Joey Coleman
@joeycoleman.ca
Hamiltonian, publisher of http://thepublicrecord.ca
I cover Hamilton City Hall with reader support.
www.joeycoleman.ca
I cover Hamilton City Hall with reader support.
www.joeycoleman.ca
Good morning.
Hamilton City Council's 2026 Water Budget meeting is underway.
Roll Call
On Time (in person): Mayor,1,6,7,11,15
On Time (WebEx): 3,5,8,9,10,12,13,14 #yhmcc
Livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTNW...
Hamilton City Council's 2026 Water Budget meeting is underway.
Roll Call
On Time (in person): Mayor,1,6,7,11,15
On Time (WebEx): 3,5,8,9,10,12,13,14 #yhmcc
Livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTNW...
November 28, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Good morning.
Hamilton City Council's 2026 Water Budget meeting is underway.
Roll Call
On Time (in person): Mayor,1,6,7,11,15
On Time (WebEx): 3,5,8,9,10,12,13,14 #yhmcc
Livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTNW...
Hamilton City Council's 2026 Water Budget meeting is underway.
Roll Call
On Time (in person): Mayor,1,6,7,11,15
On Time (WebEx): 3,5,8,9,10,12,13,14 #yhmcc
Livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTNW...
Thanks for the heads up.
November 27, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Thanks for the heads up.
City Council's Waste Management Sub-Committee is underway.
All three Council members are present: Francis, Tadeson are in-person. Alex Wilson is via WebEx
#yhmcc
All three Council members are present: Francis, Tadeson are in-person. Alex Wilson is via WebEx
#yhmcc
November 27, 2025 at 6:34 PM
City Council's Waste Management Sub-Committee is underway.
All three Council members are present: Francis, Tadeson are in-person. Alex Wilson is via WebEx
#yhmcc
All three Council members are present: Francis, Tadeson are in-person. Alex Wilson is via WebEx
#yhmcc
The Hamilton Police Service Board regular meeting is about to begin.
2026 budget is the big item.
All councillors (Kroetsch, Pauls, Spadafora) are present. #hamont #yhmcc
Watch live here: video.isilive.ca/hamilton/roo...
2026 budget is the big item.
All councillors (Kroetsch, Pauls, Spadafora) are present. #hamont #yhmcc
Watch live here: video.isilive.ca/hamilton/roo...
November 27, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The Hamilton Police Service Board regular meeting is about to begin.
2026 budget is the big item.
All councillors (Kroetsch, Pauls, Spadafora) are present. #hamont #yhmcc
Watch live here: video.isilive.ca/hamilton/roo...
2026 budget is the big item.
All councillors (Kroetsch, Pauls, Spadafora) are present. #hamont #yhmcc
Watch live here: video.isilive.ca/hamilton/roo...
November 27, 2025 at 2:34 PM
I'm observing the Ward 2 City Budget Town Hall.
(Interestingly enough, I rarely make it to Ward 2 Town Halls. If my schedule permits, I try to get out to ward town halls, it is good to know what is happening in the community) #yhmcc
Clr Kroetsch livestreaming: www.instagram.com/cameronkroet...
(Interestingly enough, I rarely make it to Ward 2 Town Halls. If my schedule permits, I try to get out to ward town halls, it is good to know what is happening in the community) #yhmcc
Clr Kroetsch livestreaming: www.instagram.com/cameronkroet...
November 26, 2025 at 12:17 AM
I'm observing the Ward 2 City Budget Town Hall.
(Interestingly enough, I rarely make it to Ward 2 Town Halls. If my schedule permits, I try to get out to ward town halls, it is good to know what is happening in the community) #yhmcc
Clr Kroetsch livestreaming: www.instagram.com/cameronkroet...
(Interestingly enough, I rarely make it to Ward 2 Town Halls. If my schedule permits, I try to get out to ward town halls, it is good to know what is happening in the community) #yhmcc
Clr Kroetsch livestreaming: www.instagram.com/cameronkroet...
Hamilton Police road closure notice
Parkdale is closed between Rennie Street and Brampton Street (This is north of the CN mainline rail tracks.)
Fire Department dispatch portal states a HAZMAT response in the area.
[HSR has not yet issued detour info] #HamOnt
Parkdale is closed between Rennie Street and Brampton Street (This is north of the CN mainline rail tracks.)
Fire Department dispatch portal states a HAZMAT response in the area.
[HSR has not yet issued detour info] #HamOnt
November 25, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Hamilton Police road closure notice
Parkdale is closed between Rennie Street and Brampton Street (This is north of the CN mainline rail tracks.)
Fire Department dispatch portal states a HAZMAT response in the area.
[HSR has not yet issued detour info] #HamOnt
Parkdale is closed between Rennie Street and Brampton Street (This is north of the CN mainline rail tracks.)
Fire Department dispatch portal states a HAZMAT response in the area.
[HSR has not yet issued detour info] #HamOnt
The CityHousing Hamilton Board of Directors meeting is underway. They made quorum. #yhmcc
On Time (in-person): Nann, Alex Wilson
On Time (WebEx): Kroetsch, Hwang
Not present at start: Jackson
Livestream: youtube.com/live/PAslldf...
Agenda PDF: pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
On Time (in-person): Nann, Alex Wilson
On Time (WebEx): Kroetsch, Hwang
Not present at start: Jackson
Livestream: youtube.com/live/PAslldf...
Agenda PDF: pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
November 25, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The CityHousing Hamilton Board of Directors meeting is underway. They made quorum. #yhmcc
On Time (in-person): Nann, Alex Wilson
On Time (WebEx): Kroetsch, Hwang
Not present at start: Jackson
Livestream: youtube.com/live/PAslldf...
Agenda PDF: pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
On Time (in-person): Nann, Alex Wilson
On Time (WebEx): Kroetsch, Hwang
Not present at start: Jackson
Livestream: youtube.com/live/PAslldf...
Agenda PDF: pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
Tomorrow's Hamilton Civic Affairs Calendar
This is the top right sidebar on the TPR desktop version. Links to agendas, livestreams, all in one place. #yhmcc
Have a great and safe night everyone.
This is the top right sidebar on the TPR desktop version. Links to agendas, livestreams, all in one place. #yhmcc
Have a great and safe night everyone.
November 25, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Tomorrow's Hamilton Civic Affairs Calendar
This is the top right sidebar on the TPR desktop version. Links to agendas, livestreams, all in one place. #yhmcc
Have a great and safe night everyone.
This is the top right sidebar on the TPR desktop version. Links to agendas, livestreams, all in one place. #yhmcc
Have a great and safe night everyone.
Good afternoon.
Today's City Council coverage continues.
The Hamilton Farmer Board of Directors meeting is underway.
Both Cameron Kroetsch and Tammy Hwang, the two council mbrs on this Board, are present and on time. #yhmcc
Today's City Council coverage continues.
The Hamilton Farmer Board of Directors meeting is underway.
Both Cameron Kroetsch and Tammy Hwang, the two council mbrs on this Board, are present and on time. #yhmcc
November 24, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Good afternoon.
Today's City Council coverage continues.
The Hamilton Farmer Board of Directors meeting is underway.
Both Cameron Kroetsch and Tammy Hwang, the two council mbrs on this Board, are present and on time. #yhmcc
Today's City Council coverage continues.
The Hamilton Farmer Board of Directors meeting is underway.
Both Cameron Kroetsch and Tammy Hwang, the two council mbrs on this Board, are present and on time. #yhmcc
Good morning,
Hamilton City Council is underway.
On Time (in-person): Mayor,1,2,4,5,6,8,12,13,15
On Time (via WebEx): 9,10,11,14
Not Present at 9:30am: 3,7
[Note: photo is exactly 9:30am, Spadafora was on video moments before and moments after the photo. I presume technical glitch] #yhmcc (1/2)
Hamilton City Council is underway.
On Time (in-person): Mayor,1,2,4,5,6,8,12,13,15
On Time (via WebEx): 9,10,11,14
Not Present at 9:30am: 3,7
[Note: photo is exactly 9:30am, Spadafora was on video moments before and moments after the photo. I presume technical glitch] #yhmcc (1/2)
November 24, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Good morning,
Hamilton City Council is underway.
On Time (in-person): Mayor,1,2,4,5,6,8,12,13,15
On Time (via WebEx): 9,10,11,14
Not Present at 9:30am: 3,7
[Note: photo is exactly 9:30am, Spadafora was on video moments before and moments after the photo. I presume technical glitch] #yhmcc (1/2)
Hamilton City Council is underway.
On Time (in-person): Mayor,1,2,4,5,6,8,12,13,15
On Time (via WebEx): 9,10,11,14
Not Present at 9:30am: 3,7
[Note: photo is exactly 9:30am, Spadafora was on video moments before and moments after the photo. I presume technical glitch] #yhmcc (1/2)
Now on my Instagram
Full Audio of Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath (@mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social) answering a question regarding London's decision to purchase high-quality tiny homes made right here in Stoney Creek. #yhmcc
www.instagram.com/p/DRahYdgjsas/
Full Audio of Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath (@mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social) answering a question regarding London's decision to purchase high-quality tiny homes made right here in Stoney Creek. #yhmcc
www.instagram.com/p/DRahYdgjsas/
November 23, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Now on my Instagram
Full Audio of Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath (@mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social) answering a question regarding London's decision to purchase high-quality tiny homes made right here in Stoney Creek. #yhmcc
www.instagram.com/p/DRahYdgjsas/
Full Audio of Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath (@mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social) answering a question regarding London's decision to purchase high-quality tiny homes made right here in Stoney Creek. #yhmcc
www.instagram.com/p/DRahYdgjsas/
Wonderful to see. Line is moving well.
November 21, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Wonderful to see. Line is moving well.
Good work by a passing City of Hsmilton bylaw officer.
The officer stopped, got out of their vehicle, and ensured a transport truck that was blocking a pedestrian crossing moved.
The officer stopped, got out of their vehicle, and ensured a transport truck that was blocking a pedestrian crossing moved.
November 20, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Good work by a passing City of Hsmilton bylaw officer.
The officer stopped, got out of their vehicle, and ensured a transport truck that was blocking a pedestrian crossing moved.
The officer stopped, got out of their vehicle, and ensured a transport truck that was blocking a pedestrian crossing moved.
Red Hill Valley Parkway, QEW-bound, CLOSED Mud Street to King Street.
Extensive damage following rollover of a transport carrying steel coils.
Hamilton Police photos and press release in the images.
hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/red-hil...
Extensive damage following rollover of a transport carrying steel coils.
Hamilton Police photos and press release in the images.
hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/red-hil...
November 20, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Red Hill Valley Parkway, QEW-bound, CLOSED Mud Street to King Street.
Extensive damage following rollover of a transport carrying steel coils.
Hamilton Police photos and press release in the images.
hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/red-hil...
Extensive damage following rollover of a transport carrying steel coils.
Hamilton Police photos and press release in the images.
hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/red-hil...
CHCH News will be airing a report shorting on the new sidewalk curtain that was erected this morning in front of the Salvation Army Booth Centre earlier today.
Watch them live on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KXl...
(People were asking me about this today) #HamOnt
Watch them live on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KXl...
(People were asking me about this today) #HamOnt
November 19, 2025 at 11:02 PM
CHCH News will be airing a report shorting on the new sidewalk curtain that was erected this morning in front of the Salvation Army Booth Centre earlier today.
Watch them live on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KXl...
(People were asking me about this today) #HamOnt
Watch them live on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KXl...
(People were asking me about this today) #HamOnt
The Hamilton Public Library Board begins at 6pm. I am a tad early. 😉
November 19, 2025 at 10:02 PM
The Hamilton Public Library Board begins at 6pm. I am a tad early. 😉
Some Hamilton City Council mbrs attended last night's Earth, Wind, and Fire concert at Hamilton Arena.
This was a private concert, and the tickets constitute a gift.
The Council policy regarding gifts is screencapped below (1/2) #yhmcc
This was a private concert, and the tickets constitute a gift.
The Council policy regarding gifts is screencapped below (1/2) #yhmcc
November 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Some Hamilton City Council mbrs attended last night's Earth, Wind, and Fire concert at Hamilton Arena.
This was a private concert, and the tickets constitute a gift.
The Council policy regarding gifts is screencapped below (1/2) #yhmcc
This was a private concert, and the tickets constitute a gift.
The Council policy regarding gifts is screencapped below (1/2) #yhmcc
Cooper's motion for quarterly public reports to Planning Committee regarding the Site Plan and Subdivision approval process, PASSES 10-6 #yhmcc
November 19, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Cooper's motion for quarterly public reports to Planning Committee regarding the Site Plan and Subdivision approval process, PASSES 10-6 #yhmcc
An unexpected motion on the Council floor.
Ward 8 Clr Rob Cooper moving motion to require quarterly public updates on the Site Plan application process for the new French-language Secondary School planned in Ward 12.
He did not provide heads-up to Ward 12 Clr Craig Cassar. #yhmcc
Ward 8 Clr Rob Cooper moving motion to require quarterly public updates on the Site Plan application process for the new French-language Secondary School planned in Ward 12.
He did not provide heads-up to Ward 12 Clr Craig Cassar. #yhmcc
November 19, 2025 at 3:37 PM
An unexpected motion on the Council floor.
Ward 8 Clr Rob Cooper moving motion to require quarterly public updates on the Site Plan application process for the new French-language Secondary School planned in Ward 12.
He did not provide heads-up to Ward 12 Clr Craig Cassar. #yhmcc
Ward 8 Clr Rob Cooper moving motion to require quarterly public updates on the Site Plan application process for the new French-language Secondary School planned in Ward 12.
He did not provide heads-up to Ward 12 Clr Craig Cassar. #yhmcc
Two divided votes from last week's Council General Issues Committee report ratification.
13 to 3 vote to approve Climate Change Reserve spending
8 to 8 vote against a motion to reconsider Waterfront Shores agreement to build on Pier 8. Two changed votes, from no to yes: Hwang, McMeekin #yhmcc
13 to 3 vote to approve Climate Change Reserve spending
8 to 8 vote against a motion to reconsider Waterfront Shores agreement to build on Pier 8. Two changed votes, from no to yes: Hwang, McMeekin #yhmcc
November 19, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Two divided votes from last week's Council General Issues Committee report ratification.
13 to 3 vote to approve Climate Change Reserve spending
8 to 8 vote against a motion to reconsider Waterfront Shores agreement to build on Pier 8. Two changed votes, from no to yes: Hwang, McMeekin #yhmcc
13 to 3 vote to approve Climate Change Reserve spending
8 to 8 vote against a motion to reconsider Waterfront Shores agreement to build on Pier 8. Two changed votes, from no to yes: Hwang, McMeekin #yhmcc
Good Morning, Hamilton City Council's ratification meeting is underway.
Roll Call
On Time: Mayor,1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9,10,11,12,13
Not Present at 9:30 a.m.: 7,14,15 #yhmcc #HamOnt
YouTube Live: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLvH...
Roll Call
On Time: Mayor,1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9,10,11,12,13
Not Present at 9:30 a.m.: 7,14,15 #yhmcc #HamOnt
YouTube Live: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLvH...
November 19, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Good Morning, Hamilton City Council's ratification meeting is underway.
Roll Call
On Time: Mayor,1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9,10,11,12,13
Not Present at 9:30 a.m.: 7,14,15 #yhmcc #HamOnt
YouTube Live: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLvH...
Roll Call
On Time: Mayor,1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9,10,11,12,13
Not Present at 9:30 a.m.: 7,14,15 #yhmcc #HamOnt
YouTube Live: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLvH...
Good Morning
Hamilton City Council is holding a *special closed session* today to discuss "Understanding and Addressing Gender-Based Violence"
Roll Call
On Time: Mayor,1,2,4,7,8,12,13,15
On Time (Video): 5,14
Not on time: 3,6,9,10,11
I am the only non-participant present.
#yhmcc
Hamilton City Council is holding a *special closed session* today to discuss "Understanding and Addressing Gender-Based Violence"
Roll Call
On Time: Mayor,1,2,4,7,8,12,13,15
On Time (Video): 5,14
Not on time: 3,6,9,10,11
I am the only non-participant present.
#yhmcc
November 18, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Good Morning
Hamilton City Council is holding a *special closed session* today to discuss "Understanding and Addressing Gender-Based Violence"
Roll Call
On Time: Mayor,1,2,4,7,8,12,13,15
On Time (Video): 5,14
Not on time: 3,6,9,10,11
I am the only non-participant present.
#yhmcc
Hamilton City Council is holding a *special closed session* today to discuss "Understanding and Addressing Gender-Based Violence"
Roll Call
On Time: Mayor,1,2,4,7,8,12,13,15
On Time (Video): 5,14
Not on time: 3,6,9,10,11
I am the only non-participant present.
#yhmcc