Council to debate Setting Sail OMB hearing developments
Hamilton’s city planning committee went in-camera today to discuss the Ontario Municipal Board hearings on the City’s Setting Sail plan. Planning committee chair and Ward 9 councillor Brad Clark says the matter will go to the next Council meeting and details will be shared with the public during…
The big Green Button for open data
Love this idea – now to get one on the City of Hamilton website.…
Demolition Permit for 112 Hughson Street South, Hamilton
The building at 112 Hughson Street South is being demolished* It’s unclear what, if anything, will replace the building. The building, a converted house, was used solely for commercial purposes and a replacement is not required. Had building contained residential use, the downtown demolition control bylaw requires replacement…
Newscoop – an open source CMS for journalism
There are plenty of CMS options out there for journalism, with Armstrong CMS being one that’s generating attention in North America. Armstrong is funded in part by the Knight Foundation and backed by two of the most successful non-profit news outlets in America. There are many more options,…
City of Hamilton and transit workers reach deal – no transit strike!
The City of Hamilton and it’s transit operators, mechanics and support workers have reached an tentative agreement. News arrived in a city news release issued at 00:49 this morning: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE City reaches tentative deal with transit union HAMILTON, ON – January 28th, 2012 – The City…
Negotiations to avert an HSR strike continue (2000hrs 27 Jan 12)
Negotiations between the City of Hamilton and the union representing HSR bus drivers, mechanics, and support staff continues at this hours. I must nap before working a night shift. CHCH’s Brittany Gogo is at the hotel where negotiations are occurring and promises to update on Twitter if any…
City of Hamilton liable for over $1M in damages to contractor
The City of Hamilton has been ordered by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to pay $850,866, in damages to Bre-Ex Limited for “inept” management of a 2001 contract to fix a leachate problem at the Glanbrook landfill. The damages do not include pre-trial interest or legal costs. Once added, the City will…
Should I buy a HSR bus pass with a labour disruption looming?
I asked the City of Hamilton: Does the City have a plan in place for purchasers of transit passes in the event of a labour disruption? More directly, can people purchase their February pass now instead of waiting until the results of negotiations are clear. The City responded:…
HSR bus drivers optimistic as strike deadline looms
Hamilton public transit drivers are showing optimism as a strike deadline of Monday looms. Talking to senior bus operators the past two days, there is a belief that a strike will be averted. I’m told, and the union will not confirm due to a media blackout, that 5…
It took 15 years, but the county wins: HWDSB moving to Crestwood
Fifteen years ago, the Board of Education for the City of Hamilton and The Wentworth County Board of Education merged to form District School Board 21 – the now named Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board. Today, after 15 years, the HWDSB is leaving the downtown core and the headquarters…