Revised Downtown Hamilton YMCA Rec Centre Larger, Residential Smaller With Only One Tower
First official submission to City shows a single tower in place of an earlier two-tower concept, with the YMCA grown from 55,000 to 85,000 square feet.
Macassa Lodge Redevelopment Faces One-Year Delay and $1.5-Million Repair After Widespread Foundation Settlement Issue
City of Hamilton claims the additional cost of $1.2 to $1.5-million for removal, repair, and replacement can be absorbed within the original project budget.
City of Hamilton Reviewing 90 Neighbourhood Plans, Many Could Be Eliminated as Outdated
Public feedback open until July 30.
Where Hamilton’s 16 Council Members Stand on the Data Centre Interim Control Bylaw
Nine confirmed in favour, one probable, three undecided, three unreachable before publication.
Hamilton Public Library Plans Late-July Opening for Temporary West Harbour Branch at Pier 8
New Branch will offer seven-day service, including Sunday hours.
Is a Private School an “Urban Use”? OLT Weighs Future of Former Sisters of St. Joseph Convent
Columbia International College has pledged to maintain existing access to the property and take on the cost of preserving its heritage structures.
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.
Hamilton Civic Affairs Calendar
Monday, June 22, 2026
9:30 a.m. Committee of Adjustment
Room 264, Hamilton City Hall
· Agenda · Livestream ·
9:30 a.m. Board of Health
Council Chambers, Hamilton City Hall
· Agenda · Livestream ·
10:00 a.m. Ontario Land Tribunal
Contested hearing: 387, 397, 405 and 409 Hamilton Drive (Flamborough)
· OLT Case info · Video conference, no livestream ·
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Neighbourhood Plans Review Open House
Westmount Recreation Centre, 35 Lynbrook Dr, Hamilton
· More Info City Website · TPR Story ·
7:00 p.m. Agriculture and Rural Affairs Sub-Committee
Room 264, Hamilton City Hall
· Agenda · Livestream ·
Blogs and Columns
Joey’s Notepad: Eastgate Square Redevelopment Site Plan Application Filed – I’ve Requested the Documents
I’ve requested the files from the City and will report back once I’ve had a chance to review them.
Joey’s Notepad: Seniors Advisory Committee Considers Lobbying for Homeowner-Reserved On-Street Parking
On-street parking, always a debate. Seniors Committee wants to explore on-street parking being only allocated to adjacent home.
Joey’s Notepad: About That Hamilton Public Library ‘Update Your Information’ Email
It had no physical address, masked tracking links, and arrived without warning — turns out it’s legit.
How Council Voted
How Hamilton City Council Voted: February 23 to March 4, 2026
A list of City Council votes for the third complete council cycle of 2025
Newsletter Edition
News Briefs
BRIEF: Lake Ontario Has Peaked, HCA Says; Beach Strip Flooding Expected to Ease This Summer
Lake Ontario peaked at 35 centimetres above average; officials say three centimetres have already been shed and a steady summer decline is expected
BRIEF: City of Hamilton Names Acting Roles Following Three Senior Management Dismissals
City parted ways two senior leadership team members, and long-time director of diversity.
Noted: CityHousing Hamilton Vacancy Rate at 2.22%
The rate is above the agency’s 2.0 per cent target.
TRANSCRIPT: Keanin Loomis Officially Announces Mayoral Candidacy
Keanin Loomis is trying a second time to be elected as Mayor of Hamilton. He made it official on Wednesday morning, holding a press announcement outside of the Westdale Theatre.
Recent News
Hamilton to Stop Flying Foreign Nations’ Flags at City Hall
Committee debates in closed session and approves flag ban less than three months after Palestinian flag first raised at City Hall.
BRIEF: City of Hamilton Posts Official Notice of Decision Denying Steelport AI Data Centre Severance
Steelpot has until July 2nd to appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal.
Hamilton Public Library to Shorten Loan Periods, Cut Wait Times
HPL says shorter borrowing times will get high-demand items into more hands more often.
BRIEF: Now a Council Candidate, Kojo Damptey Steps Off Library Board
Ward 14 Hamilton City Council candidate Kojo Damptey has stepped off the Hamilton Public Library Board because he is seeking elected office and does not wish to create the appearance of conflict between his political candidacy and his role as a citizen volunteer on the apolitical Library Board. Damptey was appointed to the Board in…
Hamilton Public Library Board Expects Large Crowd for June 18 Special Meeting on Central Library Drug Use Response
Board to hear public delegations and release survey results from two-month library card access pilot.
Neglected King Street Memorial Clock Tower Will Cost Hamilton at Least $150,000 to Restore
Downtown Sub-Committee to decide the clock’s future at August 13 meeting ahead of LRT construction timeline.
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