HPS annual stats show a nearly 25% decrease in tickets issued and 33% drop in R.I.D.E. checks performed
Posted inPolice Services Board
Hamilton Police Front-Line Officers to Wear Body Cameras, Pending Police Board Approval
Hamilton’s Chief of Police says he wants to equip all front-line officers with cameras, citing recent coroners inquest recommendation.
Posted inHamilton Library Board
Hamilton Public Library Updates on Impacts of City Cybersecurity Failure
Chief Librarian says the Library is making its “best efforts” to restore services “as quickly as we can,” including public printing.
Posted inCity Hall, City Hall News, Hamilton City Council
Council to Vote Next Week on Stoney Creek Parking Lots and Vacant Unit Tax
The Stoney Creek parking lot housing vote will be the first Strong Mayor veto in Hamilton.
Posted inBriefs
New HSR Terminal at Lime Ridge Mall Construction to Start in 2025
City of Hamilton posts first tender for new eight-bay terminal, a key component of CF’s residential plans for Lime Ridge Mall.
Posted inOntario Land Tribunal, Planning and Development
Council Approves New Direction on Jamesville Redevelopment as Parties Cancel Merit Hearing
The parties have met for settlement talks in recent months. Today’s events indicate at least a partial settlement has been reached.
Posted inCity Hall, Hamilton Library Board
Hamilton Public Library Says It is Covered by City Cyber Insurance, No Timeline for Full Recovery
Hamilton’s Chief Librarian publicly speaks about the impact of the City’s cybersecurity failure for the first time.
Posted inHamilton City Council
Matt Francis on the Vacant Unit Tax, Opening Municipal Lands for Housing, and Seeking a “New Deal” with Ontario
Hamilton’s Ward 5 councillor says he “does not oppose” a vacant unit, he’ll support opening municipal lands that ward councillors agree to
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey’s Notepad: Canadian Constitution Foundation v. Niagara Region
CCF seeks judicial review of Niagara’s solar eclipse emergency declaration
Posted inBriefs
Jason Thorne Joins Stantec’s Urban Places Practice
Thorne was Hamilton’s General Manager of Planning and Economic Development for a decade