The developer of 41-61 Wilson Street & 97-117 John Street North moving forward with plans for three tall buildings on the site.
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City of Hamilton’s May 31st Vaccination Policy’s Arbitration Challenge
In light of the Labour Arbitration decisions released thus far, and Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health stating immunizations are “not mandated,” it appears unlikely Hamilton City Hall will succeed in defeating the policy at arbitration.
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City Staff to Return To Offices in April through to mid-May
“All remaining staff across the organization who are currently working from home will commence a phased return to the workplace starting on April 4,” Thorne stated during a City COVID update on Monday. “We expected that phase return will take place over the course of about six weeks.”
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City Hall to Resume Enforcement of No Parking Beside Hamilton’s Gore Park Cenotaph
The Veterans Committee was told Tuesday the City will be taking measures to stop people from parking beside the memorial.
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Hamilton Veterans Committee Discusses St. Giles Church WWI Memorial Plaque
The Veterans Committee states private memorials are outside of its mandate. They are interested in assisting with the preservation of the plaque.
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Hamilton’s Tax Assessment Increased 1.1% in 2021
Residential assessment grown slowed due to COVID construction delays. Two big projects – The Marquee at 20 George Street and the new L3 Harris Wescam facility in Flamborough led assessment growth.
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Hamilton Airport Reporting Improvement in Finances Despite Year Two of Pandemic
Hamilton airport continues to see record levels of cargo volume and is hoping to rebound with passenger flights in the coming year.
Posted inPlanning and Development
Hamilton Committee of Adjustment for February 24, 2022: Updated
Variances and severances to enable residential intensification, one secondary dwelling unit, and a grandfathered house on prestige industrial lands are among the noteworthy files.
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Municipal Heritage Cmte to Debate Objections to Heritage Registrations in Waterdown Village
The HMHC will vote on seven new heritage designations and 208 non-designation heritage registry status additions for properties in the historic Waterdown Village area where European settlers settled around the Grindstone Creek. .
Posted inHamilton City Hall, Hamilton Committee of Adjustment
Summary of Hamilton’s Committee of Adjustment Meeting for February 17, 2022
Most notable among the decisions this week, the CoA supports small residential units outside of the Downtown Core, citing the needs for more rental housing to address affordability, says no to a secondary unit in Westdale because it will be rented to students, and a quirk of the building code prevents common sense.