In a 5-2 vote, Council appointees approve parking exceptions that allow removal of existing family apartments at 100 Charlton Avenue West.
Posted inCity Hall News
Church Political Action Group Takes City of Hamilton Over Abortion Ad Denial
Divisional Court grants intervenor status to pro-choice group in latest court case regarding anti-abortion / pro-life ads on public transit.
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Labour Arbitrator Strikes Down Key Provision of City’s Staff Vaccine Policy
City cannot terminate employees who refuse to disclose COVID vaccination status, but the CIty can put them on unpaid leave for a period of time.
Posted inBriefs, Ontario Land Tribunal
Site Appeals of Hamilton’s 2017 Commercial Zoning Bylaw Continue
The Ontario Land Tribunal appeals of Hamilton’s 2017 Commercial Mixed Use Zoning Bylaw continues to progress slowly.
A new procedural order was issued today, following a November 24 hearing.
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City of Hamilton’s 2022 Deficit Over $25-Million with Higher Than Previous Years Tax Increases Forecast for 2023
City Budget Chief Tells New Council during an orientation meeting. City Manager’s Office did not stream updates.
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey’s Notepad: Brampton Bans Political Lawn Signs on Private Property
Charter of Rights, what Charter of Rights.
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Joey’s Notepad: Richmond Hill’s Karen Cilevitz Should Be the Poster for Electoral Reform
One of Ontario’s worst municipal councillors is back with only 23.34% of the vote in a ten-person race, months after pleading guilty to fraud.
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BRIEF: Mississauga Loses Court Appeal Against Election Record Transparency
It will be interesting to see if the Municipal Elections Act is changed in light of the 2018 events in Mississauga and the similar situation that unfolded in Hamilton last month.
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NOTED: Fairness Matters in Municipal Council Licensing Hearings
In a ruling entirely in keeping with obvious case law, Ontario’s Divisional Court is making the Municipality of Leamington redo its appeal hearing after the municipality’s Appeal Committee failed to conduct a procedurally fair hearing regarding a tavern.
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Joey’s Notepad on Villeneuve v. North Stormont (Township)
Divisional Court Integrity Commissioner Ruling Instructive for Hamilton Councillor Terry Whitehead.