Mayor Bratina likes Mayor Ford's media policy, says he wishes to see it in Hamilton
As the City of Hamilton finalizes its new media policy, Hamilton Mayor Bob Bratina revealed that he plans to include ideas in the policy given to him by Toronto Mayor Rob Ford. Mayor Ford is presently boycotting The Toronto Star and does not speak to many of Toronto’s media outlets…
Mayor Bratina likes Mayor Ford's media policy, says he wishes to see it in Hamilton
As the City of Hamilton finalizes its new media policy, Hamilton Mayor Bob Bratina revealed that he plans to include ideas in the policy given to him by Toronto Mayor Rob Ford. Mayor Ford is presently boycotting The Toronto Star and does not speak to many of Toronto’s media outlets…
Speaking at McMaster on Tuesday: Open data changing communications
Note: You are welcome to attend, there is room for about 5 people in addition to the class. Details at bottom of post. I’ll be speaking to a 4th year Communications Studies class at McMaster University on Tuesday afternoon about journalism and open data. This is the third…
Hamilton School Board trustees have nothing better to do
I’m going to summarise the situations at The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board in one sentence: **The Board of Trustees of The Hamilton-Wentworth School Board is a **gong show. From improper closed door meetings to complaints against each other, it’s a wonder anything gets done around the Board. Tonight,…
You don't have a right to know, this week's edition
POST UPDATED I Hamilton’s City Council will be holding an unexpected special meeting on Wednesday to discuss “Proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the City of Hamilton”. The meeting was announced to the media at 11:14am this morning. Beyond that, there are no details. Why? Cause…
You don't have a right to know, this week's edition
POST UPDATED I Hamilton’s City Council will be holding an unexpected special meeting on Wednesday to discuss “Proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the City of Hamilton”. The meeting was announced to the media at 11:14am this morning. Beyond that, there are no details. Why? Cause…
Council muzzles the Mayor – is legal? A look at the legislation
Introduction Hamilton City Council is putting the muzzle on Mayor Bob Bratina after nearly a year of unilateral decisions Council voted, in committee yesterday, to muzzle the Mayor and require another Councillor present during any lobbying session with senior levels of government. Full text of the motion: 23. Government Relations Contact Team (a)…
HWDSB should lower their flag with City Hall's
The flag at Hamilton City Hall is flying at half-staff today as the City mourns one of our greatest and most selfless citizens. The flag directly across the street at the headquarters of the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board remains at full-staff. This surprised me. When I was involved…
HWDSB should lower their flag with City Hall's
The flag at Hamilton City Hall is flying at half-staff today as the City mourns one of our greatest and most selfless citizens. The flag directly across the street at the headquarters of the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board remains at full-staff. This surprised me. When I was involved…
McMaster's rankings in "world surveys": perspective on the improved ranking position
*Covering higher education is my specialization as a journalist. I’ve worked for both of Canada’s national news outlets that cover higher education and been a delegate to the World Summit for Innovation in Education held in Doha, Qatar. * McMaster University is one of the premier research universities…