Hamilton Central Library Children’s Section Will Move Due to Adult Disruptions
Intoxicated adults and verbal outbursts have become all too frequent on the first floor of Hamilton’s Central Library, and as a result, the children’s section will be moving.
City Delays Licensing Tribunal Hearing Due to Language Barriers
City alleges that a retailer sold vaping and tobacco products to underage minors – Council decided a translator is need to ensure the owner has a fair opportunity to defend themselves.
City Says 55 Water Employees May Be on Strike or Locked Out Starting May 15
No Board Report issued on April 27. City says minimal impacts expected if labour disruption occurs
Hamilton Ward 8 Council Seat is Now Vacant
Earlier today, the extra edition of the Canada Gazette was published – starting the clock towards a September by-election voting day.
Repairs to Woodlands Park Washroom Underway for Late Summer Completion
City permitted encampment under structure overhang. A Jan 2, 2024 fire in the encampment caused over $1-million in damage.
City Renaming Glanbrook Arena Mezzanine to Honour Laverne Gaddye
Long-time Glanbrook volunteer and Hamilton Committee of Adjustment Member is currently in palliative care following a battle with cancer.
John-Paul Danko Wants to Spend $6.1-Million in His Final Council Action
Danko seeks to drain Ward 8 discretionary funds with a no-notice spending spree that will leave his successor with no ability to respond to unexpected infrastructure needs
Hamilton’s Transit Director hired by Mississauga
Maureen Cosyn Heath will take over Ontario’s third-largest transit agency on June 2
WEEKLY PREVIEW
Week Ahead: Hamilton Civic Meetings and Events for April 21 to 25, 2025
It’s the last week of the federal election campaign and Hamilton’s candidates will debate. Two OLT hearings, two City Hall meetings, and more in TPR’s weekly listing.
How Council Voted
How Hamilton City Council Voted: April 16 2025 Ratification Meeting
There were five divided votes during the April 16, 2025, Hamilton City Council meeting.
Blogs and Columns
Joey’s Notepad: Paying Hackers Ransom Proves Unwise for PowerSchool
When the City of Hamilton was hacked, it refused to pay ransom – because you can’t trust criminals
Joey’s Notepad: City Manager Moves Quickly to Hire New Public Works GM
Yesterday, Cluckie stated organizational structure changes are forthcoming. She is not yet hiring a replacement for the community services GM.
Joey’s Notepad: One Year Until the Official Municipal Election Start
The pending Ward 8 by-election will be the unofficial start of the 2026 election.
Joey’s Notepad: Youth Realignment to the Conservatives
Student Vote Canada says over 900,000 elementary, intermediate and high school students participated in this year’s mock vote, and the students “elected” a Conservative minority government.
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Re-Elected Ontario Conservatives Re-Table Municipal and Encampment Laws
When Premier Ford called the early provincial election, legislation to
BRIEF: City Council to Make Decisions on Non-Qualifying Recycling Before 2026
After December 31, municipalities will no longer be responsible for residential recycling in Ontario. Hamilton Council will have to decide if it will do non-residential recycling.
Council Committee Approves Non-Competitive Purchase of Ambulance Solar Panels, with one vote opposed
Brad Clark votes against non-competitive purchase because the vendor gave City equipment as proof-of-concept and the City is now purchasing without looking at other companies
Councillor Tom Jackson Warns About ‘Larger and More Powerful’ City Hall Bureaucracy
Jackson hints at reversing the decreases in transparency during this council term after the 2026 election.
City Plans to Extend Vacant Unit Declaration Deadline to May 30
City staff says 13,500 properties have not yet filed declarations
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