Airport says they issued trespass notices at the request of the Ontario Provincial Police as Doug Ford held an Election Rally in a Cargojet Hangar
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Ontario Land Tribunal Approves Council – Vrancor Deal, 25 Storeys Approved at 354 King West
In a closed session deal, Council changes its position and approves 25-storeys at King and Queen.
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BRIEF: New Research Out of Mac on Mid-Block Hamilton Pedestrian Collisions
An analysis of 617 collisions between 2010 and 2017 suggests changes to decrease mid-block pedestrian collisions.
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Ontario Land Tribunal To Rule on Secondary Unit Cases in July
Hamilton’s Committee of Adjustment blocked numerous SDUs, acknowledging the OLT is likely to uphold Provincial intensification policies.
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McMaster/Knightstone Going Back to OLT Over 1190 Main Street West Site Plan
Lawyers for Mac/Knightstone state “Good progress has been made towards resolution.” Their “client believes that asking the Tribunal to approve the plans/drawings and conditions of approval would be the preferred route forward.”
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OLT Sets April 23, 2023 Hearing Start for Spallacci John/Charlton Towers Appeal
Niagara Escarpment Commission says the plan is not in keeping with the Niagara Escarpment Plan. St. Joseph’s Hospital is now an added party to the appeal.
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Loblaws and City of Hamilton Reach Deal on Exceptions to LRT Zoning
Loblaws appealed Hamilton’s new LRT corridor zoning for their three properties along the line
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Whitehead Slapped on the Wrist by Council, 45 Days Pay for Three Serious Conduct Violations
Councillors said they were “uncomfortable” having to judge a colleague, especially with public pressure to end his bullying and harassment of staff.
Posted inColeman's Notes
Research Shows Integrity Commissioner Reports Don’t Change Election Outcomes
In fact, limited research shows the potential that negative IC finds could be good for the re-election of municipal politicians.
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COLEMAN: City Council Can Ban Terry Whitehead from City Hall Until He Gets Treatment
It is time for Hamilton City Council to stop harassment and bullying at City Hall. They have the power, will they instead make more excuses?