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Anglican Diocese Approves Moving Forward with 8-Storey Mixed-Use Building Behind James North Cathedral

by Joey ColemanMay 23, 2015

The plan, which is still in early stages, proposes a eight storey mixed use building in the rear of the property facing onto Hughson Street.
Revenue from the condo portion of the development will fund renovation and restoration of the heritage-designated Cathedral and school house facade.

Hamilton Public Library Board for May 2015

by Joey ColemanMay 20, 2015

The Library Board receives 2014 audited financial reports, the new facilites masterplan, bike lending for kids, updates to the Library’s Code of Conduct, and discusses the future of the Greensville Branch.

Videos

Replay: Hamilton City Council General Issues Committee for May 20, 2015

by Joey ColemanMay 20, 2015

City Councillors discuss selling the Auchmar Estate, conducting an annual audit of the Hamilton Police Service budget, the City’s position to the CRTC on Bell Canada’s access to municipal right of way, funding for a new McMaster University program downtown, UBER’s taxi service, and revenue generation programs.

Council Standing Committees, Videos

Replay: Hamilton Planning Committee for May 19, 2015

by Joey ColemanMay 19, 2015

Councillors voted to deny a severance request at 12 McDonald Court in Flamborough and deferred a decision on the City covering 65 percent of the cost of Hess Village police paid duty fees.
The meeting took just under one hour, with the closed session item removed from the agenda to give staff more time to provide a comprehensive report to the Councillors.

Council Standing Committees

Councillor Farr Wants to City to Take 65% of Hess Village Police Costs

by Joey ColemanMay 18, 2015

Council defers decision, pending more information from police, on Farr motion for taxpayers to pick up 65% of Hess Village extra policing costs.

Council Standing Committees, Planning and Development

Councillors Vote Down Severance Request in Older Waterdown

by Joey ColemanMay 18, 2015

A resident owning a large lot in an older area of Waterdown wishes to sever their property to allow for the construction of a new single detached home.
City staff are recommending denial of the application.

Council Standing Committees

Check of 684 Potential Unlicensed Businesses Finds Only 27 Requiring Licenses

by Joey ColemanMay 18, 2015

A year after an internal audit review found 684 potentially unlicensed businesses, it turns out there was only 27 not licensed according to bylaws. The City’s internal audit review office stated the City was potentially losing upwards of $130,000 per year, and City Council passed putting a full-time staff member onto Of the 684, 277 […]

City Hall, Videos

Replay: Hamilton City Council for May 13, 2015

by Joey ColemanMay 13, 2015

City Council meets to approve their work of the past two weeks with a light agenda. Items of discussion include a letter from the Prime Minister of Canada regarding Canada Post community mailboxes, and a letter announcing substantial completion of the new stadium.
Full Replay Available.

News

RRCA Gives Council Power to Order Move of West Harbour CN Yard

by Joey ColemanMay 11, 2015

As cities across Canada engage in urban redevelopment and moving disruptive railways, a dormant piece of powerful legislation is returning to the spotlight – legislation which gives Hamilton City Council the power to finally move the Stuart Street marshalling yard along Hamilton’s West Harbour waterfront.

City Hall