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.
City of Hamilton Council Agenda Not Posted Friday: No Reason for Delay Provided
Council agendas are required to be posted by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, to give public opportunity to comment before Wednesday ratification meetings.
Hamilton’s Housing Secretariat Now CEO of Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services
Departure comes as some City Councillors question the role, duplication, and not meeting targets
Hamilton Farmers Market Reports Increased ‘Behavioural Issues’ Following Central Library Changes
Market to install Halo Smart Sensors in washrooms as HPL entry policy shifts drug use to basement facility.
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
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 20, 2026
9:30 a.m. City Council Airport Sub-Committee
Council Chambers, City Hall
Agenda // Livestream
10:00 a.m. Ontario Land Tribunal – Urban Boundary Expansion Hearing – Day 6
“Phase 1 Hearing” for three urban boundary applications.
Online Video Conference
Background story on TPR.
1:30 p.m. Community Benefits Protocol Sub-Committee
Council Chambers, City Hall
Agenda // Livestream
Blogs and Columns
Joey’s Liveposts Replay: Day One, Ontario Land Tribunal Hamilton Urban Boundary Expansion, Phase I Hearing on April 13, 2026
The OLT is conducting a three week hearing regarding Hamilton’s growth plan and lands need assessment. Developers say the studies prove urban boundary expansion is needed, City says it can meet growth by intensification.
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.
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
Hamilton Central Library Children’s Area Moved to Second Floor Following ‘Adult Disruptions’
HPL moving children’s area from first floor to second floor due to disruptive adults and social disorder challenges.
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.
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…
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