Hamilton Combat Sports Ban Earlier this week I met with someone who asked me for information. He told me a friend of his who was a professional boxing promoter wanted to host an event at the Mountain Arena and that his request was denied by the City. Apparently there is a Hamilton Combat Sports Ban at [...]
Affordable Rentals in Hamilton Last year Council received a report on rentals in Hamilton showing very low vacancy rates. The rate was even 0% in Stoney Creek. Over the past year the rate has risen slightly, but CMHC is calling this a blip and expects the rate to drop even lower in the coming year. [...]
A New Bus Mansion Working at City Hall was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I showed up early, went home late, traveled across the city and beyond serving residents and learning every single day. One day, I was sitting at my desk reviewing a report for a meeting when a story [...]
Red Light Cameras When red light cameras were introduced in Hamilton they were controversial. Hearkening back to the horrors of photo radar many greeted these new machines with skepticism. Most felt they were simply being installed as a source of revenue generation. Others feared they could even make the streets less safe with an increase in rear [...]
An update from the Hamilton Ward 7 campaign trail with Howard Rabb on Rymal Road. Rymal is far too busy a street to allow pedestrians to walk along the side of the road in the mud, yet we still have no sidewalks. HSR riders waiting for the bus are also forced to stand in the [...]
Originally Appeared on CBC Hamilton, January 18, 2016 Written by Samatha Craggs It's someone who will make decisions on tax increases and trash collection, on transit fares and roads and other key decisions on Hamilton Mountain. And on March 21, Ward 7 residents will be choosing from a crowded heat. Read the full article here.
