Progressive news outlet in neighbouring Hamilton. Recently posted major story on Peak Gas, (that's Natural Gas).
Overview

Raise the Hammer is a group of Hamilton, Ontario citizens who believe in our city's potential and are willing to get involved in making the city a more vibrant, livable, and attractive place to live and work.

We are non-partisan and our members come from diverse political backgrounds. Our common interest is revitalizing our city, a goal that benefits everyone.
About the Magazine

Raise the Hammer is dedicated to providing a variety of views and approaches to the goal of making Hamilton a great city. Towards that end, we encourage readers to contribute feedback, letters to the editor, and article submissions. Please feel free to contact us with your comments and ideas.

Offer to write articles, or just post in the comment blogs. Use it for getting politically aware, and active. Here's the local politicos:
http://www.raisethehammer.org/index.asp?id=450