FRONT PAGE
96 John St S to Be Demolished: Building Declared Structurally Damaged
City of Hamilton began a building safety blitz after the November 11 Gore buildings collapse.
City Manager Joins Joint Stewardship Board
Marnie Cluckie says having the top bureaucrat on the JSB “sends a signal … that this is important to us.”
News
City Grants Heritage Permit Extension for Marr House move in Ancaster
The property at 392-412 Wilson Street East and 15 Lorne Avenue was the centre of the Greenbelt scandal in Hamilton, and the fallout from it is the reason cited for the extension.
Hamilton Library was Forced to Close During February Snow Storm Due to City Hall Not Clearing Sidewalks
Post-COVID the City no longer prioritizes snow clearing to keep libraries open – the Library Board is asking the City to reconsider.
CityHousing Hamilton Paid $552,000 to Fraudster in Imposter Bank Account Scam
To make matters worst, wrong invoice amounts were sent to the fraudsters and to another legit vendor – all during the chaos following City’s cybersecurity failure.
CityHousing Hamilton on Track to Open Two Buildings This Summer, Have Completed Repair Backlog
Queenston Traffic Circle buildings “on track to open in June or July.”
City Manager’s Breakfast Rebranded to State of City
The annual breakfast event will now be at lunch on June 16.
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DayBOOK
TPR Daybook for Tuesday, April 22, 2025
A nine-day OLT hearing begins, the CityHousing Hamilton Board meets, Hamilton Mountain debates, and more.
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Joey’s Notepad: Mark Carney Attended Good Friday Mass
A Roman Catholic, who is also the Prime Minister, attended Mass. There isn’t much more to the story.
Joey’s Notepad: Hamilton Labour Council Not Endorsing Monique Taylor
In an unexpected move, the HDLC has decided not to endorse Hamilton Mountain NDP candidate Monique Taylor. The HDLC did not provide a reason.
Joey’s Notepad: NOTL Still Without a CAO
More than a year after Mayor Andrea Horwath hired Marnie Cluckie, NOTL is still trying to hire a replacement.
TODAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS: APRIL 22, 2025
10:00 a.m. CityHousing Hamilton Board
Agenda // YouTube Livestream
10:00 a.m. Ontario Land Tribunal
1400 South Service Road – by video conference.
7:00 p.m. Cable 14 Federal Election Debate
Hamilton Mountain, watch on Cable14Now
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.
Council Votes
How Hamilton City Council Voted: April 16 2025 Ratification Meeting
There were five divided votes during the April 16, 2025, Hamilton City Council meeting.
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News
City of Hamilton Moving Forward on Stoney Creek Parking Lot Affordable Housing
It took over a year, but the City is finally moving forward with leasing the lands for affordable housing. The project required a Mayoral Veto to move forward
Hamilton Major Transit Station Areas Going to Council in May
More public consultation to occur this summer, with the City hoping to have a final MTSA zoning passed this fall.
Hamilton Planning Committee to Debate Final Green Building Standards on April 29
Hamilton City Council is scheduled to approve the final version of Hamilton’s Green Building Standards at the April 29 Planning Committee meeting.
“Green Hamilton CIP” Development Incentives Coming Forth to Council on April 30
The new programs will replace the City’s existing incentives for LEED-compliant developments.
BRIEF: Hamilton Farmers Market “Local Showcase” Extended, Meeting Revenue Goals
“To date revenue from showcase vendor fees has been equal to what would have been collected from renting the stalls to two permanent vendors,” states Manager.