New - for the first time ever, the City of Hamilton is using the Internet to post Notices of Complete [Planning] Application Previously, the City only used snail mail and a single on site billboard. The City is planning, in the future, to post applications online. #yhmcc #HamOnt

New Blog Post: On covering Ward 8 financial returns. Philip Bradshaw is the first file his campaign financial return. He spent $1236.76 of his own money I'm waiting for more returns to be filed, then will dive in and do analysis I'm also going to confirm who can file compliance requests. #yhmcc

The Hamilton Farmers Market has added more weekday seating. On Saturday, this area will be used for the Showcase vendors.

The vote: 12-3 to fund encampment enforcement and clean-up responses. Opposed: Kroetsch, Nann, A. Wilson Absent: Hwang "Total estimated cost of $525,000 to be funded from the Tax Stabilization Reserve 110046 for the duration of 2025" Costs will be included in 2026 budget docs. #yhmcc #HamOnt

City Council has been debating encampment response for two hours now. There hasn't been much new in the comments. I've been listening. There will be a vote regarding the recommendation to fund the costs already incurrent enforcing and cleaning-up encampments, and continue funding. #yhmcc

Hamilton City Hall quorum issues continue, and this time tenants are the ones left in limbo as the City's Property Standards Committee failed to make quorum for the second time this year. One of the three hearings cancelled today is a tenant standards order. #yhmcc #HamOnt #QuorumWatch

Hamilton City Council is receiving an update regarding encampments today. Many delegates are speaking to Council, calling for a return to permitting encampments in some public spaces until such time as the City provides zero-barrier rent-free housing. #yhmcc

Good morning. City Council is underway. On-Time (in-person): 1,2,3,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15 (Webex Video): 5 Not Present on Time: Mayor,4,6 Issues: Encampments, Transparency, Downtown #yhmcc #HamOnt Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMXK... Agenda: pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...

Great news. That’s smart planning. Remember, weekend day passes (e-tickets - no tapping) are only $10 for all-day GO service saving you a lot of cash www.gotransit.com/en/partners-...

OpenAI employees are very excited about how well their new AI tool can create fake videos of people doing crimes and have definitely thought through all the implications of this

Metrolinx just announced there will be Full Service on the Lakeshore West Line Oct 4/5 Citing the Blue Jays playoff game, GO Transit will delay track work to a later weekend. Trains will operate regular schedules / regular stops on Lakeshore West.

Hamilton Police state: 2025-09-30 16:47:18 COLLISION : #StoneyCreek **CLOSED** Highway No. 8 between Donn Av and Gray Rd

Note for HSR riders, these two buses are assigned to route 10 B-Line Both will miss trips to University Plaza.

Traffic disruption Queenston Road (Highway 8) between Lake Avenue and Grays Road. Unknown cause. HSR buses are detouring from Queenston onto Lake Ave. Two HSR buses have not moved going westbound for a few minutes, both are in front of the LCBO. (One is turning around using the plaza) #hamont

City Council's Public Works Cmte is discussing the problem of illegal dumping in city alleyways. The City has installed many "no dumping" signs. Clr Nann notes "Signs Don't Work" to which a few other councillors made comments such as 'you don't say' in reference to Premier Doug Ford and speeding

Good afternoon, Here's the Hamilton City Council Public Works Committee roll call. All 13 members were on time today. #yhmcc #HamOnt

Note: I'm waiting for the video replay for this meeting. I was attending Rob Cooper's oath of office ceremony, and then joined an Ontario Land Tribunal hearing in progress. The Police Board adjourned at nearly the same time as the OLT completed. #yhmcc

Now on TPR Rob Cooper quickly got to work Monday morning, following Friday's certification of the Ward 8 by-election results. Cooper requested to take his oath of office this morning, with City Clerk Matthew Trennum officiating. Cooper will be at this afternoon's Council mtgs #yhmcc #HamOnt

GO Transit Niagara-bound trains will begin servicing the new Confederation [Centennial Parkway] GO Station on October 27. That's today's announcement from Premier Doug Ford. #yhmcc

Removed one off my 6yo several weeks ago after an afternoon in Churchill Park. Thankfully, a dog tick.

An opportunity to remember to check for ticks. They are now present in Hamilton's urban parks.

The Hamilton Police Service Board is having a meeting this morning. The Executive Director of the Board did meet the minimum requirements of open meeting laws, posted the agenda. There is no requirement in law to notify the public of meetings. #yhmcc #hamont

INBOX Hamilton Fire Department says they rescued one person from a fire at 136 Homewood Avenue this afternoon. The person was taken to hospital, last reported in stable condition. "The fire appears to be of suspicious nature" #HamOnt

Hamiltonian Vass Bednar is appearing alongside Ling. 2pm today, the park beside Metro Hall, near the Skydome for Hamiltonians attending the Blue Jays game.

New blog post: More concerning details regarding this Council's elimination of the decades old tradition of citizen advisory committees. The new CLGs will be self-selecting. Ironic because this Council term began with concerns about 'insiders' and lack of change thepublicrecord.ca/2025/09/joey...

Work crews out on the Lakeshore West line. (Photo taken from the upper deck of a GO Bus on the Gardiner Expressway)

Thank you Ward 8 by-election! I usually go to the ballpark in August. Will be an exciting game today, if the Yankees lose, the Jays can clitch the divison with a win.

I am on board the 0855 Hamilton to Toronto QEW express bus. It is full leaving the Hamilton GO Centre at full capacity. Five people were denied boarding due to no available seats. If you are taking the QEW GO today, arrive early and be prepare for long waits.

repeating the phrase "full books" as I slam my head against my desk until I pass out

FYI: I'll be in Toronto tomorrow taking care of a few things, attending a baseball game, and then waiting in line, stuck in traffic, as we all deal with no GO Train service between Oakville/Union. [The track works needs to get done, I'll never complain about infrastructure works]

Apple TV's Friday Night Baseball is terrible. It was bad enough having to deal with it earlier in the season, but during final series of the season. There is one saving grace, the audio options allow listening to Sportsnet 590 The Fan instead of the Apple hosts.

Announcement on Monday - Premier Doug Ford - Minister of Transportation Prabmeet Sarkaria - Mayor Andrea Horwath #HamOnt

Ongoing Hamilton Police investigation in front of the Hamilton Provincial Offences Office. There is blood scattered on the walkway to the old Courthouse at 50 Main Street East. No updates as of yet from HPS #hamont #yhmcc

Now on TPR: Details on the ventilation issues with the City's new $400-million bus barn. The issue is related to an indoor compressed natural gas fuelling station. City says delays will not impact HSR operations, and costs will be covered by contingency funds. #yhmcc #HamOnt

Ward 2 Clr Cameron Kroetsch responding to Mayor Andrea Horwath's decision to step off the Police Board, which the Mayor states is due to scheduling issues for her. #yhmcc

It looks like Metrolinx will have to make due with only 118 Vice-Presidents, the Ontario Conservative government has implemented a hiring freeze on the province's public agencies. The wording indicates the Province may be reviewing if agencies need to be bloated. news.ontario.ca/en/statement...

(I'm making typos in my group chats, which tells me my day is complete.) I'll get to the bus barn update early in the morning. The City's GM of Public Works provided an update Thursday afternoon. Good night everyone.

And for those who wish to listen to the full audio of Mayor Andrea Horwath responding to questions regarding her resignation from the Police Service Board ... I've got you covered on my Instagram, with an audiogram, here: www.instagram.com/p/DPDQDULjkOv/ #yhmcc #HamOnt

Here's the transcript of my question and answer with Mayor Andrea Horwath (@mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social) this evening regarding her resignation from the Hamilton Police Service Board. #yhmcc #HamOnt thepublicrecord.ca/2025/09/tran...

Now on TPR: I've updated the story regarding Mayor Horwath's resignation from the Hamilton Police Board. The story now includes Mayor Horwath explaining her decision. #yhmcc #HamOnt thepublicrecord.ca/2025/09/mayo...

Postal Strike begins. www.ctvnews.ca/business/art...

We cannot afford to lose antibiotics, and we are. www.latimes.com/california/s...

It's happened again The City of Hamilton allowed a delegation by a person who was operating a motor vehicle. Distracted driving is illegal in Ontario. Despite this, Hamilton does not prohibit people from driving during video conference meetings. #HamOnt #yhmcc thepublicrecord.ca/2025/09/city...

The HPSB staff moved quickly to activate the video replay. It is now here: pub-hpsb.escribemeetings.com/Players/ISIS...

The Hamilton Police Service Board meeting ended at 745pm. #yhmcc

There was only one question, regarding provincial revenues and restrictions. And the event is ending early at 710pm That's a wrap #hamont #yhmcc

It is the final public town hall for this round of City of Hamilton budget engagement. Session 7 of 7. Seven members of the public are in the room. #yhmcc

Just in The City of Hamilton has issued its first statement regarding the Bus Barn Ventilation matter. I'm scheduled to speak to staff at 4:00 p.m., a full story will follow. Here's the full text of the memo, on TPR. #yhmcc #HamOnt thepublicrecord.ca/2025/09/joey...

I am now at Committee of Adjustment. They are about to deal with 786 Stone Church Road West -- an under construction mansion is in violation of zoning, it is 11.78 metres tall when the zoning only permits 10.5 metres. It is subject to numerous Orders to Comply. #yhmcc

Mayor Andrea Horwath resigns from the Hamilton Police Service Board, citing "scheduling conflicts." The unexpected announcement comes less than three months after the Mayor stated she is "absolutely" running for re-election in 2026. #yhmcc #HamOnt Story on TPR: thepublicrecord.ca/2025/09/mayo...