Ontario’s Paramedic Chiefs are holding an “emergency meeting” in response to news that the Progressive Conservative provincial government is planning to merge local paramedic services together to create 10 paramedic services across Ontario.
Posted inPlanning and Development
Resident Pier 8 Appeals Scheduled for Contested Hearing in October
LPAT encourages all parties to continue negotiations, offers mediation assistance, and sets September 30th as the date for a contested hearing.
Posted inCity Hall
Province Plans to Cut Public Health Funding, and Number of Health Units – Hamilton's Health Unit on the Block
Hamilton’s Public Health Unit is likely to be merged with Niagara, Brant, and other areas near us as Premier Doug Ford cuts budgets and number of health units. Doctors awaiting more details before prescribing their opinions on the changes.
Posted inCity Hall News
Lime Brings Scooters to City Hall – Will Hamilton See Electric Scooters in 2020?
City staff took the scooter for test rides, and a staff report will be presented to Council in the near future with options to consider regarding regulations of E-Scooter sharing companies.
Posted inColeman's Notes, Opinion
Coleman's Notes: HSR Shortening the 34-Upper Paradise Routing Downtown
This is not a rider-centric change, quite the opposite. Instead of providing needed bus service to Redeemer University College, Mayor Fred Eisenberger has once again shortchanged the HSR and its riders.
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey's NotePad for April 16, 2019: Council GIC, Cycling Committee, and More
The daily note – items of interests, summaries, and likes that help keep you informed.
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey's NotePad for April 3, 2019: Council GIC, Cycling Committee, and More
The daily note – items of interests, summaries, and likes that help keep you informed.
Posted inOntario Land Tribunal
LPAT Makes Unexpected Decision This Morning on Pier 8 Plans: Triggering New Talks Between City, Harbour West Neighbours, and Herman Turkstra
In a key decision, Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Member Blair Taylor questions if the City has conducted proper transportation planning for 1645 units of housing on Pier 8. The ruling has spurred settlement talks as all sides look for a solution which removes their exposure to risk that could result from an imposed ruling of the Tribunal.
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey's NotePad for April 2, 2019: Planning, LPAT, and More
The daily note – items of interests, summaries, and likes that help keep you informed.
Posted inOntario Land Tribunal
Hamilton Commercial Mixed-Use Zoning Appeal Negotiations Continue: Postponement of April 10th Prehearing Date Likely
Negotiations continue between the City and appellants to reach agreements. Appellants continue to work among themselves to organize the case issue list, primary appellants, and “sheltering of appeals”.
Next Prehearing date requested no earlier than July.