The City of Hamilton’s new website now includes sponsorship advertising as part of the new design. This follows Council direction to find revenue opportunities from web based advertising. The result is a dedicated area at the bottom of the City homepage for “Sponsors / Partners” which plugs the programming corporations are paying to support in […]
Posted inOpinion
Ottawa Provides Model for Election Compliance Cmte Appointments in Hamilton
We need to de-politicize the appointment of Hamilton’s Elections Compliance Audit Committee to create public confidence in the process of municipal electoral oversight.
Posted inPlanning and Development
In Winnipeg, Landmark Anglican Church Embarks on Development Similar to Hamilton's Cathedral Place
A heritage designed Anglican parish, a historic landmark in the heart of a vibrant downtown connected corridor, and a plan to build an eight-storey residential building that will generate needed funds for the revival and survival of the congregation that calls the church building home.
Posted inNews
One Month After Getting Extension, De Caire Announces Retirement
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 […]
Posted inNews
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. […]
Posted inNews
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).
Posted inNews
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.
Posted inCommunity Events, Videos
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 […]
Posted inCity Hall
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.