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 afternoon,
The 2026 City of Hamilton public budget delegations are underway.
Only 9 of 16 Council Members present on time. Mayor Horwath, who decides the budget, is not in the meeting. #yhmcc #HamOnt
On Time: 1,2,4,5,12,13
On Time (WebEx): 3,7,9
Not Present at 3:00pm: Mayor,6,8,10,11,14,15
The 2026 City of Hamilton public budget delegations are underway.
Only 9 of 16 Council Members present on time. Mayor Horwath, who decides the budget, is not in the meeting. #yhmcc #HamOnt
On Time: 1,2,4,5,12,13
On Time (WebEx): 3,7,9
Not Present at 3:00pm: Mayor,6,8,10,11,14,15
January 19, 2026 at 8:14 PM
January 16, 2026 at 11:57 PM
City of Hamilton paid $25 for each of the 400 tickets the City received for the Earth, Wind, and Fire concert. (Total of $10,000)
This in addition to $200,000 per year the City is paying as a "sponsor" of TD Coliseum.
Note: HTDC is the City of Hamilton's tourism department. #Yhmcc #HamOnt
This in addition to $200,000 per year the City is paying as a "sponsor" of TD Coliseum.
Note: HTDC is the City of Hamilton's tourism department. #Yhmcc #HamOnt
January 16, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Ward 2 Clr Cameron Kroetsch has issued a public apology to Kelly Oucharek following an exchange on Facebook that Hamilton's Integrity Commissioner found Kroetsch's comments violated Sections 8.1 and 14.2 of the Code of Conduct #yhmcc #HamOnt pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/filestream.a...
January 16, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Ward 2 Clr Cameron Kroetsch has issued a public apology to Kelly Oucharek following an exchange on Facebook that Hamilton's Integrity Commissioner found Kroetsch's comments violated Sections 8.1 and 14.2 of the Code of Conduct #yhmcc #HamOnt pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/filestream.a...
Barton / Tiffany procurement issues to be debated on Feb 10.
Motion to reschedule passes 10-2
Motion to reschedule passes 10-2
January 15, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Barton / Tiffany procurement issues to be debated on Feb 10.
Motion to reschedule passes 10-2
Motion to reschedule passes 10-2
Snowfall Warning issued for #HamOnt
Environment Canada
"Significant snowfall beginning tonight
Snowfall amounts of 10 to 20 cm.
Reduced visibility at times in heavy snow and local blowing snow
Beginning late this evening and lasting through Thursday afternoon. Snow tapering off Thursday evening"
Environment Canada
"Significant snowfall beginning tonight
Snowfall amounts of 10 to 20 cm.
Reduced visibility at times in heavy snow and local blowing snow
Beginning late this evening and lasting through Thursday afternoon. Snow tapering off Thursday evening"
January 14, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Snowfall Warning issued for #HamOnt
Environment Canada
"Significant snowfall beginning tonight
Snowfall amounts of 10 to 20 cm.
Reduced visibility at times in heavy snow and local blowing snow
Beginning late this evening and lasting through Thursday afternoon. Snow tapering off Thursday evening"
Environment Canada
"Significant snowfall beginning tonight
Snowfall amounts of 10 to 20 cm.
Reduced visibility at times in heavy snow and local blowing snow
Beginning late this evening and lasting through Thursday afternoon. Snow tapering off Thursday evening"
Good morning.
City Council is underway.
Here's the 9:30 a.m. Roll Call
On Time: 1,2,4,5,8,9,10,11,12,13
On Time (WebEx): 15
Not Present at Roll Call: Mayor,3,6,7,14 #yhmcc
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKiW...
Agenda: pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
City Council is underway.
Here's the 9:30 a.m. Roll Call
On Time: 1,2,4,5,8,9,10,11,12,13
On Time (WebEx): 15
Not Present at Roll Call: Mayor,3,6,7,14 #yhmcc
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKiW...
Agenda: pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
January 14, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Good morning.
City Council is underway.
Here's the 9:30 a.m. Roll Call
On Time: 1,2,4,5,8,9,10,11,12,13
On Time (WebEx): 15
Not Present at Roll Call: Mayor,3,6,7,14 #yhmcc
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKiW...
Agenda: pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
City Council is underway.
Here's the 9:30 a.m. Roll Call
On Time: 1,2,4,5,8,9,10,11,12,13
On Time (WebEx): 15
Not Present at Roll Call: Mayor,3,6,7,14 #yhmcc
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKiW...
Agenda: pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
Good afternoon,
City Council's Public Works Committee is underway.
Here's the roll call at 1:30pm:
On Time: 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,10,11,12,13
On Time (via WebEx): 5
Not Present: 14,15 #yhmcc
Agenda: pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3gS...
City Council's Public Works Committee is underway.
Here's the roll call at 1:30pm:
On Time: 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,10,11,12,13
On Time (via WebEx): 5
Not Present: 14,15 #yhmcc
Agenda: pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3gS...
January 12, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Good afternoon,
City Council's Public Works Committee is underway.
Here's the roll call at 1:30pm:
On Time: 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,10,11,12,13
On Time (via WebEx): 5
Not Present: 14,15 #yhmcc
Agenda: pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3gS...
City Council's Public Works Committee is underway.
Here's the roll call at 1:30pm:
On Time: 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,10,11,12,13
On Time (via WebEx): 5
Not Present: 14,15 #yhmcc
Agenda: pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3gS...
KIng Street CLOSED between Ferguson and John Street due to natural gas leak response, according to real-time data
HSR routes 1 and 10 detouring between Victoria and John.
NOTE: I am not in Hamilton right now and may not have an immediate update when the street reopens. #hamont
HSR routes 1 and 10 detouring between Victoria and John.
NOTE: I am not in Hamilton right now and may not have an immediate update when the street reopens. #hamont
January 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM
KIng Street CLOSED between Ferguson and John Street due to natural gas leak response, according to real-time data
HSR routes 1 and 10 detouring between Victoria and John.
NOTE: I am not in Hamilton right now and may not have an immediate update when the street reopens. #hamont
HSR routes 1 and 10 detouring between Victoria and John.
NOTE: I am not in Hamilton right now and may not have an immediate update when the street reopens. #hamont
The City of Hamilton gave Microshelters Inc full payment for the Made-in-China metal containers before the things even left China.
January 8, 2026 at 9:50 PM
The City of Hamilton gave Microshelters Inc full payment for the Made-in-China metal containers before the things even left China.
Metrolinx is cancelling some GO Bus trips today
"As a result of operational adjustments today, some GO bus trips may be cancelled. Please see an up-to-date list of cancellations on our Service Updates page before travelling."
Usually, the 16 (QEW) and 40 (Airport) are protected from cancellations
"As a result of operational adjustments today, some GO bus trips may be cancelled. Please see an up-to-date list of cancellations on our Service Updates page before travelling."
Usually, the 16 (QEW) and 40 (Airport) are protected from cancellations
January 8, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Metrolinx is cancelling some GO Bus trips today
"As a result of operational adjustments today, some GO bus trips may be cancelled. Please see an up-to-date list of cancellations on our Service Updates page before travelling."
Usually, the 16 (QEW) and 40 (Airport) are protected from cancellations
"As a result of operational adjustments today, some GO bus trips may be cancelled. Please see an up-to-date list of cancellations on our Service Updates page before travelling."
Usually, the 16 (QEW) and 40 (Airport) are protected from cancellations
Ontario's Municipal Act needs protections and standards for Integrity Commissioners.
Sudbury Council, for example, fired their Integrity Commissioner in retaliation for accurate reports regarding councillor violations.
They hired "Principles Integrity". #onmuni www.sudbury.com/city-hall/ci...
Sudbury Council, for example, fired their Integrity Commissioner in retaliation for accurate reports regarding councillor violations.
They hired "Principles Integrity". #onmuni www.sudbury.com/city-hall/ci...
January 2, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Ontario's Municipal Act needs protections and standards for Integrity Commissioners.
Sudbury Council, for example, fired their Integrity Commissioner in retaliation for accurate reports regarding councillor violations.
They hired "Principles Integrity". #onmuni www.sudbury.com/city-hall/ci...
Sudbury Council, for example, fired their Integrity Commissioner in retaliation for accurate reports regarding councillor violations.
They hired "Principles Integrity". #onmuni www.sudbury.com/city-hall/ci...
From December 11:
The official letter from the Ontario Land Tribunal formally closing the Jamesville (405 James Street North) file following the issues of a Minister's Zoning Order moving the project forward. #yhmcc
The official letter from the Ontario Land Tribunal formally closing the Jamesville (405 James Street North) file following the issues of a Minister's Zoning Order moving the project forward. #yhmcc
January 1, 2026 at 9:26 PM
From December 11:
The official letter from the Ontario Land Tribunal formally closing the Jamesville (405 James Street North) file following the issues of a Minister's Zoning Order moving the project forward. #yhmcc
The official letter from the Ontario Land Tribunal formally closing the Jamesville (405 James Street North) file following the issues of a Minister's Zoning Order moving the project forward. #yhmcc
Add a Wind Warning to the list of advisories for Hamilton
High winds expected on Monday. #yhmwx #HamOnt
weather.gc.ca/en/forecast/...
High winds expected on Monday. #yhmwx #HamOnt
weather.gc.ca/en/forecast/...
December 28, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Add a Wind Warning to the list of advisories for Hamilton
High winds expected on Monday. #yhmwx #HamOnt
weather.gc.ca/en/forecast/...
High winds expected on Monday. #yhmwx #HamOnt
weather.gc.ca/en/forecast/...
Freezing Rain Warning
Now in effect for Hamilton.
"Ice accretion of near 5 mm is likely [this afternoon and evening]. Some areas will also receive ice pellets making surfaces slippery." #yhmwx #HamOnt
weather.gc.ca/en/location/...
Now in effect for Hamilton.
"Ice accretion of near 5 mm is likely [this afternoon and evening]. Some areas will also receive ice pellets making surfaces slippery." #yhmwx #HamOnt
weather.gc.ca/en/location/...
December 26, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Freezing Rain Warning
Now in effect for Hamilton.
"Ice accretion of near 5 mm is likely [this afternoon and evening]. Some areas will also receive ice pellets making surfaces slippery." #yhmwx #HamOnt
weather.gc.ca/en/location/...
Now in effect for Hamilton.
"Ice accretion of near 5 mm is likely [this afternoon and evening]. Some areas will also receive ice pellets making surfaces slippery." #yhmwx #HamOnt
weather.gc.ca/en/location/...
Good morning
I'm in Superior Court where the City of Hamilton is seeking an order against Ben Leonetti to stop what the City alleges is interference with emergency works to stablize the home he lives in, that is owned by his ex common-law partner Andrea Horwath.
This is an urgent hearing. #yhmcc
I'm in Superior Court where the City of Hamilton is seeking an order against Ben Leonetti to stop what the City alleges is interference with emergency works to stablize the home he lives in, that is owned by his ex common-law partner Andrea Horwath.
This is an urgent hearing. #yhmcc
December 23, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Good morning
I'm in Superior Court where the City of Hamilton is seeking an order against Ben Leonetti to stop what the City alleges is interference with emergency works to stablize the home he lives in, that is owned by his ex common-law partner Andrea Horwath.
This is an urgent hearing. #yhmcc
I'm in Superior Court where the City of Hamilton is seeking an order against Ben Leonetti to stop what the City alleges is interference with emergency works to stablize the home he lives in, that is owned by his ex common-law partner Andrea Horwath.
This is an urgent hearing. #yhmcc
It is a full room here at the waterfront conference centre for the celebration of life for Judith Bishop. Bishop was a public school trustee for 26 years. First, as one of two Ward 1 trustees for the Board of Education for the City of Hamilton. Then, as the Ward 1 & 2 HWDSB Trustee #hamont [1/3]
December 18, 2025 at 10:13 PM
It is a full room here at the waterfront conference centre for the celebration of life for Judith Bishop. Bishop was a public school trustee for 26 years. First, as one of two Ward 1 trustees for the Board of Education for the City of Hamilton. Then, as the Ward 1 & 2 HWDSB Trustee #hamont [1/3]
Free poinsettias
The annual poinsettia giveaway at Hamilton City Hall is underway.
City requests a donation for Food Share in exchange.
The annual poinsettia giveaway at Hamilton City Hall is underway.
City requests a donation for Food Share in exchange.
December 18, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Free poinsettias
The annual poinsettia giveaway at Hamilton City Hall is underway.
City requests a donation for Food Share in exchange.
The annual poinsettia giveaway at Hamilton City Hall is underway.
City requests a donation for Food Share in exchange.
Good afternoon, the Hamilton Police Services Board is underway.
Present on time: Kroetsch
Not Present at 1:00pm - Pauls, Spadafora #yhmcc
Livestream and Agenda: pub-hpsb.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
Present on time: Kroetsch
Not Present at 1:00pm - Pauls, Spadafora #yhmcc
Livestream and Agenda: pub-hpsb.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
December 18, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Good afternoon, the Hamilton Police Services Board is underway.
Present on time: Kroetsch
Not Present at 1:00pm - Pauls, Spadafora #yhmcc
Livestream and Agenda: pub-hpsb.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
Present on time: Kroetsch
Not Present at 1:00pm - Pauls, Spadafora #yhmcc
Livestream and Agenda: pub-hpsb.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
Child suffered what Hamilton Police describe as minor injuries to lower arm and hand after being bitten by a dog on Caroline Street at Jackson Street. Bystanders quickly intervened to save the child. The dog (photographed) has been seized. Investigation ongoing by police. #hamont
December 16, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Child suffered what Hamilton Police describe as minor injuries to lower arm and hand after being bitten by a dog on Caroline Street at Jackson Street. Bystanders quickly intervened to save the child. The dog (photographed) has been seized. Investigation ongoing by police. #hamont
Story coming soon on TPR
The City of Hamilton has issued a new (second) Emergency Order at 76 West Avenue North. The ex-common law partner of Andrea Horwath is the occupant of property, which is owned on title by Horwath.
The first order was ruled invalid.
More to come. #yhmcc
The City of Hamilton has issued a new (second) Emergency Order at 76 West Avenue North. The ex-common law partner of Andrea Horwath is the occupant of property, which is owned on title by Horwath.
The first order was ruled invalid.
More to come. #yhmcc
December 13, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Story coming soon on TPR
The City of Hamilton has issued a new (second) Emergency Order at 76 West Avenue North. The ex-common law partner of Andrea Horwath is the occupant of property, which is owned on title by Horwath.
The first order was ruled invalid.
More to come. #yhmcc
The City of Hamilton has issued a new (second) Emergency Order at 76 West Avenue North. The ex-common law partner of Andrea Horwath is the occupant of property, which is owned on title by Horwath.
The first order was ruled invalid.
More to come. #yhmcc
Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social released the draft 2026 City of Hamilton budget last night.
The City converted all the numbers and budget spreadsheets into images, which prevents Hamiltonians from copying for analysis.
This is easily fixed with a bit of python. (1/2) #yhmcc
The City converted all the numbers and budget spreadsheets into images, which prevents Hamiltonians from copying for analysis.
This is easily fixed with a bit of python. (1/2) #yhmcc
December 13, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Mayor Andrea Horwath @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social released the draft 2026 City of Hamilton budget last night.
The City converted all the numbers and budget spreadsheets into images, which prevents Hamiltonians from copying for analysis.
This is easily fixed with a bit of python. (1/2) #yhmcc
The City converted all the numbers and budget spreadsheets into images, which prevents Hamiltonians from copying for analysis.
This is easily fixed with a bit of python. (1/2) #yhmcc