Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath Injured in Accident: “In Good Spirits,” Office Says
A statement, issued by the Office of the Mayor, says “she is awaiting surgery and further assessment to determine the full extent of treatment required.”
Hamilton Ward 8 Vacancy: Majority of Council Support Calling a By-Election
A majority of Council members say they will vote for a by-election, or are leaning towards a by-election.
Preview: Hamilton City Council GIC for April 30, 2025
The Barton/Tiffany cost overruns fiasco, modernizing RCFs, US Tariffs, a Youth Council petition to tax vaping products, and more … the meeting preview is here.
Preview: Hamilton Planning Committee for April 29, 2025
Council will debate a report showing the City is worst in Canada for processing planning files, implementing Green Building Standards, and more.
Hamilton Public Health Cmte Takes No Action on Library Safe Drug Space Petition
Library management and the library staff union both expressed opposition to the petition’s proposal to to designate libraries ‘Safe Drug Consumption Sites.’
BRIEF: 3355 Golf Club Road Settlement
Agri-tourism operation permitted to make basement of two-storey retreat facility into a “farm labour residence”
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.
DayBOOK
TPR Daybook for Wednesday, May 1, 2025
The Barton/Tiffany fiasco will headline Council today. Also an ongoing OLT hearing, the Assessment Review Board deals with a downtown tall building tax appeal, and more..
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Meetings and Events
9:30 a.m. City Council GIC
TPR Meeting Preview // Agenda // YouTube
9:30 a.m. Assessment Review Board (Ontario Tribunal)
Regarding 49 Walnut Street South
By video conference
10:00 a.m. Ontario Land Tribunal
Regarding: 1400 South Service Road (Stoney Creek)
By video conference.
7:00 p.m. Ward 2 Town Hall, Accessible Streets
At Central Library (55 York Blvd)
more information
Blogs and Columns
Joey’s Notepad: Youth Realignment to the Conservatives
Student Vote Canada says over 900,000 elementary, intermediate and high school students participated in this year’s mock vote, and the students “elected” a Conservative minority government.
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Joey’s Liveblog [Replay]: Federal Election Night in Hamilton
Hamilton wakes up to a new political landscape: The Liberals won at least two of Hamilton’s five seats (likely a third), the Conservatives the other two.
Joey’s Notepad: Courts Confirm (Again) It’s Nearly Impossible to Quash a Bylaw
Tiny Township’s short-term licensing bylaw is upheld by the Superior Court – cause the Municipal Act sets a very high (nearly impossible) standard for quashing bylaws.
Joey’s Notepad: Keanin Loomis Attended Magnolia Hall Opening As a Parent
A few people chattered about him running for mayor.
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Preview: Hamilton Public Works Committee for April 28 2025
The Public Works Committee will meet for the first time since last week’s dismissal of the now-former Public Works General Manager Carlyle Khan.
The meeting agenda is light, and the City Manager’s firing decision is not included among the items.
Notes on the 1400 South Service Road OLT Appeal Hearing
Eight hundred forty (840) residential units are proposed, down from the last publicly known submission of 986 units. Losani Homes plans 11,200 square metres of commercial use, which they estimate will host approximately 520 jobs.
Hamilton Police Investigating Stabbing Outside of Youth Shelter
Initial information indicates a teenage male is in serious condition. No further details at this time.
Overdue City Report on Gore Buildings Collapse Delayed – Again
City Council voted to meet 25 percent less in 2025, the result is a growing backlog of delayed reports.
Plenty of Opposition to Petition to Designate Libraries ‘Safe Drug Consumption Sites’
Hamilton Public Library does not support the idea.
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