Jason Farr

• CityHousing hoping for city help amid $5.4M shortfall for two Hamilton projects

  Two managers say the city owned agency is facing funding issues with two forthcoming Hamilton affordable-housing developments and increasing security cost in existing properties.

  Politics

  Jul 27, 2022
  
• Hamilton Coun. Jason Farr fell short in provincial run, admits Ontario Liberals’ past was a factor

  Downtown Coun. Jason Farr competed in a city riding that made headlines with a football hall of famer joining the race and an incumbent forced to run as an Independent.

  Politics

  Jun 3, 2022
  
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• Hamilton Coun. Jason Farr’s move to provincial politics contemplated for ‘a long, long time’

  Farr is set to face off against Progressive Conservative candidate Neil Lumsden and the NDP's Zaigham Butt in the provincial election this spring.

  Politics

  Apr 19, 2022
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• Hamilton politicians give initial approved to enhanced homeless encampment enforcement

  The planning committee has voted 4-2 in favour of trespass notices within 72 hours of a first complaint and seven-day-a-week enforcement of Hamilton's no-camping bylaws.

  Politics

  Mar 23, 2022
• Contaminated sediment fully contained in Hamilton Harbour’s Randle Reef project

  All levels of government are celebrating the completion of the second stage of the Randle Reef remediation project, which aims to restore water quality in the Hamilton Harbour.

  Environment

  Mar 9, 2022
• Hamilton west harbour tower vision takes a step forward

  The proposed tower is part of a larger development planned for Pier 8, that will result in more than 1,600 residential units within a new waterfront community.

  Economy

  Feb 16, 2022
• Hamilton to appoint replacement for council seat left vacant by new MP Chad Collins

  The proximity of the next civic election and voter fatigue were two suggested reasons for not going with a byelection.

  Politics

  Sep 29, 2021
• Hamilton bylaw officers checked close to 50 businesses for vaccine verification compliance

  The city says officers have been proactively checking on businesses and patrons.

  Health

  Sep 28, 2021
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• Anti-camping bylaws are back in force in Hamilton parks

  Hamilton city council voted to repeal the bylaw enforcement protocol, which permitted some individuals to camp in public spaces for up to 14 days, during a special meeting Aug 9.

  Politics

  Aug 30, 2021
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• Hamilton councillors approve motion pushing for provincial COVID-19 vaccine passport

  Hamilton councilors unanimously voted for the motion calling on the province to consider implementing a proof of COVID vaccination program.

  Politics

  Aug 11, 2021