Editorial endorsements: a mainstay of the old newspaper media and partisan press or a valuable public service that leverages the knowledge and expertise of those well informed? I’ve been thinking a lot about the role of media bias – and I have a bias, we all do -, elections coverage,…
Hamiltonians will pay our respects to Corporal Nathan Cirillo on Tuesday as he is honoured with a military funeral. The funeral procession will depart Bayfront Park at 10:30am, with the funeral being held at noon at Christ Church Cathedral. Hamilton Police are providing details on their website: www.hamiltonpolice.…
Finally, October 27 is tomorrow and Hamilton will vote for our Council and School Boards representatives for the next four years. So, how does Joey Coleman cover election night? By inviting his friends – you the readers – to join me at the George Hamilton Pub starting at 7pm. The George Hamilton…
Sadly, it happens every election – theft and vandalism of campaign signs. In Ward 9, all candidates have suffered from particularly bad incidents of vandalism. One of the worst being someone putting sugar in the gas tank of candidate Lee Austen. [http://www.hamiltonnews.com/news/ward-9-candidate-lee-austin-says-someone-put-sugar-in-his-gas-tank/] During the first week…
[](http://joeycoleman.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/JamesBaptistConnollyTowerRendering.jpg)Rendering of Proposal Connolly Tower as submitted in formal planning application.The full formal planning application for the redevelopment of 98…
While politicians are on the campaign trail, the City’s non-political planning processes and meetings continue with an increased number of files as development continues to grow in the City. This week’s Committee of Adjustment will involve 24 hearings. The full agenda is on the City website. Here are…
It’s the only public debate for candidates seeking the Ward 13 seat on Hamilton City Council.The seat is open with the retirement of incumbent Russ Powers, and has attracted nine candidates. The debate is scheduled to start at 7pm in Dundas Town Hall, and is open to the…
Ontario’s Ombudsman Andre Marin was the keynote lunch speaker at this year’s HiveX conference. I interviewed him after his address, asking him about Bill 8 and what advice he has for newly elected municipal politicians on how to ensure they live up to their promises of transparency and…