I consider the First Amendment of the United States Constitution [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution] to be one of the greatest constitutional statements in organized human society. It's simplicity and strength are the life blood that gives all other freedoms promised by the…
Food trucks used to be part of Hamilton's biggest unorganized gathering, the monthly 2nd Friday art crawl on James Street North. The City's Tourism Office allowed food trucks to set up on James Street in front of their Lister Block offices. Tourism Hamilton put an end to allowing food trucks…
I'm very happy to see new Sobi hubs east of Sherman, especially east of Gage. The hub I'm most pleased to see (which is planned to open next week) is at the Eva Rothwell Centre on Wentworth Street North in the Keith neighbourhood. These hubs are much needed to make…
In May, the members of the Beasley Neighbourhood Association formalized the (volunteer obviously) position of Committee of Adjustment Coordinator as a part of our NA executive. Separate from, but with obvious overlap, a Planning Coordinator was added to the executive as well. I'm privileged to enjoy the confidence and trust…
I recently posted an extensive Code of Ethics and Journalistic Practice [https://www.thepublicrecord.ca/the-public-records-code-of-ethics-and-journalistic-practice/] to The Public Record, which includes a section on gifts. As a journalist, I have to be very careful as to what I do or do not take. I don’t have a “Gift…
I'm working at a very good efficiency right now, which causes me to seek short releases of music as a break. Combined with a high level of anxiety right now (I can handle pressure, but anxiety, not so well), I've been pumping up music and enjoying myself in between keeping…
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats marketing campaign in the Stipley neighbourhood where the stadium is located is brilliant. The Cats went door-to-door giving out free large "Hamilton Proud - Stipley Neighbourhood" Tiger-Cats flags that people could hang from their front porches. (The Ticats also handed out free tickets for the pre-season game)…
I'm in favour of the under construction Venti Cafe in the Hamilton Farmers' Market. The Venti Cafe is being installed in the York Blvd atrium to the other side of the existing Sensational Samosa. The primary argument against the Cafe is that it blocks some natural light. Does it shadow…