Open data advocates are strong privacy advocates.
Posted inBriefs
BRIEF: HSR Buses Now Accept Credit Card Payments
The Province of Ontario formally announced the beginning of credit card payments on local transit in Durham, York, Burlington, and Hamilton. HSR buses have accepted credit card payments for a few weeks. Credit card payments are charged full fare.
Posted inThe Public Record Email Edition
The Public Record Email Edition for Monday, January 23, 2023
WILL TINY SHELTERS EVER HAPPEN?
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey’s Notepad: Where Councillors Stand on the Police Budget
Seven Councillors state they will vote to support the police budget. Virtually guaranteeing it will past.
Posted inBriefs
Gateway Arena Property Tax Appeal Fails
In an interesting decision with a lot of complexity, the Assessment Review Board dismisses a reduction request.
Posted inJoey's Notepad, Municipal Affairs Briefs
Joey’s Notepad: Appointing Township Clerks as ICs Does Not Solve Underlying Cost Problem
Integrity Commissioners are expensive. The Province Needs to Provide Them to Small Municipalities
Posted inHamilton City Hall
Hamilton Posts Bid Documents for New HSR Bus Barn
Hamilton’s public transit agency wants to move into the 430,000-sq.ft. 200 bus facility in Q4 2024.
Posted inPlanning and Development
DRP Supportive Overall, With Reservations, of Delta Secondary Redevelopment
Hamilton’s Design Review Panel says the proposed three towers need more privacy, the central park needs sunlight, and there needs to be contribution to the public realm.
Posted inBriefs
BRIEF: Ontario Liberals Field Deirdre Pike as Hamilton Centre Candidate
The Hamilton Centre by-election must be called by March 15.
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey’s Notepad: The Court Challenge on Hamilton Urban Boundary
Notes on the arguments in the legal docs.