There are no take backs this time, Hamilton’s Chief of Police Glenn De Caire is retiring – a month after a hard fought battle to continue as Chief. De Caire’s retirement is effective Sunday, January 17, 2016. He is leaving policing to become the next Director of Parking and Security Services at McMaster University. De […]
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CHCH All-Day Experiment Lessons Will Help Save Local TV
The lessons and innovations from the CHCH experiment of the past six years are invaluable and will form part of the foundation of the new business models which will emerge for sustainable local television broadcasting.
Posted inAdvisory and Sub-Committees, City Hall
Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee for December 2015
The Heritage Permit Review Sub-Committee meets on Tuesday to consider a heritage renovation permit on St. Clair Avenue and review City plans for restoration of twelve lanterns on the McQueenston High Level Bridge on York Blvd. The meeting is Tuesday, December 15, 2015 in Room 264 at Hamilton City Hall and open to the public. […]
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Numeris Fall 2015 numbers show significant AM decline in Hamilton, battle for FM lead between K-Lite and KX
Numeris’ released its Fall 2015 radio diary markets report last week and the numbers show a continuing decline in listening time for Hamilton’s AM radio stations, and significant growth for CHKXFM (KX 94.7FM).
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Found Safe: Hamilton Police End Missing Person Bulletin
Hamilton Police report the missing senior was found on the morning of Sunday, December 6, 2015 and is safely back with his family.
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Shift: Changing Direction in City Building with Dr. Pamela Blais [Video]
Dr. Pamela Blais spoke to a packed house Tuesday night about what Hamilton needs to do achieve the major shift in development patterns that LRT promises. Blais explain how our current system of development incentives are driving unsustainable sprawl and how the City can change those incentives to encourage denser more efficient growth. The free […]
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City Releases Partial Video of Ferguson Physical Altercation, Half of Video Not Preserved
It’s only 15 seconds partially preserved video of the incident where Councillor Ferguson violently grabbed journalist Joey Coleman, but it is clear enough to prove the Basse Report false, to prove Councillor Ferguson was violent in his use of physical violence, that Coleman was standing where he should be in City Hall – the public foyer outside the media room -, and that Councillor Ferguson violated the City’s Zero Tolerance for Violence Policy.
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Hamilton Library Proposes 1% Operating Budget Increase as per Council Request
Library expands services and community outreach while taking an expected $78,400 decrease in fine revenue as more materials are available digitally such as e-books.
Posted inEditors Note, Multiball Roundup
Coleman's Multiball Roundup for November 17, 2015
A collection of noteworthy stories, links, and commentary I read yesterday which I deem shareworthy. (Multiball is a reference to my pinball hobby)
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Is Hamilton Canada's Brooklyn? Ambitious City 2015 [Full HD Replay]
Is Hamilton Canada’s Brooklyn? This was the topic of the 2015 Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Ambitious City Event.
Carlo Scissura, President and CEO of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, provided the keynote which was followed by a panel discussion moderated by Steve Paikin where Tim Potocic, Terry Cooke, and Sevaun Palvetzian of Civic Action discussed how Hamilton can learn from Brooklyn’s success and how to avoid some of the challenges Brooklyn encountered during its revival.
Full video replay of the event.