Following the unsuccessful decriminalization pilot in B.C., Ontario’s politicians say they will not pursue decriminalization here
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Notepad: Other Ontario Municipalities Watching Hamilton’s Renoviction Bylaw
Will other municipalities sit on the sidelines if Hamilton’s bylaw faces a legal challenge, or will they help Hamilton cover its legal fees?
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BRIEF: Rosedale Tennis Club Seeks Additional $300K to $1.33M City Loan
“The funds will cover the changes required to meet added costs for changes that are above the contingency amount set aside for the project,” writes the club’s president.
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Ontario Ombudsman Investigating October 24, 2023 Hamilton Meeting
During this meeting, without any public notice and without adding the discussion to the agenda, in closed session, councillors discusssed and decided to change the terms of reference of the Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee
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BRIEF: 72 James North Receivership Sale
Building was owned by Forge and Foster, now held by a numbered company related to a company guilty of renovating tenants.
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Joey’s Notepad: Toxicity is Driving People Out of Municipal Politics
The Province of Quebec plans to make threatening politicians a provincial offence, with fines of up to $1500. The new law will also include a fine of up to $500 for disrupting council meetings.
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BRIEF: Hamilton-Burlington Realtor’s Association Merges with Mississauga, Simcoe, and Waterloo
New association will likely have a more regional approach to planning, land use, municipal regulations, and a host of issues related to their industry.
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Joey’s Notepad: Builders Take Toronto to Court over Green Building Standards
If the Courts strike down Toronto’s building standards, the decision will effectively stop Hamilton from implementing similar measures.
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Joey’s Notepad: Peterborough’s 50 Tiny Homes cost $1.9M per year to operate
Homelessness cannot be solved on the property tax levy, it requires the province to do its job
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Hamilton City Council Officially Requests a New Deal with the Province
Last week, on a motion by Ward 5 Councillor Matt Francis, Council officially requested a new deal.