Hamilton is one of few large municipalities that does not practice privacy-by-design
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey’s Notepad: HSR Improves ‘Temporary’ Bus Areas using ‘Permanent’ Signs
Hamilton’s public transit agency making bus stop locations clear during construction detours
Posted inCity Hall
City of Hamilton Starts 2025 With Another Privacy Breach
Hamilton is already under provincial investigation for recent breaches
Posted inOntario Land Tribunal, Planning and Development
BRIEF: Minor Procedural Changes for Upcoming Jamesville OLT Hearing
Parties granted an additional week to complete expert statements and submit to OLT before ten day hearing begins on Feb 18
Posted inOntario Land Tribunal, Planning and Development
OLT Sets 2026 Hearing Dates for Upper West Side Urban Boundary Expansion Appeal
It will be late 2026 at the earliest for a OLT decision. The developers continue to hope for a MZO.
Posted inCity Hall News
City of Hamilton Confirms Tiny Shelters Shipment Arrival at Barton/Tiffany
Shipping containers of tiny shelter components unloaded as City’s next contractor takes on installing electrical, HVAC and other requirements to make them shelters.
Posted inCity Hall News
Joey’s Notepad: Shipments of Some Sort Arrive at Barton/Tiffany Tiny Shelters Site
Some wrapped materials and shipping containers arrive at the fiasco-plagued project site
Posted in2025 City of Hamilton Budget
City of Hamilton Projects Losing Over $100,000 in 2025 as Hamiltonians go to Other Cities for Marriage Licenses
Hamilton charges the highest marriage license fee in the region at $178. Grimsby charges $134.50 and offers both by-appointment and online services. Hamilton offers neither.
Posted inBriefs, Planning and Development
Hamilton Council to Vote on Building Underground Municipal Parking at Pier 8
City to start to negotiations with Waterfront Shores to incorporate 300 public underground parking spaces into the planned residential development.
Posted inHamilton City Council
City of Hamilton Releases December Encampment Stats
Cold weather is decreasing the number of encampments, but those remaining outdoors are increasingly refusing shelter referrals.