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BRIEF: O. Reg. 580/22 Provincial Priorities

By Joey Coleman, Editor | January 9, 2023

Hamilton is next in line for “strong mayor” powers on “provincial priority” to build housing.

BRIEF: B.C. Human Rights Tribunal Rules Standard ‘Floating’ Bus Design Discriminatory

By Joey Coleman, Editor | January 9, 2023

Floating bus stop designs, those with raised bike lanes flowing behind or in front of them, are dangerous for people who are blind or have visual impairments.

NOTED: Ottawa City Clerk Explains Board of Health Independence from Appointing Municipality

By Joey Coleman, Editor | December 29, 2022

If the new Hamilton City Council adopts an independent Board of Health governance structure, the new Board of Health will be independent of City Hall.

BRIEF: Ottawa Will Update Local Board Definition Following Hamilton Divisional Court Ruling

By Joey Coleman, Editor | December 29, 2022

Ottawa’s City Clerk notes Kroetsch v. Integrity Commissioner for the City of Hamilton in a report on Ottawa’s municipal governance rules.

Site Appeals of Hamilton’s 2017 Commercial Zoning Bylaw Continue

By Joey Coleman, Editor | December 1, 2022

The Ontario Land Tribunal appeals of Hamilton’s 2017 Commercial Mixed Use Zoning Bylaw continues to progress slowly.
A new procedural order was issued today, following a November 24 hearing.

BRIEF: Mississauga Loses Court Appeal Against Election Record Transparency

By Joey Coleman, Editor | November 26, 2022

It will be interesting to see if the Municipal Elections Act is changed in light of the 2018 events in Mississauga and the similar situation that unfolded in Hamilton last month.

NOTED: Fairness Matters in Municipal Council Licensing Hearings

By Joey Coleman, Editor | November 26, 2022

In a ruling entirely in keeping with obvious case law, Ontario’s Divisional Court is making the Municipality of Leamington redo its appeal hearing after the municipality’s Appeal Committee failed to conduct a procedurally fair hearing regarding a tavern.

Ontario Government to Order City of Hamilton to Conduct Sewer Audit

By Joey Coleman, Editor | November 24, 2022

Minister of Environment says the City will be ordered to “clean this mess up.”

BRIEF: City Updates With Costs Thus Far Fixing 26-Year Sewage Leak

By Joey Coleman, Editor | November 24, 2022

City has spent an estimated $30,000 thus far. Ontario’s Ministry of Environment is ordering a full audit of Hamilton’s entire wastewater system.

BRIEF: City of Hamilton Planning Division Reorgs and Expands

By Joey Coleman, Editor | November 10, 2022

Reorg is prep for Planning Act changes that impose refunds when the City fails to make decisions in 60, 90, and 120 days on planning applications.

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