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.
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.
YWCA Asked for $300,000 for Transitional Housing, Council Cmte Approves $24,500
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Denise Christopherson, YWCA Chief Executive Officer, said today's funding was a "good first step" and that work continues with the City to find more funding sources.
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.
Council Gives RHLI Time to Deploy Auchmar Plan
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Council nudges RHLI towards partnerships with other interest parties, gives wide berth to Regimental Senate to find sustainable business plan.
Council Votes to Phase Out Commercial/Industrial Vacant Property Rebate
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Council was divided on a motion by Matthew Green to put the savings from the program into the affordable housing budget.
Art Gallery’s Main Street Facing Expansion Plan Cancelled
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AGH asks Council to help them on their new strategic plan and future direction.
Father of Jasmin Hanif Speaks to City Council, Calls for Vision Zero and Safer Streets
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Councillors divided on Vision Zero, as Ferguson declares he will not support any changes in Lower City during Monday's Public Works Committee meeting.