Elections Ontario reports 4166 advance ballots cast representing 5.2% of registered voters.
Posted inPlanning and Development
Two Tall Towers Proposed for 117 Jackson Street East
Hamilton’s Design Review Panel will ask: should the buildings be approved despite not fully complying with the Downtown Secondary Plan?
Posted inDaybook
Hamilton City Hall Meetings for Monday, February 27, 2023
Public delegations on the 2023 City budget and the Ontario Land Tribunal has two hearings today.
Posted inOntario Land Tribunal
City and Neighbours Allow Five Units at 130 Wellington South in OLT Deal
Former Ward 2 Clr Jason Farr fought to stop any new rental housing in the Downtown Corktown neighbourhood
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Hamilton Waterfront Trust Violated Open Meeting Laws
Ontario Ombudsman confirms Waterfront Trust meetings must be open to the public.
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Joey’s Notepad: With Toronto Getting a New Strong Mayor This Summer, Paul Johnson’s Future Could Change
Former City of Hamilton staffer Paul Johnson was appointed Toronto City Manager by “Strong Mayor” John Tory. The next “Strong Mayor” can replace him with their own person.
Posted inColeman's Notes
The Waterloo Encampment Ruling: What It Means For Hamilton
The Waterloo decision is persuasive, not binding precedent.
It does not affect Hamilton’s encampment enforcement procedures.
Posted inCity Hall
Protesters Disrupt Hamilton Council Meeting, Demand Vote Against Police Budget
Council forced to end public delegates on 2023 City budget after protesters drown out meeting with demands to defund police.
Posted inPlanning and Development
43 and 36-Storey Towers Submitted for 8 Shoreview Place in Stoney Creek
949 more housing units will make the areas between the QEW and Lake Ontario Hamilton’s most dense neighbourhood
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Ontario Superior Court Strikes Down Waterloo Encampment Bylaw
Judge rules Waterloo Region cannot remove encampment until it provides “accessible” shelter spaces for couples, those with pets, and supports for addictions.