The City is holding a public information session Wednesday night at City Hall in Council Chambers starting at 6pm, for two hours. From the City’s press statement: This summer, Ontario will host the 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games — the largest international multi-sport Games ever held in Canada. Hamilton will host all men’s and women’s soccer […]
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Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee for April 2015
The Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee will review six permit applications.
Posted inCity Hall
City to Designate Charlton Hall as a Heritage Building
Most recently the home of one of Hamilton’s essential social service agencies, the City plans to designate Charlton Hall as a heritage building due to its cultural significance.
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Feds to Hamilton: Take the Lift Bridge or We're Selling It
The Harper government has an ultimatum for the cities of Hamilton and Burlington: take the Burlington Canal Lift Bridge or it will be sold.
Posted inCity Hall
Mayor Eisenberger's 2015 State of the City Address
Mayor Eisenberger delivered his first State of the City address Thursday morning touching on a wide range of issues.
There’s a good question and answer after the speech.
Full video replay.
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In Legal Standoff Over Community Mailboxes, Canada Post Draws First
Canada Post is asking the Courts to intervene and strike down a new municipal bylaw targeting Canada Post – and Hamilton taxpayers could be on the hook for costs if Canada Post wins as expected.
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Winter Road Salt Guidelines Need Review to Protect Food Chain: YorkU Profs
A peer-reviewed study recently completed by two professors finds the current environmental guidelines for road salt may not be restrictive enough to protect water fleas and could “wipe out” the species which is a key foundation of the aquatic food chain.
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Hamilton City Council for April 22, 2015
Hamilton City Council meets to debate and ratify the standing committee work of the past two weeks, debate a partnership with the public school board to build new joint schools/community centres in rural Flamborough, and a motion from Ward 4 Councillor Sam Merulla to protect against the merger of Horizon Utilities.
Live video starts after 5pm.
Posted inCity Hall, Council Standing Committees, Videos
Hamilton Council – Board of Health for April 20, 2015
Hamilton City Council meets as Board of Health to discuss wood burning fireplaces and receive an extensive staff report on the health impact study for the proposed Port Fuels Energy-from-Waste Plant at Pier 15.
Live video starts at 1:30pm
Posted inEditors Note
ThePublicRecord.ca Coverage Plan – Covering School Boards to Respect Due Process
I’m returning to covering our city and will be focusing my coverage on the two school boards for the next few months while respecting the Ontario Provincial Police investigation and administration of justice.