The City’s toxic corporate culture is the main topic of discussion on this agenda. Councillors will receive an update on the current efforts to change the culture which are at the mid-way point to their 2017 goals. Of note, there will be discussion of the Council Code of Conduct and if it needs to be […]
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Hamilton City Council GIC for June 17, 2015
Council meets in committee today to discuss a wide range of issues. Live video starts at 9:30am.
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Intensification – The Hamilton Neighbourhoods Discussion
Replay Video Hamilton’s Ward 1 and 2 neighbourhood associations hosted a discussion on intensification with an informed group of panelists moderated by Ryan McGreal: Jason Thorne, the City of Hamilton’s General Manager of Planning and Economic Development Steve Kulakowsky, a developer from Hamilton-based Core Urban Inc. Dr. Jim Dunn, McMaster University Professor and Chair of […]
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Hamilton Planning Committee for June 16, 2015
OMB appeals, three new developments, and the City’s response to the provincial growth plan are the items for the only Planning Committee meeting in June.
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Hamilton Board of Health for June 15, 2015
A light agenda for the Board of Health with a staff update public health services preparation for the Pan Am Games, an update on the Food Strategy, and addressing an increase in reports of rat infestations in Hamilton.
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Hamilton Public Works Committee for June 15, 2015
Councillors will discuss business planning for the City’s two municipally owned golf courses, supporting private installations of rooftop solar panels, HSR bus traffic on Redfern Avenue, and improving fencing along Mountain Brow Boulevard.
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Hamilton City Council for June 10, 2015 [Replay]
Hamilton City Council meets to discuss their committee business of the past two weeks.
Live video starts at 5pm.
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City Cancelled Sidewalk Inspections in 2012 due to Computer Issues
The City’s beleaguered Public Works Department admitted in court that it did not inspect the City’s 2,382 kilometers of sidewalks in 2012 due to “experiencing computer problems”.
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Police Shooting or Police Involved Shooting – Journalistic Terminology Debate
I use the term “police-involved” to describe police incidents that are investigated by the Special Investigations Unit. I do so to not judge fault. I’m reconsidering this terminology after listening to Craig Martin, co-director of the International and Comparative Law Centre at the Washburn University School of Law. Mr. Martin argues, in a piece published […]
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Hamilton Police Release Photo of Suspect in June 5th Sexual Assault
Hamilton Police are asking the public’s assistance in determining the identity of a suspect in a sexual assault which occurred Friday afternoon in the area of San Pedro Drive and Scenic Drive on the West Mountain.