James and John Streets South to be temporary one-way due to road work
James and John Streets South will be returning to one-way traffic flow —- but it’s only temporary. Due to road resurfacing, each street will be down to two lanes starting November 7. The City expects the road work to be complete by December 2nd. From the City of…
QUICK HIT: CBC Hamilton
Just on a 15-minute break here and will keep this short. Longer post tonight. Long overdue! – that’s what the announcement by CBC today is. They are finally opening an online Hamilton bureau. More thoughts later today.…
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…