Massive King Street Open Street Event Confirmed for June 18, 2023
, Editor |
King Street is to be closed to vehicles for 3.5km between Gage Avenue in the East and John Street in the West.
Joey’s Notepad: Today’s Cancelled Council Meeting Confusion
, Editor |
Somehow a routine meeting turned into a series of confusing and conflicting events.
City Hall Says E-Scooters Expected to Launch in Two Weeks
, Editor |
A City of Hamilton Presentation Lists April 3rd for launch on the City Hall forecourt.
Why Council Cannot Set Term Priorities in Closed Session
, Editor |
An explanation of the Municipal Act and why Hamilton City Council must make decisions in public.
OLT Brief: Dundas 71 Main Street Post Bill 23 Cash in Lieu Appeal CMC Hearing Date Set
, Editor |
OLT will conduct a case management conference on May 5, 2023, for one of the first post-Bill 23 City development fee appeal with $646,416 at stake.
Joey’s Notepad: Resident Advisory Committee Members Must Fully Recuse When in Conflict of Interest
, Editor |
The City needs to provide better training and support to advisory committees to prevent conflict of interest scandals.
Terry Whitehead’s 45-Day Remuneration Suspension Did Not Occur
, Editor |
City Reports States Whitehead was fully paid his remuneration, without deduction, after Council voted to suspend it for 45 days.
Hamilton Will Not Suspend Students As Public Health Catches Up Vaccinations
, Editor |
Dr. Elizabeth Richardson says Hamilton is seeing progress in catching up on elementary school vaccinations
BRIEF: Ontario Announces New Plan to Make a Housing Plan
, Editor |
This new group is the latest in a series of task forces on housing development and affordability in Ontario.
Joey’s Linkblog: Regulating “Civility” and Banning Criticism of Local Government in Massachusetts
, Editor |
Massachusetts’ top court strikes down local bylaw requiring civility when speaking to local council, in a case of extremely offensive speech.
Hamilton Centre By-Election Advance Turnout Higher Than 2020 Ontario By-Elections
, Editor |
Elections Ontario reports 4166 advance ballots cast representing 5.2% of registered voters.
Two Tall Towers Proposed for 117 Jackson Street East
, Editor |
Hamilton’s Design Review Panel will ask: should the buildings be approved despite not fully complying with the Downtown Secondary Plan?