BRIEF: O. Reg. 580/22 Provincial Priorities
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.