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Freedom of Expression

Posted inJoey's Notepad

Joey’s Notepad: “Naturalized gardens,” municipal bylaws, and freedom of expression rights.

by Joey ColemanApril 6, 2025April 6, 2025

Ontario’s Superior Court will decide the question: do municipal lawn bylaws violate freedom of expression rights?

Posted inHamilton City Council

Hamilton City Council to Debate Protest ‘Bubble Zone’ Ban in Closed Session

by Joey ColemanMarch 17, 2025March 17, 2025
Posted inHamilton City Hall

Divisional Court Rules City of Hamilton’s Rejection of CHP Ad Reasonable

by Joey ColemanNovember 14, 2024November 14, 2024
Posted inHamilton City Hall

Anti-Abortion/Pro-Life bus advertisement running on the side of Hamilton buses

by Joey ColemanApril 23, 2024April 23, 2024
Posted inCity Hall News

Hamilton City Hall Concedes It Must Follow Charter Law, Ending Suit by Pro-Life/Anti-Abortion Group

by Joey ColemanMarch 6, 2024April 23, 2024
Posted inBriefs

Alberta Court Says Municipal Landmarks “Not a Soapbox”

by Joey ColemanNovember 2, 2021
Posted inCity Hall News

Divisional Court Hears Arguments in CHP v City of Hamilton: Must Decide if City’s Actions Were Reasonable or Correct

by Joey ColemanJune 13, 2018October 26, 2024
Posted inCitizen-Majority Boards and Agencies, Editors Note

The Public Record Kicked Out of City Hall Public Meeting for "Broadcasting" By Tweeting

by Joey ColemanMarch 6, 2017

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