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“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.
Land values are driving the variances at Hamilton’s Committee of Adjustment this week with numerous applications for severances and secondary units.
Hamilton’s Police Service is projecting a $1.6-million fiscal surplus for 2020, which the HPS attributes to significantly lower than average retirements, decreased training due to COVID physical distancing requirements, and decreased use of fuel, utilities, and supplies.
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.
Renovation of TD bank branch into a library will include an outdoor reading patio and extended self-service access hours.
Chief Librarian notes if the Province reimposes COVID restricts, libraries will pivot to self-serve only with reduced hours.
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.
Meeting runs smoothly as CoA approves all but one application.
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.
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.