At least one Police Board member will vote against the increase at this Thursday’s Police Board meeting.
Posted inCity Hall
City Clerk Ordered to Follow Freedom of Information Laws, Again
Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commission orders City’s FOI office to process and respond to a FOI about how the FOI office operates.
Posted inCity Hall, Planning and Development
Ward 5 Clr Matt Francis on Planning: What He Supports What He Does Not
Rookie Councillor Supports 16-storeys at Nash and Queenston, not 42 at Eastgate, and not two tall buildings at King and Centennial
Posted inCity Hall
Hamilton’s Committee of Adjustment Approves Renoviction Variances
In a 5-2 vote, Council appointees approve parking exceptions that allow removal of existing family apartments at 100 Charlton Avenue West.
Posted inCity Hall News
Church Political Action Group Takes City of Hamilton Over Abortion Ad Denial
Divisional Court grants intervenor status to pro-choice group in latest court case regarding anti-abortion / pro-life ads on public transit.
Posted inCity Hall
Labour Arbitrator Strikes Down Key Provision of City’s Staff Vaccine Policy
City cannot terminate employees who refuse to disclose COVID vaccination status, but the CIty can put them on unpaid leave for a period of time.
Posted inBriefs, Ontario Land Tribunal
Site Appeals of Hamilton’s 2017 Commercial Zoning Bylaw Continue
The Ontario Land Tribunal appeals of Hamilton’s 2017 Commercial Mixed Use Zoning Bylaw continues to progress slowly.
A new procedural order was issued today, following a November 24 hearing.
Posted inCity Hall
City of Hamilton’s 2022 Deficit Over $25-Million with Higher Than Previous Years Tax Increases Forecast for 2023
City Budget Chief Tells New Council during an orientation meeting. City Manager’s Office did not stream updates.
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey’s Notepad: Brampton Bans Political Lawn Signs on Private Property
Charter of Rights, what Charter of Rights.
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Joey’s Notepad: Richmond Hill’s Karen Cilevitz Should Be the Poster for Electoral Reform
One of Ontario’s worst municipal councillors is back with only 23.34% of the vote in a ten-person race, months after pleading guilty to fraud.