A light agenda for the Board of Health with a staff update public health services preparation for the Pan Am Games, an update on the Food Strategy, and addressing an increase in reports of rat infestations in Hamilton.
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Hamilton Public Works Committee for June 15, 2015
Councillors will discuss business planning for the City’s two municipally owned golf courses, supporting private installations of rooftop solar panels, HSR bus traffic on Redfern Avenue, and improving fencing along Mountain Brow Boulevard.
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Hamilton City Council for June 10, 2015 [Replay]
Hamilton City Council meets to discuss their committee business of the past two weeks.
Live video starts at 5pm.
City Cancelled Sidewalk Inspections in 2012 due to Computer Issues
The City’s beleaguered Public Works Department admitted in court that it did not inspect the City’s 2,382 kilometers of sidewalks in 2012 due to “experiencing computer problems”.
Police Shooting or Police Involved Shooting – Journalistic Terminology Debate
I use the term “police-involved” to describe police incidents that are investigated by the Special Investigations Unit. I do so to not judge fault. I’m reconsidering this terminology after listening to Craig Martin, co-director of the International and Comparative Law Centre at the Washburn University School of Law. Mr. Martin argues, in a piece published […]
Hamilton Police Release Photo of Suspect in June 5th Sexual Assault
Hamilton Police are asking the public’s assistance in determining the identity of a suspect in a sexual assault which occurred Friday afternoon in the area of San Pedro Drive and Scenic Drive on the West Mountain.
Statement Regarding Conclusion of OPP Investigation
The OPP must weigh numerous factors in determining whether to prosecute offences and I agree with their decision that public interest is not best served by using court time and resources on this matter.
Hamilton City Council for May 27, 2015 [Replay]
Hamilton City Council meets to approve their committee work of the past two weeks. There are additional motions on gun violence, Light Rail Transit, and keeping Hydro One publicly owned.
Replay: Premier to Make Hamilton's Rapid Transit Announcement
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, alongside Minster of Transportation Steven Del Duca and local MPP Ted McMcMeekin, announced up to $1-billion dollars to fund Hamilton’s Light Rail Transit line.
Hamilton Emergency and Community Services for May 25, 2015 [Replay]
The Emergency and Community Services Committee meets today to discuss the challenge of a shortage of emergency shelter space for single homeless women, response to extreme heat, and a presentation from the McQueston Hub.