COLEMAN: A Vague Sign Bylaw is a Bad Sign Bylaw
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City Staff propose to give themselves powers not provided in provincial law, and to do so in a vague manner.
Joey’s Notepad: On UHOP Changes Removing Fifty Road and QEW as a “Future Multi Modal Hub”
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A brief on why the change and what the change means.
COLEMAN: On Brenda Johnson’s Announcement to Not Seek Re-election
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The news is a surprise. Johnson remains one of the most productive members of Council, with a stellar attendance record, and is very engaged in long-term capital planning at City Hall.
Joey’s Notepad: The Risk of Classroom Outbreaks to HSR Staffing Levels
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A significant number of the HSR’s bus operators live in Caledonia and surrounding communities in Haldimand County. Their children go to the same schools, meaning it is prudent to plan for staffing shortages due to isolations.
Joey’s Notepad: Will 2030 Bring the Commonwealth ESport and Youth Games
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In an end of the year address, the head of the International Commonwealth Games hints at ESports being key to the future of the Games. Looking at the Hamilton bid team, the connections are there.
Joey’s Note: Six-Unit Financing and CMHC
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For years, I have not questioned why so many developments have come in at six units. I kinda accepted that three-storey zoning results in six-unit walk-up apartments – two units each floor with amenities and storage in the basement.
Hamilton Health Sciences at 25 Years: Notes from Innovation in Real Places
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The founding of Hamilton Health Sciences 25 years ago features prominently in this year’s Balsille Prize for Public Policy winner Innovation in Real Places: Strategies for Prosperity in an Unforgiving World authored by University of Toronto professor Dan Breznitz.
Vote Against Urban Boundary Expansion Reveals Change in Municipal Politics Power Balance
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For as long as anyone can remember, the development industry’s interests have always won at Council.
Now, online mobilization and membership lists are changing that.
COLEMAN: Vanderbeek being Powers Landlord Is Not a Conflict of Interest
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Her personal experience and decade-long professional relationship with Powers are obviously why she voted for him to be the replacement Ward 5 city councillor.
COLEMAN: RIP Ted Gill, Hamilton Transportation Engineer
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Gill became an engaged citizen in retirement because of a passion for building a better Hamilton, and provided me much insight in our conversations in recent years.