TPR received the following statement from the family of Erixon Kabera who was shot and killed by a Hamilton Police officer in a November 9, 2024 incident that is being investigated by Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit
Posted inCity Hall News, Planning and Development
Hamilton Gore Building Collapse: First Remarks by Mayor Andrea Horwath and City Manager Marnie Cluckie
“But for the Grace of God, as they say, as far as we know at this point, there are no injuries,” Mayor Horwath
City Manager says city building inspectors were on site on Friday.
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Hamilton Farmers Market Reports Busiest Day Since the Pandemic Began in 2020
6,798 people visited the Market on Hamilton Day – an increase of over 35 percent from 2023’s Hamilton Day, and triple the Saturday foot traffic the week prior in October.
Posted inPlanning and Development
Demolish the Historic Tivoli Auditorium: 193-Page Report Submitted to City of Hamilton
After another decade of neglect, the Tivoli Auditorium is unsafe, asbestos filled, and must be demolished says a report submitted to the City of Hamilton seeking demolition approval.
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Mayor Andrea Horwath’s Post-Council Comments on October 23, 2024
Mayor Andrea Horwath spoke with the two journalists who attended and covered Wednesday’s Council ratification meeting.
Posted inHamilton City Council
Hamilton City Council votes 10-5 to Call on Province to Keep Supervised Consumption Sites Open
Premier Doug Ford has announced the provinces consumption sites will close in March 2025, and be replaced by treatment hubs.
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CityHousing Hamilton Says There is “Some Slowdown in Tenant Placement” due to Cybersecurity Failure
“The current vacancy rate is estimated to be 3.62% (258 units),” according to CityHousing Hamilton.
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Hamilton Council Will Meet Less in 2025, Promising More Public Notice and Engagement
City councillors on committee approve 25 percent decrease in meetings, promising more notice and time for public input in 2025
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Joey’s Notepad: Upcoming Council Reports List Used to Be Public Information
Hamilton City Council debating if they can make a list of upcoming council reports public information.
Posted inCity Hall News
CityHousing Board Ends Livestream Due to Dispute With Delegate
City Hall was called into the meeting after a delegate refused to cease the floor after being stopped from making accusations against individuals. The meeting continued without any livestream.