Reflections on the passing of Robert Barlow
Robert Barlow unexpectedly died May 29 at the age of 47. Bob was many things, among them vice-chair of the public school board and president of the local Cal Ripken baseball league. He suffered a heart attack while on the baseball diamond. Baseball was his real passion, he…
Hamilton Police Service Board – November 27, 2012
Hamilton’s Police Services Board met on November 27, 2012 in Council Chambers at Hamilton City Hall for their annual presentation of the Chief’s proposed 2013 budget.…
Sam Minniti takes McMaster and MAPS to court for ~$500,000
Sam Minniti is suing the McMaster Association of Part-Time Students (MAPS), McMaster University, and former MAPS directors for $501,233.50 plus costs or other damages saying he was wrongly dismissed in January from his job as Executive Director of MAPS.http://www.joeycoleman.ca/wpfix/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Minniti_Claim.pdfMr. Minniti’s statement of claim, obtained by myself, outlines his…
City of Hamilton Public Works Committee for June 3, 2013
DELEGATIONS 6.1 Katherine J. Menyes, Director of Watershed Management Services, Conservation Halton, respecting Conservation Halton’s Watershed Report Card {00:20 – 27:25}6.2 Nicholas Schwetz respecting tree health in downtown Hamilton {27:25 – 36:13}6.3 Bruce Panagapko respecting the addition of more bike lanes {36:13 – 42:50}[Note: Committee regained quorum after…
Public Works for June 3, 2013
Hamilton’s Public Works Committee held their first regular meeting for the month of June. It was a quick one with few contenious items. The Committee had difficulty maintaining quorum with Councillors Duvall and Powers on City business, Councillor McHattie on vacation, and chair of the committee Lloyd Ferguson…
James North Public Meeting
Metrolinx held a public meeting on the planned James Street North GO Train station on Tuesday, May 27, 2013 at LIUNA Station. The event was organized by the area neighbourhood associations.…