In Hamilton, large arts organizations are seeking increased funding from City Council. A combination of decreasing paid attendance and increasing costs is bringing this issue to the forefront.
Hamilton Property Standards Committee for June 5, 2024
The quasi-judicial tribunal heard four cases, all but one quickly settled
Council Closed Session Watch: “Lease Agreement – Pier 7, 121 Haida Drive (formerly 47 Discovery Drive)”
Three councillors oppose the confidential deal, only one voted against keeping it confidential
Joey’s Notepad: Saskatoon Council Washroom Break Tie Vote and Honour in Politics
“[W]hen we are in there, it’s not about agreeing or disagreeing, it’s not about fighting each other. it’s about moving the city forward,” Saskatoon councillor says about their council culture.
Joey’s Notepad: CN Rail Wins Federal Court Stay in Milton in battle with Halton Region
The legal ruling reveals how the courts balance the national interest of having railways against local government jurisdiction
Province Releases New Figures for “Affordable Resident Units” in Hamilton
$1017 for a bachelor, $1326 for a 1bdrm, $1543 for a 2bdrm, $1670 for 3 or more bdrms.
City and Hamilton’s Public School Board Exploring Land “License” for Affordable Housing in Riverdale
Ontario’s Education Act regulations require fair-market value for selling or leasing school board lands, but are “silent” on “licensing” and “joint-use agreements” with education related community services.
COLEMAN: One Encampment, One Day as Queen’s Park Looks Away
May 6 in Sarnia, one day that encapsulates the challenges Ontario’s municipalities face dealing with encampments.
Joey’s Notepad: Mark Tadeson, Former “Garbage Collector Guy”
Learning more about the “new” councillors each week
OLT BRIEF: City Agrees to 22 Four-Storey Townhouses at 487 Shaver Road
The agreement permits 22 townhouses on the Ancaster property, down from the 36 units originally applied for.