Hamilton Port Authority Says Port Fuels Gasification Project is Dead
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The Hamilton Port Authority announced today they and Port Fuels have "mutually agreed" to part ways, and the plasma gasification plant proposed for Pier 15 is dead.
City Needs To Spend More Money to Shore Up Escarpment Accesses
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Consultant says City must spend more to make escarpment safe for road accesses.
Terry Whitehead Wants to Lower Speed Limit on Queen to 40km/h
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Ward 8 Councillor Terry Whitehead has posted a notice of motion to change the speed limit on Queen Street south of King to 40 km/h. The current speed limit is 50 km/h.
Elevator Maintenance Remains Concern for Disability Committee
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There was much frustration expressed at the time frames for elevator repairs after an property standards order is issued to the landlord of a broken elevator.
Hamilton Urban Indigenous Strategy Update
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Councillors were very supportive of the work plan and the goals of reconciliation.
Deeply Divided Farmers’ Market Board Votes to Enforce Market Hours
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Vendors will be expected to remain open until 6pm on weekdays and 5pm on Saturdays. Board authorizes Market Manager to enforce hours.
Council Committee approves $520K annual for Native Women’s Centre Shelter, $200K one-time for Notre Dame House
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CHIP funding grants to address female and youth homelessness.
Useful Knowledge Society: Women and the City
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The Useful Knowledge Society of Hamilton hosted a discussion on Women and the City on June 6, 2017.
“Affordable Housing” Pitch Proposes Rents 20% Above CMHC Market Rates
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Councillor Farr praises plan, says it will help the affordability crisis in Hamilton. Councillors vote for report on developers request for City incentives.
Council Votes to Restructure Municipal Telecom to Compete Against Private Biz in Other Cities
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Council's move to compete with private businesses in other municipalities would trigger a $300-million tax liability if HUC is not split.