OLT Consolidates Three Hamilton Urban Boundary Appeals Common Issues to Avoid Contradictory Rulings
City of Hamilton’s request to merge UWSLG, White Church, and Elfrida common issues into one hearing approved; Phase I hearing begins April 13, 2026
Hamilton Farmers’ Market Dips Into Reserves to Meet 4.25% Tax Increase Directive, Budget Up 7.96%
The Farmers’ Market 2026 total operating expense for 2026 will be $1,036,269, an increase of $76,404 over 2025’s $959,865. Inflation and staffing costs are the reasons for the increase.
Hamilton Property Standards Committee Decisions on November 26, 2025
The City of Hamilton’s property standards lawyers said all matters before the committee were either resolved, or the City was not seeking compliance orders at this meeting.
City Grants Extension on 295 Melvin Ave Property Repairs Despite Tenants’ Demands for Enforcement
Landlord marketing building for sale as ‘investment property’ while long-term tenants worry about potential displacement.
Quorum: Council Began Late Today
The start of today’s CityHousing Hamilton Sole Shareholder meeting was slightly delayed due to a lack of quorum at the scheduled start time of 12:30 p.m.
Vantage Requests 52 Per Cent Increase in Residential Units in 34-Storey Tower at 98 James Street South
Committee of Adjustment scheduled to vote on variances that will increase units by over 50 per cent, as Vantage faces December 2026 deadline to begin construction.
WEEKLY PREVIEW
Week Ahead: Hamilton Civic Meetings and Events for April 21 to 25, 2025
It’s the last week of the federal election campaign and Hamilton’s candidates will debate. Two OLT hearings, two City Hall meetings, and more in TPR’s weekly listing.
Hamilton Civic Affairs Calendar
Thursday, December 4, 2025
9:30am Audit, Finance, and Administration Committee
Council Chambers, City Hall
Agenda // YouTube Livestream
1:30pm Emergency and Community Services
Council Chambers, City Hall
Agenda // YouTube Livestream
3:30pm Hamilton Tourism Development Corporation Board of Directors
Council Chambers, City Hall
Agenda // YouTube Livestream
6:00pm Hamilton Conservation Authority Board of Directors
Council Chambers, City Hall
Agenda // YouTube Livestream
Blogs and Columns
Joey’s Daybook for December 1, 2025: Beginning of the Last Council Cycle for the Year
Joey’s daily notepad outlining meetings occuring and coverage plans. Plus a linkblog.
Joey’s Notepad: If Local Government’s Allow Politicians to Attend By Video, They Can Work in Another Province
A Barrie School Board attended meetings by video for a year, while working in Nova Scotia. An Ontario Court upheld this as legal under the local school board’s policies permiting video attendance.
Joey’s Notepad: St. Catharine’s Section 447.1 Case Insightful to Hamilton’s Pending Litigation to Close GFL
The City of Hamilton is planning to use the same Municipal Act powers to seek shutdown of Upper Stoney Creek GFL Landfill
How Council Voted
How Hamilton City Council Voted: June 2 to 20, 2025
There were 15 divided votes during the sixth council cycle of 2025 which began on June 2 and ended on June 20.
Newsletter Edition
News Briefs
NOTED: Ontario Minister of EcDev, Jobs, and Trade to Make Announcement with Mayor Horwath Tomorrow
The office of Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Vic Fedeli states he will be holding a press conference in Hamilton on Wednesday with Mayor Andrea Horwath.
The press conference is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m.
BRIEF: Ward 9 Crime Stats Released by Councillor Clark
Ward 9 City Councillor Brad Clark has publicly noted the monthly Hamilton Police crime statistics report for Ward 9 that covers the month of October. In October, 90 property crime incidents were reported in Ward 9, an increase increase over the five-year monthly average of 70.4. Year-to-date, there have been 824 total property crime incidents…
BRIEF: New Stats Confirm Collapse of Hamilton New Home / Condo Sales
RESCON estimates the decrease in new unit starts will result in 1512 lost construction jobs in Hamilton.
Now For Sale: 79 Frederick Avenue (And 64 East 31st Street)
The 15-metre-wide parcel, established from a 1906 road allowance, is being sold for residential use without the affordability references found in other City land sales.
Recent News
BRIEF: SIU Confirms Hamilton Police Followed Protocol during August Suicide Incident
SIU Director Martino commended officers’ “best efforts” to resolve standoff peacefully during August 1 incident
In House Speech, Danko Expresses Support for Future Hamilton A-Line LRT
MP John-Paul Danko’s remarks in Parliament come as final B-Line LRT funding agreement remains unsigned.
55 Cootes Developer Requests OLT Hearing Postponement
Developer needs time to complete new studies after HCA rejected proposal over three-metre flood risk in Dundas.
2026 City of Hamilton Budget: NPCA First Board to Keep to 4.25% Hold The Line Directive
In contrast to the City of Hamilton’s directly controlled bodies, the NPCA is limiting new spending for 2026.
BRIEF: Metrolinx Says It Spent ~$22-M in Last Three Months on Hamilton’s B-Line LRT
Metrolinx has now spent $201-million of the $3.4-billion project budget. Still no timelines for bids, construction, or even a guestimate for opening year.
OLT Formally Endorses City of Hamilton and Highgate Inc Deal to Expand Fiddler’s Green Retirement Home
OLT approves settlement deal to permit four-storey 67 unit expansion.
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