Jantzi Cheese Termination Notice Triggers Wider Vendor Pushback on Market Attendance Rules
City Council approved funding increase for Market as part of deal that included vendors opening on all market days.
OLT Sets 14-Day Hearing for 158-Unit Mid-Rise at Wilson/Rousseaux in Ancaster
Hearing will begin on March 2, 2027. OLT previously granted party status to neighbours in a rare decision.
Hamilton’s Integrity Commissioner Says Microshelters Inc, and Lobbyist Dave Levac, violating Lobbying Rules
Levac, a former Speaker of the Ontario Legislature, and Microshelters principals Denis Fourcaudot and Jeffrey Cooper all engaged in unregistered lobbying of City Manager and Mayor’s Office.
Hamilton’s Integrity Commissioner Tells Council to Stop Influencing Committee of Adjustment
COA is supposed to make decisions in a quasi-judicial fashion applying proper legal/planning principles,” writes Boghosian.
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
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
Tuesday, April 21, 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.
10:00 a.m. CityHousing Hamilton Board of Directors
Room 192, First Floor, City Hall
Agenda // Livestream
10:30 p.m. Hamilton Business Improvement Area Committee
Room 264, City Hall
Agenda // Livestream
5:00 p.m. Heritage Permit Review Committee
Online Video Conference
Agenda // Livestream
5:00 p.m. Hamilton Farmers Market Board of Director
Council Chambers, City Hall
Agenda // TPR 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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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