Primaris REIT Buys Hamilton’s Lime Ridge Mall for $416 Million
Primaris, which specializes exclusively in enclosed shopping centres, tells investors that “excess land” and transit connectivity are key reasons in the purchase.
Hamilton to Update Planning Notices to Make Legible for the Public
City Hall extends notice area to 240 metres from 120, promises eventual listing of all planning applications on City website
City Attributes Stoney Creek Water Issues to Transmission Line Work, Not Strike
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation & Parks launched a review of the Stoney Creek water incident on May 28 and concluded on June 13 that no issues of non-compliance were identified, while the water workers’ union had claimed the event was strike-related.
City Manager to Chamber: Hamilton Must Deliver ‘Hope and Results, Not One or the Other’
Facing 80% public distrust and economic uncertainty, City Manager Cluckie promises City Hall will deliver “tangible progress” and “real outcomes” for Hamilton.
Hamilton Wins $1.3-Million Parkland Fee Case at OLT After Claiming “Billing Mistake”
Hamilton initially charged developer $650,000 in parkland fees, then claimed it made a “mistake” and demanded $1.3-million more. The OLT sided with the city, ruling demolition permits trigger higher pre-Bill 23 rates.
Council Committee Moves to Have City Staff in Office 50 Percent of Time
Decision follows complaints from residents about City staff being unavailable during business hours, and concerns that City of Hamilton are living further and further outside of Hamilton.
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.
How Council Voted
How Hamilton City Council Voted: May 7 2025 Ratification Meeting
There were sixteen divided votes during the May 7, 2025, Hamilton City Council meeting
Today’s Meetings and Events (June 17)
10:30 a.m. Business Improvement Area Sub-Committee
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5:00 p.m. Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee
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6:00 p.m. Climate Change Advisory Committee
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Blogs and Columns
Joey’s Notepad: Legal Opinion Outlines Very Few Limits on Ontario’s Strong Mayor Powers
One of Ontario’s leading municipal lawyers writes “Legislation establishes a very low bar for the utilization of the veto powers.”
Joey’s Notepad: City Staff Professional During Wednesday’s Public Gallery Protests
Protesters showed up, there were not enough seats so people sat on the stairs, and city staff left well enough alone – meaning things went smoothly.
Joey’s Notepad: Get Out the Popcorn for Ontario’s Small-Minded Strong Mayors
Premier Doug Ford decided that you he gets strong mayor powers, she gets strong mayor powers, everyone get’s strong mayor powers. Now the problems start.
COLEMAN: Pay Increase for Provincial Politicians is Long Overdue
A 16-year pay freeze was politically easy, but robbed voters of potentially better candidates.
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News Briefs
City Council to Vote on Buying Land at 185 King William, beside Hamilton’s Police Headquarters
Hamilton Police are seeking additional space for its downtown division operations.
Council Wants Lower Costs for Improvements to Van Wagner Beach
City staff say it will cost $2.36-million upfront and $138,561 annually to get Blue Flag Beach Designation for Hamilton’s Lake Ontario public beach.
BRIEF: Hamilton to Designate “Arkell’s Alley” in Honour of Where the Band Lived and Took Its Name
Councilllors unanimously approved designating a portion of Arkell Street in Westdale as “Arkell’s Alley” to honour the band, who practiced in a house on the street and adopted their name from the location.
Hamilton Police Board Issues Statement to City Council Regarding Board’s Rejection of Charter Rights Reporting Motion
The Board rejected a motion to have separate annual reporting on Charter violations by Hamilton Police – something many in the public and on Council expect Board oversight of.
Recent News
Valery Group Gets Stalemate on New Apartments Tax Assessment Appeal
The Assessment Review Board lowered the value of two new rental buildings at 1670 Garth Street and 445 Rymal Road from $36.8 million to $36.1 million.
Hamilton Implementing Vendor Performance Management
Hamilton begins tracking vendor performance after decades of construction project failures, with plans to eventually consider contractor track records when awarding public contracts. The reform follows multiple project disasters and audit recommendations.
Hamilton Continues to Review Development Charges as Housing Starts Crash
“The market is in total collapse,” says Hamilton’s development industry, while many on Council and at City Hall are skeptical deep incentives will make a difference.
OLT Orders City of Hamilton to Consider Greenbelt Development Application
Council expected to vote no in September on proposed Ancaster Sulphur Springs Road subdivision that sits on Greenbelt protected lands.
55 Cootes Drive Developer Challenges Conservation Authority’s Flood Safety Ruling at OLT
Developer argues the area has never experienced the “Hurricane Hazel standard” regulatory flood event cited in the decision. Seeks permission to build six-storey 129 residential mixed-use building.
City Details 2022’s $30m Ward Councillor Slush Fund Spending
In early 2021, received $32.7-million in special one-time COVID federal urgent infrastructure funding. Council turned it into a $2m per ward election year slush fund.
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