Hamilton’s Chief Planner Becoming Burlington’s Planning Commissioner
Steve Robichaud, Hamilton’s top planner since 2012, has been recruited as Burlington’s new Planning Commissioner.
City Clerk Certifies 26 Candidates in Ward 8 By-Election
The City of Hamilton confirms all 26 candidates meet the requirements and are now certified candidates.
Hamilton City Council Quorum Issues Continue with Another Late Committee Start
The Audit, Finance, and Administration committee once again fails to meet quorum requirements.
Ontario Government Intervenes in Hamilton Encampment Charter Challenge
Ontario’s Conservative government is formally intervening in the Hamilton encampment Charter challenge case appeal. Leading up to the February 2025 provincial election, Premier Doug Ford promised his government would enact new provincial laws to prohibit encampments and, if re-elected, his government would provide legal support to municipalities facing Charter challenges. In a case management procedural…
City of Hamilton Bans Association for Reformed Political Action Canada (ARPA) Billboard Ad
Mayor Andrea Horwath issues statement saying the ARPA ad is ‘transphobic.’
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26 Candidates Running in Hamilton’s Ward 8 By-Election [Full Candidate List]
Election day is September 22. TPR is interviewing all candidates for a special edition of The 155 Podcast.
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.
How Council Voted
How Hamilton City Council Voted: June 2 to 20, 2025
There were 15 divided votes during the sixth council cycle of 2025 which began on June 2 and ended on June 20.
Blogs and Columns
COLEMAN: The 2016 Ward 7 By-Election Provides Lessons for the 2026 Ward 8 By-Election
Much has changed in ten years, but the fundmental basics remain the same. There were 22 candidates in 2026, there are 26 now.
Joey’s Notepad: Notes on Monday, August 11, 2025
Notes and posts during the day.
Joey’s Notepad: London Council Compensation and Resource Review
London has a citizen panel conducting a comphrensive review. The 2026 – 30 Hamilton Council be wise to use it as a roadmap.
COLEMAN: Pay Increase for Provincial Politicians is Long Overdue
A 16-year pay freeze was politically easy, but robbed voters of potentially better candidates.
Newsletter Edition
News Briefs
BRIEF: Photo-Op at HPH for Private Redevelopment Start
Former public lands being converted into a 512-bed private long-term care home. Historic Century Manor building to become Indwell supportive housing.
BRIEF: Ceremonial Groundbreaking for New Waterdown Police and Fire Station
The new station’s estimated construction cost is $41-million. The station will serve as the headquarters of a new Hamilton Police division. It will also house Hamilton’s new 9-1-1 call centre, as well as fire and police dispatch.
BRIEF: Feds give Hamilton $1.5M for Increased Short-Term Rental Enforcement
Hamilton caps short-term rentals (AirBnB) bylaw restricts to primary residences.
City’s Hamilton Waterfront Trust Trolley Late: Will Miss Peak Summer Season
The City of Hamilton’s new waterfront ‘trolley’ is late due to the manufacturer lacking a electrical component needed to complete the unit. Hamilton Waterfront Trust Executive Director Christian Wiley said this week that a timeline for delivery is not yet available. “We’re in constant conversation with [the manufacturer] regarding what the compensation will be.” Wiley…
Recent News
PHOTOS: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Day in Hamilton
Hamiltonians honoured NBA champion Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with the Key to the City and a street renaming, celebrating his historic MVP and championship season.
The 155 Podcast Questions for Hamilton City Council Candidates in the Ward 8 By-Election
All candidates are being asked to answer 20 questions on a range of topics including municipal finance, governance, conduct, and road safety.
Hamilton’s Chief of Police Contemplating Youth Advisory Committee
Chief Frank Bergen tells youth at a town hall an advisory committee is only useful if they “tell me what they are thinking, now what I want to hear.”
City Council Meeting Disrupted for Second Time This Week, Third Time in Recent Months
Today’s incident is the third disruption in recent months. City Hall is now taking measures to prevent further disruptions. Police are investigating Monday’s incident.
OLT Issues Procedural Order for 1494 Upper Wellington Street
In the written decision, a OLT Vice-Chair granted participant status a few more individuals than were verbally approved on June 11.
Man Disrupts Hamilton City Council With Hate-Filled Rant
Hateful statements contained anti-Semitic, Islamophobic, homophobic, racist, and transphobic comments.
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