The Harper government has an ultimatum for the cities of Hamilton and Burlington: take the Burlington Canal Lift Bridge or it will be sold.
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Mayor Eisenberger's 2015 State of the City Address
Mayor Eisenberger delivered his first State of the City address Thursday morning touching on a wide range of issues.
There’s a good question and answer after the speech.
Full video replay.
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In Legal Standoff Over Community Mailboxes, Canada Post Draws First
Canada Post is asking the Courts to intervene and strike down a new municipal bylaw targeting Canada Post – and Hamilton taxpayers could be on the hook for costs if Canada Post wins as expected.
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Winter Road Salt Guidelines Need Review to Protect Food Chain: YorkU Profs
A peer-reviewed study recently completed by two professors finds the current environmental guidelines for road salt may not be restrictive enough to protect water fleas and could “wipe out” the species which is a key foundation of the aquatic food chain.
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Hamilton City Council for April 22, 2015
Hamilton City Council meets to debate and ratify the standing committee work of the past two weeks, debate a partnership with the public school board to build new joint schools/community centres in rural Flamborough, and a motion from Ward 4 Councillor Sam Merulla to protect against the merger of Horizon Utilities.
Live video starts after 5pm.
Posted inCity Hall, Council Standing Committees, Videos
Hamilton Council – Board of Health for April 20, 2015
Hamilton City Council meets as Board of Health to discuss wood burning fireplaces and receive an extensive staff report on the health impact study for the proposed Port Fuels Energy-from-Waste Plant at Pier 15.
Live video starts at 1:30pm
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ThePublicRecord.ca Coverage Plan – Covering School Boards to Respect Due Process
I’m returning to covering our city and will be focusing my coverage on the two school boards for the next few months while respecting the Ontario Provincial Police investigation and administration of justice.
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Thank You for Your Support!
Thank you everyone who supported my journalism during the past 10 days. I am so grateful to all who made our crowdfunding a success and are helping me towards sustainability for ThePublicRecord.ca The support was doubly important to me personally in light of recent events. Please see my statement on these matters here. A special […]
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Statement from Joey Coleman on Current Matters at City Hall – March 4, 2015
I have remained silent through this difficult period until now, and am issuing this statement as a result of my concerns about ongoing discussions involving Council. Like our provincial Ombudsman Mr. Marin, I take issue with Mr. Basse’s flawed process and final report, which ultimately maligns my character including false accusations about my approaches to […]
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Hamilton City Council for February 25, 2015
City Council meets to approve the work of the past two weeks, exclusive of budget deliberations, two reports from the Integrity Commissioner, and a motion to studying creating designated locations for tobogganing on City property.
Live video begins at 5pm.