A violent man threatened city staff on May 12, 2023.
Posted inCity Hall
Mayor Horwath Strikes Optimistic Tone at Chamber Speech
Over 500 people attend Chamber of Commerce Mayor’s Breakfast
Posted in2022 Hamilton Municipal Election
Joey’s Notepad: On the Election Compliance Decision to Cut a Candidate a Break
Today’s decision makes practical sense.
Posted inCity Hall
Hamilton Election Compliance Committee Gives Cindy Kennedy A Break
Kennedy failed to report election spending as required, Election Audit Compliance Committee declined to impose pursue penalties.
Posted inCity Hall
HSR Looking at Fare Assistance Program, But Will End Automatic Free Transit for Mobility Device Users
HSR managers expect approximately 88,000 Hamiltonians will qualify for 30% fare discounts under new program.
Posted inCity Hall
Council Supportive of Increasing Funding to Hamilton Farmers Market and Potential Reno or Move
With pending construction in the downtown and building of the LRT on King Street, City Council is open to relocating the Market, will debate further during summer.
Posted inOntario Land Tribunal, Planning and Development
OLT Brief: First Post Bill 23 Cash-in-Lieu Parkland Appeal Hearing Dates Set for October
City says Parkland fees should be $836,416. Effort Trust says $190,000.
Posted inCity Hall
City Asking for Public Input on Secondary Plan Principles for Urban Expansion Areas
City asking what principles should guide Secondary Plans in urban boundary expansion areas.
Deadline for comment: May 26
Posted inBriefs
BRIEF: Court Upholds Toronto’s Bylaw Capping Number of PayDay Loan Shops
Ruling has the effect of upholding Hamilton’s pay day loan bylaw effectively banning new retail outlets.
Posted inColeman's Notes
COLEMAN: Cindy Kennedy, Larry Di Ianni, and Our Flawed Municipal Accountability
As 2022 candidates face election audits, they be wise to look back at 2003 and not repeated the same mistakes as Larry Di Ianni did.