would have made it the tallest building in Canada. Three months later, on Thursday September 4, Stinson closed the Connaught Towers sales office in downtown Hamilton and the project was cancelled. In April 2009, Stinson moved the location of his proposed Hamilton Grand Hotel from John St. beside the Royal Connaught Hotel to the southeast corner of John and Main streets in Hamilton. The hotel is to look like a 19th-century building and will operate as a condominium owned hotel with street level retail, restaurant and banquet centre. On June 30, 2009, Stinson bought the Stinson School at 200 Stinson Street for $1.05 million with plans to turn the former school into loft condominiums. On December 23, 2013 the Stinson School Lofts held an open house and Christmas reception in its grand lobby that was attended by approximately 1,000 people including the mayor of Hamilton Bob Bratina. At this party, Stinson also announced his latest historical school development project in Hamilton where he plans to convert Gibson Public School into small condos. On March 9, 2022, The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is accusing a Harry Stinson of violating provincial securities law by allegedly misleading investors who gave him $19 million for the Buffalo Grand Hotel in New York and using the money for other projects. Harry Stinson, who moved to Hamilton in 2008, said he disagrees with the allegations, but wouldn't dispute the claims publicly. The accusations haven't been proven. The OSC's statement of allegations names Stinson and an employee, Stephen Kelley. Projects Stinson's projects include: 1 King West (completed) High Park Lofts (completed) The Candy Factory (completed) Sapphire Tower (CANCELLED, sold for $24 million in early 2008) The Connaught Towers (CANCELLED 100-storey tower for downtown Hamilton, Ontario) The Hamilton Grand (CANCELLED) Stinson School Lofts (Completed) Gibson School Lofts ((UNFULFILLED. All sales Agreements cancelled by Developer. Buyers refunded or transfered to Beasley Project) The Hammer Lofts (CANCELLED) Beasley park lofts (DELAYED. Construction start date delayed Several Times. No Permit Filed) The Buffalo Grand (INCOMPLETE. Ontario Securities Commission investigating Harry Stinson for various violations) Images References William Hanley, "The condo king's crowning moment: Persistence pays off for Harry Stinson with Toronto tower", National Post's Financial Post & FP Investing, September 25, 2004. Tony Wong, "Condo king files for bankruptcy protection", Toronto Star, March 9, 2007. External links Stinson Properties One King West's Official Site Ira Smith Trustee & Receiver Inc. re