Hamilton Public Health plans to supply free safe supply items, including needles and crack pipes, in vending machines. Hamilton Council will consider a motion to try and stop this.
Posted inPolice Services Board, Public Safety
Hamilton Police Chief Frank Bergen on Shootings, Gun Seizures, the Police Service’s Recent Warrant Failure, and Fall Event Safety
Chief Bergen detailed how HPS is responding to increasing violence, working to keep events safe, and his reaction to the latest court ruling scorning the HPS.
Posted inPlanning and Development
New City of Hamilton Development Applications: September 2024
The City of Hamilton reported nine new development applications between August 21 and September 27, 2024.
Posted inBriefs
NOTED: Premier Ford on Mayor Horwath’s Homelessness and Encampment Response
Asked if Horwath’s plan is “a good idea,” Doug Ford says “Sure. If we can give them a shelter, give them an opportunity, get them back on their feet.”
Posted in2025 City of Hamilton Budget
BRIEF: Hamilton Conservation Authority Looking for 3% Budget Increase for 2025
The HCA forecasts to spend $21.8-million in 2025, $17.7m in operating and $4.1 in capital.
Posted inBriefs
CityHousing Hamilton has repaired 369 of 467 backlogged units using special funding from Council
In March 2023, $5.7-million was approved to repair 467 units of housing with a goal of completing all repairs by the end of November 2024.
Posted inBriefs
CityHousing Board Member Declares Conflict of Interest on Jamesville Discussions
A citizen member says they may have a potential conflict of interest, and made the declaration at the September CityHousing Board Meeting.
Posted inCity Hall News
City of Hamilton signs 49-Year Lease Extension with TradePort at Hamilton Airport
The City is not disclosing key details on the deal.
Posted inOntario Land Tribunal, Planning and Development
Hamilton’s new Residential Zoning in Effect – with Exception of EV Parking Appeal
New EV parking requirements under appeal. Effort Trust wanted to appeal new bicycle parking standards, but failed to appeal before deadline.
Posted inPlanning and Development
City/Developer and CN Experts will meet on October 18 as Jamesville Settlement Talks Continue
The meeting of experts is a crucial step in the OLT process. The experts’ meeting will narrow the number of contested issues if no settlement is reached before February.