Ontario’s Superior Court says automotive salvage at 140 Freelton Road is a grandfathered legal non-conforming land use, ending dispute between City and Titan
Posted inPlanning and Development
City of Hamilton and Losani Reach Deal on Windwood 3 and 4 in Binbrook
The City of Hamilton will permit Losani Homes to build two six-storey buildings, with stepbacks for angular plane above the third storey, at 3064-3084 Regional Road 56 and 3160-3190 Regional Road 56.
Posted inCity Hall
Hamilton City Hall Makes Emergency Changes to Committee of Adjustment Hearings
Emergency changes allow the City to hold meetings by video only. This comes as City Hall remains without internet and most systems are offline.
Posted inCity Hall
Jason Thorne Leaving City of Hamilton for New Opportunity
Thorne has been Hamilton’s General Manager of Planning and Economic Development since 2014
Posted inOntario Land Tribunal
OLT Delays 1065 Paramount Drive Hearing due to City of Hamilton Cybersecurity Problems
City of Hamilton requested adjournment without rescheduling, the latest city planning matter delayed due to city’s cybersecurity crisis.
Posted inBriefs, City Hall
Hamilton’s Committee of Adjustment Plans to Resume Meetings on March 26
CoA will be the first to met since the cyberattack breach/failure became noticeable in late Feb
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey’s Notepad: Council Will Regret Cancelling All March Meetings
Hamilton City Council’s infighting was getting worse before the cybersecurity breach, add in long meetings to catch up – Council meetings are going to get ugly
Posted inColeman's Notes
COLEMAN: The Police Board Complaint Against Councillor Kroetsch Threatens Council Itself
Council is an elected body, having unelected provincial appointees decide what they can or cannot debate undermines local democracy
Posted inCity Hall
Ontario’s Civilian Police Commission Investigating Cameron Kroetsch for Being Critical of Police Budget
Kroetsch required to step off Police Board during investigation into his criticism of budget process
Posted inColeman's Notes
COLEMAN: HSR is Hiring More Consultants, Which Begs the Question, Why?
HSR has 50 managers, project managers, and staff in transit planning, innovation, support, and innovation – why does it need more consultants.