[](http://joeycoleman.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMG_0089.jpg)(HPL Photo)   The Hamilton Public Library’s new “Digital Media Lab” spaces at the Red Hill and Terryberry libraries are a great example of libraries continuing to be information commons and with increasing focus upon providing access to digital media tools. [](http://joeycoleman.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMG_20140714_115828.jpg)(HPL Photo) Have some old…

Vrancor, the company of Darko Vranich, is proposing a new 12-storey mixed use building for 220-222 Cannon Street East, the southeast corner of Cathcart and Cannon. [](http://joeycoleman.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMG_20140717_191824.jpg)The proposed building will be behind the existing building…

There were no injuries in an 16th-floor apartment fire caused extensive damage this evening at Landmark Place, Hamilton’s tallest building. The fire broke out around 6:10pm, says Fire Department Spokesperson Bill Simpson. Numerous fire crews were called due to the intensity of heat from the apartment fire, and…

Update 1:Judy Marsales’ further comment I received a legal “demand letter” from Ballagh + Edward LLP on behalf of their client stating I’m violating their trademark. In the interest of focusing upon my reporting, I’ve changed my logo. The following is the full letter: Judy Marsales Comment…

Hamilton’s Police Services Board will debate a letter calling for them to appoint an external auditor, a citizen delegation, and discuss concerns from women’s services groups regarding uniformed representation on committees and response to domestic abuse. Live video starts at 4pm from Council Chambers at City Hall. Full…

Hamilton Police just (3:20pm) issued the following press release: Hamilton Police are investigating a report of a sexual assault at Gage Park, which occurred in the late evening hours of July 18th The suspect is described as: Male, white, 22-27 years old, facial hair described as a “shadow”,…

Hamilton’s Fire Department battled a massive fire last night at an Auto Parts shop on the border of Hamilton’s industrial area. There were no injuries. The stubborn third-alarm fire, which started just prior to midnight, at Hamilton East Auto Parts, at 135 Princess Street just north of Barton…

Last year, the City of Hamilton finally decided that painting crosswalks – something common in every city – could maybe work in Hamilton. After years of claiming a lack of painted crosswalks somehow made the City safer for pedestrians, protecting the City from legal liability, the City changed…

The Toronto 2015 PanAm Games senior management is holding a media conference call at 1:30pm today. Maybe we’ll get some answers on how the promised $1-million per missed game at the new stadium will flow to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. I’ll update during the meeting with any Hamilton related…

[](http://joeycoleman.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Screenshot_2014-07-16-21-05-202.jpg)Missing teen Tatyana Young (Handout / Hamilton Police Service) Hamilton Police have issued a missing person alert for a 17-year-old last seen on Monday, July 14. Police, and the teen’s family, are concerned for her safety as she requires life-saving…