The Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (formerly known as the Ontario Municipal Board) is beginning to set pre-hearing dates for various appeals for non-decision in planning applications across Hamilton.
Why I Expect OMB Decision on Hamilton’s Ward Boundaries Will be a Landmark Province-Wide Precedent
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During the past 20 years, the OMB has wrestled with municipal representation since the mega-amalgamations of the late stages of Premier Mike Harris’ government. With Hamilton’s Ward Boundary OMB hearing, ELTO Executive Chair Dr. Krushelnicki looks poised to set a framework to clarify how to balance numerous criteria and interests in creating municipal wards.
OMB Sets Dates for Hearing on 19-Storey Proposal at 860 Queenston
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The hearing will start March 12, 2018 and be held at Dundas Town Hall. One day is being set aside for public participants, March 20, and this day will be at Stoney Creek City Hall to be more accessible for residents.
City to Provide Security, if needed, at OMB Hearing After Lawyer Threatened
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In the procedural order issued by the OMB, the City of Hamilton stated that it will provide security if required during the hearing scheduled to start on June 18, 2018. Police are investigating the threat.
Neighbour Dispute Turns into OMB Case, One Neighbour Moves, and OMB Ruling Leaves Both Neighbours Unhappy
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A lesson in the old saying, be careful what you ask for.
Parrish & Heimbecker, Bunge, Harbour West Neighbours Take City to OMB on Pier 8 Development
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Both companies operate industrial facilities at the harbour to the east of the lands and are concerned with the potential restrictions on their operations which may arise from mixed use development.
Ontario Municipal Board Hearing on Hamilton Ward Boundaries Day 7 – Final Arguments [LiveBlog]
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After two days of pre-hearing, and seven days of hearings, the Ontario Municipal Board case reviewing Hamilton’s ward boundaries enters closing arguments today.
Ontario Municipal Board Hearing on Hamilton Ward Boundaries Day 6 [Replay LiveBlog]
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The day starts with appellant Robert Dobrucki on the stand to give his testimony and evidence in the matter.
Following this, Land Use and Planning Expert Gary Scandlan will return to the stand for cross-examination by Dobrucki.
Ontario Municipal Board Hearing on Hamilton Ward Boundaries Day 5 [LiveBlog]
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Today, we’ll have start with participant statements in the morning. This afternoon, Dr. Robert Williams, an expert in municipal ward boundaries who was involved with the Watson & Associates team, is on the stand for the City being cross-examined.
Ontario Municipal Board Hearing on Hamilton Ward Boundaries Day 4 [Replay]
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Today, we’ll have testimony and arguments from each side during the day. In the evening, starting at 6:30pm, participant statements will being and run until 9:30pm. Statements will continue tomorrow morning.
Ontario Municipal Board Hearing on Hamilton Ward Boundaries Day 3 [LiveBlog]
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Day Three of the Ontario Municipal Board hearing into City Council’s new Ward Boundaries is underway. Today, the City will continue to present its case to the Board. The day beings with Dr. Bill Freeman on the stand for the City to provide testimony on history and sociology of Hamilton. Catch up Thursday’s liveblog and Friday’s liveblog. Follow along with our liveblog below.