A nice read to end this evening. www.audubon.org/magazine/mee...

Committee of Adjustment staff were working throughout the weekend to process public comments.

Moments ago, the City of Hamilton finally posted the updated agenda for tomorrow's City Council meeting. #yhmcc pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...

There are a few updates ahead of Thursday's Committee of Adjustment hearing. The Hamilton Conservation Authority is concerned about potential for drainage issues at 600 Pritchard on the Upper Stoney Creek / Hamilton border. Three applicants have requested tabling. #yhmcc

The City of Hamilton just posted over 1200 public comments, nearly all opposed, regarding the Steelport land severance applications. City says it is continuing to process public comments. This is the largest volume of letters ever received by Hamilton's Cmte of Adjustment #HamOnt #yhmcc

The University of Victoria has hired the President of Victoria College as its next President. Dr. Rhonda McEwen is currently the head of Victoria College in the University of Toronto. Dr. Ewen begins at UVic on Oct. 14, 2026. cheknews.ca/uvic-names-d...

City Council's Transit Area Rating Committee finally makes quorum. On Time: 4,9,11,12 On Time (video): 13 Not present at start: 15 The Cmte last made quorum in April 2024. Watch live: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWyk...

I'm at City Hall covering today's Waste Management Sub-Cmte. All council members were on time. Alex Wilson, Tadeson in-person. Francis via video conference. #yhmcc Here's the meeting preview story: thepublicrecord.ca/2026/06/meet...

Statement by Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas MP John-Paul Danko regarding reports of vandalism targeting a school bus associated with the Waterdown Islamic School. #HamOnt

Now on TPR: City Council will publicly discuss growing discomfort among some councillors regarding the Board of Health. A legal memo clarifies Council no longer has authority over public health matters, as tensions emerge over supervised consumption sites advocacy. On Weds Council agenda. #yhmcc

Fire in area of Maplewood between Gilmour Place and Prospect (Ward 3, west of Gage Park, east of St. Peters Hospital) HSR Rte 5 buses are detouring. Eastbound via Main Street. I'm not yet sure Westbound. If travelling downtown, best to board at Gage and Cumberland or Sherman and Delaware. #HamOnt

#HamOnt Please see my Statement attached.

Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas Member of Parliament John Paul Danko is the first Hamilton politician to publicly stand behind his support for the federally-funded AI data centre planned for Steelport. This plans has been in the works for a long-time, involving all three levels of government. #HamOnt

As expected, Hamilton City Council approved a "mutually agreed" exit package for GM of Planning and Economic Development Arvin Prasad. The Toronto Star was provided civil litigation docs alleging Prasad's was doing consulting for a developer while head of planning approvals in Markham #yhmcc

Now on TPR: This Thursday's Committee of Adjustment is headlined by the Steelport application. There are 29 other applications to be heard - and the majority of them have negative staff comments. First time I can recollect a negative comment majority. 9 denial recommends, 7 tablings. #yhmcc

Now on TPR: The Hamilton Conservation Authority reports a $1.6-million surplus on its ~$18-million budget for 2025. First Q1 2026 financials show continuing budget surpluses. The HCA continues to see increases in membership sales post-COVID. #yhmcc thepublicrecord.ca/2026/05/hami...

The Hamilton Fire Department is reporting a multiple alarm fire directly south of William McCulloch Park, north of the Linc, west of Garth. Senior commanders have been paged and called in. Initial dispatch time was 11:34 p.m.

The incident at Camden Yards is being chalked up to a misunderstanding. The ball thrower is described as a "pre-teen fan" www.mlb.com/news/jesus-s...

Hamilton Police have confirmed the Jolley Cut is closed due to a collision.

Jolley Cut CLOSED HSR buses are using James Mountain Road instead of the Jolley Cut. Indicators are a vehicle collision. #HamOnt

Being one-third through the MLB season, there are plenty of "if playoffs began today" articles. Would Pope Leo fly in to watch a Blue Jays versus White Sox series at the Skydome? www.instagram.com/p/DY-NU99PXnk/

The Blue Jays are back at .500, finally.

Hamilton's Central library will resume Sunday hours in July. The HPL suspended Sunday hours in February in response to drug use inside the downtown branch, and encampments outside on York Blvd. A special Library Board meeting is scheduled for June 18 to discuss the broader issues. More on TPR

The City of Hamilton just posted the staff comments for next Thursday's Committee of Adjustment hearings. Public correspondence is not yet released. I suspect this is due a large number of letters regarding the Steelport land severance application [the data centre issue]. A lot of staff work. #yhmcc

Ward 14 Councillor Mike Spadafora has officially filed for re-election. #yhmcc #HamOnt #yhmvote

Season 4 finale of The JCR podcast, “Violetta and Friends: Music in Conversation.” Performances and discussion led by Junior Fellow Sarah Semchism and hosted by pianist Violetta Kurkurina. Click Here to Listen: the-jcr-a.blubrry.net/2026/05/29/m... #UofT #MasseyCollege #ClassicalMusic #Piano

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario alleges Al-Omara Cafe & Banquet Hall at 796 Concession Street interfered with a AGCO inspectors and police. AGCO seeking a 21-day license suspension. #HamOnt www.agco.ca/en/news/agco...

Update to story: Hamilton Fire Chief David Cunliffe states last night's fire at 32-36 Tiffany Street has been deemed suspicious. The Ontario Fire Marshal and Hamilton Police are investigating. A 50-foot-by-20-foot trailer was destroyed by the fire. TPR story updated with this info.

The special City Council meeting regarding the Upper West Side Landowners Group OLT urban boundary expansion hearing is underway. On Time: Mayor, 4,6,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15 On Time (video): 2,5,7 Not Present at Roll Call: 1,3 #yhmcc They are now in closed session.

Now on TPR Tonight's well involved fire at 32-36 Tiffany comes one day after Hamilton City Hall issued property standards orders to remove rubbish, weeds, and to secure the property. The lands were listed for tax sale last month. I'll be following up with officials in the morning. #HamOnt #yhmcc

A photo from the earlier fire at the Tiffany/Bay and Stuart lands near West Harbour GO Station. These are commonly known as the White Star Group lands. Photo of the recently issued City of Hamilton property standards order that were issued yesterday.

The fire on King William near Wellington was an alleyway rubbish fire. Witnesses to the fire near Bay and Stuart state it was on the lands owned by the former White Star Group. The City has recently issued property standards orders for this parcel.

The Hamilton Fire Department is responding to two separate structure fires in the downtown area. Fire dispatch was in the area of Barton/Tiffany at 9:16 p.m. Second was dispatched as a "rubbish fire" at 9:28 p.m before upgrade to structure fire.

The City of Hamilton has not yet released the agenda for next week's Property Standards Committee. #yhmcc

Ward 9 Clr Brad Clark is asking about the City Manager's Office spending $10,000 to a company to review the City's budget presentations for AODA compliance. Senior management claims they needed to go outside for a vendor to ensure the City was using Microsoft Office properly.

On your Hamilton City Council BINGO card Cybersecurity excuse City councillors are asking questions to senior staff regarding ongoing over-spending and procurement violations The response from staff: still working to implement financial control systems following the Feb 2024 cyberfailure #yhmcc

More from Michael Geist regarding the federal Liberal government's Bill C-22 plans for mass surveillance of Canadian's electronic devices and private communications. The talking point that mass surveillance is just a modern day "phone book" www.michaelgeist.ca/2026/05/the-...

Good morning. City Council's Audit, Finance, and Administration Committee is underway. On Time: 2,4,8,9,10,13 On Time (Video): 7 Not Present at Roll Call: 1,11,14 #yhmcc

Sarnia's Police Board has reversed its earlier decision to use public funds to sue a journalist. This follows community outrage at this use of public funds to support a defamation suit filed by Police Chief Derek Davis. www.theobserver.ca/news/local-n...

Apple testified in Parliament regarding the federal Liberal government's Bill C-22 mass surveillance legislation. Credit to Apple for stating very clearly they will never install government spyware backdoors on their devices. www.michaelgeist.ca/2026/05/appl...

Suspect was arrested. Stabbing incident. Victim in hospital, condition update not yet available. This from Hamilton Police Cst. McKenna on scene. #hamont

There has been an incident on James Street North in front of Cathedral Place. Hamilton Police have not yet provided any updates. Detectives are canvassing the area. CHCH is on scene, watch their 6pm newscast for more info. #hamont

This looks interesting.

Downtown Hamilton real estate mogul David Blanchard is pitching the first major office-to-residential conversion. The project includes a new tower when the Gore building's collapsed, and will benefit from millions in tax incentives. Details of the plan included in the TPR story. #yhmcc #HamOnt

It's going to be a quorum issues day at Hamilton City Council. Only 9 of 16 Council members are 'present' right now. 8 in the Council Chamber, one by video conference. Hamilton Council, uniquely, keeps meeting even if they do not have quorum, and then will do votes during periods of quorum #yhmcc

Good morning, City Council is underway. On Time: 4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13, On Time (Video): 3 Not Present at Roll Call: Mayor,1,2,14,15 #yhmcc - Carbon budgetting - Ottawa St. BIA fraud - Insurance renewals CLOSED SESSION - issues btwn Council and the new Board of Health

Multiple Alarm Fire Hamilton Fire department is responding to a major fire on King Street East between Bell Avenue and Cochrane King Street is closed between Rosedale Avenue and Walter Avenue I am not going to the scene.

The Ontario Legislature passed Bill 9 today - There will finally be basic standards for Ontario's Municipal Integrity Commissioners. It is long overdue. #onmuni

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING FRIDAY Hamilton City Council is holding an urgent special meeting on Friday, 9:30 a.m., regarding the ongoing Ontario Land Tribunal urban boundary expansion hearings. No further information has been released by the City as of this time. #yhmcc #HamOnt

AI-faked photos, claiming to be tornados in Ontario, were posted to social media during recent storms. globalnews.ca/news/1186442...