The Christian Heritage Party, despite being victorious at Divisional Court, sought permission from the Ontario Court of Appeal to file appeal.
Posted inCitizen-Majority Boards and Agencies
Hamilton LGBTQ Committee Votes to Revoke City Hall's Privilege to Raise Pride Flag in Protest of City Discrimination
In response to the City’s employment of the last known leader of the Heritage Front Marc Lemire in a senior IT security role, and how the City conducted citizen committees.
Posted inCitizen-Majority Boards and Agencies
Another Citizen Resignation from Dysfunctional Hamilton Farmers’ Market Board
“As much as I am committed to the Hamilton Farmers’ Market I can no longer, as a matter of personal integrity, be part of the Board, whose focus has shifted to the demands of one stakeholder group at the expense of the wishes and needs of other stakeholders” – Marisa Di Censo
Posted inColeman's Notes, Opinion
Coleman's Note: Naming or Not Naming Civic Managers
All of us media covering City Hall generally quote the City’s Chief Planner or General Manager of Economic Planning and Development, yet, as one delegate made me discover today, the public should know who the Manager of Development Planning is, as they have important delegated authorities.
Posted inCity Hall
City Moving Forward With Public Art Utility Box Wrapping
City to issue two calls for artists to wrap approximately 173 utility boxes, the City website offers more details.
Posted inCity Hall News
"It was a surprise" Hamilton's Medical Officer of Health Responds to Provincial Cuts
Councillors expressed their concerns about the plan, and the loss of local control.
Posted inCity Hall News
AMO Email: Hamilton Paramedic Service to be Disbanded, Merged into a Super-Sized Paramedic Service
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.