Covering Hamilton
A couple of my friends have been asking “Why all the coverage of Hamilton on your blog lately?” There are many reasons, but the primary reasons are to keep my journalism skills sharp and that I’m passionate about my home community. (Plus I’m a political nerd and our City…
Freelancing with thespec.com
A few astute followers of my journalism noted a Google Map showing the location of vacant buildings in Hamilton on thespec.com a few weeks ago and enquired if I was back at The Spectator. I’ve been working on a freelance basis for their website thespec.com the last two Saturdays…
"Umm whatever" – customer service at the HSR
Today I decided to make the futile effort of communicating with The Hamilton Street Railway to note a bus which decided to not pick up passengers. My conversation with the customer service representative ended with her saying “umm, whatever” to my complaint. Even by the low expectations I…
"Umm whatever" – customer service at the HSR
Today I decided to make the futile effort of communicating with The Hamilton Street Railway to note a bus which decided to not pick up passengers. My conversation with the customer service representative ended with her saying “umm, whatever” to my complaint. Even by the low expectations I…
Ward Two's Geleynse scores endorsements
Ward 2 council candidate Martinus Geleynse sent a media advisory this afternoon stating Brian McHattie and Mark Chamberlain will be endorsing his campaign. McHattie is the incumbent city councillor in Ward 1 and running for re-election. Chamberlain is president of Trivaris and one of Hamilton’s most predominant business…
Ward Two's Geleynse scores endorsements
Ward 2 council candidate Martinus Geleynse sent a media advisory this afternoon stating Brian McHattie and Mark Chamberlain will be endorsing his campaign. McHattie is the incumbent city councillor in Ward 1 and running for re-election. Chamberlain is president of Trivaris and one of Hamilton’s most predominant business…
Should there be a special poll at McMaster?
The short answer? If money grew on trees, yes. In the fiscal reality of reality, no. McMaster Students Union vice-president Joe Finkle is angry, he wants a poll and believes the city is discouraging students from voting next Monday in the municipal election. The strategy of blaming the…
#HamOnt Votes 2010: Advance Polls
This is an article from October 19, 2010. For LIVE COVERAGE of Hamilton Votes 2010 click here. I’m presently observing the Mayoral debate at Dr. Davey school and have a poor connection. Rather than wait to share these numbers, I’m posting them without analysis. The City of Hamilton…
Oh criminals, why must thou be so stupid?
The following series of tweets posted by ACTION team 4 of the Hamilton Police Service made me shake my head: [](http://www.joeycoleman.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ACTION_photo_18_Oct_10.jpg)Handout: Hamilton Police Service ([16:19](http://twitter.com/#!/HPSActionTeam4/status/27766118622)) In the area of Main & Tisdale we saw two teens walk into an alley & smoke marihuana. Found them with scales…
Hamilton City Council Live Audio
Hamilton City Council is scheduled to start meeting at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. I’ll be there and will provide updates and audio. The meeting may start late. As of 6:30 p.m. they are still in Committee of the Whole dealing with in-camera business. Once they complete in-camera,…