Municipalities are creatures of the Province, must obey the Municipal Act, and must hold their public meetings within the municipality.
Posted inHamilton City Hall
Explainer: How Council Created The DARTS Budget “Problem”, and Why Politically They Won’t Fix It
A decision in 2009 to make transit free for large numbers of people, and provincial disability anti-discrimination laws requiring fare parity for DARTS.
Posted inOpinion
Four Running for MSU President, Coleman's Notes on the Debate
Four candidates seek to lead Hamilton’s largest membership association, and influence City Hall.
Posted inNews, Planning and Development
$10.1-Million for YWCA Ottawa Street Affordable Housing Project
The project will create 50 units of affordable housing for women and their children, including 10 fully accessible units. All common areas will be fully accessible. Of the 50 units, 15 will be dedicated for women with developmental disabilities.
Posted inNews
Provincial Student Fee Announcement Could Cost HSR over $7-Million in Revenue
The HSR’s 2018 revenue forecast was $42.4-million, of which $7.1-million was from McMaster and Mohawk U-Passes, 16.7% of the HSR’s overall revenue.
Posted inPlanning and Development
Design Review Panel to Spallacci: Consider Two Towers Instead of Three at John Street & St. Joseph’s Drive
Design Review Panel suggests improvements to Spallacci proposal to better interact with neighbouring park, contribute to the public realm, and improved urban design.
Posted inEditors Note
Does Council Prefer Political Buddies Over Qualified Appointees? TPR Files FOI Request to Determine the Facts
The Public Record files a Freedom of Information challenge against City Council.
Posted inThe Public Record Email Edition
TPR Newsletter for December 30, 2018
The Latest Hamilton Civic News, and How You Can Be Heard, in this edition of the TPR Newsletter
Posted inHamOnt Media Tracker
Eisenberger Talks LRT on CHCH
In year-end live interview on CHCH, Mayor Fred Eisenberger says the B-Line LRT is awaiting the “thumbs up” from Premier Doug Ford.
Posted inEditors Note
Update to Tech, The 155 Podcast, and Administration of The Public Record
Updates on The 155 Podcast, the relaunched Joey Coleman Instagram, upcoming newsletter editions, and more.