Hopeful Thoughts on the James Baptist Church Project
The “minor alteration” of James Street Baptist Church is complete and most of the building has been demolished with only the front portion remaining. Now, the City and developer are moving forward with plans for a 22-30 story high-rise condo development. With the developer holding a public meeting…
Arbitrator Gives Hamilton Paramedics Small Raises in New Contract
Hamilton’s paramedics will receive small raises in their current contract in line with inflation and some increases to benefits. The arbitrators award is contrary to the belief that arbitration always grants essential services raises they could not win at the negotiating table, and is keeping with recent decisions…
Police Find Dynamite in John Street North House
Six sticks of dynamite were found in a John Street North house by Hamilton Police Thursday night. The discovery – just before 9pm – prompted police to close John Street from Robert to Barton. [](http://joeycoleman.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/tmp_10629-image-542192502.jpg)Controlled burn of dynamite behind 245…
FOUND: Police seek help finding missing man who requires medication
Hamilton Police seek our assistance finding 42 year-old Jason Simon who went missing Thursday morning and requires medications which he does not have on him. He is described as male white, darker complexion, 5’8″-5’9″, 310lbs,dark hair with receding hair line, no facial hair, missing one front tooth, numerous…
Hamilton Police Chief De Caire Not Able to Seek Toronto Position: Terry Whitehead
Update 1:Statement from De Caire added to story There was much speculation about Hamilton Chief of Police Glenn De Caire’s motivations for announcing in September 2013 he would not seek a second term. A Toronto Police Service Superintendent before becoming Hamilton’s top cop, one of the many speculations…
Multiple Bids To Buy Former Sandbar Tavern from City
City Hall says multiple bidders are seeking to purchase 193 King Street East. [](http://joeycoleman.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/wpid-36pyusj.jpg)193 King Street East (Raise The Hammer photo) This is a hopeful sign for a building that was a blight on the community and one of Hamilton’s most notorious addresses. The City says it…
Work on Cannon Bike Track to Start
[](http://joeycoleman.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/tmp_9031-image1179012708.jpg)The first markings on Cannon Street in preparation for work to build the track on July 27, 2014. (Joey Coleman) Earlier this month, I asked the City for an…
Storm Watch: Severe Thunderstorm Warning Ended
ENDED Environment Canada issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Hamilton just before 7pm Sunday evening as a band of thunderstorms crosses Southwest Ontario. Environment Canada advises: Conditions will be favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms through about mid-evening. Thunderstorms that develop may be capable of producing wind…
City Hall Can Be Made Accessible This Fall – If Ward 2 Elects Candidate in Wheelchair
Hamilton’s City Hall can be made fully accessible for persons with physical disabilities this fall, City staff say in response to an inquiry following the registration of Terri Wallis for Ward 2 City Councillor. Wallis, a member of the City’s Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities, uses a…
Taking a Break, or at Least My Version of it…
[](http://joeycoleman.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/26364_726313181127_5581037_n.jpg)On Assignment in the Persian Gulf With only a few meetings at City Hall during the next few weeks, I’m going to take a bit of a break from the day-to-day coverage. I’m looking forward to spending time on website improvements, working on…