$139-million Randle Reef Clean-up Enables New $135-million Sugar Refinery at Hamilton’s Port
“Sucro Can’s new facility will process one million metric tonnes of sugar annually to begin, and will be Canada’s largest when fully operational.
Hamilton City Staff Recommend Denying Salvation Army Shelter Variance at 337 Gage Avenue North
Staff argue overnight accommodation is fundamentally incompatible with legal non-conforming educational use and industrial zoning. Zoning by-law distinguishes between social service establishments and emergency shelters; staff say application meets latter definition.
Ontario Government Implements Made-in-Ontario Requirements for Municipal Procurement
Changes means the City of Hamilton will have to change it practices as Province seeks to force public spending to be used to support Ontario businessses.
Hamilton Council Votes 9-4 to Study Cost of Closing Submerged Section of Safari Road
Environmental advocates urge closure to protect species-at-risk habitat while residents demand road reconstruction to restore services
Hamilton Library’s 2023 Operating Deficit of $687,160 Driven by Security and Social Support Costs
Chief Librarian says scale of social needs ‘just different’ coming out of COVID
Hamilton City Council Unanimously Updates Fair Wage Policy, Reducing Wage Lag to One Year
The Fair Wage Policy lag shrinks from two years to one, significantly narrowing the gap between municipal contractor wages and current provincial union standards.
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
Monday, May 25, 2026
9:30 a.m. Hamilton Board of Health
Council Chambers, City Hall
· Agenda · Livestream ·
10:00 a.m. Ontario Land Tribunal – Upper West Side Landowners Group Urban Boundary Expansion
· Video Conference, No Livestream ·
1:30 p.m. Public Works Committee
Council Chambers, City Hall
· Agenda · Livestream ·
Blogs and Columns
Joey’s Liveposts: Hamilton City Council Ratification Meeting on May 13, 2026
Withholding audits until 2027 puts credit rating at risk; GM placed on leave over developer consulting deal; Safari Road, and more.
COLEMAN: I’ve Watched Alex Wilson For a Decade. Their Best Work Is Still Ahead.
Alex Wilson is stepping away from council at 29. Politician was never quite the right fit — and that’s not an insult.
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
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
Noted: CityHousing Hamilton Vacancy Rate at 2.22%
The rate is above the agency’s 2.0 per cent target.
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.
Recent News
In 13-3 Vote, Hamilton Freezes Development Charges for 2026/27 to Stimulate New Housing
City Council approves a further $5.52-Million in DC relief amid construction slowdown, hoping to stimulate new housing.
Hamilton Council Meets Today: No Audit Statements Before Election, GM Investigation, and Safari Road Closure
Withholding audits until 2027 puts credit rating at risk; GM placed on leave over developer consulting deal; multiple infrastructure and policy decisions pending
Hamilton Council Approves Scaled Down Rental Mid-Rises at 1494 Upper Wellington
Building heights cut from 20 to 6 and 12 storeys; unit count reduced to 519 from original plan for 682 new housing units.
Tom Jackson, Ward 6 Councillor Since 1988, Will Seek Re-Election in October
Jackson’s re-election bid would extend his record to more than 40 years in municipal politics
Council Poised to Approve More Development Charge Relief Amid Housing Downturn
Council hopes federal and provincial funding will cover the estimated $5.52-million cost of the exemption.
Follow-up: Hamilton Police Sunday Night Response to 151 Queen Street North
One person was arrested. Police told CHCH they are still searching for a second suspect.
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