McMaster University is coming to James Street North with a 2,500 square feet business incubator focused on “digital media and information communication technology, tourism and culture, education and life sciences and advanced health.”
Posted inPlanning and Development
Anglican Diocese Approves Moving Forward with 8-Storey Mixed-Use Building Behind James North Cathedral
The plan, which is still in early stages, proposes a eight storey mixed use building in the rear of the property facing onto Hughson Street.
Revenue from the condo portion of the development will fund renovation and restoration of the heritage-designated Cathedral and school house facade.
Posted inHamilton Library Board, Videos
Hamilton Public Library Board for May 2015
The Library Board receives 2014 audited financial reports, the new facilites masterplan, bike lending for kids, updates to the Library’s Code of Conduct, and discusses the future of the Greensville Branch.
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Replay: Hamilton City Council General Issues Committee for May 20, 2015
City Councillors discuss selling the Auchmar Estate, conducting an annual audit of the Hamilton Police Service budget, the City’s position to the CRTC on Bell Canada’s access to municipal right of way, funding for a new McMaster University program downtown, UBER’s taxi service, and revenue generation programs.
Posted inCouncil Standing Committees, Videos
Replay: Hamilton Planning Committee for May 19, 2015
Councillors voted to deny a severance request at 12 McDonald Court in Flamborough and deferred a decision on the City covering 65 percent of the cost of Hess Village police paid duty fees.
The meeting took just under one hour, with the closed session item removed from the agenda to give staff more time to provide a comprehensive report to the Councillors.
Posted inCouncil Standing Committees
Councillor Farr Wants to City to Take 65% of Hess Village Police Costs
Council defers decision, pending more information from police, on Farr motion for taxpayers to pick up 65% of Hess Village extra policing costs.
Posted inCouncil Standing Committees, Planning and Development
Councillors Vote Down Severance Request in Older Waterdown
A resident owning a large lot in an older area of Waterdown wishes to sever their property to allow for the construction of a new single detached home.
City staff are recommending denial of the application.
Posted inCouncil Standing Committees
Check of 684 Potential Unlicensed Businesses Finds Only 27 Requiring Licenses
A year after an internal audit review found 684 potentially unlicensed businesses, it turns out there was only 27 not licensed according to bylaws. The City’s internal audit review office stated the City was potentially losing upwards of $130,000 per year, and City Council passed putting a full-time staff member onto Of the 684, 277 […]
Posted inHamilton City Hall, Videos
Replay: Hamilton City Council for May 13, 2015
City Council meets to approve their work of the past two weeks with a light agenda. Items of discussion include a letter from the Prime Minister of Canada regarding Canada Post community mailboxes, and a letter announcing substantial completion of the new stadium.
Full Replay Available.
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RRCA Gives Council Power to Order Move of West Harbour CN Yard
As cities across Canada engage in urban redevelopment and moving disruptive railways, a dormant piece of powerful legislation is returning to the spotlight – legislation which gives Hamilton City Council the power to finally move the Stuart Street marshalling yard along Hamilton’s West Harbour waterfront.