I use the term “police-involved” to describe police incidents that are investigated by the Special Investigations Unit. I do so to not judge fault. I’m reconsidering this terminology after listening to Craig Martin, co-director of the International and Comparative Law Centre at the Washburn University School of Law. Mr. Martin argues, in a piece published […]
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Hamilton Police Release Photo of Suspect in June 5th Sexual Assault
Hamilton Police are asking the public’s assistance in determining the identity of a suspect in a sexual assault which occurred Friday afternoon in the area of San Pedro Drive and Scenic Drive on the West Mountain.
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Statement Regarding Conclusion of OPP Investigation
The OPP must weigh numerous factors in determining whether to prosecute offences and I agree with their decision that public interest is not best served by using court time and resources on this matter.
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Hamilton City Council for May 27, 2015 [Replay]
Hamilton City Council meets to approve their committee work of the past two weeks. There are additional motions on gun violence, Light Rail Transit, and keeping Hydro One publicly owned.
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Replay: Premier to Make Hamilton's Rapid Transit Announcement
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, alongside Minster of Transportation Steven Del Duca and local MPP Ted McMcMeekin, announced up to $1-billion dollars to fund Hamilton’s Light Rail Transit line.
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Hamilton Emergency and Community Services for May 25, 2015 [Replay]
The Emergency and Community Services Committee meets today to discuss the challenge of a shortage of emergency shelter space for single homeless women, response to extreme heat, and a presentation from the McQueston Hub.
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Hamilton Committee of Adjustment for May 28, 2015
Committee of Adjustment meets Thursday with a big agenda of 27 hearing. There are 3 rural applications, 17 Lower City and Dundas, and 7 Mountain and Suburbs.
I’ve reviewed all the public notices for the hearings and three are of newsworthy note
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Province Looks to Halton For Next Higher Education Expansion, Takes Pass on Downtown Hamilton
Mac doesn’t get funding from Province and the prospect of a McMaster Downtown undergraduate campus is not hopeful for the next round of funded expansion.
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McMaster to Open New "Accelerator" Program in James North Arts District
McMaster University is coming to James Street North with a 2,500 square feet business incubator focused on “digital media and information communication technology, tourism and culture, education and life sciences and advanced health.”
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Anglican Diocese Approves Moving Forward with 8-Storey Mixed-Use Building Behind James North Cathedral
The plan, which is still in early stages, proposes a eight storey mixed use building in the rear of the property facing onto Hughson Street.
Revenue from the condo portion of the development will fund renovation and restoration of the heritage-designated Cathedral and school house facade.