Live Coverage: Closed Door LRT Meeting at City Hall
[](http://joeycoleman.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/hamilton_rapid_transit_rendering.jpg)A concept rendering of a Hamilton LRT line (City of Hamilton / Handout) Hashtag: [#closedmtg](https://twitter.com/hashtag/closedmtg?f=realtime&src=hash) Live Video: [https://new.livestream.com/joeycoleman-ca/events/3216564/](https://new.livestream.com/joeycoleman-ca/events/3216564/) Hamilton’s Mayor and a select few Councillors will hold a closed door meeting with the provincial minister of…
What the 22-storey Tivoli Proposal Means for James Street and Downtown
The Tivoli development posted new renderings Wednesday of their proposed 22-storey building at 108 James Street North. The property is presently zoned for three-to-six stories, keeping with the character of the area. It’s a bold rendering for a property that was sold to a charity – Canadian Ballet…
Want to be a Jedi? Hamilton Public Library's new Digital Media Lab Lets You Do That!
[](http://joeycoleman.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMG_0089.jpg)(HPL Photo) The Hamilton Public Library’s new “Digital Media Lab” spaces at the Red Hill and Terryberry libraries are a great example of libraries continuing to be information commons and with increasing focus upon providing access to digital media tools. [](http://joeycoleman.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMG_20140714_115828.jpg)(HPL Photo) Have some old…
Vrancor Proposes New 12-storey Mixed Commercial-Residential Building on Cannon East
Vrancor, the company of Darko Vranich, is proposing a new 12-storey mixed use building for 220-222 Cannon Street East, the southeast corner of Cathcart and Cannon. [](http://joeycoleman.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMG_20140717_191824.jpg)The proposed building will be behind the existing building…
No injuries in Landmark Place Apartment Fire
There were no injuries in an 16th-floor apartment fire caused extensive damage this evening at Landmark Place, Hamilton’s tallest building. The fire broke out around 6:10pm, says Fire Department Spokesperson Bill Simpson. Numerous fire crews were called due to the intensity of heat from the apartment fire, and…
Legal Claim Against JoeyColeman.ca Over New Logo
Update 1:Judy Marsales’ further comment I received a legal “demand letter” from Ballagh + Edward LLP on behalf of their client stating I’m violating their trademark. In the interest of focusing upon my reporting, I’ve changed my logo. The following is the full letter: Judy Marsales Comment…
Hamilton Police Services Board for July 2014 [Live Mon 4pm]
Hamilton’s Police Services Board will debate a letter calling for them to appoint an external auditor, a citizen delegation, and discuss concerns from women’s services groups regarding uniformed representation on committees and response to domestic abuse. Live video starts at 4pm from Council Chambers at City Hall. Full…
Hamilton Police Investigating Friday Evening Sexual Assault in Gage Park
Hamilton Police just (3:20pm) issued the following press release: Hamilton Police are investigating a report of a sexual assault at Gage Park, which occurred in the late evening hours of July 18th The suspect is described as: Male, white, 22-27 years old, facial hair described as a “shadow”,…
Fire Crews Stop Massive Central Hamilton Auto Parts Shop Fire
Hamilton’s Fire Department battled a massive fire last night at an Auto Parts shop on the border of Hamilton’s industrial area. There were no injuries. The stubborn third-alarm fire, which started just prior to midnight, at Hamilton East Auto Parts, at 135 Princess Street just north of Barton…
Does Painting Crosswalks Decrease Pedestrian Collisions?
Last year, the City of Hamilton finally decided that painting crosswalks – something common in every city – could maybe work in Hamilton. After years of claiming a lack of painted crosswalks somehow made the City safer for pedestrians, protecting the City from legal liability, the City changed…