Election Documents Contradict Three Ward 8 Candidates’ Residency Claims
Waleed Ali, Sonia Brown, and Terry Whitehead’s official election nomination forms prove they do not live in Ward 8.
Hamilton Council Debates “Injunction Against Unsanctioned Event” in Closed Session
It appears the City will seek an injunction in the hope of preventing another out-of-control McMaster Homecoming
Mayor Horwath Appoints Councillor Maureen Wilson as 2026 Budget Chair
Ward 1 Councillor Maureen Wilson will once again be Mayor Andrea Horwath’s right-hand person for the 2026 City of Hamilton budget process. In a Mayoral Decision issued Tuesday, Horwath appointed Maureen Wilson as the Chair of the 2026 budget process. Wilson was the budget committee chair for the 2025 budget. The first budget meeting is…
Further Major Delays to Woodland Park Washroom Reconstruction
City says the washroom was broken into multiple times. Copper piping stolen, other damaged caused.
Unsafe: City of Hamilton Orders Emergency Repairs to Cannon Knitting Mill
The City of Hamilton has declared the Cannon Knitting Mill building on the corner of Cannon Street East and Mary Street North to be unsafe due to deteriorating and unsecured window panes. As a result, fencing now surrounds the building. The building is owned by Harry Stinson. Stinson purchased the building from the City of…
OLT Allows for Artificial Relocation of Wetland near Hamilton Airport
OLT accepts development expert testimony that new artificial wetland will be beneficial for the environment – a decision that could matter in other cases.
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 Monday
9:00 a.m. City Council General Issues Committee
(Future of Public Transit)
Agenda // YouTube Livestream
9:30 a.m. Development Industry Liaison Group
No Public Agenda // YouTube Livestream
10:00 a.m. OLT: 299, 307 and 325 Fiddler’s Green Road
Settlement Hearing. [Video Conference]
11:00 a.m. Hamilton Police Service Board
CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
2026 Police Budget Deliberations
Agenda
1:00 p.m. Government of Ontario Announcement
“Nolan Quinn, Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security … to provide remarks.” [YouTube]
Blogs and Columns
Joey’s Notepad: 1694 Upper James Street 12-Storey Mixed Use
This morning, the City of Hamilton issued a notice that the DPR will meet next Thursday, September 11, to review an application at 1694 Upper James Street.
It is described as a “Proposed 12-Storey Mixed-Use Residential building.”
Joey’s Notepad: The Municipality Giveth and Can Take Away – Brampton Food Trucks Edition
Brampton allowed food trucks in its downtown, until it didn’t.
COLEMAN: The 2016 Ward 7 By-Election Provides Lessons for the 2026 Ward 8 By-Election
Much has changed in ten years, but the fundmental basics remain the same. There were 22 candidates in 2026, there are 26 now.
COLEMAN: Pay Increase for Provincial Politicians is Long Overdue
A 16-year pay freeze was politically easy, but robbed voters of potentially better candidates.
How Council Voted
How Hamilton City Council Voted: June 2 to 20, 2025
There were 15 divided votes during the sixth council cycle of 2025 which began on June 2 and ended on June 20.
Newsletter Edition
News Briefs
City of Hamilton Says LRT Prep Works Will Reduce Lanes on Queenston at Rosewood
In a public announcement posted on Monday, the City of Hamilton says there will be lane reductions Queenston Road at Rosewood Road (Ward 4) starting the week of Monday, September 15, 2025, to safely complete a watermain installation. The work is part of the planned B-Line light rail transit line, with the City moving major…
Noted: Coppley Commercial to Residential Conversion Reno Underway
The major construction work for the conversion of the former men’s apparel factory buildings into a 36 rental apartment and a 60-suite hotel, with ground-level commercial space, is underway. The road closure infrastructure, to create the needed loading area for construction materials, was installed last week. Developer Core Urban has lived up to its reputation…
NOTED: St. Catharines Latest Location to Remove ARPA Billboard
Mayor Mat Siscoe is quoted saying he ‘respectfully’ asked for removal of the ad by a private billboard operator. Hamilton’s City Hall used its Municipal Act powers to remove same ad.
BRIEF: GFL Seeks Approval for New Upper Stoney Creek Leachate Treatment System
Provincial comment registry says new system will reduce odours. Regular GFL public meeting scheduled for Monday Sept 8.
Recent News
BRIEF: Hamilton Wild Waterworks and Lakeland Pool Attendance Increased in 2025
The Hamilton Conservation Authority says that Wild Waterworks and Lakeland Pool “had successful operating seasons this year” with an attendence estimate of 90,000 patrons which “surpasses last year numbers.” The HCA will confirm numbers and revenue by the end of the year. Production Detailsv. 1.0.0Published: September 6, 2025Last updated: September 6, 2025Author: Joey ColemanUpdate Recordv.…
Hamilton Conservation Authority Draft 2026 Budget Sticks to Inflationary Changes
HCA Board approves 2026 fees as they hope to keep overall tax levy budget increase betwen 3 to 4 per cent.
NOTED: HCA Response to Neighbour’s Concerns Regarding Tiffany Falls Redevelopment
The Hamiton Conservation Authority Board of Directors agenda package for the September 4, 2025 meeting included correspondence between a resident who lives near the Tiffany Falls Conservation Area and the HCA’s Executive Director Lisa Burnside. The correspondence followed reporting by this publication regarding the HCA’s plans to transform the Tiffany Falls Conservation Area. The changes…
BRIEF: As Expected, Hamilton Council Denied Urban Boundary Expansion Appealed to Ontario Land Tribunal
Hamilton rejected two urban boundary expansion applications in June. Landowners are hoping the OLT will overturn Council.
Hamilton City Council Interviewing Board of Health Replacement for Dr. Robin Lennox
Hamilton City Council is close to naming a replacement to file the seat on Hamilton’s Board of Health that was vacated when physician Dr. Robin Lennox was elected the Member of Provincial Parliament for Hamilton Centre on February 27, 2025. Council’s Selection Committee is interviewing shortlisted candidates this week. The committee members conducting the interviews…
Hamilton Committee of Adjustment on September 4, 2025
A high-profile renoviction application is among the 32 items on this week’s Committee of Adjustment agenda.
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