Justice Joseph R. Henderson ruled the suspension of the policy means the alleged harms of the policy are now “hypothetical.”
Posted inCity Hall
Hamilton Councillors All Affirmed to the King, But I Had A Story Ready If One Had Not
Past Hamilton politicians protested oaths to the Crown, a brief history.
Posted inColeman's Notes
COLEMAN: The Integrity Commissioner Cannot Investigate the Spadafora Election Controversy
ICs can only investigate code of conduct violations by councillors while on Council – Spadafora was not a councillor before November 15.
Posted inCity Hall News
With Hamilton Expected to Have a Strong Mayor in 2023, Province Expands Strong Mayor Powers Further
Strong mayors will be able to govern with a 1/3rd minority of Council on “certain municipal by-laws related to provincial priorities.”
Posted inBriefs, City Hall
BRIEF: City of Hamilton Planning Division Reorgs and Expands
Reorg is prep for Planning Act changes that impose refunds when the City fails to make decisions in 60, 90, and 120 days on planning applications.
Posted inCity Hall
Titan Recycling Allowed to Operate Salvage Yard for Another Six Months
City Councillors approve deal as Titan argues in court its scrapyard should be grandfathered and allowed to operate in Freelton
Posted inBriefs, Ontario Land Tribunal
OLT Denies Developer Near Hamilton Airport
Creation of two residential lots denied at English Church Road and Upper James
Posted inBriefs
BRIEF: Hamilton-Wentworth Public Trustees Set Their 2023 Pay Honorarium
Trustees will be paid $13,757, the Vice-Chair $17,492, the Chair $21,227 with a bonus of $50 for each standing committee meeting they attend.
Posted inPlanning and Development
BRIEF: Ancaster Village Heritage Advocates Say Premier Ford’s Zoning “Will Destroy Ancaster Village”
Ancaster’s heritage advocates worried making Ancaster’s community node part of city-wide density targets will cause the Old Village’s destruction.
Posted in2022 Hamilton Municipal Election Blog, Coleman's Notes
Joey’s TPR Election Blog: Some Ward Race Possibilities
Ward 3, 4, 5, 7, 13, and 14 discussed last week on Cable 14. There are some surprising possibilities.