The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board is joining the City of Hamilton in opposing convenience store chain 7-Eleven’s liquor licence applications for two of its Hamilton locations: 415 Melvin Avenue at Woodward Avenue in East Hamilton, and 622 Upper Wellington Street at Brucedale Avenue on Hamilton Mountain.
Posted inColeman's Notes
Hamilton East – Stoney Creek Goes Conservative with Low Voter Turnout
The Conservatives win despite having even fewer votes than in 2018, with over 10,000 NDP voters not casting ballots this time.
Posted inPlanning and Development
First Development Concept for East Hamilton’s Delta Secondary School Site Submitted to City
New Horizon Development Group pitches four mid-rise buildings behind the heritage-designated schools, townhouses along perimeter streets, and a retrofit of the school. 708 residential units are proposed.
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey’s Notepad: John-Paul Danko and Maureen Wilson, Red Tories
Danko and Wilson self-identifying as Red Tories today reflects growing preparation for the next term of Council.
Posted inCity Hall
City of Hamilton Loses Procedural Motion in COVID Vax Labour Arbitration
City Council plans to fire non-vaccinated employees after an extended Sept 30 deadline.
Posted inBriefs
The Hamilton Municipal Preview for May 29, 2022
Two meetings at City Hall, the beginning of an important week at the Red Hill Inquiry, and the Ontario Land Tribunal will decide on a multiplex application at 130 Wellington Street South.
Posted inCity Hall
Brian Malone Knew About the “Buried” Friction Report, Why Did He Not Say Something?
CIMA’s final report in December 2015 did not include the 2013 friction study. CIMA knew about the friction report, but did not include it in their public report nor brief City Council about the report.
Posted inCity Hall
Councillors to Debate Integrity Complaint Fees After Ontario Ombudsman Calls Them Out
The Municipal Act requires the City of Hamilton to have an Integrity Commissioner and a process for citizen complaints. The Act does not proscribe any qualification requirements for Integrity Commissioners, nor does it explicitly prevent the charging of fees. Hamilton is one of the few municipalities to charge a few.
Posted inCity Hall
Hamilton’s Committee of Adjustment Reverses Plans to End Online Delegations
The Committee of Adjustment’s meetings will remain by video conference for the foreseeeable future until new procedures can be put in place to ensure public participation.
Posted inCitizen-Majority Boards and Agencies
Hamilton’s Committee Against Racism Wants More Inclusive Police Board Recruitment
Calls for Council to appoint a special selection committee for the City’s sole civilian appointment to the Hamilton Police Services Board this fall.