Hamilton Mayor Bob Bratina made official the rumours [http://www.thespec.com/opinion-story/4412621-dreschel-bratina-won-t-seek-mayoral-reelection/] that he will not seek a second term as Mayor of Hamilton. He did not confirm rumours that he is seeking the federal Liberal nomination in Hamilton Centre. Bratina will not rule out running for the…
Hamilton Police are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to identify the suspect in the City’s fourth homicide. Police released the above video this morning with the following statement:> On Friday February 28th Police investigated a double stabbing at Barton St. East and Catherine St. As a…
Hamilton’s Aboriginal Advisory Committee is discussing it’s work plan, National Aboriginal Day/Month, and the Housing and Homelessness Report. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. (Note: Agenda was made public at 1:37 p.m.) Agenda…
The City of Hamilton is holding a community meeting to update on plans for a new community centre on the site of the current Scott Park arena as part of the Stadium Precinct project.I will broadcast live starting at 7 p.m. Notice from City Pan Am Stadium Precinct…
Ward 8 City Councillor Terry Whitehead is hosting a budget town hall at City Hall for residents of Ward 8.Whitehead is moving his annual town hall from Ward 8 to City Hall to enable residents to participate by phone. Whitehead says he was impressed by the engagement during the…
I accepted Councillor Ferguson’s apology on Thursday. Mr. Ferguson regrets his actions, I thanked him for the apology and the matter is behind me.…
City Council continues the 2014 budget debate today with HSR improvements and volunteer committees. Live coverage begins at 9:30am…
Tonight, City Council met in closed session for over two hours and emerged to take a divisive 9-to-7 vote on the Ticats’ lease in the new football stadium. It was a tense and heated debate. When it was over, I was heading to a news conference on the Ticats lease…