PJ Mercanti tells bid supporters they need to work hard in the coming week to promote the bid leading up to a crucial August 10 City Council vote to decide if the Games will be a Council COVID recovery priority.
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Injunction Against Removing Homeless Encampments Foretells Likely Outcome of Charter Challenge
An explainer of why the injunction was issued, what is likely to happen in the next ten days, and why Council should prepare a new bylaw for when the Ontario Courts rule bans on sleeping rough violate the Charter.
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Jason Farr Issues Statement Regarding Plan to Remove Homeless Encampments on Friday
Comes as community coalition takes Councillor Farr and City Hall to court with an urgent request for injunction to stop a planned dismantling of encampments on Friday.
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Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Endorses 2026 Commonwealth Games Bid
Chamber President and CEO Keanin Loomis states the support is “contingent on securing funding from higher levels of government”.
Posted inCity Hall, Coronavirus
Province to Transfer $4-Billion to Municipalities in Joint Funding Agreement with Federal Government
The Province’s announcement today did not include the amount each individual municipality will receive.
Hamilton City Hall is claiming COVID will cause a deficit of $62-million this year.
Posted inNews, Police Services Board
SIU Investigative Report into Hamilton Arrest Leaves Many Questions Unanswered
SIU Director’s Report skips over key questions in concluding use of force justified. No wonder report after report finds Ontario wanting for better police oversight.
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Coleman's Notes: Painting the Roadway in Protest
Why the City moved quickly to remove the painted message on Main Street West, and questions about why they also removed posters.
Posted inPlanning and Development
Four Tall Buildings Proposed for Hamilton City Centre at 77 James Street North
If it happens, the estimated $700-million redevelopment of the Hamilton City Centre site will be the largest Downtown Hamilton construction project in 30 years.
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Ministry of Municipal Affairs plans to allow Council to meet by video post-COVID
Last Friday, during the City Council meeting, Mayor Fred Eisenberger expressed support for the pending proposal. Ward 4 Councillor Sam Merulla, who said he was video conferencing from Algonquin, said he hopes the change is made permanent to enable him to attend meetings remotely in the future.
Posted inPlanning and Development
McMaster's Main West Student Housing Project Clears LPAT Hurdle: Final Approval Imminent
City Council approved the development in October 2019, but McMaster had already appeal to the LPAT.