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The $106,000 Road Salt Case: Are Municipalities Liable for Salt Damage to Farms?

by Joey ColemanJanuary 27, 2015

Last week, headlines roared about a $106,000 ruling against the County of Lambton (County seat is Sarnia) for damages caused by road salt to the lands of a county farmer.
Would this, as the Ontario Good Roads Association – a lobby group representing municipalities – set a precedent for mass liability of municipalities across Ontario?

Advisory and Sub-Committees

Hamilton Steel Committee for February 5, 2015 – Economic Impact Study on US Steel's Future

by Joey ColemanJanuary 27, 2015

Council’s Steel Committee agenda is now public for the February 5, 2015 meeting. The agenda includes a 51 page staff Economic Impact Study and a presentation by the City’s Director of Economic Development.
Download the full report in the story.

News

Transcript of Premier Kathleen Wynne's Press Conference Remarks on Hamilton's "Rapid Transit"

by Joey ColemanJanuary 26, 2015

Premier Kathleen Wynne held a regularly scheduled media presser Monday afternoon, after here meeting with Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger.
Full video of the presser is available on the Premier’s Livestream.com page. (Hamilton questions and answers start at 9:52)
I’ve transcribed, to the best of my ability, the answers of Premier Wynne.

Planning and Development

290 Barton Street West Starts Planning Process with 34 Stacked Townhouses Proposal

by Joey ColemanJanuary 26, 2015

The owner of 290 Barton Street West, who recently caused interest by moving a sales trailer onto the site in December, is starting the formal planning process with the City.
The developer requested a ‘formal consultation’ with city staff for a proposal to construct “34 stacked townhouses on the west side of the subject lands and a commercial/retail building on the east side of the subject lands”.

City Hall

LIVE 4:30pm: Mayor Eisenberger Press Conference at City Hall

by Joey ColemanJanuary 26, 2015

Mayor Eisenberger went to Toronto today, met with Premier Kathleen Wynne, and that’s the only fact we know for sure at this time. Eisenberger says he has a commitment for 100% LRT funding, Wynne says different. The Public Record will look to set the record straight with live video from City Hall at 4:30pm.

Tribunals

Committee of Adjustment for February 5, 2015

by Joey ColemanJanuary 25, 2015

24 Hearings, five of them I’m watching. (I’ve added one to the end because I find it interesting)

Tribunals

Committee of Adjustment for January 29, 2015

by Joey ColemanJanuary 24, 2015

18 Hearings, three of them, I’m watching. (There’s a possible fourth, but I need more information before I officially watch it)

City Hall

Mayor Eisenberger Visits Queens Park on Monday: Don't Expect Answers, Expect Relationships

by Joey ColemanJanuary 23, 2015

Thirty minutes of face time with the Premier won’t produce any big announcements, but its a good start for Mayor Eisenberger in his first 100 days.

City Hall

Hamilton Police Services Board for January 2015

by Joey ColemanJanuary 22, 2015

The Hamilton Police Services Board’s meets to vote on the Chief of Police’s 2015 budget request and the 10-year capital budget plan. Police are seeking a 2.95% increase for 2015. If approved by the Police Services Board today, Chief De Caire will present to City Council next Wednesday (Jan 28) at 9:30am for their thumbs […]

City Hall

Hamilton City Council for January 21, 2015

by Joey ColemanJanuary 20, 2015

Hamilton City Council voted down the downtown bus lane on a 9-7 vote. The seven pro-bus lane votes were Mayor Eisenberger, Aidan Johnson, Farr, Green, Merulla, Pearson, and Brenda Johnson. Full Replay Video