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Hamiltonian, publisher of thepublicrecord.ca I cover Hamilton City Hall with reader support. www.joeycoleman.ca

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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 39m
HSR cancellations are continuing this afternoon. HSR Director continues to claim HSR is operating at "99 per cent". According to HSR real-time data, buses are missing on routes 5, 20, 23/24, 35, 51, 55 #yhmcc #HamOnt
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 1h
The Hamilton Farmers Marker is hosting a free pumpkin carving workshop on October 31. #HamOnt (I'll be watching for the second-best carving I see this year. Second-best because nobody will top @alainnajj.bsky.social - nobody ever has, and nobody ever will) www.hamilton.ca/things-do/fe...
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Halloween Celebration at the Market | City of Hamilton
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 5h
With the United States closing to highly talented visa workers, Windsor is extremely well positioned for multi-national offices as a quasi-suburb of Detroit. Huge opportunity as part of the world's best multi-country metropolis, and instead of seizing the moment, Drew Dilkens comes up with this.
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 7h
The 10 B-Line bus that was supposed to enter service at 5:45 a.m. began to report in-service at 7:41 a.m. There is still a bus missing (no data) on Route 18-Waterdown. A new missing bus issue on Route 2-Barton. (Which has been a daily occurrence for that bus shift) #yhmcc
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 9h
HSR real-time data states buses missing on: 1x 18-Waterdown bus. 1x 10-B Line bus. There were a few other routes that missed first trips this morning. The HSR Director claims the HSR has operated at "99 per cent" all of September, and there have been only a few service issues. #yhmcc #HamOnt
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Brian F. Kelcey @stateofthecity.bsky.social · 22h
A fascinating policy debate about the awkwardness of property tax aid in Halifax, NS. This is also the most obvious impact of holding back reassessments in Ontario; new builds get assessed at 2026 values as they come onto the roll, while older properties stay at pre-pandemic values.
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 29/09/2026
The City of Hamilton is having internet and computer issues inside of Council Chambers today. The livestream has crashed and recovered. The City's "award winning" Chief Information Officer and IT team are continuing to work to fix these ongoing computer problems. #yhmcc
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 29/09/2026
This is a *very* interesting data analysis. How ABS has changed MLB catching. This nugget, for example, about J.T. Realmuto of the Phillies who is the best ABS challenger among pitchers, but was not good at pitch framing. www.storybench.org/the-baseball...
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The Baseball Playoffs are Here. Which Catchers Just Lost Their Secret Weapon? - Storybench
For decades, the best catchers in baseball have been masters of the quiet art of "framing": receiving a pitch just outside the strike zone and moving their gloves just a bit to make it look like a str...
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Matt Leboeuf @frenchbeef.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
99% service level again today 🙃
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 29/09/2026
Maximum Heat Bylaw Ward 2 Councillor Cameron Kroetsch states he'll bring a motion next Wednesday at the final Council ratification meeting to implement a maximum heat bylaw. #yhmcc #HamOnt
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 29/09/2026
Good morning. City Council's Planning Committee is underway. On Time: 1,2,4,5,11,12,13,15 On Time (video): 3,7 Not Present at 9:30 a.m.: 8 #yhmcc #HamOnt
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 29/09/2026
According to there HSR Director, there are *no* HSR cancellations this morning. According to HSR real-time data, and manually issued alerts, there are numerous cancellations this morning. Which is true? If the Director is correct, then HSR is the only transit agency providing false data. #yhmcc
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 29/09/2026
There is online video from tonight's fire at 95 Hess Street South. The video shows an intense fire. Photos posted online show the fire is out. Fire Dept did not upgrade to multiple alarm.
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 29/09/2026
There are significant updates for tomorrow's City Council Planning Committee meeting. Unfortunately, the agenda is no longer publicly posted. #yhmcc #HamOnt
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 28/09/2026
HSR service cancellations continue: HSR Director stated today that HSR has *no* service cancellations. The Director stated the HSR has been providing "99 per cent service", including school extras, during September. Either the HSR Director or HSR's own GTFS data are incorrect. #yhmcc #HamOnt
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 28/09/2026
HSR Director Nancy Purser says the HSR has been operating at 99 per cent throughout September. She states there is full service, no cancellations today. According to the HSR's own data. There were cancellations. Director says there have only been 21 complaints total from riders. #yhmcc #HamOnt
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 28/09/2026
HSR Managers are now claiming internal data issues. This month alone: - false claims of 'Canada-wide bus part shortage' - claims that operating out of two garages is why there over 1000 cancelled hours of service - now computer system issues. #yhmcc #HamOnt
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 28/09/2026
Mayor Andrea Horwath has arrived, Council now has minimal quorum. Mayor Horwath has described this as one of the most important Council meetings this term. The Mayor will be asking Council to pass a motion endorsing her "Head of the Lake Plan" for responding to Trump tariffs. #yhmcc #HamOnt
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 28/09/2026
And a search is underway to find Hamilton City Councillors. Hamilton City Council allows its members to join by video conference. Even with this low bar for showing up, they struggle to get enough members to meet quorum. No other Council struggles with the basics like Hamilton. #yhmcc #HamOnt
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 28/09/2026
NO QUORUM! For the final Council General Issues Committee, not enough Council members have shown up to work on time. On Time: 1,2,8,11,13 On Time (Video): 9 NOT PRESENT: Mayor, 3,4,5,6,7,12,14,15 #HamOnt #yhmcc [Quorum is only 8 of 15, Ward 10 is vacant]
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 28/09/2026
GO Transit service to West Harbour is resuming. Only the 0825 departure was cancelled.
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 28/09/2026
Note on coverage plans for today: I will be at City Hall for Council General Issues Committee However, my focus today is editing the election podcast. Pending any unexpected issues, uploads of the podcast will begin this evening and continue throughout the week. #yhmcc
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 28/09/2026
HSR will continue to have significant service cancellations this coming week. There are no HSR managers responding to public info requests during peak transit hours, HSR managers have not resumed working during peak transit times since going home at the start of COVID in 2020. #yhmcc #HamOnt
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 26/09/2026
The Blue Jays load the bases with 1 out ... and then get no runs. This season in a capsule.
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 25/09/2026
Now on TPR Wwners of Eastgate Square have filed a rare Site Plan appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal. They say the City of Hamilton's HSR managers are creating a logjam. City of Hamilton officials say they are many other issues. Eastgate owners want to start building housing #yhmcc #HamOnt
thepublicrecord.ca
Hamilton Eastgate Redevelopment now at the Ontario Land Tribunal following City of Hamilton Delays
Hammer GP wants to start construction on three 20-storey towers that City Council has already approved, but say the HSR is causing a logjam.
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 24/09/2026
The situation has been resolved, according to a Hamilton Police Sergeant at the scene. #hamont
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 24/09/2026
Traffic is being allowed to pass in a single lane on King Street. There are no further updates available at this time. @chchnews.bsky.social is live on location at 6am. I recommend watching them on YouTube for updates. www.youtube.com/live/3hHsu_x...
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 24/09/2026
Downtown Hamilton police investigation The area of King and Hughson is closed. HPS says they are engaged in an investigation. HSR and GO Transit detours in effect. #HamOnt
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 23/09/2026
A quick note that I am in Toronto today, I am doing a bunch of meetings at the UofT campus.
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 23/09/2026
HSR service cancellations have resumed again this morning. Yesterday, I asked Mayor Andrea Horwath when HSR will be able to meet its basic service standard. The Mayor stated HSR is still working on operating from two bus garages, and could not provide a timeline for basic service. #yhmcc #HamOnt
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 23/09/2026
Now on TPR: The full transcript (all 17,000 words) of today's first Hamilton mayoral debate. Every statement is linked to the YouTube recording to make it easy for you to see the parts which interest you most. #yhmvote #HamOnt #yhmcc thepublicrecord.ca/2026/09/hami...
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HamiltonVotes 2026: Full Transcript and Recording of the First Mayoral Debate between Cooper, Loomis, and Horwath
Full transcript, with YouTube video and timestamp links, of Hamilton's first mayoral debate of the 2026 municipal election.
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 23/09/2026
With apologies for the auto-focus failure. Here is the video from today's Hamilton mayoral debate. I'm working on the transcript. youtu.be/YDOrnfmGn00
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HamiltonVotes2026: First Mayoral Debate on September 22, 2026
YouTube video by The Public Record - Hamilton
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 23/09/2026
Coming soon on TPR Full video of today's Hamilton Mayoral Debate, and a proper transcript. I'm editing the transcript right now to ensure accuracy. #yhmcc
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 22/09/2026
GO trains are STOPPED entering and leaving Hamilton. This is a significant brush fire, six Hamilton Fire units deployed, plus multiple Burlington fire units.
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brandensimon1.bsky.social @brandensimon1.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
York Blvd is closed from Hwy 403 ramp to RBG Rock Gardens entrance due to Grass/Bush fires on the railway tracks Burlington Transit Route 1 is detoured through Hwy 403. Multiple Hamilton and Burlington Fire trucks on scene. #HamOnt #Burlington #Fire @joeycoleman.ca
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 22/09/2026
I'm liveblogging the first mayoral debate. #yhmcc #HamOnt Follow along here: thepublicrecord.ca/2026/09/live...
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Live Coverage: Hamilton Mayoral Debate
Front runners Rob Cooper, Keanin Loomis, and Andrea Horwath will discuss the issues and debate each other.
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 22/09/2026
Good morning everyone! I'm live at Carmen's for this morning's first Hamilton mayoral debate. Follow along with my liveblog on TPR for a steady stream of updates. #yhmvote #HamOnt thepublicrecord.ca/2026/09/live...
thepublicrecord.ca
Live Coverage: Hamilton Mayoral Debate
Front runners Rob Cooper, Keanin Loomis, and Andrea Horwath will discuss the issues and debate each other.
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 22/09/2026
Graeme MacKay (this is the correct spelling) is a brilliant cartoonist. I've had the pleasure of listening as he thinks about his cartoon concept. MacKay is extremely well-read, understands his craft, and is constantly challenging himself to improve. Well-deserved. #HamOnt
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The Spec's Graeme McKay recognized for local cartooning
Much of McKay’s recent satirical work focuses on lampooning Ontario Premier Doug Ford.
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 22/09/2026
HSR cancellations continue this morning. Among the cancellations, the first 23/24 bus of the day. #yhmcc #HamOnt
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 22/09/2026
Ontario Land Tribunal issued a settlement decision for 509 Southcote Road (Ancaster) today. OLT delays public posting of decisions by at least 24 hours. Ontario's Auditor General recommended the OLT be transparent in accordance with Canada's Open Courts Principle, the OLT has not. #onpoli #yhmcc
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 21/09/2026
More HSR cancellations this afternoon. HSR has cancelled over 1000 service hours in the past two weeks. I asked Public Works Chair Nrinder Nann for an update today. Nann said there will be future Council committee discussions. No timelines for restoration of regular bus service. #yhmcc #hamont
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 21/09/2026
This is yet another example of Hamilton City Hall failing at the basics. Justice Bordin repeatedly cites failures by the City of Hamilton to provide required information, failures by the City of Hamilton to understand the basics of injunctive relief, and the failure of the City to explain arguments
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 21/09/2026
Superior Court Justice Michael Bordin denied an emergency application filed by Hamilton City Council last week regarding Mac Homecoming. Justice Bordin expresses clear frustration with poor preparation of the City, Council's failure to apply in a timely manner, and ultimately denied the request
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 21/09/2026
Now on TPR: I've posted the full remarks of Hamilton mayoral candidates Rob Cooper and Keanin Loomis as delivered to the Hamilton and District Apartment Association on September 9. Cooper: thepublicrecord.ca/2026/09/hami... Loomis: thepublicrecord.ca/2026/09/hami... #yhmvote #HamOnt (1/2)
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 21/09/2026
There are city-wide HSR cancellations this morning. No HSR managers providing updates this morning. #hamont
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 21/09/2026
Good morning. I'm at City Hall for today's Board of Health meeting. All Council Members were present on time at 9:30 a.m. #yhmcc
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 21/09/2026
The City of Hamilton is three years behind on its mandatory filings Hamilton is the only city behind Very simple to fact-check the City of Hamilton's statement that it filed its required audit to the Province - check the provincial website: efis.fma.csc.gov.on.ca/fir/index.ph... #yhmvote #HamOnt
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Year 2023 - Financial Information Return
View Financial Information Return (FIR) data in Ontario sorted by municipality for the reporting year 2023.
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 19/09/2026
And that is a wrap on Wards 13 and 15. Thanks to the staff at the Dundas Library for welcoming me these past few weeks. #yhmvote
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 19/09/2026
The London Police Service will be deployed in Hamilton this weekend to assist Hamilton Police in responding to McMaster University's Homecoming weekend. Hamilton Police will deploy to London next weekend to assist responding to Western's Homecoming. #HamOnt
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 18/09/2026
City-wide HSR service cancellations against this afternoon HSR managers are, as always, not providing updates. #yhmcc
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