Vantage Requests 52 Per Cent Increase in Residential Units in 34-Storey Tower at 98 James Street South
Committee of Adjustment scheduled to vote on variances that will increase units by over 50 per cent, as Vantage faces December 2026 deadline to begin construction.
Hamilton Property Standards Committee Decisions on November 26, 2025
The City of Hamilton’s property standards lawyers said all matters before the committee were either resolved, or the City was not seeking compliance orders at this meeting.
City Grants Extension on 295 Melvin Ave Property Repairs Despite Tenants’ Demands for Enforcement
Landlord marketing building for sale as ‘investment property’ while long-term tenants worry about potential displacement.
Quorum: Council Began Late Today
The start of today’s CityHousing Hamilton Sole Shareholder meeting was slightly delayed due to a lack of quorum at the scheduled start time of 12:30 p.m.
In House Speech, Danko Expresses Support for Future Hamilton A-Line LRT
MP John-Paul Danko’s remarks in Parliament come as final B-Line LRT funding agreement remains unsigned.
55 Cootes Developer Requests OLT Hearing Postponement
Developer needs time to complete new studies after HCA rejected proposal over three-metre flood risk in Dundas.
WEEKLY PREVIEW
Week Ahead: Hamilton Civic Meetings and Events for April 21 to 25, 2025
It’s the last week of the federal election campaign and Hamilton’s candidates will debate. Two OLT hearings, two City Hall meetings, and more in TPR’s weekly listing.
Hamilton Civic Affairs Calendar
Thursday, November 27, 2025
9:30am Council General Issues Committee (Water Budget)
Council Chambers, City Hall
Agenda // YouTube Livestream
12:00pm Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee
Room 264, City Hall
Agenda // YouTube Livestream
1:00pm HMRF-HWRF Pension Administration Sub-Committee
Room 192/193, City Hall
Agenda // YouTube Livestream
Blogs and Columns
Joey’s Notepad: Feds Say They’ll Prioritize Shovel-Ready Housing Projects that Use Softwood Lumber
Federal government wants timber construction housing and is willing to fund shovel-ready projects — time to Build Hamilton Homes.
Joey’s Notepad: 14 of 27 Ward 8 By-Election Candidates Have Submitted Financial Statements
Ward 8 by-election winner Rob Cooper filed his campaign financial statement shortly after 8:30 a.m. this morning (Monday, November 24).
Joey’s Notepad: Mayor Andrea Horwath’s Webpage Refresh
Mayor Andrea Horwath’s webpages on the City of Hamilton were revamped on November 23, 2025 with the addition of a news page, and a priorities page.
How Council Voted
How Hamilton City Council Voted: June 2 to 20, 2025
There were 15 divided votes during the sixth council cycle of 2025 which began on June 2 and ended on June 20.
Newsletter Edition
News Briefs
BRIEF: Former Hamilton Centre MP Matthew Green Hired by Amalgamated Transit Union
Green is ATU’s new Political and Communications Specialist.
BRIEF: Hamilton and Oshawa Councils Agree to Appoint Cathie Puckering to Port Authority
Puckering is the former head of Hamilton’s international airport.
BRIEF: Hamilton Children’s Museum Reopening on Jan 10, 2026
The museum, located in a historic 1875 farmhouse within Gage Park, is undergoing a $6.7-million expansion and renovation project.
INBOX: Hamilton Fire Stations Open on Thanksgiving Day
Hamilton’s fire department is holding open houses on October 13 between 1pm and 4pm. Food drive donation requested.
Recent News
2026 City of Hamilton Budget: NPCA First Board to Keep to 4.25% Hold The Line Directive
In contrast to the City of Hamilton’s directly controlled bodies, the NPCA is limiting new spending for 2026.
BRIEF: Metrolinx Says It Spent ~$22-M in Last Three Months on Hamilton’s B-Line LRT
Metrolinx has now spent $201-million of the $3.4-billion project budget. Still no timelines for bids, construction, or even a guestimate for opening year.
OLT Formally Endorses City of Hamilton and Highgate Inc Deal to Expand Fiddler’s Green Retirement Home
OLT approves settlement deal to permit four-storey 67 unit expansion.
Follow-Up: CityHousing Hamilton Board Engages Lawyer, Holds ‘Written Meeting’ After Failing to Make Quorum
Councillors obtained an outside legal opinion that stated they would conduct a meeting by email.
Hamilton Library Sending ‘Clear Message’ Drug Use ‘Not Allowed’ in Libraries
“We welcome vulnerable people,” Chief Librarian Paul Takala says, “but the library is not a place to use [drugs].”
Hamilton Library Planning to Use Discovery Centre in 2026
With Waterfront Shores no longer planning to use the building for a sales centre, the HPL looks to ‘animate’ the space.
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