102.9 is now broadcasting from Downtown Hamilton. Bell Media is receiving $22.5-million for it and three St. Catharines stations.
Posted inPlanning and Development
136 New Rental Units Proposed in Six-Storey Building on Ashley Street, Near Cannon and Wentworth
Hamilton’s Design Review Panel will meet on August 8 to review the proposal. Development will need zoning amendment approval from City Council
Posted inCity Hall News
Circle of Beads Continues to Seek Voting Indigenous Hamilton Council Seat
“The point is that a seat should be reserved for the Indigenous community, which had mainstream political processes imposed upon it and have not had a meaningful voice in these processes, to the community’s ongoing detriment,” reads a press statement.
Posted inCity Hall News
Federal Government Announces $44,731,924 for Hamilton Affordable Housing Units and Shelter Beds
The funds will help repair up to 2650 units, build 17 new subsidized units, fund 55 new construction CityHousing units, and add 85 emergency shelter spaces.
Posted inInbox
INBOX: YMCA Hamilton Update on Downtown Mens’ Residence and Facility
The YMCA Hamilton-Burlington-Brantford issued the following press release at 4:3o p.m. on Wednesday, July 24. TPR is watching this story and the City of Hamilton’s response to assist the 173 displaced residents of the building following the four-alarm fire on Monday, July 22.
Posted inCity Hall News
City Manager Directs HSR To Review Ongoing Communication Failures
City Manager apologies after it took over two hours for HSR managers to post detour information during Monday’s closure of James Street.
Posted inPublic Safety
Fire at Downtown Hamilton YMCA Sends Two to ICU
Ontario’s Fire Marshal is investigating fire in third-floor men’s residence unit as Red Cross assist with temporary shelter for 174 displaced tenants
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey’s Notepad: With Hamilton’s New Parking Bylaw Under Appeal, Committee of Adjustment is Cleaning Up the Mess
Hamilton’s new parking bylaw is under appeal, over electric vehicle charging requirements, leaving Hamilton’s Committee of Adjustment to deal with old parking minimum appeals.
Posted inBriefs
BRIEF: Keanin Loomis Renewed as Federal appointment on the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority
Loomis was first appointed by the federal Liberal government in 2019
Posted inBriefs
BRIEF: Metrolinx selects AECOM as Hamilton LRT technical advisor
Construction Canada reported “AECOM, a global infrastructure consulting firm, has been appointed by Metrolinx as technical advisor for the Hamilton Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, a 14-km (8.7-miles) transit line in Hamilton, Ontario.”