Hamilton-Oshawa Port Reports Record Revenue in 2024, Seeks CSBA Customs Approval to Keep Expanding
Port shares optimism during annual community meeting, as the Trump trade war overshadows Canada’s economy.
PREVIEW: Hamilton Public Health Sub-Committee on May 20, 2025
It is a light agenda with two information matters.
Preview: Hamilton Council Public Works Committee on May 20, 2025
Dealing with an alleged significant encroachment and unpermitted structures, protecting events from vehicle attack, affordable housing lands, honouring Ulrich Nitka, and more.
BRIEF: Pedestrian Stairs Between York Blvd and Waterfront Trail Closed
The pedestrian stairs between the Waterfront Trail and York Blvd are closed due to safety concerns.
Hamilton Reviewing Safety Measures for Public Events Following April Vancouver Attack
Council’s Public Works Committee will vote Tuesday (May 20) to direct the City’s transportation department to identify safety measures to protect street festivals and other events this summer.
Provincial Government Sets Inclusionary Zoning Caps
Hamilton will only be permitted to seek up to five percent affordable units in major transit station areas.
Ontario Government Proposes Eliminating Mandatory Wind and Shadow Study Requirements
Part of the Bill 17 package, the Province is looking to cut what it argues is red-tape. The question is if studies can be required and if so, when?
Keanin Loomis Considering 2026 Mayoral Run
Following a close runner-up finish in 2022, Loomis says his considering running again in 2026 to lead Hamilton
WEEKLY PREVIEW
Week Ahead: Hamilton Civic Meetings and Events for April 21 to 25, 2025
It’s the last week of the federal election campaign and Hamilton’s candidates will debate. Two OLT hearings, two City Hall meetings, and more in TPR’s weekly listing.
How Council Voted
How Hamilton City Council Voted: April 16 2025 Ratification Meeting
There were five divided votes during the April 16, 2025, Hamilton City Council meeting.
City Alleges Upper Stoney Creek Homeowner Built Without Permits, On City Land
The City alleges owner of 94 Kingsview Drive took City parkland and built a driveway, accessory building, patio, and garden shed – all without approvals or permits
Blogs and Columns
Joey’s Notepad: Nothing New on Hamilton LRT in 2025 Ontario Budget
The Ontario budget does not include any updates on Hamilton’s LRT project. The funding is still in the budget. With eleven days remaining until the tenth anniversary of the ‘we’re going to built it’ announcement, will Metrolinx announce something next week?
Joey’s Notepad: Civil Liberties and Police Drones Looking Into Vehicles
The effort to prevent road deaths by enforcing distracted driving laws is commendable. However, a free society cannot permit police to use drones to peer into car windows.
Joey’s Notepad: City of Hamilton Monitoring Bill 230 – Really?
Dog ate my homework – CBC is reporting the City claims it is closely monitoring Bill 230 on cooling apartments. There’s one problem: Bill 230 is dead (plus it was a private members bill.)
Joey’s Notepad: Following Up Whitby Council’s Crazy October Meeting
Whitby Council is a mess, with a Integrity Commissioner who didn’t shine much light on the issues, and they use a law firm instead of the Ombudsman to sort out closed meeting complaints.
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BRIEF: Circular Materials Will Have to Provide 1500 Public Recycling Containers, Says City of Hamilton
The private sector becomes responsible for recycling collection on January 1, and the City of Hamilton says they will be expected to have 1500 public recycling containers – up from the 400 to 600 the City presently has.
Hamilton Staff Say Providing Recycling Pickup to Businesses will Cost More If City Continues Service
City Council will decide what actions, if any, the City will take regarding non-eligible source recycling collection at its July 7 meeting.
BRIEF: Final Planning Variances for Coppley Redevelopment
Hamilton’s Committee of Adjustment is expected to approve existing no parking condition on May 29
Hamilton Reports Lower Than Average Watermain Breaks in 2024
165 watermain breaks occurred in 2024, well below the five-year average of 222. Most caused by freeze/thaw cycles and ground movement.
Lincoln Alexander Parkway Annual Closure Planned for May 23 to 26
Hamilton Mountain expressway will be closed beginning the morning of Friday, May 23, and all day May 24 and 25, reopening at 5:00 a.m. on Monday, May 26.
City Making Vacant Land on Frederick Avenue Available for Affordable Housing
Isolated portion of land was planned in 1906 to be a roadway will now become affordable housing.
PREVIEW: Hamilton Committee of Adjustment for May 29, 2025
The Committee of Adjustment will consider only 12 applications on May 29. This reflects the City’s recent commitment to timely processing of applications.
Summary: Hamilton Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities on May 13, 2025
ACPD is again calling on the City to resume free fare on HSR and DARTS.
Hamilton’s Chief Planner on Bill 17 – the Latest Conservative Planning Act Changes
Steve Robichaud says the City is reviewing the latest changes, reviewing what green standards it can retain, and will seek more details on proposed automatic minor variances.
Hamilton Expands Bird E-Scooters on the Mountain between Escarpment and Mohawk Road
300 scooters are now on the Mountain
Renovated Hamilton Arena Too Busy for Brier Curling Championships
Good news is the $280-million arena renovation is drawing bigger events.
SUMMARY: Hamilton Tourism Development Corporation Board of Directors on May 12, 2025
Hamilton’s four percent municipal accommodation tax is projected to generate $1,110,013 in 2025. However, spending out of the fund is expected to be $1,470,843, meaning $360,830 will be drawn from reserve funds built up in previous years.
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