In just over an hour, Council completed the public portion of their only General Issues Committee in January. The one item they debated showed the influence of Citizens at City Hall as Councillors deferred a decision on extending municipal water service to a rural located bakery in Ancaster.
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Hamilton Business Improvement Area Advisory Committee for January 2016
The Hamilton Business Improvement Area Advisory Committee discussed sponsorship revenue opportunities, revisions to the licensing bylaw, and the planned homelessness 20KHomes Point in Time Count.
Full replay video at the top of the story.
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Hamilton Planning Committee for January 12, 2016
Planning Committee will debate wrong-way facing parking, parking on front lawns and six planning applications.
The Public Record will be at the meeting and will attempt to stream starting at 9:30am
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Hamilton Board of Health for January 2016
Senior’s dental programs, community health promotion in disadvantaged communities, and restructuring of health care with the elimination of the CCACs were the main topics of discussion at today’s meeting.
Full Replay Video.
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235 Rebecca Situation Will Test Long-Term City Response
City’s initial response to apartment flooding crisis commendable, real challenge is the long-term needs of displaced residents. Will the City sustain its response?
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Local Soccer Advocate Proposes Seasonal Soccer Dome for New Stadium
Proponent offering City $100,000 annually to operate soccer dome at new stadium from December to April, will pitch an upcoming Council meeting on the idea.
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Hamilton Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities, January 12, 2016
Accessible taxis and the lack of accessible washrooms on the Hamilton Beach Front Trail are two high-profile items on the ACPD agenda for January.
Director of Licensing Ken Leendertse will attend the committee for a question and answer forum on taxis.
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Hamilton Future Fund Board of Governors Meeting, Thurs January 14, 2016
What’s happening with Future Fund funded projects at Auchmar, the Cannon Knitting Mill, Waterdown Memorial Hall, and the Library’s “Love Your City” project?
That’s the question the Future Fund Board of Governors is looking to answer at their first meeting of 2016.
The meeting is Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 2 p.m. in room 264 of City Hall.
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Hamilton Fire Chief Rob Simonds Takes CAO Position in Nova Scotia
Hamilton’s Fire Chief Rob Simonds is the next chief administrative officer of the Municipality of Colchester County in Nova Scotia.
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Ron Eady Donates 120" by 90" Painting to Public Library
The 120″ by 90″ painting was donated to the Library by the artist through Earls Court with the assistance of MP Bob Bratina.