“I’m quite certain we’re gonna move into Grey and we’ll be in Grey for a number of weeks”, says Dr Doug Sider, a communicable disease specialist with Hamilton Public Health.
Posted inHamilton City Hall
“It only takes one car”, Council votes to install security bollards around City Hall
Councillors Lloyd Ferguson and Tom Jackson both voted against bollards at City Hall, saying bollards would not stop the window smashing that occurred on Locke Street in March 2018.
Posted inBriefs
Hamilton Public Library Looking at Grants to Partially Cover Cost of Outdoor WiFi Expansion
“During the lockdown, people were observed in parking lots and beside buildings to catch WiFi bleeding from the library”, writes Hamilton Chief Librarian Paul Talaka in a report. “While HPL continues to work on improving internal WiFi, it’s become apparent that free outdoor WiFi is a high need as well”.
Posted inHamilton City Hall
Council to Look at Board of Health Reform, Add Experts in Health to Board
Adding professional expertise to Boards of Health was recommended in 2004 by the SARS Commission, at least three current City Councillors remain opposed to making changes.
Posted inHamilton Committee of Adjustment
Hamilton Committee of Adjustment for March 18, 2021 Preview
Land values are driving the variances at Hamilton’s Committee of Adjustment this week with numerous applications for severances and secondary units.
Posted inHamilton City Council, Hamilton City Hall
Terry Whitehead Last Attended City Council on December 16, More Than Three Months Ago
The Municipal Act states Councillors cannot be absent “for three successive months without being authorized to do so” but what does three months mean?
Posted inPlanning and Development
Medallion Looking to Redevelopment Mount Albion Plaza with Tall Buildings
As commercial strip mall plazas redevelop, Medallion proposes a “transformative” change following departure of grocery store.
Posted inPlanning and Development
“Betrayal” Says Councillor Jackson of New Sherwood Lanes Plaza Development Proposal
Developer wants to build a 14-storey building containing 358 dwelling units with 112 stacked townhouses behind the building – a significant change from their original plan.
Posted inPlanning and Development
101 King Street East Redevelopment Approved
101 King Street East, the smallest building on the block which housed Klassy T-Shirt for decades, is being adapted with a seven storey addition at the rear of the existing three storey building.
Posted inPlanning and Development
City Approves New Six-Storey Development at 11 Robert, but Appeals are Likely
A neighbouring restaurant and entertainment facility is concerned the residential tower will conflict with their businesses and negatively impact the neighbourhood.