Letter from AVHC to Premier Ford on Wednesday’s Council Agenda
Posted inCity Hall, News
HSR Transit Strike to Begin on Thursday: Union Issues 72 Hours Notice
“We refuse to be left behind while bureaucrats benefit with record raises and the ability to work from home 2-3 days a week,” says ATU 107.
Posted inBriefs
BRIEF: Corktown Park Washroom Winterized as New 24/7 Washroom
Ward 2’s Corktown Park will replace Ward 3’s Myrtle Park as one of two encampment response funded winter washrooms.
Posted inBriefs
BRIEF: Claremont Access Reopening Delayed Until At Least End of Next Week (Nov 6 – 10)
The City says “inclement weather” and “additional work required to safely open the downbound lanes” mean contractor needs more time to complete installing a rock fence.
Posted inBriefs
BRIEF: Hamilton LRT Transit Corridor Lands Announced
Special permission now required for any building permits or construction within 30 metres of B-Line LRT corridor
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey’s Notepad: How HSR Workers Living in Haldimand Could Contribute to a Strike Action
HSR bus operators want to keep a driver shuttle that moves them from the Upper James Garage to bus terminals and switch-off points.
Posted inCity Hall, News
City Manager Says If HSR Workers Reject Final Offer, “We Expect a Strike Will Occur”
HSR workers vote this weekend. They can strike or the City can lock them out as soon as Monday, November 6.
Posted inOntario Land Tribunal
City and LiUNA reach deal to allow mid-rise at 186 Hunter East
Details will be made public after December 6, when the Ontario Land Tribunal is expected to rubber-stamp deal
Posted inBriefs, Ontario Land Tribunal
BRIEF: City and LIV Developments Ltd. Reach Settlement on 909 North Waterdown Drive
Latest application is for the development of 84 stacked townhouses and 150 apartment units.
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey’s Notepad: A U.S. Local Newspaper Reports 80% Circulation Drop in 10 Years
The difference in the United States is that many communities have quality new media start-ups which are providing better journalism and fixing the news crisis.