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Hamilton Planning a Third Mid-Rise Residential Zone
The City of Hamilton is overhauling its outdated residential zoning bylaws to comply with Ontario's Provincial Planning Statement. Hamilton's current residential bylaws are restrictive, meaning most ...
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Hamilton Mayor’s Task Force Survey Finds 80% of Hamiltonians Do Not Trust City Hall
Mayor Horwath's Task Force on Transparency, Accountability and Access final report calls for reforms, including the creation of an independent Ombudsperson's Office.
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Hamilton Council to Deliberate Linc Parkway Traffic Options as Consultant Says Lane Expansion Cost is $81.5-Million
Expansion is not yet recommended as more studies are needed. Council to debate non-expansion recommendations. Red Hill not on the agenda due to issues with Stewardship Board.
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Delegates Return To Council Calling for Free HSR Fares for Mobility Devices
Hamilton's public transit managers says the new fare discount program is succeeding, however, disability advocates say HSR should go back to free fare for those with mobility devices.
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Fifth Consultant Report on Future of Hamilton’s Farmer Market
With a fifth consultant’s report in hand, Hamilton City Council is launching another round of discussion about the future of the Hamilton Farmers’ Market. During a March 24 meeting, Council voted to ...
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2025 Canadian Federal Election
The Public Record is a reader-funded local news site that depends on your support to provide journalism for all Hamiltonians. The mission of The Public Record is to provide informed coverage of ...
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COLEMAN: The New Federal Election Boundaries Created “Safer” Seats for Hamilton Incumbents
All four of Hamilton's incumbents benefit from riding boundary changes as they gain more of their own party's voters.
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Ward 5 Councillor Matt Francis Joins the Opposition to Parking Lot to Affordable Housing Plan in Ward 4
Francis publicly comments on Hwang's social media, weighing in to say he supports those opposed to parking conversion at 70 Hope Avenue ...
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Joey’s Notepad: “Naturalized gardens,” municipal bylaws, and freedom of expression rights.
Ontario's Superior Court will decide the question: do municipal lawn bylaws violate freedom of expression rights?
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Neighbourhood Association Opposes 12-Storey Building at 1570 Main Street West
The Ainslie-Wood Community Association is collecting signatures on a petition to oppose the construction of a 12-storey rental building at 1570 Main Street West, approximately 600 metres west of the ...
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Planning and Development
The Ainslie-Wood Community Association is collecting signatures on a petition to oppose the construction of a 12-storey rental building at 1570 Main Street West, approximately 600 metres west of the ...
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Hamilton’s Frontline Staff Questioned Removing US Flag from War Memorial
Senior City Hall managers dismissed concerns, only returning the flag after sustained pressure by the Legion, RHLI association, and other veterans groups.