“This site is a model example involving transit, with the existing City bus service at this intersection, the existing GO Station on James within walking distance, and the City’s intent to enhance the James corridor in future with a rapid transit line from the harbour in the north to the airport in the south”, write LPAT in approval.

Hamilton Public Library Expanding Hours Starting October 5
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Chief Librarian notes if the Province reimposes COVID restricts, libraries will pivot to self-serve only with reduced hours.

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.

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.

Hamilton Public Library "accelerating" plans for pick-up service this summer
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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
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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
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“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
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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
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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
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The extended hours are Monday to Thursday: 9am-8pm, and Friday & Saturday: 9am-5pm.