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…
Interview with Ontario Ombudsman Andre Marin
Ontario’s Ombudsman Andre Marin was the keynote lunch speaker at this year’s HiveX conference. I interviewed him after his address, asking him about Bill 8 and what advice he has for newly elected municipal politicians on how to ensure they live up to their promises of transparency and…
HiveX / CBC Mayoral Debate Live at 3pm [Live Video]
As part of the HiveX conference, the Hamilton young professionals group is holding a mayoral debate in partnership with the CBC. The debate is organized by the HiveX Committee and they decided to include all mayoral candidates. CBC is not providing a livestream of this debate. Many Hamiltonians…
Final Four Mayoral Debates in Hamilton – Watch Them Online (And listing of Ward Debates Remaining)
There are four mayoral debates left in Hamilton’s municipal election as we enter the final two weeks of the campaign leading up to election day on Monday, October 27. Two of the debates are limited to the three “mainstream” candidates and the other two are open to all…
Ward 4 Council Candidates Debate [Tuesday 7pm, Live]
A community group in Ward 4 is organizing a Council candidates debate on Tuesday 7pm at St. Eugene’s.I’m awaiting some final details, and plan to broadcast the debate live. The candidates are, listed by date of registration: Sam Merulla Lorna Moreau Tina Whalen John Laurie…
Flamborough Mayoral, Council, and Trustees Debate [HD Replay]
Flamborough’s Chamber of Commerce debate at Waterdown District High School for the Ward 14 & 15 Trustee, Council, and Mayoral debates brought hundreds of voters to hear candidates pitch for their votes and answer questions from citizens. Here’s the full replay: *[Note: A listing of other debates for…
Marketing School Closures as Moves – Would It Help the HWDSB Manage Public Opinion?
[](http://joeycoleman.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/IMG_20141014_202732.jpg)World War II war heroes displayed at Saltfleet High School. Does it make a difference how school closures are marketed? Does closing a high school cause less anguish when a new high school opens with the closed school’s name?…
Debates for Public School Trustee Candidates in Dundas and Flamborough Wednesday Evening – Open to Public [Recording]
The Hamilton-Wentworth Council of Home & School Associations is holding a debate for the Public School Trustee seats in Dundas and Flamborough. I’ll broadcast the debate live from Dundas Town Hall (60 Main Street, Dundas) starting at 7pm. I’ll record the meeting.(CBC is holding a mayoral debate at…
Debates for Public School Trustee Candidates in Stoney Creek [Replay]
The Hamilton-Wentworth Council of Home & School Associations is holding a debate for the Public School Trustee seat in Stoney Creek. I’ll broadcast the debate live from Saltfleet High School starting at 7pm. The Ward 9 & 10 seat does not have an incumbent running due to the…