Committee of Adjustment chose to override the City’s source water and septic systems policies when approving an additional dwelling unit.
Posted inCity Hall
Pier 5 & 6 Construction Paused: City of Hamilton is Late Paying Contractors
Hamilton Waterfront Trust says it owes hundreds of thousands to contractors, but the City has not released funds to pay them. Work is paused until contractors are paid.
Posted inPlanning and Development
Province Grants Environmental ‘Certificate of Property Use’ for 58 York Blvd
An important step towards developing a 28-storey building, with 344 residential units, across from Hamilton’s downtown Central Library.
Posted inColeman's Notes
COLEMAN: An Informal Chat with Mohawk College’s New President
Paul Armstrong climbed the ranks of the College and it shows.
Posted in2025 City of Hamilton Budget
Conservation Halton Asks for 3.75% Municipal Contribution Increase in 2025
If the requested increase is approved, the City of Hamilton will send Conservation Halton $880,729 in 2025, up from $849,991 in 2024.
Posted inOntario Land Tribunal, Planning and Development
Hamilton City Centre Developers Appeal to Ontario Land Tribunal
Developer and City cannot reach agreement on Site Plan
Posted inHamilton Committee of Adjustment, Planning and Development
Hamilton’s Committee of Adjustment Denies Lot Severance for Single-Detached Intensification
CoA vote means the Ontario Land Tribunal may again be asked to step in to enforce Hamilton’s intensification policies
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey’s Notepad: On the End of the Aeon Studio Group Deal
The end of the “Studio District” is good news for Hamilton – but only if this Council doesn’t squander the opportunity like previous Council’s have.
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey’s Notepad: Notice to Ward 4 Hamilton Public School Trustee By-Election Candidates – The 155 Podcast Interviews
Interviews will likely be scheduled on December 6, 7, and 8. The questions will have more depth than the ones asked during regular elections in 2018 and 2022.
Posted inAdvisory and Sub-Committees
CONTEXT: The Seniors Committee Exchange Between Esther Pauls and Sandy Shaw
In recent years, SAC has passed motions calling for a coroner inquest into COVID-19 deaths that have occurred in long-term care homes. Council told them to invite local MPPs to ask them to lobby for an inquest.