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.
TRANSCRIPT: Mayor Andrea Horwath’s Comments on Finalizing the 2026 City of Hamilton
Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath announced the finalization of her 2026 City of Hamilton budget during an availability on Tuesday, February 26, 2026.
The following is a transcript of the availability.
Meeting Preview: Hamilton Board of Health on February 23, 2026
It is another light agenda for Hamilton’s Board of Health with two routine information reports and presentations, and additionally the Board of Health will debate if they’ll voluntarily bind themselves to the City of Hamilton’s conduct of conduct for local boards.
OLT Sets Five Day Hearing for Columbia College Northcliffe Campus Proposal
Is a 1,000 student private secondary school an appropriate use for a former convent within the protected Niagara Escarpment zone, and can its septic system handle that many people?
Hamilton’s Library Board Considers Temporary Closure of Central Library in Response to Problematic Drug Use
Drug use and overdoses require immediate intervention before someone is accidentally poisoned, says Chief Librarian Paul Takala.
Ontario Land Tribunal Conducts First Case Management for 158-Unit Mid-Rise at Wilson/Rousseaux in Ancaster
26 nearby residents permitted to file written participant statements.
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
Thursday, February 26, 2026
9:30 a.m. Audit, Finance, and Administration Committee
Council Chambers, Hamilton City Hall
Agenda // Livestream
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Ward 2 Community Meeting
Simone Hall, Beasley Park
133 Wilson St, Hamilton
Blogs and Columns
Joey’s Liveposts Replay: Ontario Court of Appeal Hearing – City of Hamilton v. Christian Heritage Party on February 3, 2026
The Court of Appeal for Ontario began heard oral arguments in a case that could define the limits of free expression on government-provided advertising platforms across the province.
Joey’s Liveposts Replay: Hamilton Public Library Board of Directors on February 18, 2026
The Library Board discussed the growing drug use and behaviour issues crisis inside the Central library branch. Hamilton’s Chief Librarian is considering a temporary closure while renovations and other measures are put in place to ensure a safe environment for staff, patrons, families, and children.
Joey’s Notepad: Extinguishing Third-Party OLT Appeals Does Not Extinguish Right to Appeal for Judicial Review of Planning Decisions
The Divisional Court has quashed a Haldimand Couny minor variance for lack of reasons – a cautionary tale for committees of adjustments that they still need to act with diligence in decision making.
How Council Voted
How Hamilton City Council Voted: 2026 Mayor’s Budget
A complete list of all votes cast by Hamilton City Council during the 2026 City of Hamilton Budget Deliberations.
Newsletter Edition
News Briefs
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…
BRIEF: Repairs to 803 Roxborough Avenue to Cost CityHousing Hamilton over $130,000
Townhouse unit was damaged in July 1 fire that was deemed suspicious.
Recent News
Metrolinx States $42-Million Spent on Hamilton LRT in Oct, Nov, Dec. as other LRT projects report cost overruns.
Total spent is now $243M on $3.2-Billion Budget with construction at least 18 to 24 months away.
Ontario Court of Appeal Case Could Set Precedent for Political Ads on Public Transit: Arguments Today
The Christian Heritage Party sought to display an ad with the phrase ‘Woman: An Adult Female’ on Hamilton bus shelters. The City refused; a trial court agreed the decision was reasonable. Now the Court of Appeal will decide.
OLT Approves 40 Church Street Ancaster Intensification Project
Tribunal upholds Provincial Planning Statement as Hamilton’s Committee of Adjustment continues to oppose intensification in Ancaster
Hamilton Budget 2026: Day Two | Council to Debate Library Sunday Closure and Safety in the Downtown
Council to debate Central Library Sunday safety closures, the Hamilton Police budget, and a request for full-time security at the Farmers Market.
Meeting Preview: Hamilton Board of Health on January 26, 2026
2026 budget amendment, code of conduct, and provincial immunization report recommendations are among the agenda items.
Hamilton Budget 2026: City Council Meets for Day One of Deliberations on Friday
Ontario’s Strong Mayor rules make clear the Mayor is accountable for drafting the budget, and Councillors must amend it – no more smoke and mirrors.
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