IPC rules that cybersecurity breaches are privacy breaches under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act – even encryption attacks.
Posted inOntario Land Tribunal, Planning and Development
Greenbelt Scandal Fallout: Ancaster Wilson & Lorne Developers Lose Divisional Court Appeal
The developer who bought tickets to Premier Ford’s daughter’s ‘stag-and-doe’ has lost his court battle to keep the planning permissions given to him by the Conservative government
Posted inCity Hall, Transcriptions
TRANSCRIPT: City of Hamilton Response to Barton / Tiffany Microshelters Inc Questions
On Monday, TPR camped out at City Hall trying to get answers. The City stated it would only respond to emailed questions. On Tuesday at 4:05 p.m., the City responded
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey’s Notepad: Work is Piled Up, But It is Christmas with Christmas Things to Do First
I’ll continue getting stories and podcasts published in the coming days, but it is Christmas Eve and it is time to do Christmas things
Posted inOntario Land Tribunal, Planning and Development
Ontario Land Tribunal Overrules Hamilton’s Downtown Height Limit
OLT approves 39-storey tall building at 117 Jackson Street East, and notes with emphasised concern that Hamilton’s height limit will create a “monolithic skyline.”
Posted inOntario Land Tribunal, Planning and Development
No Deal: City and CN Prepare for Febuary Jamesville OLT Hearing
The Ontario Land Tribunal issues updated deadlines in advance of Feb 18 contested hearing on Jamesville redevelopment
Posted inBriefs
Hamilton Succeeds in Defending Parks Bylaw against Encampment Charter Challenge
Justice James Ramsey finds the City is acting to address homeless, and its encampment protocol complies with the Charter.
Posted inColeman's Notes
COLEMAN: Hamilton Needs to Act Quickly to Purchase Tiny Shelters
With its hand-picked middleman engulfed in legal controversy and a blizzard of questions – City hall needs to buy shelters from experienced vendors – now
Posted inCity Hall, Transcriptions
Mayor Andrea Horwath on Upper West Side Land Owners Inc MZO Request
Landowners group applied for a Minister’s Zoning Order for urban boundary expansion on December 13. Mayor says she is opposed
Posted inBriefs
Noted: Ward 4 Office on American Iron and Metal Company Inc. – Environmental Compliance Approval (sewage)
Province posted 2023 comments from the Ward 4 Hamilton City Councillor – who had to battle to get public info from the Environmental Registry