating budget.