CRTC invites comments on HD Radio – Could this lead to Hamilton getting our own CBC Station?
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission is inviting public comment on studying the implementation of HD Radio in Canada. The CRTC is the federal regulator of broadcast airwaves. Hamilton doesn’t have our own CBC station and many in our community, myself included, are seeking a CBC radio station…
Scott Park and Parking – HWDSB can't have surface parking, but can have a parking structure
The former Scott Park high school may not become a parking lot but it can become a parking structure. Land use rules in Hamilton, as stated in the Zoning By-law and the Urban Hamilton Official Plan prohibit standalone surface parking lots as a desired use. The regulations do, however,…
Returning to 24/7
Thank you everyone for your thoughts, prayers, and kind words during the past week. The funeral for my grandfather was held yesterday in the beautiful small town of Burford, Ontario (outside of Brantford). I am now catching up on emails, reading documents, and preparing my coverage plan for…
Municipal Heritage Permit Review hearing on James Baptist Partial Demolition
[](http://www.joeycoleman.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/james_street_baptist_church.jpg)James Street Baptist Church The Municipal Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee meets at 5pm today for what should be their final review of a partial demolition request for James Street Baptist Church. A livestream will be provided at 5pm. To view it, click here. You’ll need…
Burlington launches 2014 Election Website, Asks Citizens How They Want to Vote
The City of Burlington’s elections website is now live at www.burlington.ca/election The City is asking its residents how they wish to vote in the coming year and what services they expect from their elections office to facilitate them in voting. People can sign up to get email updates…
More Transparency Coming at City Hall – Agendas to Be Available Online
Culture Change is under way at City Hall with a Council sub-committee approving a staff idea to once again post Council agendas on the Friday prior to meetings. Council’s Governance sub-committee disbanded the infamous “Accountability and Transparency” sub-committee before hearing a delegation from myself, Joey Coleman, on accountability…
City Motor Hotel's future being mapped at Development Review Committee
[](http://www.joeycoleman.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/3700419384_1a2f24f6cb_o.jpg)City Motor Hotel The City Motor Hotel demolition is nearing completion, with only clean-up remaining. Meanwhile at City Hall, staff are meeting today to map out the future of the now-City owned site. The City expropriated the crime-ridden landmark hotel earlier this year and demolished it…
95 King Street, the former strip club, work almost complete
Work on the artist live-work spaces at 95 King Street East in Downtown Hamilton is “over 95% complete” confirms the City’s housing department. During a conversation in the lobby of City Hall, Councillor Farr and City staff discussed the project and answered questions from your ever-present reporter. The…
Golf Gear You're Not Using or Replacing? Kids Can Use It!
Have spare golf gear you’re not using? Maybe you’re planning to replace your current gear. The City with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Hamilton and Burlington are holding an equipment drive to collect golf gear for a youth program that will give kids the opportunity to learn…
Committee of Adjustment – October 24, 2013
The Committee of Adjustment will hear 11 variance requests on October 24. Of these, two are of potential interest – a residential care facility looking to expand in Ward 3, and a new development in Stoney Creek’s Valley Park looking for a variance to cut lot sizes 33%…