The Ontario Conservative Government just announced plans to significantly weaken the Province's freedom of information laws.
This follows FOI releases that embarrassed the government, exposed wrongdoing, and ensured accountability.
news.ontario.ca/en/release/1...
Maybe I'm out of practice watching these meetings but I don't think I've seen such a patronizing tone from a board or citizen committee of council towards members of the public in quite some time.
Appreciate your coverage this evening, Joey
HPL Board Member Kojo Damptey is seconding Kroetsch's motion to not implement a Central Library access policy, have more consultation.
Says the Library needs to lead in creating a world where everyone is welcome regardless of their circumstances. #yhmcc
CUPE 932 President Lisa Hunt is speaking as a delegate. 932 represents library workers.
Says library card requirement is "carding" and harms the "marginalized".
Union calls for managers to be assigned to work in a support role at Central Library.
Says having "barriers" will be working at risk #yhmcc
The Hamilton Police Service has investigated itself, the Hamilton Police Service says it has addressed the matter of extremist symbols being displayed by a swore officer, the officer remains on regular duties, and the Hamilton Police Service says it cannot reveal anything. #HamOnt #yhmcc
I'm not comfortable with your choice of language to compare people to rabid animals. I'm talking about encampments, which are *in every way* a housing issue. You can rephrase your comment if you'd like to engage further with me.
You might find it more effective to direct your frustration to the city's lack of public housing and the landlords that are hoarding property and jacking up rent prices.
Extreme and expensive enforcement won't fix the lack of housing and social support. There's no "help" available to accept now.
I'm tired of my taxes funding brutal and ongoing enforcement with no real solutions to provide shelter or support for my community. In October last year the city approved an additional 500,000 on top of their ongoing enforcement response funds instead of planning warming centres and other supports.
Pretty sure this is a lie, and over the summer folks were not allowed to set up tents at night. Is this not covering the city's enforcement over the past year too? The dump trucks are somehow a non-forceful removal??
Delegation Days may be over for #HamOnt Budget 2026, but heads up. Anyone who watched the GIC meeting on January 29 heard it. There may be a motion coming to pause the accelerated Cycling Master Plan. Yes, pause. During a safety and climate crisis.
“Public services aren’t just a budget line — they’re a lifeline for communities and families,” said Sharon DeSousa, PSAC national president.
Read more: psacunion.ca/federal-cuts...
This has happened in Hamilton - there are restrictions imposed by grocery store chains prohibiting new grocery stores on properties.
Successive Ontario governments have permitted the grocery industry to block competition and create food desserts.
www.thespec.com/news/former-...
November 15 marked a full three years in my role as Councillor for Ward 2. Every year, around this time, I write about another year gone by, what I’ve learned in this job, what people tell me when they see me at a meeting, stop me in the street, or share their thoughts with me in an email. #HamOnt
CHCH is reporting that there has been a pedestrian fatality on Upper Ottawa Street.
This is, very tragically, the third pedestrian fatality in a week in Hamilton.
www.chch.com/chch-news/pe...
Today we honour the trans lives stolen by violence and discrimination.
In love and solidarity, we recommit to the fight for safety, dignity, and a world where trans people are valued, and free.
Hamilton Police are investigating the second pedestrian fatality within 48 hours of each other.
"A 42 year old female pedestrian who was struck on Wilson Street West by a pick up truck." #HamOnt
hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilto...
Hamilton Centre MP Aslam Rana did not participate in the tour. He was present for a few minutes when the Minister of Housing showed up, took photos, and left.
This was the extent of his "join"
The Stoney Creek minor hockey sexual misconduct story became public because of the tireless and great work of TSN's Rick Westhead, who has repeatedly exposed the failings of Hockey Canada.
Westhead's integrity, professionalism, and commitment to real accountability journalism is commendable.
Inmates at a minimum-security prison are producing milk that enters Canada’s commercial supply chain.
It’s part of the national prison labour program critics say has drifted far from its rehabilitative goals.
APTN Investigates: Fields of Confinement
After decades behind bars, Jeff Ewert now leads the Canadian Prisoners’ Labour Confederation.
A group pushing to unionize inmate workers and bring basic labour rights inside Canada’s prisons.
Fields of Confinement – Watch Saturday on APTN
Prisoners across Canada are producing goods for Crown corporations and more recently, for public consumption.
This week on APTN Investigates, Brittany Guyot goes behind the walls of Canada’s prison farm program, where experts warn the true cost goes far beyond dollars.
Had such an incredible time in Toronto for Labor Notes' Troublemakers School this weekend! Heard from and met lots of labour activists and leaders and was fortunate to help co-facilitate one of the workshops.
Hopefully something that can happen again in the future on this side of the border 🤞🏻
Solidarity with striking CUPW members! Visited the @cupwsttp.bsky.social local 548 picket line this evening to drop off food and snacks on behalf of PSAC Hamilton. Stop by and show your support for CUPW and OPSEU members on strike if you can! ✊🏻 #HamOnt #canlab
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
It's been 10 years since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action were shared. According to Indigenous Watchdog, 16 are not started, 22 are stalled, and only 14 are complete. 2/2
Spent the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at the Woodland Cultural Centre for the official unveiling of the former Mohawk Institute Residential School as an interpreted historic site. 1/2
On Truth & Reconciliation Day, we must act on ongoing harms.
Grassy Narrows still suffers from mercury contamination after 60 + years.
Sign the petition for Mercury Justice
you.leadnow.ca/petitions/me...
#FreeGrassy #GrassyNarrows
Had a great time at Open Streets in #HamOnt while tabling with @environmenthamont.bsky.social! Saw a lot of friends and we worked together to protect the "green belt" 😉🌱
Grow the Greenbelt Cycle 2025 with @environmenthamont.bsky.social and the lovely folks at Heart's Content Organic Farm 🚲🌱
