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Wrap-up: Public Works Committee for December 8, 2014

by Joey ColemanDecember 8, 2014

The new Council’s first Public Works Committee meeting is a light one with one public delegation, a Public Works department overview presentation, seven discussion items, and one motion.
The highlights include LED street lights conversion, new bus shelters, and the public delegation regarding lighting around Hamilton General Hospital.

Tribunals

Committee of Adjustment Wrap-up for December 4, 2014

by Joey ColemanDecember 4, 2014

The Committee of Adjustment met today, hearing 11 applications in total. (Full Agenda) Four of them are of note: – 311 & 321 Frances Avenue in Stoney Creek which is a mid-rise residential building proposal – 4 Derek Drive which is home to the Jackson family of Jackson Orchards fame. Jackson Orchards was the last […]

Advisory and Sub-Committees

Hamilton Veteran's Committee for December 2014

by Joey ColemanDecember 4, 2014

Hamilton’s Veteran’s Committee meets Tuesday to discuss their annual report and prepare for next year’s ceremonies.
The Veteran’s Committee will present to Councillors during the Emergency and Community Services Committee meeting on December 15 at 1:30pm.

City Hall

Hamilton City Council Inaugural Meeting [Replay]

by Joey ColemanDecember 3, 2014

Hamilton City Council has four brand new faces, 11 returning incumbents, and Mayor Fred Eisenberger’s second swearing in as Mayor of Hamilton.
Watch live at 5pm as they are sworn in and give their inaugural addresses.

News

Port Authority Seeks Severances for Pier 15, Including Energy from Waste Plant Site

by Joey ColemanDecember 3, 2014

Port Authority applies for series of severances to lands north of Burlington, including Pier 15 – the site of the proposed Energy from Waste Plant.
It’s a step towards building the plant, and sets up for confrontation with City over use.

News

New HWDSB Board Takes Office

by Joey ColemanDecember 1, 2014

City Hall

Day One Interview with Mayor Fred Eisenberger

by Joey ColemanDecember 1, 2014

On his first day in his second opportunity as Hamilton’s Mayor, Joey Coleman asked Mayor Eisenberger a few questions.
Discussion quickly turned to the drawers in the Mayor’s Office

City Hall

Councillors Committee Assignments: A List of Interesting Changes and What They Could Mean

by Joey ColemanDecember 1, 2014

A look at Council Committees with noteworthy changes: Greater Bay Area Committee, Web Redevelopment, Municipal Heritage, Business Improvement Area (BIA) Advisory, Governance Review (Accountability and Transparency), Hamilton Port Authority – City of Hamilton Liaison Committee, and Selection Committee.

News

Multiple Alarm Fire on Lawrence Rd Sends One to Hospital

by Joey ColemanNovember 29, 2014

Hamilton Fire spokesperson Claudio Mostacci says an apartment fire at 710 Lawrence Rd in Hamilton’s Rosedale neighbourhood has sent one person to hospital, and killed one of two cats in the apartment.
Mostacci says the fire was caused by a candle flame which ignited the air while the resident was using household cleaning products.
The exact ignition was not yet known during the 7:10pm media briefing Saturday evening.
Firefighters responded to the fire in a fourth floor apartment at 6:20pm.
The patient was attended to by Firefighters and Paramedics, and taken to hospital.

Planning and Development

James Baptist Developer Required To Remedy Damage To Heritage Window

by Joey ColemanNovember 25, 2014

City of Hamilton Planning Director Steve Robichaud says the developer of the James Baptist site will have to remedy damage to the heritage window damaged in this week’s wind storm.