Hamilton Will Offer Record Advance Polling Access for October 26 Municipal Election
Three weekends of advance voting planned for October. City will triple community polls, and run city-wide advance voting at post-secondary campuses.
1494 Upper Wellington OLT Hearing Shortened as Some Minor Issues Resolved
City Council opposes proposal for 20-storey towers with 685 rental units near Stone Church Road. OLT hearing begins April 27.
Hamilton Seniors Committee Calls on City to Enforce Snow Clearing Bylaw
Committee calls for enforcement and fines against property owners who fail to clear their sidewalks, and leave seniors and people with disabilities unable to navigate safely
Former OMB Member Critical of OLT Member Attending Steakhouse with Developer’s Agent
OMB Member Ken Hewitt attended a dinner with a developer. Haldimand’s Integrity Commissioner ruled two councillors involved violated ethics by accepting the meal.
OLT Member Attended Steakhouse Dinner that Haldimand’s Integrity Commissioner Reprimanded Two Councillors for Attending
OLT spokesperson confirms the Tribunal is reviewing the matter, and declined further comment pending the outcome of that review.
Vendor Attendance Policy Enforcement Begins at Hamilton Farmers Market; One Vendor Issued Lease Termination Notice
Jantzi Cheese will have until May 1 to commit to Wednesday openings, but the owner has indicated he will not comply with the attendance requirement.
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 Calendar
Monday, April 13, 2026
10:00 a.m. Ontario Land Tribunal – Urban Boundary Expansion Hearing
“Phase 1 Hearing” for three urban boundary applications.
Online Video Conference
Background story on TPR.
1:30 p.m. Public Works Committee
Council Chambers, City Hall
Agenda // Livestream
Blogs and Columns
Joey’s Linkblog on April 9, 2026
A selection of news and readings that informs issues in Hamilton, municipal news from elsewhere, and other readings of interest.
Joey’s Notepad: The Legislature is Back, and The Ontario Government is Changing Planning Rules Again
Bill 98 is introduced, eight public consultations launched on the ERO, and more. I will endeavour to review the legislation and changes over the upcoming Easter weekend.
Joey’s Notepad: Ontario Ombudsman Releases Ten Open Meeting Investigation Reports in March
I took a read through all of them, and there was one novel case: a mass walkout of council members in Simcoe County and if while waiting for a quorum countdown to cancel the meeting they walked out if, did the members being in a nearby area of rooms constitute quorum amongst themselves?
How Council Voted
How Hamilton City Council Voted: February 23 to March 4, 2026
A list of City Council votes for the third complete council cycle of 2025
Newsletter Edition
News Briefs
TRANSCRIPT: Keanin Loomis Officially Announces Mayoral Candidacy
Keanin Loomis is trying a second time to be elected as Mayor of Hamilton. He made it official on Wednesday morning, holding a press announcement outside of the Westdale Theatre.
BRIEF: Hamilton to Recover Costs After Stepping In to Save 58 King Street East Facade
City hired contractors to stabilize facade after owner failed to comply with 2023 order
NOTED: City Says Programming Error Caused Traffic Signal Timing Issue on York Blvd at Locke
City says error issue occurred as a result of switching from temporary construction timings to a permanent timing.
NOTED: Mayor Horwath 2026 Levees Scheduled for Jan 15, 16, and 17.
Mayor Andrea Horwath’s office announced today the following three dates and locations for the 2026 Hamilton New Year’s Levees:
Thursday, January 15, at Hamilton City Hall between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.;
Friday, January 16, at Ancaster Old Town Hall between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.; and
Saturday, January 17, at Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre between…
Recent News
Three Mid-Rise Buildings Proposed for 416 Mohawk Road East at Mall Road on Hamilton Mountain
575 residential units across the three buildings, of between 13 to 20 storeys. The unit mix proposed is: 60 studio apartments, 318 one-bedroom units, 37 one-bedroom+den, 128 two-bedroom units, and 32 three-bedroom units
OLT Will Decide on 12-Storey Proposal for 1630 Main West, Late September Hearing Dates Set
The Ontario Land Tribunal has scheduled a seven-day hearing beginning on September 21 to decide whether it will overrule Hamilton City Council’s 9-2 denial of an application to construct a 12-storey, 290-unit residential building at 1630 Main Street West and 69 Sanders Boulevard, located approximately 800 metres west of McMaster University. City Council denied the…
PHOTOS: City of Hamilton Raises Palestinian Flag at City Hall for First Time
The City of Hamilton is displaying the Palestinian flag above its main entrance, for the first time ever. The City granted the flag raising following the Government of Canada’s recognition of the State of Palestine on September 21, 2025. Hamilton’s Palestinian community requested to fly the flag on Palestine Land Day. Ward 2 Councilllor Cameron…
Over 25% of Hamilton Residential Property Owners Have Not Filed Vacant Unit Declaration With Two Weeks to Deadline
46,000 residential properties owners have yet to file VUT declarations. Last year, the City issued 6409 VUT tax bills due to failure to file. Deadline is April 15.
Prime Minister and Premier’s Joint Announcement Includes Continuing Commitment to Hamilton LRT
The feds and province agreed in 2021 to fund $3.2-billion for Hamilton’s LRT – an amount that is now inadequate.
Planning Brief: OLT Sets Three Days to Hear 311 Golf Links Road Appeal
Developer wants to build 10 townhouses, city staff state zoning does not permit this number, and the proposal is not a minor variance.
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