All four of Hamilton’s incumbents benefit from riding boundary changes as they gain more of their own party’s voters.
Posted inHamilton City Council
Ward 5 Councillor Matt Francis Joins the Opposition to Parking Lot to Affordable Housing Plan in Ward 4
Francis publicly comments on Hwang’s social media, weighing in to say he supports those opposed to parking conversion at 70 Hope Avenue
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey’s Notepad: “Naturalized gardens,” municipal bylaws, and freedom of expression rights.
Ontario’s Superior Court will decide the question: do municipal lawn bylaws violate freedom of expression rights?
Posted inPlanning and Development
Neighbourhood Association Opposes 12-Storey Building at 1570 Main Street West
The Ainslie-Wood Community Association is collecting signatures on a petition to oppose the construction of a 12-storey rental building at 1570 Main Street West, approximately 600 metres west of the proposed McMaster University light rail transit station.
Posted inCity Hall News
Hamilton’s Frontline Staff Questioned Removing US Flag from War Memorial
Senior City Hall managers dismissed concerns, only returning the flag after sustained pressure by the Legion, RHLI association, and other veterans groups.
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey’s Notepad: Some Municipalities Have Federal Election Priorities
Hamilton has yet to release a list for this election.
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Joey’s Notepad: Commonwealth Games 2030 – Hamilton Bid is Back
In 2023, Australia pulled out of hosting the 2026 Games – paying the Commonwealth Games Federation $242-million USD, given the Federation the cash it needs to survive.
Posted in2025 Canadian Federal Election
Hamilton Mountain Conservative Candidate Ken Hewitt’s Status as an Ontario Land Tribunal Member
The OLT states Hewitt is seeking direction from the Integrity Commissioner of Ontario.
Posted inHamilton City Hall
Yet Another Privacy Breach at Hamilton City Hall
City publishes personal info in committee agenda, despite having said it implemented protections as part of ongoing “award-winning” digital process improvements.
Posted inHamilton City Hall
After a Decade of Neglect, 21 John South to Be Demolished
City of Hamilton gives Brad Lamb’s BJL Properties Inc. 60 days to demolish the decaying building.