PJ Mercanti tells bid supporters they need to work hard in the coming week to promote the bid leading up to a crucial August 10 City Council vote to decide if the Games will be a Council COVID recovery priority.
SIU Investigative Report into Hamilton Arrest Leaves Many Questions Unanswered
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SIU Director’s Report skips over key questions in concluding use of force justified. No wonder report after report finds Ontario wanting for better police oversight.
Coleman’s Notes: Painting the Roadway in Protest
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Why the City moved quickly to remove the painted message on Main Street West, and questions about why they also removed posters.
Four Tall Buildings Proposed for Hamilton City Centre at 77 James Street North
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If it happens, the estimated $700-million redevelopment of the Hamilton City Centre site will be the largest Downtown Hamilton construction project in 30 years.
Ministry of Municipal Affairs plans to allow Council to meet by video post-COVID
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Last Friday, during the City Council meeting, Mayor Fred Eisenberger expressed support for the pending proposal. Ward 4 Councillor Sam Merulla, who said he was video conferencing from Algonquin, said he hopes the change is made permanent to enable him to attend meetings remotely in the future.
McMaster’s Main West Student Housing Project Clears LPAT Hurdle: Final Approval Imminent
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City Council approved the development in October 2019, but McMaster had already appeal to the LPAT.
ANALYSIS: Mandatory Masking By-Law Is Really About Business Practices Not Individuals Masking
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Once passed, and ratified by Council, the by-law imposes two primary obligations upon businesses – posting of signs and keeping employees safe when physical distancing is not possible.
City Hall Says Development Delays Caused by COVID Causing Delay in Development Fees Collection
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The City originally forecast to collect $106-million in development charges for 2020.
As of June 30, the City has only collected $30-million. The decrease is primarily related to COVID development delays, Zegarac said.
Committee of Adjustment Holds First Video Conference Meeting
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Meeting runs smoothly as CoA approves all but one application.
Hamilton Police Board Promises Change Without Changing
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During a video conference meeting, members of the Board voted unanimously to “accept” the findings. They promise they will implement the 38 recommendations, but their words reveal a resistance to change, and a serious lack of understanding of the need for reform revealed in the report.