Columbia International College’s Plan for Northcliffe Campus Arrive at the Ontario Land Tribunal
Columbia wants to open a new school campus at former convent of the Sisters of St. Joseph
Ontario’s Divisional Court Dismisses Neighbourhood Association Motion Against Columbia College Campus Proposal
Columbia College wants to convert the former Sisters of St. Joseph Convent lands into a day use private school.
Hamilton City Council to Debate Intensification Zoning on October 3, Final Vote October 8
City-Wide changes to permit more intensification will be voted on in October.
Hamilton’s Council Committee on Transgender, Non-Binary, and Women’s Housing Holds First Meeting in Four Years
In a short primarily procedural meeting, councillor commit to completing a plan before the October 2026 election end of term.
Hamilton’s Chief Planner Becoming Burlington’s Planning Commissioner
Steve Robichaud, Hamilton’s top planner since 2012, has been recruited as Burlington’s new Planning Commissioner.
City Clerk Certifies 26 Candidates in Ward 8 By-Election
The City of Hamilton confirms all 26 candidates meet the requirements and are now certified candidates.
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.
How Council Voted
How Hamilton City Council Voted: June 2 to 20, 2025
There were 15 divided votes during the sixth council cycle of 2025 which began on June 2 and ended on June 20.
Blogs and Columns
Joey’s Notepad: The Municipality Giveth and Can Take Away – Brampton Food Trucks Edition
Brampton allowed food trucks in its downtown, until it didn’t.
COLEMAN: The 2016 Ward 7 By-Election Provides Lessons for the 2026 Ward 8 By-Election
Much has changed in ten years, but the fundmental basics remain the same. There were 22 candidates in 2026, there are 26 now.
Joey’s Notepad: Notes on Monday, August 11, 2025
Notes and posts during the day.
COLEMAN: Pay Increase for Provincial Politicians is Long Overdue
A 16-year pay freeze was politically easy, but robbed voters of potentially better candidates.
Newsletter Edition
News Briefs
BRIEF: GFL Withdraws Challenge of Environmental Penalties Regarding Upper Stoney Creek Dump
Ward 9 Hamilton City Councillor Brad Clark states he’s been informed that GFL has withdrawn its appeal of three administrative fines issued by Ontario’s Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. The Ministry issued three fines, totalling $15,000, for three incidents in 2023 in which the Upper Stoney Creek landfill at 65 Green Mountain Road…
BRIEF: Photo-Op at HPH for Private Redevelopment Start
Former public lands being converted into a 512-bed private long-term care home. Historic Century Manor building to become Indwell supportive housing.
BRIEF: Ceremonial Groundbreaking for New Waterdown Police and Fire Station
The new station’s estimated construction cost is $41-million. The station will serve as the headquarters of a new Hamilton Police division. It will also house Hamilton’s new 9-1-1 call centre, as well as fire and police dispatch.
BRIEF: Feds give Hamilton $1.5M for Increased Short-Term Rental Enforcement
Hamilton caps short-term rentals (AirBnB) bylaw restricts to primary residences.
Recent News
Hamilton City Council Quorum Issues Continue with Another Late Committee Start
The Audit, Finance, and Administration committee once again fails to meet quorum requirements.
Ontario Government Intervenes in Hamilton Encampment Charter Challenge
Ontario’s Conservative government is formally intervening in the Hamilton encampment Charter challenge case appeal. Leading up to the February 2025 provincial election, Premier Doug Ford promised his government would enact new provincial laws to prohibit encampments and, if re-elected, his government would provide legal support to municipalities facing Charter challenges. In a case management procedural…
City of Hamilton Bans Association for Reformed Political Action Canada (ARPA) Billboard Ad
Mayor Andrea Horwath issues statement saying the ARPA ad is ‘transphobic.’
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26 Candidates Running in Hamilton’s Ward 8 By-Election [Full Candidate List]
Election day is September 22. TPR is interviewing all candidates for a special edition of The 155 Podcast.
PHOTOS: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Day in Hamilton
Hamiltonians honoured NBA champion Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with the Key to the City and a street renaming, celebrating his historic MVP and championship season.
The 155 Podcast Questions for Hamilton City Council Candidates in the Ward 8 By-Election
All candidates are being asked to answer 20 questions on a range of topics including municipal finance, governance, conduct, and road safety.
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