One ongoing OLT hearing, next week’s agenda being published, and the Flam-Glan-Brant debate — a look at what’s happening today in Hamilton civic affairs.
Posted inBriefs
BRIEF: 140 Hamilton Households Received Air Conditioner Support in 2024
City Council launched a program to give social assistance and low income Hamiltonians $350 to purchase air conditioners
Posted inMeeting Previews and Summaries
Petition Calls for Hamilton to Designate Libraries ‘Safe Drug Consumption Sites’
Petition organizer will delegate to Council’s Public Health Committee on Monday
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey’s Notepad: City Council Surprised by Dismissal of Top Managers
Councillors express genuine surprise at today’s news – with one learning about the dismissals when I asked them to comment.
Posted inHamilton Committee of Adjustment
Post-Meeting: Hamilton Committee of Adjustment for May 8, 2025
Intensification is the theme for this Committee of Adjustment meeting, which includes eleven secondary dwelling unit applications, five severance applications, and two building retrofits to add units.
Posted inCity Hall News, Front Page
Shake-Up in Senior Leadership at Hamilton City Hall
Angie Burden, General Manager of Community Services and Carlyle Khan, General Manager of Public Works, have been replaced in a surprise shake-up.
Posted inDaybook
TPR Daybook for Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Police Board, one Council committee, and the Ontario Land Tribunal – here’s what’s happening at City Hall today.
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey’s Notepad: Toronto Transit Report on Bus Issues During Snowstorms
The City of Hamilton is not doing a similar review – Toronto’s lessons would be useful here.
Posted inColeman's Notes
COLEMAN: Hamilton City Hall is Finally Enforcing Property Standards
Following the collapse of the Gore buildings on November 11, the City of Hamilton launched its first enforcement blitz in over a decade.
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey’s Notepad: With the NDP Vote Collapsing, Could Dan Muys Lose Flamborough – Glanbrook – Brant North?
The Conservative “safe seat” of Flamborough-Glanbrook-Brant North could flip to the Liberals if indicators showing a collapse of the NDP vote are accurate.