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The Park is on land that was a tar-processing plant until expropriated in 1979. Nearby residents have expressed concerns for decades, with the Ministry of Environment ordering testing a decade ago.
Key highlights of the discussion between Councillors Lloyd Ferguson, John-Paul Danko, Lily Noble of Stop Sprawl Hamilton, and Mike Collin-Williams of the Homebuilders.
City staff tell Environment Hamilton they need more time to complete their comparative analysis and evaluation of the impacts of freezing the urban boundary. City staff ruled out freezing the urban boundary in their initial studies and recommendations.
Ward 1 Councillor Maureen Wilson says she is disappointed in Vranich’s decision to appeal to the OLT for non-decision.
“Contrary to the positive impacts and benefits of light rail transit often celebrated in literature, this study shows that the significant challenges faced by small businesses during and beyond the construction phase”, the report author’s write.
Reading the Landlord and Tenant Board rulings for Hamilton released this week, I find myself struck by the cases involving long-term rental tenants. A few examples:
The monthly rent is $949, with a rental deposit of around $800. The “below market” rate and the differential between the present and deposit indicate a long-term tenancy. A downtown apartment at $1050 per month, a deposit of $1000. East Hamilton apartment at $782 per month, a deposit of $725.
French language rights are guaranteed in Canada’s Constitution, meaning the boards can seek a court order against the City of Hamilton for violating these rights.
Options for dealing with McMaster’s annual homecoming bash are limited until the “studentification” of West Hamilton is reversed by building on-campus residences and higher-density purpose-built housing.
Hamilton’s public Downtown Remembrance ceremonies will return in 2021 with some crowd control restrictions due to the ongoing pandemic.
The large parade will be on November 14.
Council will have to decide if they will call a by-election or if they will fill the seat by appointment.