Hamilton City Hall to be Significantly Impacted by New Provincial Development Charge and Building Rules
New rules will require Hamilton to wait to collect DCs under homes are occupied, streamline planning processes, and require following the Ontario Building Code.
Preview: Hamilton Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee on May 15, 2025
It should be a routine meeting for the Agricultural and Rural Affairs Committee this month, with mostly consultative topics on the agenda.
GO Transit Posts New West Harbour to Niagara Schedule
Hamiltonians taking GO Trains at the West Harbour station will now have two more trips to Niagara, two added express service trips to Toronto on weekdays, and three daily trips each direction on weekends. Weekend Service Beginning on Saturday, May 17: Three semi-express trains to Toronto will depart at 13:16 (arriving at Union at 14:28)…
City Delays Licensing Tribunal Hearing Due to Language Barriers
City alleges that a retailer sold vaping and tobacco products to underage minors – Council decided a translator is need to ensure the owner has a fair opportunity to defend themselves.
City Says 55 Water Employees May Be on Strike or Locked Out Starting May 15
No Board Report issued on April 27. City says minimal impacts expected if labour disruption occurs
Hamilton Ward 8 Council Seat is Now Vacant
Earlier today, the extra edition of the Canada Gazette was published – starting the clock towards a September by-election voting day.
Repairs to Woodlands Park Washroom Underway for Late Summer Completion
City permitted encampment under structure overhang. A Jan 2, 2024 fire in the encampment caused over $1-million in damage.
City Renaming Glanbrook Arena Mezzanine to Honour Laverne Gaddye
Long-time Glanbrook volunteer and Hamilton Committee of Adjustment Member is currently in palliative care following a battle with cancer.
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.
How Council Voted
How Hamilton City Council Voted: April 16 2025 Ratification Meeting
There were five divided votes during the April 16, 2025, Hamilton City Council meeting.
Hamilton Central Library Children’s Section Will Move Due to Adult Disruptions
Intoxicated adults and verbal outbursts have become all too frequent on the first floor of Hamilton’s Central Library, and as a result, the children’s section will be moving.
Blogs and Columns
Joey’s Notepad: Paying Hackers Ransom Proves Unwise for PowerSchool
When the City of Hamilton was hacked, it refused to pay ransom – because you can’t trust criminals
Joey’s Notepad: City Manager Moves Quickly to Hire New Public Works GM
Yesterday, Cluckie stated organizational structure changes are forthcoming. She is not yet hiring a replacement for the community services GM.
Joey’s Notepad: One Year Until the Official Municipal Election Start
The pending Ward 8 by-election will be the unofficial start of the 2026 election.
Joey’s Notepad: Youth Realignment to the Conservatives
Student Vote Canada says over 900,000 elementary, intermediate and high school students participated in this year’s mock vote, and the students “elected” a Conservative minority government.
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John-Paul Danko Wants to Spend $6.1-Million in His Final Council Action
Danko seeks to drain Ward 8 discretionary funds with a no-notice spending spree that will leave his successor with no ability to respond to unexpected infrastructure needs
Hamilton’s Transit Director hired by Mississauga
Maureen Cosyn Heath will take over Ontario’s third-largest transit agency on June 2
Re-Elected Ontario Conservatives Re-Table Municipal and Encampment Laws
When Premier Ford called the early provincial election, legislation to
BRIEF: City Council to Make Decisions on Non-Qualifying Recycling Before 2026
After December 31, municipalities will no longer be responsible for residential recycling in Ontario. Hamilton Council will have to decide if it will do non-residential recycling.
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