City’s initial response to apartment flooding crisis commendable, real challenge is the long-term needs of displaced residents. Will the City sustain its response?
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Local Soccer Advocate Proposes Seasonal Soccer Dome for New Stadium
Proponent offering City $100,000 annually to operate soccer dome at new stadium from December to April, will pitch an upcoming Council meeting on the idea.
Posted inAdvisory and Sub-Committees
Hamilton Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities, January 12, 2016
Accessible taxis and the lack of accessible washrooms on the Hamilton Beach Front Trail are two high-profile items on the ACPD agenda for January.
Director of Licensing Ken Leendertse will attend the committee for a question and answer forum on taxis.
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Hamilton Future Fund Board of Governors Meeting, Thurs January 14, 2016
What’s happening with Future Fund funded projects at Auchmar, the Cannon Knitting Mill, Waterdown Memorial Hall, and the Library’s “Love Your City” project?
That’s the question the Future Fund Board of Governors is looking to answer at their first meeting of 2016.
The meeting is Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 2 p.m. in room 264 of City Hall.
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Hamilton Fire Chief Rob Simonds Takes CAO Position in Nova Scotia
Hamilton’s Fire Chief Rob Simonds is the next chief administrative officer of the Municipality of Colchester County in Nova Scotia.
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Ron Eady Donates 120" by 90" Painting to Public Library
The 120″ by 90″ painting was donated to the Library by the artist through Earls Court with the assistance of MP Bob Bratina.
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Downtown Task Force Committee for January 2016
The Downtown Task Force Committee held it’s regular meeting with an update on environment cleanliness efforts and an update on crime trends (down) from the Hamilton Police Service.
Here’s what happened in the meeting:
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REVIEW: momondays Hamilton – Rough With Potential, I'll Buying A Ticket and Going Again
A review of momonday’s – a new event in Hamilton.
I like the concept, MacPherson will make it work, and it will become a great monthly event as it grows.
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HSR Added Service on NYE, Without Twitter, Couldn't Tell Anyone
HSR Director reviewing New Years Eve service and will report if any changes will occur for 2017.
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Better Batteries Will Change Public Policy And Impact Local Taxes
Better batteries will slowly enable households and businesses to disconnect from the electric grid, which will have significant impact on public policy and finances.