McKenna says she plans to continue working to address climate change, cities are the best place to do so. It is too bad McKenna is out of politics, cause hometown girl returns to run for Mayor would be fun to cover.
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Scott Duvall Gives Final Speech in Parliament
Duvall’s final speech is a perfect nine minute encapsulation of the his politics and personality.
He is the tough steelworker who continues to hold dear his working class humility.
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The City Urban Boundary Survey Is Not Slanted, It Is Bland
Ward 12 Councillor Lloyd Ferguson attacks citizen survey in pre-emptive strike against freezing Hamilton’s urban boundary.
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Council Committee Recommends Making Video “Hybrid” Meetings Permanent
If approved by Council in two weeks, video conferencing will supercede in-person meetings after COVID
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BRIEF: Hamilton Police Create Full-Time Two- Spirit and LGBTQIA+ Liaison Officer
Hamilton Police failed to prevent and failed to effectively respond to a violent attack upon the Hamilton Pride Festival in 2019, one of the many failings found in an independent report was that HPS had no coordination with the diverse communities organizing Pride.
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Council Approves 2024 Canadian Open, Four Councillors Vote Against
The event passed in a 11-4 vote, with Councillors John-Paul Danko, Brenda Johnson, Nrinder Nann, and Maureen Wilson opposed.
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BRIEF: City Selling Alleyway at 315B Aberdeen as Final Step of Implement LPAT Settlement
The sale follows a neighbourhood settlement at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, which TPR reported on in January.
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BRIEF: Organic Waste Facility Sold, SusGlobal says they plan to add R&D to site at 520 Nash Road North.
In a press release, SusGlobal Energy Corp. states they purchased a a 40,535 square foot facility on 3.26 acres at 520 Nash Road with existing permissions to operate a organic waste processing plant. They plan to make liquid fertilizer products at the plant. They are seeking to expand the site to include research & development along with offices.
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BRIEF: West Harbour Cost Overruns Continue
Projects now more than $2-million over budget as the Hamilton Waterfront Trust gains millions in ‘compensation’ and management fees.
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City Allocates $3.3-Million in HSR Transit “Quick Win” Funds to “CF Limeridge Master Plan redevelopment”
And other HSR budget line updates, including renaming the HSR MacNab Terminal.