The unpopular petition to permit drug use outside libraries in the big item at City Hall today.
It’s federal election day. When the votes are counted, we’ll learn if the 2026 municipal election season is underway.
This and more in today’s Daybook.
Posted inPlanning and Development
BRIEF: 3355 Golf Club Road Settlement
Agri-tourism operation permitted to make basement of two-storey retreat facility into a “farm labour residence”
Posted inMeeting Previews and Summaries
Post-Meeting Update: Hamilton Public Works Committee for April 28 2025
The Public Works Committee will meet for the first time since last week’s dismissal of the now-former Public Works General Manager Carlyle Khan.
The meeting agenda is light, and the City Manager’s firing decision is not included among the items.
Posted inOntario Land Tribunal
Notes on the 1400 South Service Road OLT Appeal Hearing
Eight hundred forty (840) residential units are proposed, down from the last publicly known submission of 986 units. Losani Homes plans 11,200 square metres of commercial use, which they estimate will host approximately 520 jobs.
Posted inPublic Safety
Hamilton Police Investigating Stabbing Outside of Youth Shelter
Initial information indicates a teenage male is in serious condition. No further details at this time.
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey’s Notepad: Keanin Loomis Attended Magnolia Hall Opening As a Parent
A few people chattered about him running for mayor.
Posted inCity Hall News
Overdue City Report on Gore Buildings Collapse Delayed – Again
City Council voted to meet 25 percent less in 2025, the result is a growing backlog of delayed reports.
Posted inCity Council Meetings
Plenty of Opposition to Petition to Designate Libraries ‘Safe Drug Consumption Sites’
Hamilton Public Library does not support the idea.
Posted inFront Page, News
Barton/Tiffany Outdoor Shelter Capital Build Cost $7.9M, Budget was $2.8M
The City of Hamilton states that the construction of the Barton/Tiffany “Temporary” Outdoor Emergency Shelter cost $7,974,029.
Posted inMeeting Previews and Summaries
Summary: Hamilton Public Health Sub-Committee for April 28 2025
A petition to make libraries drug consumption sites, updates on heat strategy, banning tailgates on city lands, and motions to collect more data.