Hamilton Budget 2026: Day Two | Council to Debate Library Sunday Closure and Safety in the Downtown
Council to debate Central Library Sunday safety closures, the Hamilton Police budget, and a request for full-time security at the Farmers Market.
Meeting Preview: Hamilton Board of Health on January 26, 2026
2026 budget amendment, code of conduct, and provincial immunization report recommendations are among the agenda items.
Hamilton Budget 2026: City Council Meets for Day One of Deliberations on Friday
Ontario’s Strong Mayor rules make clear the Mayor is accountable for drafting the budget, and Councillors must amend it – no more smoke and mirrors.
TRANSCRIPT: Mayor Andrea Horwath’s 2026 Budget Unveiling Press Conference
Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath held a press conference, but declined to answer simple questions such as what changes resulted from public feedback.
OLT Approves Ancaster Intensification Severance
The Ontario Land Tribunal approved a severance for 28 Oakley Court in Ancaster during a half-day appeal hearing this morning. The owner of the property applied to Hamilton’s Committee of Adjustment to divide the approximately 19-metre-by-30.5-metre property into three lots, with a plan to build three street townhouses in place of the existing single detached…
347 Parkside Drive Expropriation Compensation Hearing Postponed
A 10-day OLT hearing has been postponed as talks over the Waterdown bypass expropriation compensation continue.
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.
Hamilton Civic Affairs Calendar
Thursday, January 29, 2026
9:30 a.m. Hamilton City Council Budget Deliberations Day #5: Public Works, & Planning and Economic Development
Council Chambers, City Hall
Agenda // Livestream
10:00 a.m. Ontario Land Tribunal: 40 Church Street, Ancaster
Online Videoconference
TPR Background Story
6:00 p.m. Ward 3 Town Hall
Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre, 876 Cannon Street East
Blogs and Columns
Joey’s Linkblog for January 27, 2026
Report on elections problems in Edmonton can help Hamilton, London Council debates proposed’good neighbour’ requirement for social services, and more.
Joey’s Linkblog: January 26, 2026
A selection of things I’ve read.
Joey’s Linkblog: January 24, 2026
Peterborough Council to Vote on Distracted Decision Making, and other stories of note.
How Council Voted
How Hamilton City Council Voted: June 2 to 20, 2025
There were 15 divided votes during the sixth council cycle of 2025 which began on June 2 and ended on June 20.
Newsletter Edition
News Briefs
BRIEF: Hamilton to Recover Costs After Stepping In to Save 58 King Street East Facade
City hired contractors to stabilize facade after owner failed to comply with 2023 order
NOTED: City Says Programming Error Caused Traffic Signal Timing Issue on York Blvd at Locke
City says error issue occurred as a result of switching from temporary construction timings to a permanent timing.
NOTED: Mayor Horwath 2026 Levees Scheduled for Jan 15, 16, and 17.
Mayor Andrea Horwath’s office announced today the following three dates and locations for the 2026 Hamilton New Year’s Levees:
Thursday, January 15, at Hamilton City Hall between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.;
Friday, January 16, at Ancaster Old Town Hall between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.; and
Saturday, January 17, at Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre between…
BRIEF: Repairs to 803 Roxborough Avenue to Cost CityHousing Hamilton over $130,000
Townhouse unit was damaged in July 1 fire that was deemed suspicious.
Recent News
PREVIEW: Hamilton City Council General Issues Committee for January 14, 2026
First meeting for 2026: Barton/Tiffany program progress report, provincial regulation restricting stormwater fees, preventing building collapses, credit rating downgrade.
PREVIEW: Hamilton City Council Planning Committee on January 12, 2026
There’s no new housing to approve on this agenda.
OLT Rules Against City of Hamilton in Urban Boundary Application Completion Date Procedural Matter
Dispute over deeming an official plan amendment incomplete is the latest chapter in the acrimonious battle over Hamilton’s urban boundary.
Mayor Horwath Appoints Craig Cassar As Her Budget Vice-Chair
Mayoral Directive issued on December 1.
Leonetti Ordered Not to Interfere with Emergency Repairs at Horwath-Owned Property
City no longer seeking to remove Leonetti from home, will complete emergency work Wednesday; Horwath’s request for eviction of her ex-common law partner denied. Separate civil suit ongoing.
Hamilton Police to Share Info on Organized Retail Theft Bust on Thursday
A large UHaul of Evidence Seen Arriving at Police Forensics Building. Unknown if related to same investigation.
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