Hamilton’s public Downtown Remembrance ceremonies will return in 2021 with some crowd control restrictions due to the ongoing pandemic.
The large parade will be on November 14.
Ward 5 Seat to Be Declared Vacant at Tomorrow’s Hamilton City Council Meeting
Council will have to decide if they will call a by-election or if they will fill the seat by appointment.
COLEMAN: Non-Vaccinated HSR Operators Have the Upper Hand
Is City Council willing to see major HSR service disruptions by putting non-vaccinated drivers on unpaid leave, and a potential work-to-rule during the Grey Cup?
COLEMAN: Landlord-Tenant Board Scorns Malleum For “Borderline Offensive” Eviction Attempt
Ontario’s Landlord and Tenant Board is scorning Hamilton’s Malleum Properties for one of their recent attempts to evict a long-term tenant after the tenant was late in paying their rent.
COLEMAN: Perspectives on “Honourable Honest” Dan McKinnon
“He was probably one of the most honest guys there, getting threats every day from council members and higher ups for his work to clean up some of the departments,” reads one message.
Hamilton’s General Manager of Public Works Suddenly Retires, Water Director ‘No Longer With the City’
Hamilton’s General Manager of Public Works Dan McKinnon and Director of Water Andrew Grice are no longer employed by the City of Hamilton writes City Manager Janette Smith in multiple emails today.
Hamilton’s Development Industry Spending Thousands on Facebook Ads
You can see how much the Hamilton Needs Housing campaign is spending on Facebook.
COLEMAN: Why an Independent Investigation is Needed into Allegations Against By-law Enforcement
To ensure public confidence and remove any apprehension of bias, an outside lawyer needs to review the allegations and procedures involved.
Hamilton Police Board Held Secret Emergency Meeting on September 2nd
The Police Board is not saying what it did during the meeting, beyond announcing they are making National Truth and Reconciliation Day on September 30 a statutory holiday for Hamilton Police.
Coleman’s Notes: Another Developer Frustrated with City Hall Being Closed
Developers of all sizes are beginning to publicly complain about City Hall remaining closed due to COVID, stating there are shortcomings with the City’s planning division staff all working from home.