NDP Leader Marit Stiles removed Sarah Jama from Caucus in October 2023, since that time, the leader has wavered on bringing or not bringing Jama back into the caucus.
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Joey’s Notepad: Waterloo’s 1000 Housing Unit Project Gets MZO
City of Waterloo giving lands to Habitat for Humanity and private developer in exchange for hundreds of affordable units
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Joey’s Notepad: The McMaster Students Union Presidential Election 2025 (I)
The City of Hamilton is not much mentioned in platforms this year – except for a complaint about the City enforcing parking rules.
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Council Approves “Confidential Direction” on Jamesville Settlement Talks
OLT confirms adjournment of contested hearing as settlement appears imminent
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Mayor Horwath Indicates Jamesville “Resolution” Close
Mayor says today’s no-notice urgent Council meeting is to update council on Jamesville settlement talks after a significant change late yesterday.
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Hamilton Council to Hold No-Notice Urgent Meeting on Jamesville OLT Settlement Talks
Something changed between 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. yesterday, causing the City to call a rare no-notice Council meeting.
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BRIEF: Feds Announce Additional Homelessness Funding for Municipalities, Including Hamilton
Federal statement does not say the amount Hamilton will receive.
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Liveblog: Hamilton City Council on January 22, 2025
Reprimanding a councillor, new hires in IT, Barton/Tiffany shelters controversy, encampment protocol, and more.
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Joey’s Notepad: Day Two of Quorum Issues at Hamilton City Council
Quorum issues are the latest symptom of a Council that is adrift.
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Joey’s Notepad: On the New Post-COVID Cafe at Hamilton City Hall
A pipeline for small business development – some good news out of City Hall.