In recent years, the purchase and demolition of older homes has become more common in Hamilton. Many of these demolition and new builds are “as of right” within existing zoning, and no public notices were required.
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COLEMAN: RIP Ted Gill, Hamilton Transportation Engineer
Gill became an engaged citizen in retirement because of a passion for building a better Hamilton, and provided me much insight in our conversations in recent years.
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Joey’s Notes: COVID Makes YoY Comparisons Useless – Library Stats Edition
Hamilton Public Library Reports 6878% increase in physical circulation year-over-year
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As Opioid-Related Deaths Increase, Hamilton Public Health Resumes Drug Strategy Steering Committee
Hamilton Public Health issued a public communication update on Friday warning that opioid deaths are increasing this year, with a 55% increase in deaths during the first six months of 2021 compared to the first half of 2020.
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COLEMAN: Brenda Johnson Says It is Time to Stop Developers Bullying City Staff
Brenda Johnson has just shattered the shield of invincibility certain developers and their agents hid behind for years. The bullying of staff has been known for years, now it will be reported.
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COLEMAN: Helping Terry Whitehead’s Lawyer with a Municipal Act 101
Real estate lawyer Jack Restivo is neither a municipal law nor constitutional law expert, but that does not stop him from trying to Lionel Hutz his way through Terry Whitehead’s case.
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OLT Says No to Developer Seeking to Build More Profitable Stacked Townhomes in Waterdown
In ruling citing concerns about urban boundary pressures and housing affordability, the Ontario Land Tribunal is denying an application by a Waterdown developer to build stacked townhouses instead of apartments at 157 Parkside Drive.
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BRIEF: Committee of Adjustment Member Declares Conflict of Interest, Plans to Speak on Application at Future Meeting
Hamilton Committee of Adjustment Vice-Chair Dale Smith declared a conflict of interest on a matter in front of the committee on Thursday, stating he has an interest in an application at 0 Chippewa Road in Glanbrook.
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COLEMAN: What’s Next on Encampment Enforcement in Hamilton?
Hamilton Police have shown little interest in using force to address social ills. Both the image Hamilton Police wish to project and the background of the key Police Commander lead me to believe this will remain the case.
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Who is a “Child” Under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act?
Municipal Integrity Commissioner Guy Giorno has to decide in a case involving a Committee Chair and the child of the partner they are separated from, but remains legally married to.