Hamilton’s Public Health Unit is likely to be merged with Niagara, Brant, and other areas near us as Premier Doug Ford cuts budgets and number of health units. Doctors awaiting more details before prescribing their opinions on the changes.
Posted inCity Hall News
Lime Brings Scooters to City Hall – Will Hamilton See Electric Scooters in 2020?
City staff took the scooter for test rides, and a staff report will be presented to Council in the near future with options to consider regarding regulations of E-Scooter sharing companies.
Posted inColeman's Notes, Opinion
Coleman's Notes: HSR Shortening the 34-Upper Paradise Routing Downtown
This is not a rider-centric change, quite the opposite. Instead of providing needed bus service to Redeemer University College, Mayor Fred Eisenberger has once again shortchanged the HSR and its riders.
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey's NotePad for April 16, 2019: Council GIC, Cycling Committee, and More
The daily note – items of interests, summaries, and likes that help keep you informed.
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey's NotePad for April 3, 2019: Council GIC, Cycling Committee, and More
The daily note – items of interests, summaries, and likes that help keep you informed.
Posted inOntario Land Tribunal
LPAT Makes Unexpected Decision This Morning on Pier 8 Plans: Triggering New Talks Between City, Harbour West Neighbours, and Herman Turkstra
In a key decision, Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Member Blair Taylor questions if the City has conducted proper transportation planning for 1645 units of housing on Pier 8. The ruling has spurred settlement talks as all sides look for a solution which removes their exposure to risk that could result from an imposed ruling of the Tribunal.
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Joey's NotePad for April 2, 2019: Planning, LPAT, and More
The daily note – items of interests, summaries, and likes that help keep you informed.
Posted inOntario Land Tribunal
Hamilton Commercial Mixed-Use Zoning Appeal Negotiations Continue: Postponement of April 10th Prehearing Date Likely
Negotiations continue between the City and appellants to reach agreements. Appellants continue to work among themselves to organize the case issue list, primary appellants, and “sheltering of appeals”.
Next Prehearing date requested no earlier than July.
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Joey's Scrapbook for April 1, 2019: I'm Not Fooling Around
The daily note – items of interests, summaries, and likes that help keep you informed.
Posted inCity Hall
VIDEO: Ontario Transport Minister Jeff Yurek on Hamilton LRT: Project is a go with $1-Billion Budget
Ontario’s Minister of Transportation Jeff Yurek says Hamilton’s LRT project is a go within its existing $1-billion dollar Provincial funding commitment.
Province has lifted the freeze on land acquisitions, and the RFP is moving forward.