Former Ward 2 Clr Jason Farr fought to stop any new rental housing in the Downtown Corktown neighbourhood
Posted inCity Hall
Hamilton Waterfront Trust Violated Open Meeting Laws
Ontario Ombudsman confirms Waterfront Trust meetings must be open to the public.
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey’s Notepad: With Toronto Getting a New Strong Mayor This Summer, Paul Johnson’s Future Could Change
Former City of Hamilton staffer Paul Johnson was appointed Toronto City Manager by “Strong Mayor” John Tory. The next “Strong Mayor” can replace him with their own person.
Posted inColeman's Notes
The Waterloo Encampment Ruling: What It Means For Hamilton
The Waterloo decision is persuasive, not binding precedent.
It does not affect Hamilton’s encampment enforcement procedures.
Posted inCity Hall
Protesters Disrupt Hamilton Council Meeting, Demand Vote Against Police Budget
Council forced to end public delegates on 2023 City budget after protesters drown out meeting with demands to defund police.
Posted inPlanning and Development
43 and 36-Storey Towers Submitted for 8 Shoreview Place in Stoney Creek
949 more housing units will make the areas between the QEW and Lake Ontario Hamilton’s most dense neighbourhood
Posted inNews
Ontario Superior Court Strikes Down Waterloo Encampment Bylaw
Judge rules Waterloo Region cannot remove encampment until it provides “accessible” shelter spaces for couples, those with pets, and supports for addictions.
Posted inThe Public Record Email Edition
The Public Record Email Edition for Wednesday, February 1, 2023
A look at the City’s risk of a Grey Cup civic workers strike, McMaster students elect a new president, and a lot of land use development and planning news.
Posted inOntario Land Tribunal
BRIEF: OLT Procedural Order for 442, 450, 454, and 462 Wilson Street East, Ancaster
On December 5, 2022, the Ontario Land Tribunal issued the procedural order for file OLT-22-004156, 442, 450, 454, and 462 Wilson Street East, Ancaster. I’ve copied and pasted from the PDF I received by email. SCHEDULE 1 PROCEDURAL ORDER The Tribunal orders that: 1. The Tribunal may vary or add to this Order at any […]
Posted inPlanning and Development
Hamilton Design Review to Discuss Eight Storey Proposal for 1866 Rymal Road East
The developer’s plan includes an outdoor patio space for the ground-level commercial units, ideal for a cafe.
The approximate 180-person retirement home will have individual living units ranging from studio units to two bedrooms.