540 King Street East was one of Hamilton’s more affordable apartment buildings before its purchase by Malleum Real Estate Management in 2018.
Posted inBriefs
New Vrancor Tower at 154 Main East Will Pay $400,000 More Per Year in Property Tax
The assessed value of the property is jumping from $4-million when it was twostorey commercial building to $45-million as a twenty-six (26) storey mixed-use building.
Posted inCity Hall
Hamilton City Hall Will Release Municipal Office Reopening Plan in September
Following Council’s Decision on the Reopening Plan in mid-September, some city staff “will be transitioned back to the work space as in-person service delivery resumes”
Posted inCity Hall
Councillor Nann will put Sir John A Macdonald Statue to Vote at Council Next Week
It is time to remove the statue immediately, Nann says. The debate will occur Thursday afternoon, with the final vote on Friday.
Posted inNews
Hamilton Bike Share May Get More Bikes, if Council Approves Shipping from Portland
If approved by Council, based on the timelines for shipping, modification, and repainting, the bicycles will likely enter service in spring 2022.
Posted inAdvisory and Sub-Committees
Hamilton City Committee Member Participates in Video Meeting While Driving Home on the QEW
Don Jackson is shown driving home during the video meeting, voting by hand, and regularly taking his eyes off the road to participate in meeting discussions.
Posted inColeman's Notes
Hamilton-born Catherine McKenna Not Seeking Re-election to Parliament: Some Hamilton Thoughts
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.
Posted inCity Hall
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.
Posted inCity Hall
Council Committee Recommends Making Video “Hybrid” Meetings Permanent
If approved by Council in two weeks, video conferencing will supercede in-person meetings after COVID