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Hamilton charges the highest marriage license fee in the region at $178. Grimsby charges $134.50 and offers both by-appointment and online services. Hamilton offers neither.

In a report to City Council’s planning committee, City planning staff are seeking Council’s formal approval comments submitted to the Province of Ontario regarding planned changes to Record of Site ...

Parties granted an additional week to complete expert statements and submit to OLT before ten day hearing begins on Feb 18 ...

Shipping containers of tiny shelter components unloaded as City’s next contractor takes on installing electrical, HVAC and other requirements to make them shelters.

Joey Coleman is the self-publisher who runs all aspects of The Public Record. His passion for local engagement began as a teenager when he spoke in front of Council in favour of the renovation of his ...

During a second case management conference today, OLT Member David Brown approved scheduling an eight-week hearing beginning on April 13, 2026, with a June 5 ending date.

City to start to negotiations with Waterfront Shores to incorporate 300 public underground parking spaces into the planned residential development.

Hamilton charges the highest marriage license fee in the region at $178. Grimsby charges $134.50 and offers both by-appointment and online services. Hamilton offers neither.

City Council voted to request a report on new revenue options to address the City's annual deficits. The revenue options report discuss the pros and cons of land transfer, alcohol, tobacco, and ...