Mayor Horwath Says Hamilton is Succeeding: “Let’s Not Slide Back”
Horwath delivers election year speech saying Hamilton has overcome “negativity and defeatism” and “there’s more to come.”
Long-Awaited Binbrook Affordable Seniors Housing Project Nears Final Approval
The City of Hamilton is transferring 1.5 hectares of land to facilitate 111 new units. The Committee of Adjustment must formally approve the new lot lines at its May 19 hearing before construction permits can be issued.
Hamilton’s Climate Change Committee Declines to Support Exempting Non-Profit Housing from Tree Requirements
Motion sought to address the costs of tree compliance for affordable housing projects
Hamilton City Hall Discloses Sixth Privacy Breach in Three Years
Citizen volunteer confidential applications published on City web portal.; City Clerk’s Office cites software vendor malfunction.
Hamilton Police Arrest 14-Year-Old Suspect in Jackson Square Shooting Homicide
Police state they are not seeking any further suspects.
Public Health Food Safety Measures on Board of Health Agenda, In Middle of Salmonella Poisoning Outbreak
City of Hamilton officials were aware of serious food safety deficiencies at Piper Arms restaurant. Now dozens are sick and eight people hospitalized.
WEEKLY PREVIEW
Week Ahead: Hamilton Civic Meetings and Events for April 21 to 25, 2025
It’s the last week of the federal election campaign and Hamilton’s candidates will debate. Two OLT hearings, two City Hall meetings, and more in TPR’s weekly listing.
Hamilton Civic Affairs Calendar
Thursday, April 30, 2026
9:00 a.m. Governments of Canada and Ontario announcement re: Hamilton LRT
CHCH will be livestreaming, watch Morning Live on YouTube.
9:30 a.m. Committee of Adjustment
Council Chambers
Agenda · Livestream
10:00 a.m. Ontario Land Tribunal – Urban Boundary Expansion Hearing “Phase 1 Hearing” for three urban boundary applications.
Online Video Conference
Background story on TPR.
Blogs and Columns
Joey’s Liveposts: Hamilton City Council Ratification Meeting on April 22, 2026
Barton/Tiffany fiasco lobbying, 10-year downtown plan, planning decisions, Ward grants for “social infrastructure”, debate on free transit for seniors, and debate on previous residency requirements for homelessness services, and more
Joey’s Liveposts Replay: Day One, Ontario Land Tribunal Hamilton Urban Boundary Expansion, Phase I Hearing on April 13, 2026
The OLT is conducting a three week hearing regarding Hamilton’s growth plan and lands need assessment. Developers say the studies prove urban boundary expansion is needed, City says it can meet growth by intensification.
Joey’s Linkblog on April 9, 2026
A selection of news and readings that informs issues in Hamilton, municipal news from elsewhere, and other readings of interest.
How Council Voted
How Hamilton City Council Voted: February 23 to March 4, 2026
A list of City Council votes for the third complete council cycle of 2025
Newsletter Edition
News Briefs
TRANSCRIPT: Keanin Loomis Officially Announces Mayoral Candidacy
Keanin Loomis is trying a second time to be elected as Mayor of Hamilton. He made it official on Wednesday morning, holding a press announcement outside of the Westdale Theatre.
BRIEF: Hamilton to Recover Costs After Stepping In to Save 58 King Street East Facade
City hired contractors to stabilize facade after owner failed to comply with 2023 order
NOTED: City Says Programming Error Caused Traffic Signal Timing Issue on York Blvd at Locke
City says error issue occurred as a result of switching from temporary construction timings to a permanent timing.
NOTED: Mayor Horwath 2026 Levees Scheduled for Jan 15, 16, and 17.
Mayor Andrea Horwath’s office announced today the following three dates and locations for the 2026 Hamilton New Year’s Levees:
Thursday, January 15, at Hamilton City Hall between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.;
Friday, January 16, at Ancaster Old Town Hall between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.; and
Saturday, January 17, at Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre between…
Recent News
16-Year-Old Boy Killed in Jackson Square Shooting
Hamilton Police searching for two armed suspects, one of which used what police describe as a ‘long’ gun.
City of Hamilton to Track and Report Heat-Related Illnesses: Dashboard Launches May 4
The tracking comes as the Board of Health and City Council continue to deliberate on updating Hamilton’s residential maximum heat bylaw to require all landlords to provide air conditioning to tenants.
INBOX: Correspondence from Viv Saunders Regarding Councillor Discretionary Funds
Hamilton resident watchdog Viv Saunders wrote an open letter to City Council, City Hall refused to include it in the Council agenda package.
LIVE on TPR’s YouTube: Hamilton Farmers Market Board of Directors Meeting
The item of greatest interest for the general public are three delegations regarding the Market’s vendor’s attendance policy.
CN Rail Appeals Hamilton Committee of Adjustment Intensification Approval for 231 Bay Street North
Ontario Land Tribunal is being asked to review compatibility of existing residential use.
Jantzi Cheese Termination Notice Triggers Wider Vendor Pushback on Market Attendance Rules
City Council approved funding increase for Market as part of deal that included vendors opening on all market days.
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