A look at the City’s risk of a Grey Cup civic workers strike, McMaster students elect a new president, and a lot of land use development and planning news.
Posted inOntario Land Tribunal
BRIEF: OLT Procedural Order for 442, 450, 454, and 462 Wilson Street East, Ancaster
On December 5, 2022, the Ontario Land Tribunal issued the procedural order for file OLT-22-004156, 442, 450, 454, and 462 Wilson Street East, Ancaster. I’ve copied and pasted from the PDF I received by email. SCHEDULE 1 PROCEDURAL ORDER The Tribunal orders that: 1. The Tribunal may vary or add to this Order at any […]
Posted inPlanning and Development
Hamilton Design Review to Discuss Eight Storey Proposal for 1866 Rymal Road East
The developer’s plan includes an outdoor patio space for the ground-level commercial units, ideal for a cafe.
The approximate 180-person retirement home will have individual living units ranging from studio units to two bedrooms.
Posted inColeman's Notes
COLEMAN: Why I’m Okay with Today’s Council Closed Session
Open data advocates are strong privacy advocates.
Posted inBriefs
BRIEF: HSR Buses Now Accept Credit Card Payments
The Province of Ontario formally announced the beginning of credit card payments on local transit in Durham, York, Burlington, and Hamilton. HSR buses have accepted credit card payments for a few weeks. Credit card payments are charged full fare.
Posted inThe Public Record Email Edition
The Public Record Email Edition for Monday, January 23, 2023
WILL TINY SHELTERS EVER HAPPEN?
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey’s Notepad: Where Councillors Stand on the Police Budget
Seven Councillors state they will vote to support the police budget. Virtually guaranteeing it will past.
Posted inBriefs
Gateway Arena Property Tax Appeal Fails
In an interesting decision with a lot of complexity, the Assessment Review Board dismisses a reduction request.
Posted inJoey's Notepad, Municipal Affairs Briefs
Joey’s Notepad: Appointing Township Clerks as ICs Does Not Solve Underlying Cost Problem
Integrity Commissioners are expensive. The Province Needs to Provide Them to Small Municipalities
Posted inCity Hall
Hamilton Posts Bid Documents for New HSR Bus Barn
Hamilton’s public transit agency wants to move into the 430,000-sq.ft. 200 bus facility in Q4 2024.