City delayed enforcement following City staff bungling of renoviction bylaw.
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BRIEF: Gage Park Greenhouse is Open Again
Reopening follows a three month closure to complete emergency roof repairs.
Posted inHamilton City Council Votes
Hamilton City Council Endorses Federal Liberal Bill C-18 in a 8 to 6 Vote
Council votes to make lobbying for Bill C-18 a top priority.
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Another Damning IPC Ruling Against City of Hamilton
In a ruling issued on September 25, 2023, IPC Adjudicator Lan An order the City of Hamilton to conduct a proper search and release the records by October 24, 2023.
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COLEMAN: Politicians Must Stay Out of Bylaw Enforcement
Mayor Andrea Horwath commented upon a specific bylaw enforcement. With a new Integrity Commissioner, Councillors will need to be more careful.
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Ontario Government Considering Affordable Housing Priority for Former School Sites
New rules could enable the repurposing of the Sir John A Macdonald site in Downtown Hamilton for affordable housing.
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey’s Notepad: Mayor Horwath’s Transparency Task Force Co-Chairs Named
backgrounds, skill sets, and personalities will be a good match for achieving comprehensive and actionable recommendations.
Posted inCity Hall News
City of Hamilton Wins Appeal of Stelco Lands Assessment Decision
City is hoping to have assessed value reflect recent sale of the lands for $518-million. At stake is over $2-million per year in taxes for City coffers.
Posted inHamilton Library Board
Council Approves 2022 – 2026 Hamilton Library Board Members
Hamilton City Council approved nine resident appointees to the Hamilton Public Library Board at its October 13 meeting.
Posted inJoey's Notepad, Ontario Land Tribunal
Joey’s Notepad: Following up on 64 Lovers Lane (Ancaster)
Tens of thousands of dollars later, following a new three-day OLT hearing, the owner won their variances.
A costly lesson in not consulting a professional at the start.