Joey’s Notepad: On Jagmeet Singh
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I, like many Hamiltonians, get my federal political information in soundbites. Listening to Jagmeet Singh at length on Friday, I’m impressed – make no mistake, the NDP can win in Hamilton East-Stoney Creek
Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh Makes Campaign-Style Visit to Hamilton
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Singh discussed the NDP’s “Better Jobs. More Jobs.” platform as a federal election looms in the coming months.
Hamilton’s DRP Praises Plan for Three Tall Buildings Downtown at John and Wilson
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Design Review Panel members say it is a “extremely solid submission” which can be better with changes to reduce the podium to better relate to the neighbourhood and neighbouring church.
Nearby Homeowners Say Eight Storeys is Too Tall at 415 Main West, File OLT Appeal
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Matthew Bury and Robin Jeanveau say Hamilton’s Committee of Adjustment error in approving a mid-rise building behind their houses as a minor variance.
Hamilton’s DRP Gives Conditional Thumbs Up to Vrancor’s latest Proposal at 213 King West
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Hamilton’s Design Review Panel (DPR) says Vrancor needs to redesign its proposed 30-storey development at 213 King Street West to address a potentially dangerous wind condition, and to ensure it relates to surrounding buildings.
Hamilton Moving Towards Mail-In Voting Option for 2022
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Council Committee approves adding mail-in as an option in the 2022 local election, with staff citing the need to be able to respond to situations such as pandemics. Ballots must arrive at City Hall on or before Election Day.
Hamilton’s Associate Medical Officer of Health Hopeful for August Reopening
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“I think the way things are headed, assuming we get and continue to have good vaccination rates, and what the province saying that at some point in August, you’re not gonna see very many restrictions at all from a governmental perspective”, Dr. Tran told Hamilton’s business improvement areas this morning.
The Politics of SJAM and POGG in Hamilton
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Peace, order and good government. Hamilton City Council wants a social media mob to take down the statue so they can point to disorder. It could be beneficial to their political careers.
How Ready is Hamilton to Support Immigrant Populations During an Extreme Heat Dome
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A McMaster MA candidate finds Hamilton needs to do more to support new arrivals during extreme heat.
DiCenzo Pitches Building 42-Storey and 38-Storey Towers Beside Landmark Place
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DiCenzo’s plan does not disclose height. Landmark Place is 43-storey with a low lobby. Depending on the podium design, DiCenzo’s proposal could be taller – making it Hamilton’s tallest building.