The hateful racist graffiti was drawn upon the windows of the Hamilton Farmers Market early Friday morning. HPS is asking people to check security cameras between 1:00 and 2:15am.
Posted inCity Hall
City of Hamilton to Stop Posting Safe/Unsafe for Swimming Signs at Beaches
Provincial health policies only require the City to post to its website and unsafe swimming signs “creates an unfavourable image of City of Hamilton public beaches,” City Hall states.
Posted inColeman's Notes
COLEMAN: User Names as Political Expression During Online Meetings and the Charter
Freeyourface, No Mask4Me, SayNO 2FaceDiapers, and Smiling Faces over Masks were just some of the user names during the meeting.
Posted inColeman's Notes
COLEMAN: ‘Way Left’? Hamilton City Council is Centre-Right and Will Remain So
The majority of Hamilton’s wards vote centre to centre-right. The 2022-26 Council will reflect this. A look at each ward and some candidates.
Posted inCity Hall
Changes Coming to Residential Building Demolitions in Hamilton
The changes follow public outcry resulting from the demolition of Ancaster’s historic Brandon House in early 2020. The over 150-year-old building was not designated under the Ontario Heritage Act.
Posted inBriefs
OSC Extends Temporary Order on Harry Stinson’s Buffalo Hotel Project
Stinson’s lawyers will return to the OSC Tribunal on July 6 for a second appearance hearing regarding allegations that Stinson and his associated companies violated the Ontario Securities Act
Posted in2022 Hamilton Municipal Election, 2022 Hamilton Municipal Election Blog
Election Notepad Day T-231 – Candidate Updates: Jeff Beattie Returns, and Loomis is a Free Agent
Jeff Beattie is running again, after a close third-place in 2018, will it be able to overcome the voter coordination problem and convince people he is most likely to defeat the incumbent.
Posted inColeman's Notes
Walter Mulkewich, Mayor of Burlington 1991-1997, A Life of Public Service
He dedicated himself to public service, he showed courage, grace, and humility in the face of unbelievable adversity. He is an example to us all.
Posted inAdvisory and Sub-Committees, City Hall
Hamilton’s Committee Against Racism Concerned About Vaccination Mandates
CARs say the City’s policy disproportionately impacts BIPOC and other equity-seeking communities, and is preparing to speak to Council seeking an end to the policy.
Posted inOntario Land Tribunal, Planning and Development
OLT Approves 11-storey building at 325 Highway 8 in Stoney Creek
This ruling is the third in recent weeks to overturn Council decisions along arterial roadways with the OLT advises the City to approve midrise intensification.