Council’s Public Works Committee will vote Tuesday (May 20) to direct the City’s transportation department to identify safety measures to protect street festivals and other events this summer.
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey’s Notepad: Nothing New on Hamilton LRT in 2025 Ontario Budget
The Ontario budget does not include any updates on Hamilton’s LRT project. The funding is still in the budget. With eleven days remaining until the tenth anniversary of the ‘we’re going to built it’ announcement, will Metrolinx announce something next week?
Posted inFront Page, News
Hamilton-Oshawa Port Reports Record Revenue in 2024, Seeks CBSA Customs Approval to Keep Expanding
Port shares optimism during annual community meeting, as the Trump trade war overshadows Canada’s economy.
Posted inPlanning and Development
Provincial Government Sets Inclusionary Zoning Caps
Hamilton will only be permitted to seek up to five percent affordable units in major transit station areas.
Posted inPlanning and Development
Ontario Government Proposes Eliminating Mandatory Wind and Shadow Study Requirements
Part of the Bill 17 package, the Province is looking to cut what it argues is red-tape. The question is if studies can be required and if so, when?
Posted in2026 City of Hamilton Budget, Front Page
Keanin Loomis Considering 2026 Mayoral Run
Following a close runner-up finish in 2022, Loomis says his considering running again in 2026 to lead Hamilton
Posted inCity Hall News, Front Page
City Alleges Upper Stoney Creek Homeowner Built Without Permits, On City Land
The City alleges owner of 94 Kingsview Drive took City parkland and built a driveway, accessory building, patio, and garden shed – all without approvals or permits
Posted inBriefs
BRIEF: Circular Materials Will Have to Provide 1500 Public Recycling Containers, Says City of Hamilton
The private sector becomes responsible for recycling collection on January 1, and the City of Hamilton says they will be expected to have 1500 public recycling containers – up from the 400 to 600 the City presently has.
Posted inHamilton City Hall
Hamilton Staff Say Providing Recycling Pickup to Businesses will Cost More If City Continues Service
City Council will decide what actions, if any, the City will take regarding non-eligible source recycling collection at its July 7 meeting.
Posted inPlanning and Development
BRIEF: Final Planning Variances for Coppley Redevelopment
Hamilton’s Committee of Adjustment is expected to approve existing no parking condition on May 29