Council expected to vote no in September on proposed Ancaster Sulphur Springs Road subdivision that sits on Greenbelt protected lands.
Posted inOntario Land Tribunal, Planning and Development
55 Cootes Drive Developer Challenges Conservation Authority’s Flood Safety Ruling at OLT
Developer argues the area has never experienced the “Hurricane Hazel standard” regulatory flood event cited in the decision. Seeks permission to build six-storey 129 residential mixed-use building.
Posted inBriefs
BRIEF: Hamilton to Designate “Arkell’s Alley” in Honour of Where the Band Lived and Took Its Name
Councilllors unanimously approved designating a portion of Arkell Street in Westdale as “Arkell’s Alley” to honour the band, who practiced in a house on the street and adopted their name from the location.
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Joey’s Notepad: City Staff Professional During Wednesday’s Public Gallery Protests
Protesters showed up, there were not enough seats so people sat on the stairs, and city staff left well enough alone – meaning things went smoothly.
Posted inHamilton City Council
City Details 2022’s $30m Ward Councillor Slush Fund Spending
In early 2021, received $32.7-million in special one-time COVID federal urgent infrastructure funding. Council turned it into a $2m per ward election year slush fund.
Posted inHamilton City Council
Council Playfully Passes Portable Park Potties Motion
Some councillors ‘circle the drain’ with puns and jokes as they passed four motions to rent portable toilets for eight parks. Maureen Wilson calls for a strategy on public washrooms.
Posted inCity Council Meetings
Council Directs Staff to Better Communicate with Businesses Before Construction
Looming in the near future is Hamilton’s largest-ever infrastructure program, the building of the B-Line LRT.
Posted inOntario Land Tribunal
BRIEF: Ontario Land Tribunal CMC on 1494 Upper Wellington Street
The OLT is setting aside 20 days for the contested hearing regarding a non-decision appeal by Valery Group regarding a proposal to build two 20-storey towers atop a four-storey podium. The original proposal included 685 rental units.
Posted inBriefs, Front Page
Hamilton Police Board Issues Statement to City Council Regarding Board’s Rejection of Charter Rights Reporting Motion
The Board rejected a motion to have separate annual reporting on Charter violations by Hamilton Police – something many in the public and on Council expect Board oversight of.
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BRIEF: 2020 Hamilton Transit Cuts to Be Reversed in Fall 2025
In early 2020, Mayor Fred Eisenberger instituted cuts to HSR holiday service.
Five years later, the cuts are being reversed.