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CityHousing Hamilton Paid $552,000 to Fraudster in Imposter Bank Account Scam
To make matters worst, wrong invoice amounts were sent to the fraudsters and to another legit vendor – all during the chaos following City’s cybersecurity failure.
City of Hamilton Moving Forward on Stoney Creek Parking Lot Affordable Housing
It took over a year, but the City is finally moving forward with leasing the lands for affordable housing. The project required a Mayoral Veto to move forward
DayBOOK
TPR Daybook for Tuesday, April 22, 2025
A nine-day OLT hearing begins, the CityHousing Hamilton Board meets, Hamilton Mountain debates, and more.
Read the full Daybook here10:00 a.m. CityHousing Hamilton Board
Agenda // YouTube Livestream
10:00 a.m. Ontario Land Tribunal
1400 South Service Road – by video conference.
7:00 p.m. Cable 14 Federal Election Debate
Hamilton Mountain, watch on Cable14Now
Blogs and Columns
Joey’s Notepad: Mark Carney Attended Good Friday Mass
A Roman Catholic, who is also the Prime Minister, attended Mass. There isn’t much more to the story.
Joey’s Notepad: Hamilton Labour Council Not Endorsing Monique Taylor
In an unexpected move, the HDLC has decided not to endorse Hamilton Mountain NDP candidate Monique Taylor. The HDLC did not provide a reason.
Joey’s Notepad: NOTL Still Without a CAO
More than a year after Mayor Andrea Horwath hired Marnie Cluckie, NOTL is still trying to hire a replacement.
News
Hamilton Library was Forced to Close During February Snow Storm Due to City Hall Not Clearing Sidewalks
Post-COVID the City no longer prioritizes snow clearing to keep libraries open – the Library Board is asking the City to reconsider.
Hamilton Planning Committee to Debate Final Green Building Standards on April 29
Hamilton City Council is scheduled to approve the final version of Hamilton’s Green Building Standards at the April 29 Planning Committee meeting.
“Green Hamilton CIP” Development Incentives Coming Forth to Council on April 30
The new programs will replace the City’s existing incentives for LEED-compliant developments.
OLT: Hamilton Council and St. Elizabeth Village Reach Settlement Deal
St. Elizabeth’s Village is looking to expand with a 430-unit apartment building and 56 townhouses. They took the City to the OLT for non-decision.
BRIEFS
CityHousing Hamilton on Track to Open Two Buildings This Summer, Have Completed Repair Backlog
Queenston Traffic Circle buildings “on track to open in June or July.”
City Manager’s Breakfast Rebranded to State of City
The annual breakfast event will now be at lunch on June 16.
Hamilton Major Transit Station Areas Going to Council in May
More public consultation to occur this summer, with the City hoping to have a final MTSA zoning passed this fall.
BRIEF: Hamilton Farmers Market “Local Showcase” Extended, Meeting Revenue Goals
“To date revenue from showcase vendor fees has been equal to what would have been collected from renting the stalls to two permanent vendors,” states Manager.
Newsletter Edition
WEEKLY PREVIEW
Hamilton City Council and Civic Affairs Week Ahead for November 18 to 22, 2024
A look at the 12 City Council meeting this week, and one Ontario Land Tribunal hearing.
Council Votes
How Hamilton City Council Voted: April 16 2025 Ratification Meeting
There were five divided votes during the April 16, 2025, Hamilton City Council meeting.
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News
Release of First City Report on November 11 Gore Building Collapse Delayed Three Weeks
The report was supposed to be released on April 2nd as part of the April 9th Council general issues committee agenda.
It was not included due to the expected length of the Council meeting and the report’s not being considered time-sensitive.
Hamilton City Manager on Removing US Flags
CM says the removal of US flags is a visual symbol of Hamilton’s opposition to the unprovoked trade war. The removal from memorial was a mistake she takes responsibility for.
Apartments and Hotel Planned for Hamilton’s Historic Coppley Building
When complete, the former men’s apparel factory buildings will have 36 rental apartment units and a 60-suite hotel, with ground-level commercial space.
City Adding Nine Security Cameras at Lister Block due to Vandalism and Theft
City of Hamilton says camera will “help reduce costs and frequency” of incidents at its James Street North building
Hamilton Begins Using AI Tools for Planning Approvals
City pilots tools on simple building permit applications, reduces routine processing approval times by 60 percent.
Metrolinx Adding Niagara Train Service to Hamilton’s West Harbour Station
Weekend service and two additional weekday trips each direction to begin within weeks following installation of new track and switches