India is also interested in the 100th anniversary games as Ontario’s 905-Belt municipalities organize bids.
Posted inPlanning and Development
Hamilton Council to Implement Process for Evaluating Privately-Initiated Urban Boundary Expansions
City of Hamilton’s new process will require developers to provide justification for expansions, including providing the City will not suffer financial deficits.
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Plenty of Opposition to New Housing Sub-Division in Ancaster
Developer plans to convert woodlot to housing on Hamilton Drive at Highway 403. City staff say it meets Provincial planning requirements
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Hamilton Planning a Third Mid-Rise Residential Zone
The City of Hamilton is overhauling its outdated residential zoning bylaws to comply with Ontario’s Provincial Planning Statement.
Posted inCity Hall News
Hamilton Mayor’s Task Force Survey Finds 80% of Hamiltonians Do Not Trust City Hall
Mayor Horwath’s Task Force on Transparency, Accountability and Access final report calls for reforms, including the creation of an independent Ombudsperson’s Office.
Posted inDaybook
Hamilton City Hall Daybook for Monday, April 7, 2025
Two council meetings today: Selection Committee and Public Works.
No OLT hearings.
Parkways and Transit Fares on PW agenda.
And the roundup of TPR articles published this weekend.
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Delegates Return To Council Calling for Free HSR Fares for Mobility Devices
Hamilton’s public transit managers says the new fare discount program is succeeding, however, disability advocates say HSR should go back to free fare for those with mobility devices.
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Hamilton Council to Deliberate Linc Parkway Traffic Options as Consultant Says Lane Expansion Cost is $81.5-Million
Expansion is not yet recommended as more studies are needed. Council to debate non-expansion recommendations. Red Hill not on the agenda due to issues with Stewardship Board.
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Fifth Consultant Report on Future of Hamilton’s Farmer Market
City Council launches another round of consultation.
Posted in2025 Canadian Federal Election, Coleman's Notes
COLEMAN: The New Federal Election Boundaries Created “Safer” Seats for Hamilton Incumbents
All four of Hamilton’s incumbents benefit from riding boundary changes as they gain more of their own party’s voters.