Hamilton Planning Committee for September 16, 2014
A busy Planning Committee with Urban Farming, Closing the “Minor Alteration” Loophole, New Zoning for the City Motor Hotel Site, and new developments across the City on the agenda. Live video starts at 9:30am…
Councillor Ferguson Using City Email Address on Election Website
Lloyd Ferguson Campaign Photo Ward 12 incumbent City Councillor Lloyd Ferguson launched his election website this week at www.lferguson.com. The veteran councillor, who chairs the “Accountability and Transparency Committee”, is using his City of Hamilton email address as his email contact on his election campaign…
Anglican Diocese Plans 8-Storey Mixed-Use Building Behind James North Cathedral
(DISCLOSURE: I pay market rent for my office space in a building partially owned by the architect) Hamilton’s new building boom is seeing the Anglican Cathedral proposing an interesting mixed-use 8 storey building on the rear portion of their property and a neighbouring City of Hamilton municipal parking…
Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee for September 2014
The Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee holds their September 2014 meeting on September 11 at 12noon. This is a change from their usual third Thursday meetings because Council is adjourned for the election in two weeks. I do not have a copy of the agenda. Video starts at noon.…
Hamilton City Council for September 10, 2014
City Council ratifies their committee work of the past two weeks. Among the highlights: Lobbyist Registry, McMaster Downtown campus land gift commitment, a land swap with the school board in the stadium district, and more. Live video starts at 5:00pm…
Hamilton Police Arrest Man for Drug and Weapon Possession near West and Wilson on Saturday Night
Police often say there’s no such thing as a routine traffic stop. Around 7:50pm, Hamilton Police pulled over a vehicle in the area of West Avenue and Wilson Street. The driver exited the vehicle, and fled. Police set up a perimeter, used a police dog, and found the…
Hamilton City Council GIC for September 4, 2014
City Council meets as GIC with two major decisions among a heavy agenda as they debate a McMaster downtown campus and the lobbyist registry. Live video starts at 9:30am…
Brad Clark Positions In Favour of More Bus Service Instead of LRT – but Will Province Change The Big Move?
Brad Clark says Hamilton needs more HSR conventional bus service and BRT because the City cannot afford light rail transit. In his first campaign announcement, the current Stoney Creek City Councillor and former provincial cabinet minister, says Hamilton should ask the province to fund a Bus Rapid Transit…
City of Hamilton Bans Campaigning in Public Spaces Used by HSR, Violating Charter Rights
Hamilton City Hall says political speech and campaigning is forbidden on public property which is used by the HSR for bus operations, including the area surrounding the MacNab Street bus terminal. All candidates received notice from the City of Hamilton that “Unauthorized solicitation on the Company’s [HSR] premises…
JoeyColeman.ca Coverage Plan for September 3, 2014 (And Daily Hamilton Reads Roundup)
Good morning everyone, Expecting beautiful weather today at 27C and sunny. At City Hall, the Planning Committee meets today with five public hearings, debate three discussion items, and hear from two developers appealing City positions and policies. Live video starts at 9:30am Mayoral candidate Brad Clark says he…