Hamilton’s Urban Boundary Debate on TVO’s The Agenda
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Key highlights of the discussion between Councillors Lloyd Ferguson, John-Paul Danko, Lily Noble of Stop Sprawl Hamilton, and Mike Collin-Williams of the Homebuilders.
Hamilton’s Central Park Soil Contaminated with Carcinogens: Environmental Site Assessment Reports
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The Park is on land that was a tar-processing plant until expropriated in 1979. Nearby residents have expressed concerns for decades, with the Ministry of Environment ordering testing a decade ago.
Hamilton Urban Boundary Debate Delayed to November 9
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City staff tell Environment Hamilton they need more time to complete their comparative analysis and evaluation of the impacts of freezing the urban boundary. City staff ruled out freezing the urban boundary in their initial studies and recommendations.
Vrancor Takes Its Strathcona Tall Building Application to the Ontario Land Tribunal
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Ward 1 Councillor Maureen Wilson says she is disappointed in Vranich’s decision to appeal to the OLT for non-decision.
BLOG: Academic Research on LRT’s Impact on Small Business in Charlotte N.C.
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“Contrary to the positive impacts and benefits of light rail transit often celebrated in literature, this study shows that the significant challenges faced by small businesses during and beyond the construction phase”, the report author’s write.
French School Boards to Hamilton City Hall: Stop Blocking New High School
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French language rights are guaranteed in Canada’s Constitution, meaning the boards can seek a court order against the City of Hamilton for violating these rights.
COLEMAN: McMaster Rebranded Homecoming Into A Party It Cannot Control
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Options for dealing with McMaster’s annual homecoming bash are limited until the “studentification” of West Hamilton is reversed by building on-campus residences and higher-density purpose-built housing.
BLOG: A brief note on the LTB and Hamilton rents
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Reading the Landlord and Tenant Board rulings for Hamilton released this week, I find myself struck by the cases involving long-term rental tenants. A few examples:
The monthly rent is $949, with a rental deposit of around $800. The “below market” rate and the differential between the present and deposit indicate a long-term tenancy. A downtown apartment at $1050 per month, a deposit of $1000. East Hamilton apartment at $782 per month, a deposit of $725.
Hamilton Will Hold Public Remembrance Day Ceremonies
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Hamilton’s public Downtown Remembrance ceremonies will return in 2021 with some crowd control restrictions due to the ongoing pandemic.
The large parade will be on November 14.
Ward 5 Seat to Be Declared Vacant at Tomorrow’s Hamilton City Council Meeting
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Council will have to decide if they will call a by-election or if they will fill the seat by appointment.
COLEMAN: Non-Vaccinated HSR Operators Have the Upper Hand
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Is City Council willing to see major HSR service disruptions by putting non-vaccinated drivers on unpaid leave, and a potential work-to-rule during the Grey Cup?
COLEMAN: Landlord-Tenant Board Scorns Malleum For “Borderline Offensive” Eviction Attempt
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Ontario’s Landlord and Tenant Board is scorning Hamilton’s Malleum Properties for one of their recent attempts to evict a long-term tenant after the tenant was late in paying their rent.