16-Year-Old Boy Killed in Jackson Square Shooting
Hamilton Police searching for two armed suspects, one of which used what police describe as a ‘long’ gun.
City of Hamilton to Track and Report Heat-Related Illnesses: Dashboard Launches May 4
The tracking comes as the Board of Health and City Council continue to deliberate on updating Hamilton’s residential maximum heat bylaw to require all landlords to provide air conditioning to tenants.
INBOX: Correspondence from Viv Saunders Regarding Councillor Discretionary Funds
Hamilton resident watchdog Viv Saunders wrote an open letter to City Council, City Hall refused to include it in the Council agenda package.
LIVE on TPR’s YouTube: Hamilton Farmers Market Board of Directors Meeting
The item of greatest interest for the general public are three delegations regarding the Market’s vendor’s attendance policy.
CN Rail Appeals Hamilton Committee of Adjustment Intensification Approval for 231 Bay Street North
Ontario Land Tribunal is being asked to review compatibility of existing residential use.
Jantzi Cheese Termination Notice Triggers Wider Vendor Pushback on Market Attendance Rules
City Council approved funding increase for Market as part of deal that included vendors opening on all market days.
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
Friday, April 24, 2026
10:00 a.m. Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority Board of Directors
Agenda // Livestream
10:00 a.m. Ontario Land Tribunal – Urban Boundary Expansion Hearing -“Phase 1 Hearing” for three urban boundary applications.
Online Video Conference
Background story on TPR.
Blogs and Columns
Joey’s Liveposts: Hamilton City Council Ratification Meeting on April 22, 2026
Barton/Tiffany fiasco lobbying, 10-year downtown plan, planning decisions, Ward grants for “social infrastructure”, debate on free transit for seniors, and debate on previous residency requirements for homelessness services, and more
Joey’s Liveposts Replay: Day One, Ontario Land Tribunal Hamilton Urban Boundary Expansion, Phase I Hearing on April 13, 2026
The OLT is conducting a three week hearing regarding Hamilton’s growth plan and lands need assessment. Developers say the studies prove urban boundary expansion is needed, City says it can meet growth by intensification.
Joey’s Linkblog on April 9, 2026
A selection of news and readings that informs issues in Hamilton, municipal news from elsewhere, and other readings of interest.
How Council Voted
How Hamilton City Council Voted: February 23 to March 4, 2026
A list of City Council votes for the third complete council cycle of 2025
Newsletter Edition
News Briefs
TRANSCRIPT: Keanin Loomis Officially Announces Mayoral Candidacy
Keanin Loomis is trying a second time to be elected as Mayor of Hamilton. He made it official on Wednesday morning, holding a press announcement outside of the Westdale Theatre.
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…
Recent News
OLT Sets 14-Day Hearing for 158-Unit Mid-Rise at Wilson/Rousseaux in Ancaster
Hearing will begin on March 2, 2027. OLT previously granted party status to neighbours in a rare decision.
Hamilton’s Integrity Commissioner Says Microshelters Inc, and Lobbyist Dave Levac, violated Lobbying Rules
Levac, a former Speaker of the Ontario Legislature, and Microshelters principals Denis Fourcaudot and Jeffrey Cooper all engaged in unregistered lobbying of City Manager and Mayor’s Office.
Hamilton’s Integrity Commissioner Tells Council to Stop Influencing Committee of Adjustment
COA is supposed to make decisions in a quasi-judicial fashion applying proper legal/planning principles,” writes Boghosian.
City of Hamilton Council Agenda Not Posted Friday: No Reason for Delay Provided
Council agendas are required to be posted by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, to give public opportunity to comment before Wednesday ratification meetings.
Hamilton’s Housing Secretariat Now CEO of Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services
Departure comes as some City Councillors question the role, duplication, and not meeting targets
Hamilton Farmers Market Reports Increased ‘Behavioural Issues’ Following Central Library Changes
Market to install Halo Smart Sensors in washrooms as HPL entry policy shifts drug use to basement facility.
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