City Council was expected to respond to the recent announcement that the Province of Ontario is closing supervised consumption sites no later than March 31, 2025.
Posted inHamilton Committee of Adjustment
Next Committee of Adjustment is All About How Hamilton is Intensifying
applications to divide large lots into two with the demolition of a single home to be replaced by two, four applications for additional dwelling units, one conversion of an apartment building locker room into a bachelor unit, and a height limit variance to permit solar panels on a roof.
Posted inPublic Safety
Hamilton Police Confirm Two Overnight Shootings
A shooting in the area of Barton Street and Fairfield Avenue occurred shortly before midnight.
Another early morning shooting occurred in the area of Catherine Street South and Jackson Street East
Posted inPublic Safety
Firearm Arrest at Winona Peach Festival on Saturday, August 24
Hamilton Police have arrested a person with a firearm. One person was treated for exposure to pepper spray. Videos posted online show a Hamilton Police Sergeant using pepper spray on a crowd of teenagers. No other injuries reported.
Posted inPlanning and Development
Ward 14 Councillor Mike Spadafora Attends Meeting While in Motor Vehicle
Councillor Spadafora arrived to the meeting late, and went in and out of a motor vehicle during a development charges appeal.
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey’s Notepad: McMaster drops out of the Top 100 world universities
My thoughts as a former higher education reporter: in sum, the ‘drop’ reflects the growth of Asian universities and other regions of the world taking their rightful place in higher education.
Posted inColeman's Notes
COLEMAN: Arend Kersten was hard-working, honest, and contributed to Hamilton
As a journalist and then as Executive Director of the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce, Kersten worked tireless to build a great community – and we all benefited.
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey’s Notepad: Commonwealth Sport Publishes Story Looking Back at 1930’s Inaugural Games in Hamilton
Article looks back at how Hamilton created a sporting event full of first that changes international games forever.
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey’s Notepad: Algae Blooms in the City Hall Outdoor Fountains
It’s not just natural bodies of water experiencing challenges during our sunny and warm summer.
Posted inCity Hall
Noted: Hamilton Task Force on Transparency, Access, and Accountability Pays Tribute to Bill Custers
Bill Custers died suddenly in June, leaving a legacy of community service – including major work laying the foundation for this task force.