City Staff state their recommendation on operating model will be released in November
Posted inBriefs, Planning and Development
NOTED: OLT Case Management Ruling on 405 James North (Jamesville)
Written decision includes link to watch the September 8 Case Management Conference.
Posted inOntario Land Tribunal, Planning and Development
OLT Give Final Approval to Three Tall Buildings at 310 Frances Avenue in Stoney Creek
The approval allows three tall towers of 34, 37, and 44 storeys with up to 1,390 residential units.
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey’s Notepad: Effective Allocation of Public Funds and Transit in Stoney Creek
People don’t like change, even when it is better than the status quo.
Posted inBriefs
Australia Cancels Hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games: insidethegames.biz
They report the Games budget has ballooned to AUD$6 billion [$5.39 Canadian] from its original AUD$2.6 billion.
Posted inColeman's Notes
COLEMAN: Council Needs to Respect Its Own Summer Recess
The failure of Council to organize their calendar is embarrassing and leads to poor decision making.
Posted inMunicipal Affairs Briefs
BRIEF: Ontario Ombudsman Rules People Need Not Identify Themselves to Attend Meetings
Ombuds finds Ontario’s Municipal Act open meeting laws prohibit forcing the public to identify themselves to observe public meetings.
Posted inBriefs
City and Owner of 45 Barlake Apartments Agreed on Hot Water Fix
East Hamilton Riverdale apartment building will upgrade boilers after City property standards order
Posted inCitizen-Majority Boards and Agencies, City Hall News
Hamilton Farmers Market Hours Change After Labour Day
The Market will now open on Wednesdays, shifting from Tuesdays to be open Wednesdays to Saturdays.
Posted inBriefs
BRIEF: Hamilton and the new Provincial Electric Power Strategy
The plan notes the conversion of steelmaking in Hamilton to electric arc furnaces will increase electrical power demand.