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Milinda C. Athulathmudali of Dundas Named to Hamilton Police Services Board

By Joey Coleman | October 18, 2020

The provincial government appointed Dundas resident Milinda “Mel” C. Athulathmudali to the Hamilton Police Services Board for a three year term beginning on September 10, 2020.

Proposed Site Plan for new Hamilton Public Library Carlisle Library Branch Revealed

Hamilton Public Library Expanding Hours Starting October 5

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SIU Investigative Report into Hamilton Arrest Leaves Many Questions Unanswered

Committee of Adjustment Holds First Video Conference Meeting

Hamilton Police Board Promises Change Without Changing

By Joey Coleman, Editor | June 11, 2020

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.

Hamilton Public Library "accelerating" plans for pick-up service this summer

By Joey Coleman, Editor | May 14, 2020

Chief Librarian says HPL is working to safely provide access to materials as the COVID situation improves. Library pivoted online in March, using its existing Pandemic Plan to guide their response.

Hamilton LGBTQ Committee Votes to Revoke City Hall's Privilege to Raise Pride Flag in Protest of City Discrimination

By Joey Coleman, Editor | May 16, 2019

In response to the City’s employment of the last known leader of the Heritage Front Marc Lemire in a senior IT security role, and how the City conducted citizen committees.

Another Citizen Resignation from Dysfunctional Hamilton Farmers' Market Board

By Joey Coleman, Editor | May 6, 2019

“As much as I am committed to the Hamilton Farmers’ Market I can no longer, as a matter of personal integrity, be part of the Board, whose focus has shifted to the demands of one stakeholder group at the expense of the wishes and needs of other stakeholders” – Marisa Di Censo

Library Board Votes To Maintain Current Services in 2019 Budget Submission to City Council

By Joey Coleman, Editor | November 22, 2018

Despite Interim City Manager Mike Zegarac instructing all City departments, boards, and agencies to bring in budgets under the rate of inflation, the Library Board votes to maintain present service levels instead of implementing cuts.

Developer Pitches New Public Library Branch as Part of Hamilton West Harbour Pier 8 Bid

By Joey Coleman, Editor | March 16, 2018

Hamilton’s Chief Librarian says the Hamilton Public Library is interested in discussing a new library branch with West Harbour developers seeking to win right to buy Pier 8 lands from City.

Hamilton Library Plans Launch of Freelton Extended Hours on October 26

By Joey Coleman, Editor | October 18, 2017

The extended hours are Monday to Thursday: 9am-8pm, and Friday & Saturday: 9am-5pm.

It's Above Board: Ward 10 Councillor Maria Pearson Assisting as Agent on Minor Variance Application

By Joey Coleman, Editor | October 9, 2017

I looked into the matter of Ward 10 City Councillor Maria Pearson serving as an Agent on a minor variance application in her ward. The variance will be heard on October 19.
I reviewed the application file, and spoke with multiple members of staff.

Journalistic Word Choice, Committee of Adjustment, and Tall Buildings as Minor Variances

By Joey Coleman, Editor | September 18, 2017

Developers and big corporate landlords in Ward 2 are increasingly using “minor variances” to bypass Planning Committee – challenging the concept of what is minor in planning.

Greenwin Takes Fight to Convert Family Units to Singles to the OMB

By Joey Coleman, Editor | July 31, 2017

The Committee of Adjustment voted to not approve the conversions, citing that the Committee does not have the power to amended site specific zoning amendments.

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