Hamilton Veteran's Committee for November 4, 2014
Hamilton’s Veterans’ Committee will discuss free parking for veterans, added the Afghanistan campaign to existing momuments, the final preparation for the 2014 Remembrance Day ceremonies, and a motion for the “endorsement of a permanent recognition of Cpl. Cirillo’s service to his country.” The meeting begins at 10am Tuesday,…
Why Bother? My Analysis on Hamilton's 2014 Municipal Election
CORRECTED: I mistakenly stated Aidan Johnson had won 10 of 11 polls. Ira Rosen won poll 106 in Ward 1, making Johnson’s victory 9 of 11 polls. I apologize for my error Why Bother? That’s the question I ask myself following Hamilton’s election with its low voter turnout.…
How I Voted in the 2014 Hamilton Municipal Election
I wrote earlier this week about why I didn’t endorse any candidates, and why I would disclose how I voted. Here is the disclosure. Mayor Of the candidates on the ballot, I was first leaning towards Brad Clark. I was impressed by his stance on social service benefit…
Why I'm Not Endorsing in the 2014 Municipal Election, But May in the Future
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 -,…
Corporal Nathan Cirillo Military Funeral Tuesday
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.on.ca…
JoeyColeman.ca Election Night Party (and Coverage)
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…
Hamilton Police Investigating Ward 9 Campaign Sign Thefts and Vandalism
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. During the first week of signs being…
James Baptist Redevelopment – Full Formal Planning Zoning Amendment Application Package
[](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 James Street South, the former James Street Baptist Church, is presently in the public comments phase following…
Committee of Adjustment for October 23, 2014
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…
Dundas Councillor All-Candidates Debate [Live at 7pm]
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…