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Introducing the Hamilton Light Rail Initiative - A new citizens' campaign asks Council and the Province to commit to finishing the job of building Light Rail Transit in Hamilton. Published September 23, 2011 in Special Report: Light Rail
Murray to Council: Suspend Work on LRT, Focus on All-Day GO - The City's Senior Management Team has suspended all work on LRT that is not required to meet provincial funding requirements and appointed a manager to "aggressively pursue" all-day GO service. Published July 18, 2011 in Special Report: Light Rail
Tell Council You Support Light Rail - Send Council a message. Remind them why LRT is a good idea - why they unanimously supported it just three years ago. Published July 06, 2011 in Special Report: Light Rail
City to Start Work on West Hamilton Multi-Use Trail - The City is building a paved, multi-use trial that runs across Hwy 403 from Kirkendall neighbourhood in southwest Hamilton to Ainslie Wood neighbourhood in west Hamilton. Published June 17, 2011 in Local News
Chris Murray Responds to Joint Statement on Media Access at City Hall - Full text of City Manager Chris Murray's formal response to last week's Joint Statement on local media access. Published June 09, 2011 in Special Report
Local Media Access at City Hall: A Joint Statement - We are asking that Council and Staff develop a formal policy on media relations which is fair, clear, and does not allow political staff to unduly influence the free flow of information at City Hall. Published May 31, 2011 in Editorial
Live Blogging Election Results - Raise the Hammer will be reporting on the results of the 2011 Canadian federal election, with a focus on Hamilton ridings. Published May 02, 2011 in Federal Election 2011
City Staff Report on Ivor Wynne Stadium Renovation - The estimated cost of the Ivor Wynne renovation is $156.5 million - $174.5 million. With $115 million on the table, the plan is short $36.5 million - $54.5 million. Published January 23, 2011 in Special Report: Pan Am
City Tops $1 Billion in Building Activity for 2010 - More than half of all building permit activity in 2010 was residential, and residential building was responsible for most of the growth in total activity over 2009. Published January 19, 2011 in Special Report
Stadium Poll Results - Results of the telephone survey asking Hamiltonians about a Confederation Park stadium and a scalable 6,000 seat stadium. Published January 14, 2011 in Special Report: Pan Am
Troop, Councillors Respond to IWS Proposal - Troop is still waiting to see formal proposal, while several Councillors remain concerned about funding details and other lost opportunities. Published January 11, 2011 in Special Report: Pan Am
Young, Bratina Propose Refurbished Ivor Wynne Stadium - Hamilton Mayor Bob Bratina and Hamilton Tiger-Cats owner Bob Young announced an agreement to build a 25,000 seat Pan Am / Ticats stadium on the site of the current Ivor Wynne Stadium. Published January 11, 2011 in Special Report: Pan Am
Farmers' Market Committee Meeting Today - The Farmers' Market Transition Subcommittee will hear appeals from stallholders whose applications were rejected, and will consider a motion instructing staff to seek additional space to accommodate more stallholders. Published December 09, 2010 in Special Report
Rapid Transit Office Explains One-Way Vehicle Traffic in LRT Plan - Jillian Stephen, director of the City's Rapid Transit office, explains why the two-way conversion of King Street and Main Street through the downtown core were dropped from the City's LRT plans. Published December 03, 2010 in Special Report: Light Rail
Proudly But With Humility: Mayor Bratina's Inauguration Speech - Prepared notes from Mayor Bob Bratina's inauguration speech, provided by the mayor's office. Published December 03, 2010 in Politics
Contact Your City Councillor, 2010 Edition - Easy contact information for the newly elected municipal representatives. Published December 02, 2010 in Politics
Friends of Hamilton Farmers' Market Calls on City to be More Inclusive - In a letter to staff and the Farmers' Market Transition Sub-Committee, Jennifer Hompoth argues that bureaucratic transactions do not make for real inclusiveness. Published November 30, 2010 in Special Report
Open Thread: Hamilton Municipal Election - Election day is finally upon us. We want to hear what you think about it. Published October 25, 2010 in Municipal Election 2010
Ticats: $10 Million Toward Stadium - In the latest staff report on the CP Rail Yard site, the Ticats offer to contribute $8-10 million in capital costs toward the stadium. Published October 08, 2010 in Special Report: Pan Am
20 Reasons to Stop Aerotropolis - Hamiltonians for Progressive Development releases 20 arguments against the City's planned Airport Employment Growth District. Published September 28, 2010 in Commentary
Supercrawl and Open Streets Hamilton - James North is wide-open this weekend, with the epic annual Supercrawl on Saturday, followed by the second Open Streets Hamilton on Sunday. Published September 24, 2010 in Events
Introducing the RTH Election Site - Follow the candidates and issues for the 2010 Municipal Election on the new RTH Elections website. Published September 17, 2010 in Municipal Election 2010
Committee Of The Whole Meeting To Discuss MIP Site September 14 - An important Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting will be held Tuesday, September 14 to discuss the recommendation of placing the Pan Am Games Stadium at the McMaster Innovation Park. Published September 13, 2010 in Special Report: Pan Am
Bob Young's Letter to Mayor Eisenberger on Aberdeen-Longwood Site - Text of Bob Young's letter to Mayor Eisenberger regarding a possible Pan Am stadium in the Aberdeen-Longwood area. Published August 30, 2010 in Special Report: Pan Am
Our City, Our Future Thanks Supporters - Most of all, we thank you, the ordinary citizens who spoke up to defend our city and our future. Published August 12, 2010 in Special Report: Pan Am
Open Letter to Council: We Continue To Support You - The Our City, Our Future campaign sent the following open letter to Hamilton City Council and Mayor Eisenberger. Published August 09, 2010 in Special Report: Pan Am
Our City, Our Future Summary Report - The summary report from the Our City, Our Future campaign has been released. Published August 08, 2010 in Special Report: Pan Am
Video From Rally, Roundtable - These videos were taken at Saturday's Rally for the West Harbour, and Friday's "Building Hamilton's Future" Roundtable. Published August 08, 2010 in Special Report: Pan Am
Staff Report: East Mountain More Costly, More Risky, Diverts Economic Development Funds - A staff report released for the August 10th, Committee of the Whole confirms media reports that the East Mountain stadium would costs tens of millions of dollars more than one built in the West Harbour location. Published August 06, 2010 in Special Report: Pan Am
An Affordable 25,000 Seat Stadium - Why couldn't we build a 25,000 seat stadium at West Harbour for $102 million? Published August 03, 2010 in Special Report: Pan Am
Open Letter to Council: We Support You - We are not here to bully or threaten you. We are here to show you the passion, desire, and vision we want for Hamilton and to help you make it a reality. Published August 02, 2010 in Special Report: Pan Am
CFL Commissioner: East Mountain or Else - CFL Commissioner Mark Cohon endorses the East Mountain stadium location, offers 'the prospect' of multiple Grey Cups, and threatens 'the end of the CFL in Hamilton' if Council insists on a West Harbour location. Published July 30, 2010 in Special Report: Pan Am
Pan Am HostCo Swaps Track and Field, Soccer - The Pan Am track and field events will be hosted in Toronto, while soccer is moving to Hamilton. Published July 29, 2010 in Special Report: Pan Am
Future Fund Board Rejects East Mountain Stadium - The Future Fund Board of Governors voted to recommend that the Future Fund not be used toward building a Pan Am stadium on the East Mountain. Published July 27, 2010 in Special Report: Pan Am
Our City, Our Future - The Our City, Our Future campaign calls on Hamilton City Council, the Province of Ontario, the Pan Am Games HostCo and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to commit to a downtown Pan Am Stadium that helps build a city with a lively waterfront connected to local and r Published July 14, 2010 in Cover
York Renovation Starts Today - The City starts work today on the York Blvd Streetscape Master Plan. Published May 31, 2010 in Downtown Bureau
Mayor: 'Full Steam Ahead' on West Harbour - Mayor Eisenberger reiterates the city's commitment to the West Harbour stadium site, arguing that the site was selected through an open process because it is the best for the community as a whole. Published May 06, 2010 in Special Report: Pan Am
Government to Re-Introduce US-Style Copyright Bill - Prime Minister Harper has told his cabinet to ignore extensive public consultation on copyright reform and re-introduce a US-style bill that would curtail and criminalize fair-use rights for software and digital content. Published May 06, 2010 in Politics
Code Red Raises the Alarm - Will We Answer? - The poverty that grips this city is our problem - and our shame, if we continue to pass on the challenge and the opportunity to come to terms with the despair and heart-crushing waste of human potential we've allowed to take shape. Published April 12, 2010 in Editorial
Save the Dragon - The Sky Dragon Centre is too critical a social, political and cultural node in this city's landscape of civic engagement to let it fall by the wayside. Published March 29, 2010 in Editorial
Hamilton King-Main Rapid Transit Benefits Case - HTML version of the Metrolinx BCA for rapid transit in Hamilton. Published February 14, 2010 in Special Report: Light Rail
Architects Express Support for City Hall - A number of architects have expressed support for efforts to maintain an architecturally significant facade on Hamilton's City Hall. Published November 26, 2008 in Special Report: City Hall
Downtown Update - Decisions, dilemmas and drive-thrus downtown could demolish our doldrums or derail our developments. Published November 26, 2008 in Downtown Bureau
Downtown Update - There's plenty going on in business, politics and advocacy across the city. Published October 02, 2008 in Downtown Bureau
Downtown Update - September has hit with a plethora of exciting (and a few harrowing) developments in the city. Published September 11, 2008 in Downtown Bureau
Downtown Update - Just a quick run-down on recent events and initiatives in the Hammer. Published July 07, 2008 in Downtown Bureau
Downtown Update - Lots going on in Hamilton over the next couple of weeks. Here's a look at some upcoming events. Published June 05, 2008 in Downtown Bureau
Downtown Update - Everything's coming up Millhouse! Amid all the frustration and despair of crumbling buildings, faceless bureaucrats and clueless politicians, it's good to see evidence of great happenings in Hamilton. Published April 30, 2008 in Downtown Bureau
Downtown Update - Spare a little love for the Hammer. Published February 14, 2008 in Downtown Bureau
Downtown Update - Good, bad, ugly: Hamilton's got it all, and we love it. Published January 18, 2008 in Downtown Bureau
Downtown Update - Summer's over, and municipal affairs are springing back to life with several upcoming events. Published September 09, 2007 in Downtown Bureau
Summer Break - It's too hot to sit inside at a computer more than is strictly necessary. Published June 27, 2007 in Site Notes
Contact Your City Councillor - No Longer Current - Easy contact information for the newly elected municipal representatives. Published December 13, 2006 in Editorial
Sustainable Development: The Responses - Municipal candidates respond to the RTH survey asking them about matters of sustainable development: climate change, peak oil, sprawl, transportation, and aerotropolis. Published November 08, 2006 in Municipal Election 2006
Why Did You Run? - Candidates for City Council explain why they decided to run for office. Published October 20, 2006 in Municipal Election 2006
Mayor - Candidates describe the five most important actions they would take to improve Hamilton. Published October 20, 2006 in Municipal Election 2006
Ward 1 - Candidates describe the five most important actions they would take to improve Hamilton. Published October 20, 2006 in Municipal Election 2006
Ward 2 - Candidates describe the five most important actions they would take to improve Hamilton. Published October 20, 2006 in Municipal Election 2006
Ward 3 - Candidates describe the five most important actions they would take to improve Hamilton. Published October 20, 2006 in Municipal Election 2006
Ward 4 - Candidates describe the five most important actions they would take to improve Hamilton. Published October 20, 2006 in Municipal Election 2006
Ward 7 - Candidates describe the five most important actions they would take to improve Hamilton. Published October 20, 2006 in Municipal Election 2006
Ward 8 - Candidates describe the five most important actions they would take to improve Hamilton. Published October 20, 2006 in Municipal Election 2006
Ward 9 - Candidates describe the five most important actions they would take to improve Hamilton. Published October 20, 2006 in Municipal Election 2006
Ward 10 - Candidates describe the five most important actions they would take to improve Hamilton. Published October 20, 2006 in Municipal Election 2006
Ward 11 - Candidates describe the five most important actions they would take to improve Hamilton. Published October 20, 2006 in Municipal Election 2006
Ward 12 (Ancaster) - Candidates describe the five most important actions they would take to improve Hamilton. Published October 20, 2006 in Municipal Election 2006
Ward 13 (Dundas) - Candidates describe the five most important actions they would take to improve Hamilton. Published October 20, 2006 in Municipal Election 2006
Fair Election Financing Now - Citizens at City Hall (CATCH) urges voters and candidates to take steps now to make the November 13 city council election more democratic, fair and transparent. Published August 30, 2006 in Municipal Election 2006
Last Chance to Save the Lister - With the City Council vote on whether to deny LIUNA's demolition permit set for June 12, the fate of the Lister Block hangs in the balance. Published May 26, 2006 in Special Report: Lister Block
Upcoming Events, May and June - List of upcoming events in the Hamilton area. Published May 16, 2005 in Events
Upcoming Events, April and May - List of upcoming events in the Hamilton area. Published April 14, 2005 in Events
Four Proposals - Links to the four proposals for redeveloping the Tivoli (in PDF). Published April 04, 2005 in Editorial
Tivoli Special Edition - The Tivoli Theatre: Comentary - History - Redevelopment - The Future Published April 04, 2005 in Cover
Upcoming Events, March and April - A short list of upcoming Hamilton-area events for the next month. Published March 14, 2005 in Events
Upcoming Events, February and March - A short list of upcoming Hamilton-area events for the next month. Published February 19, 2005 in Events
The Hamiltonian Asks: How Can Hamilton be the Best Place to Raise a Child?, Published May 14, 2012 in Media
SpecKids Unlimited, Published May 09, 2012 in Activism
Podcast: Ken Greenberg - On The Cusp, Published May 08, 2012 in Media
Hamilton Joins Global Day of Action on Climate Change, Published May 02, 2012 in Climate Change
Doors Open Hamilton 2012 Map, Published May 01, 2012 in News
Paul Bedford Final Address to Metrolinx Board, Published April 13, 2012 in Light Rail
Hamilton Coffee Shop Map, Published April 09, 2012 in Revitalization
Merulla Notice of Motion to Censure Mayor, Published March 23, 2012 in Politics
McMaster Confirms Downtown Health Campus on Board of Education Site, Published March 23, 2012 in News
We Need Three Responds to Judith Bishop, Published March 09, 2012 in Activism
Horwath: 'Deep Concern and Disappointment' with Board of Ed Plan, Published February 27, 2012 in Revitalization
Letter from Beasley Neighbourhood Association Regarding Education Centre, Published February 15, 2012 in Activism
Education Centre Site Evaluation Scoring Model, Published February 11, 2012 in Revitalization
CBC Hamilton to Open on James North, Published February 08, 2012 in Media
Spectator to Link to Hamilton Community Websites, Published February 07, 2012 in Media
Be Careful When Shoveling Snow, Published January 29, 2012 in Activism
2011 City Building Permits Total $731 Million, Published January 10, 2012 in Economy
TO2015 Considers Milton for Velodrome, Published December 15, 2011 in Sports
Spec Editorial Board Interview with Mayor Bratina, Published December 08, 2011 in Media
Globe and Mail Lauds Portland, Published November 24, 2011 in Revitalization
Eisenberger Hits Back at Bratina, Published November 21, 2011 in Politics
Creative Industries in Hamilton, Published November 21, 2011 in Arts
Lights Out for OpenFile Hamilton, Published November 18, 2011 in Media
Police Arrest Murphy's Subs Robbery Suspect, Published November 17, 2011 in News
Watch Mayor Bratina's State of the City 2011 Speech, Published October 26, 2011 in Politics
Pedestrian Killed on Hwy 8 in Stoney Creek, Published October 14, 2011 in News
TO2015 to Pursue Alternate Velodrome Location, Published October 11, 2011 in Sports
Whitehead, Bratina Spar Over Ethics of Party Endorsement, Published October 05, 2011 in Politics
Free Shuttle Bus to Supercrawl, Locke Street Festival and Canadian Country Music Awards Fan Fest, Published September 02, 2011 in Arts
Candidate Questions for Provincial Election, Published September 02, 2011 in Ontario Election 2011
A Chance To Ask Bratina Questions At 11 AM Today, Published September 01, 2011 in News
Realtors Association Supports Open Public Data, Published August 31, 2011 in Open City
Dunsmuir and Hornby Bike Lanes in Vancouver, Published August 30, 2011 in Transportation
Agendas and Staff Notes From Velodrome Committee Meetings, Published August 30, 2011 in Sports
Book of Condolences for Jack Layton, Published August 23, 2011 in People
5.9 Magnitude Virginia Earthquake Felt in Hamilton, Published August 23, 2011 in News
Pedestrian Killed, Motorist Charged with Impaired Driving, Published August 22, 2011 in News
International Village BIA Letter to Council on Light Rail Transit, Published August 11, 2011 in Light Rail
B-Line LRT Station Map, Published August 11, 2011 in Light Rail
Rapid Transit Citizens Advisory Committee Letter to Mayor and Council, Published August 11, 2011 in Light Rail
Councillor Farr Notice of Motion: Light Rail Tranist and GO Transit, Published August 10, 2011 in Light Rail
Downtown BIA Light Rail Transit Letter and Mayor's Response, Published August 08, 2011 in Light Rail
Hart Solomon Retires as Head of Traffic Engineering, Published August 05, 2011 in News
In Letter, Mayor Warns About 'Advocacy Groups', Published August 04, 2011 in Light Rail
Video Footage from Local 1005 65th Anniversary, Published July 25, 2011 in Activism
Dowsing for Pools and Splash Pads, Published July 21, 2011 in Open City
Hamilton Ward Demographics, 2006 Data, Published July 21, 2011 in Politics
Bratina Replies to Durand Neighbourhood Association on LRT, Published July 21, 2011 in Light Rail
LRT Advocate Resigns in 'Disgust' from Citizen Advisory Committee, Published July 19, 2011 in Light Rail
Save the Board of Ed Building: Campaign, Published July 18, 2011 in Activism
Rapid Transit Staff Talking With Developers About LRT, Published July 18, 2011 in Light Rail
Police Charge Driver in Flamborough Cyclist Collision, Published July 18, 2011 in News
Child Struck by HSR Bus, Published July 12, 2011 in News
Cyclist Struck in Flamborough, Published July 08, 2011 in News
Text of Approved Council LRT Motion, Published July 07, 2011 in Light Rail
10-Year-Old Cyclist in Critical Condition after Collision, Published June 29, 2011 in News
Wilson to go Two-Way Between Ferguson and Victoria, Published June 28, 2011 in Transportation
Driver Hits Cyclist, Fails to Remain at Scene, Published June 22, 2011 in News
Waterloo Region Approves LRT, Published June 16, 2011 in Light Rail
Mayor Supports Open Public Access to City Information, Published June 10, 2011 in Open City
Councillors Vote Not to Suspend Stallholder, Published June 02, 2011 in Politics
Special GIC Meeting: Labour Relations, Potential Market Litigation, Published May 31, 2011 in Politics
Byron Sonne, Canada's Political Prisoner, Published May 17, 2011 in Activism
Hamilton's Only Backpacker Hostel Shut Down, Published May 11, 2011 in News
Open Thread: Bin Laden Dead, Published May 02, 2011 in News
Green Candidate Burson Not Allowed to Run in Hamilton Centre, Published April 14, 2011 in Federal Election 2011
2011 Federal Leaders Debate, Published April 13, 2011 in Federal Election 2011
Michael Jackson Square, Published April 08, 2011 in Arts
Portrait of a City: Promo Video From 1940s, Published April 06, 2011 in History
City Posts Municipal Candidate Financial Statements, Published March 28, 2011 in Open City
Federal Election 2011, Published March 25, 2011 in Federal Election 2011
Four Hamilton Fires in One Night, Published March 25, 2011 in News
Toronto 2015 Approves Hamilton Pan Am Stadium, Published February 25, 2011 in Sports
Troop Acknowledges Hamilton Pan Am Stadium Proposal, Published February 01, 2011 in Sports
Winter Storm Safety Advice from Hamilton Firefighters, Paramedics and Police, Published February 01, 2011 in Transportation
Spectator Live-Streaming Today's Meeting, Published January 31, 2011 in Sports
GIC Meeting Live Stream by The Spec, Published January 27, 2011 in Sports
City to Live-Stream Council, Committee Meetings, Published January 26, 2011 in Politics
Joey Coleman to Live-Stream Special Pan Am Stadium Meeting, Published January 24, 2011 in Sports
Clark: City Plan Short Another $15 million, Published January 23, 2011 in Sports
City Posts LRT Video, Published January 21, 2011 in Light Rail
Farmers' Market Reopening Delayed, Published January 19, 2011 in Revitalization
Farr on Ivor Wynne Stadium Proposal, Published January 11, 2011 in Sports
Cripps: Councillors Reconsidering East Mountain Stadium, Published January 10, 2011 in Sports
Clark: Notice of Motion to Withdraw from Pan Am Games, Published January 07, 2011 in Sports
Tell Council: Pan Am Stadium Still Hamilton's to Choose, Published January 07, 2011 in Sports
Burlington Council Votes to Study Aldershot Stadium, Published January 06, 2011 in Sports
Pearl Company Proposes New Ward 3 Festival, Published January 05, 2011 in Revitalization
Whitehead: Scalable West Harbour Stadium 'Excellent Idea', Published January 04, 2011 in Sports
Bratina: 30,000 Seat Stadium or Nothing, Published January 04, 2011 in Sports
Council Rejects Confederation Park, Published December 22, 2010 in Sports
Balsillie Tweet Dangles Nashville NHL Play - Debunked, Published December 21, 2010 in Sports
HostCo Enacts Contingency Venue Plan for Pan Am Stadium, Published December 20, 2010 in Sports
Mark Chamberlain Stepping Down as Poverty Roundtable Chair, Published December 17, 2010 in News
Merulla to Ask Council to Cease Action in Building Stadium, Published December 14, 2010 in Sports
Fred Eisenberger Appointed Canadian Urban Institute CEO, Published December 14, 2010 in News
Two-Way Traffic This Week on York/Wilson and Park Street, Published December 07, 2010 in Revitalization
Unofficial Council Recommendations for Committees, Boards, Agencies, Published November 30, 2010 in Policy
Merulla: Locked-Out US Steel Workers Deserve EI, Published November 22, 2010 in Economy
Merulla: Motion to Dismiss Stadium, Published November 03, 2010 in Sports
Raise The Hammer Elections Party On Monday: Please Come! , Published October 23, 2010 in Municipal Election 2010
Citizens Criticize Media Coverage of Di Ianni, Published October 22, 2010 in Municipal Election 2010
Joint Statement from RTH and The Hamiltonian: Get Informed, then Vote, Published October 21, 2010 in Municipal Election 2010
Candidate Decision Matrix for Ward 2 Voters, Published October 21, 2010 in Municipal Election 2010
Candidates Posting Election Events on RTH, Published October 21, 2010 in Municipal Election 2010
James Gore Barton's Love Songs to Hamilton, Published October 20, 2010 in Music
Any Last Questions for Candidates?, Published October 18, 2010 in Municipal Election 2010
Hamilton Civic League Releases Survey Results, Published October 18, 2010 in Municipal Election 2010
Whitelaw Steps Down, Supports Whitehead, Published October 15, 2010 in Municipal Election 2010
Hamilton Civic League Offers Civics Refresher, Published October 15, 2010 in Municipal Election 2010
McHattie: Expand MIP to Include CP Rail Yard, Published October 12, 2010 in Sports
Graydon Staying in Mayoral Race, Published October 10, 2010 in Municipal Election 2010
Canada Bread Applies for LEED Grant, Published October 05, 2010 in Green City
Merulla: Council Motion Demanding US Steel Bargain in Good Faith, Published October 05, 2010 in Economy
Morelli Responds on Pearl Company Situation, Published October 05, 2010 in Municipal Election 2010
Greco: West Harbour Stadium a 'White Elephant', Published October 04, 2010 in Sports
Incumbent Councillors, Office Hours and Campaigning, Published October 01, 2010 in Municipal Election 2010
HostCo Puts Toronto at the Centre of Toronto 2015, Published September 29, 2010 in Sports
Staff Update on Pan Am Stadium on CP Lands, Published September 28, 2010 in Sports
Market/Library Renovations Coming Along Beautifully, Published September 24, 2010 in Revitalization
Graydon to Visit Homeless Shelters, Published September 23, 2010 in Municipal Election 2010
Bonner Withdraws from Ward 8 Election, Published September 23, 2010 in Municipal Election 2010
Butani: Put a Lid on Press Releases, Published September 20, 2010 in Municipal Election 2010
Ask RTH: Questions for Candidates, Published September 17, 2010 in Municipal Election 2010
Statement from McMaster President on Pan Am Stadium, Published September 15, 2010 in Sports
City Staff to Recommend CP Rail Yard for Pan Am Stadium, Published September 13, 2010 in Sports
Final List of Candidates, Published September 10, 2010 in Municipal Election 2010
We're Up to 15 Mayoral Candidates, Published September 09, 2010 in Municipal Election 2010
Di Ianni to Host 'TeleTown Hall' Meetings, Published September 09, 2010 in Municipal Election 2010
Di Ianni, Eisenberger Trade Barbs over Ethics, Published September 08, 2010 in Municipal Election 2010
NYT: Stadiums Leave Deep Debts, Published September 08, 2010 in Sports
13 Mayoral Candidates, Published September 03, 2010 in Municipal Election 2010
Committee Votes to Explore Innovation Park Stadium Site, Published August 31, 2010 in Sports
City Medical Officer of Health Issues Heat Warning (Stage 2), Published August 31, 2010 in Health
Open Thread: Today's Committee of the Whole Meeting, Published August 31, 2010 in Sports
Mayor's Response to Bob Young's Letter on Aberdeen-Longwood Stadium, Published August 30, 2010 in Sports
Letter: Young Would Consider Aberdeen-Longwood Location, Published August 30, 2010 in Sports
HostCo Rejects Markham Pan Am Rugby Site, Published August 29, 2010 in Sports
Rob Ford 'Vague' on Bike Lane Policy, Published August 27, 2010 in Municipal Election 2010
HostCo Rejects Burlington Soccer Field: Too Far from GO Train, Published August 27, 2010 in Sports
Oshawa Mayor: Ticats 'Trying to Shakedown Hamilton', Published August 26, 2010 in Sports
Fresh Aberdeen/Longwood Stadium Rumour, Published August 25, 2010 in Sports
Go Ticats West Harbour Campaign, Published August 24, 2010 in Sports
Longwood and Aberdeen Stadium Location Rumour, Published August 19, 2010 in Sports
Toronto Mayor, Globe and Mail, Laud Stadium Decision, Published August 14, 2010 in Sports
Council Reaffirms West Harbour Stadium Choice , Published August 12, 2010 in Sports
West Harbour Wins, Published August 10, 2010 in Sports
Majority Declare in Favour of West Harbour, Published August 10, 2010 in Sports
The Ticats Launch Their Hail Mary, Published August 09, 2010 in Sports
Open Thread: Letters to Council, Published August 09, 2010 in Sports
Eisenberger Asks MPs, MPPs To State Which Site They Prefer, Published August 08, 2010 in Sports
Feds, Province Deliver Clear Message: They Don't Respect Our Democracy, Published August 06, 2010 in Sports
Staff Report on Stadium Debate: East Mountain More Costly, More Risky, and Diverts Funds From Economic Development, Published August 06, 2010 in Sports
West Harbour Best from Social Perspective: Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction, Published August 06, 2010 in Sports
Jobs Prosperity Collaborative Supports West Harbour, Published August 05, 2010 in Sports
Eighty-Five Percent of Students Favour West Harbour: McMaster Student Union Survey, Published August 05, 2010 in Sports
Ticats Letter: West Harbour Contravenes Official Plan, Published August 03, 2010 in Sports
Ticats Claim West Harbour Contravenes Official Plan, Published August 03, 2010 in Sports
Cunningham Advising Ticats, Di Ianni, Published July 31, 2010 in Sports
Aggelonitis: Province Will Support Hamilton Stadium Decision, Published July 31, 2010 in Sports
Ticats Propose West Harbour 'Pan Am Park' with Amphitheatre, Published July 29, 2010 in Sports
Two Curious East Mountain 'Letters of Support', Published July 29, 2010 in Sports
Ticats Announce 2:15 PM Press Conference, Published July 29, 2010 in Sports
Bratina Can Support Revised West Harbour Plan, Published July 28, 2010 in Sports
Doctors: West Harbour the Healthier Choice, Published July 28, 2010 in Sports
Province Backs City on Stadium Location, Published July 27, 2010 in Sports
City Poll On Stadium Location Favours West Harbour, Published July 26, 2010 in Sports
Storm Cunningham: Downtown Stadiums Have Larger Benefits, Published July 22, 2010 in Sports
Ticats Launch 'Go East Mountain' Website, Published July 21, 2010 in Sports
Posters for Our City, Our Future Campaign, Published July 20, 2010 in Sports
MTO, ORC Investigated for 'Irregular' Financial Dealings, Published July 19, 2010 in News
Drewitt: Build the Stadium on West Harbour, Published July 19, 2010 in Sports
Young: It's East Mountain Vs. No Stadium, Published July 19, 2010 in Sports
Chamber: Wait for Full Site Analysis on Stadium Location, Published July 15, 2010 in Sports
Bratina: City Building Not Served By Stadiums, Published July 15, 2010 in Sports
Merulla: No Stadium Support Without More Private Investment, Published July 15, 2010 in Sports
Press Conference Supporting West Harbour, Published July 14, 2010 in Sports
Downtown BIA Letter: 'Deeply Disappointed' With East Mountain Stadium, Published July 14, 2010 in Sports
Press Release: Our City, Our Future Campaign Launches, Published July 13, 2010 in News
'Larry's Corner' Web Column Removed, Published July 12, 2010 in Municipal Election 2010
Hamilton Architects and Designers Support Downtown Stadium, Published July 11, 2010 in Sports
Hamilton Civic League to Launch Voter Survey, Published July 09, 2010 in Activism
City Seeks Rapid Transit Advisory Committee Volunteers, Published July 08, 2010 in Light Rail
Mayor Fred's Letter to Bob Young, Published July 06, 2010 in Sports
Bob Young's Letter to Mayor and Council, Published July 06, 2010 in Sports
AEGD Public Information Meetings are Far Out, Published June 30, 2010 in Aerotropolis
Butani Launches Campaign Website, Published June 28, 2010 in Municipal Election 2010
HPD Issues Reasons to Oppose Aerotropolis, Published June 24, 2010 in Aerotropolis
HLR Calls on Province to Commit to LRT, Published June 15, 2010 in Light Rail
Province Considers Belt-Loosening to Address Obesity, Published June 11, 2010 in Transportation
More Hamilton-Hating Exceptionalism From Talk Radio, Published June 10, 2010 in Media
Council Approves Stadium Mediation Terms of Reference, Published June 07, 2010 in Activism
Bring Rick and George to Supercrawl, Published June 07, 2010 in Arts
Trucker: Dundurn is Convenient But Not Necessary, Published June 01, 2010 in Transportation
Michael Fenn Selected as Pan Am Stadium Facilitator, Published May 18, 2010 in Sports
Metrolinx Head: Hamilton Has 'Big Headstart' as Next Major Project, Published May 17, 2010 in Light Rail
Mayor Announces Pan Am Press Conference, Published May 06, 2010 in Sports
Bob Young on Stadium Location, Published May 06, 2010 in Sports
Horwath: McGuinty Should Commit Hamilton LRT Money, Published April 30, 2010 in Light Rail
Table of Proposed Truck Routes, Published April 26, 2010 in Transportation
Express Train that Doesn't Stop, Published April 21, 2010 in Transportation
Nominees for 2010 Municipal Election, Published April 14, 2010 in Municipal Election 2010
Transit Analyst: Metrolinx Rapid Transit Analysis 'Low-Balled' BRT Cost, Published April 13, 2010 in Light Rail
Police Protect Public from Threat of Music, Published April 13, 2010 in Music
Bratina Files Competition Bureau Complaint over Lakeport Closing, Published April 06, 2010 in Economy
No Such Thing as a Fender-Bender, Published April 01, 2010 in Transportation
Councillors Bicker Over Closing Brewery, Published March 30, 2010 in Politics
A Tale of Two Peters, Published March 30, 2010 in Media
Warning: Dundurn Stairs Vandalized, Published March 22, 2010 in News
Canada Walks Hamilton Case Study, Published February 22, 2010 in Revitalization
Bratina Opposes West Harbour Pan Am Stadium Site, Published February 15, 2010 in Sports
Yes, We Would Like a Public Bike Share, Published January 25, 2010 in Transportation
Strathcona Community Council Executive Supports Dundurn Bike Lanes, Published January 15, 2010 in Transportation
Province Rejects Connaught Mixed-Housing Project, Published December 23, 2009 in Connaught
Documentary Video: Cycling in Copenhagen, Published December 14, 2009 in Transportation
Concrete Poetry Wins Locke Street Art Project, Published December 10, 2009 in Arts
Text of Abdul Khan's Letter, Published December 09, 2009 in Politics
Upcoming City Budget Meetings, Published December 07, 2009 in Policy
City, McMaster Rapid Transit Survey, Published December 02, 2009 in Transportation
TLC Project: Shifting Gears Google Map, Published November 30, 2009 in Transportation
RTH in the Toronto Sun, Published August 07, 2009 in Media
Hamilton: City of Jingles, Published August 05, 2009 in Media
Live Webcam of NHL Rally, Published June 19, 2009 in Activism
RTH Profile Change: Multi-Line Sigfile, Published June 12, 2009 in Site Notes
Cycling: Safety in Numbers, Published June 05, 2009 in Transportation
Builders to City: Keep Subsidizing House Construction, Published June 04, 2009 in Sprawl
Ecklund Philanthropy 'On Hold', Published June 03, 2009 in Politics
Planning Committee Defers Winona Big-Box Proposal, Published June 03, 2009 in Sprawl
Toronto Mandates Green Roofs, Published June 01, 2009 in Environment
Comment History Added to RTH User Profile, Published May 29, 2009 in Site Notes
Hamilton Without Steel? on The Agenda , Published May 22, 2009 in Media
RIP Randy Steele, Published May 22, 2009 in News
Mayor Confirms talks with Balsillie on Moving Phoenix Coyotes to Copps Coliseum, Published May 07, 2009 in Revitalization
Clark: Ousted Councillors Should Get Severance, Published April 03, 2009 in Politics
1.7% Increase in 2009 City Budget, Published April 02, 2009 in Politics
Downtown Peregrine Lays First Egg, Published March 30, 2009 in Ecology
$19 Billion Oil Merger Bid, Published March 24, 2009 in Peak Oil
RTH Finally Gets User Profile Management Page, Published March 12, 2009 in Site Notes
Council Rejects Transit Fare Increase, Published March 12, 2009 in Transportation
SODA in Hamilton's Diet?, Published March 12, 2009 in Economy
RTH Beefs up Newsfeeds, Published March 12, 2009 in Site Notes
RTH to Publish Articles Regularly, Not in Issues, Published March 11, 2009 in Site Notes
Bratina: Consider Full Costs, Benefits of Pan Am Bid , Published February 17, 2009 in Revitalization
Mayor Lone Vote for Defeated "Wow" Lobby, Published February 12, 2009 in Revitalization
Comment on Hamilton's Official Plan, Published January 27, 2009 in Activism
Farmers' Market / Central Library Renovation Video, Published January 23, 2009 in Revitalization
Market, Library Renovation Renderings, Published January 12, 2009 in Revitalization
City to Present Market Renovation Plan, Published January 09, 2009 in Revitalization
Last Chance for Limestone City Hall Façade, Published December 08, 2008 in Architecture
Harper: GG to Prorogue Parliament, Published December 04, 2008 in Politics - Federal
City Traffic Staff: Actuated Signals Will Accommodate Cyclists, Published December 04, 2008 in Transportation
Councillors Propose Salary Freeze, Published November 28, 2008 in Politics
Bratina: Move Staff to City Centre Permanently, Published November 28, 2008 in Revitalization
Hamilton Ward Demographics, 2001 Data, Published November 26, 2008 in Politics
Bay Observer Hits Newstands, Published November 08, 2008 in Media
Form Kenilworth BIA: Merulla, Published November 08, 2008 in Business
Heritage Consultants Quit Over Concrete Cladding, Published November 06, 2008 in Architecture
Mitchell: Make the Most of Municipal Marble, Published October 31, 2008 in Architecture
Metrolinx Open House Needs High Turnout, Published October 28, 2008 in Light Rail
Public Works Committee Approves Light Rail Feasibility Study, Published October 20, 2008 in Light Rail
Contact Hamilton Election Candidates, Published September 25, 2008 in Politics - Federal
Elizabeth May After All!, Published September 10, 2008 in Politics - Federal
Wake Up, Freak Out, Save the Planet, Published September 09, 2008 in Climate Change
Mayor Reflects on LRT Tour, Published September 08, 2008 in Light Rail
Hamilton Lost 20% of Farmland since 1991, Published August 25, 2008 in Sprawl
Hammer Love in Council, Spectator, Published August 08, 2008 in Politics
Breaking: Councillors Approve Downtown Transportation Plan Five Year Review, Published August 07, 2008 in Transportation
RIP Connaught Deal, Published July 30, 2008 in Revitalization
Merulla Mulls Four-Day Work Week, Published July 28, 2008 in Energy
Council Approves Rapid Transit Phase 2, Published June 26, 2008 in Light Rail
Mayor May Have Contravened Code of Conduct in Stolen Media Interview, Published June 26, 2008 in News
New Fast Assessment Process for Transit Projects, Published June 25, 2008 in Transportation
Downtown Residential Loan Program Cleared: Investigation, Published May 29, 2008 in News
Go Wild: Mayor Wants Natural Landscape on Highway Medians, Published May 27, 2008 in Ecology
City: Strong Public Support for Light Rail, Published May 09, 2008 in Light Rail
Forehead Slap, Published April 30, 2008 in Lister Block
Video: Balfour Building Falls Down, Published April 22, 2008 in Lister Block
Breaking - Rapid Transit Feasibility Study, Published April 10, 2008 in Transportation
Metrolinx to Fund Cycling Transit Infrastructure, Published April 03, 2008 in Transportation
Via Rail on James North, Published April 02, 2008 in Transportation
HSR, Mac Reach Agreement on Trucks and Buses, Published February 04, 2008 in News
An Eye-Opening View of Hamilton, Published January 28, 2008 in Revitalization
Participants for Trinity/MIP OMB Hearing, Published January 22, 2008 in Revitalization
Innovation Park Big Box Development Meeting Agenda , Published January 07, 2008 in Revitalization
Richard Gilbert on Transport Futures , Published January 07, 2008 in Transportation
Public Meeting: Big Box or Research Park? , Published January 02, 2008 in Revitalization
HSR Fare Hike on The Other Side, Published December 17, 2007 in Transportation
Good News for Beasley, Published December 04, 2007 in Revitalization
Oil: 'Do or die to reach $100', Published November 21, 2007 in Peak Oil
City, Transit Union Reach Tentative Agreement, Published November 18, 2007 in Transportation
Possible Redevelopment of Treble Hall, Published November 15, 2007 in Revitalization
PST Exempted for Bicycles, Helmets, Published November 14, 2007 in Transportation
Transit Union Website Really Has to Go, Published October 31, 2007 in Politics
Centre Mall Farmers' Market to Move to Ottawa Street BIA, Published October 26, 2007 in Revitalization
Light Rail Brainstorming Session, Published October 26, 2007 in Activism
Celebrating 51 Years of Carnage, Published October 22, 2007 in Transportation
All Part of the Cost of Doing Bidness, Published October 18, 2007 in Politics
Liberal Victory in Ontario, Mixed Results in Hamilton, Published October 11, 2007 in Ontario Election 2007
Poverty Roundtable: We Need a Provincial Strategy, Published October 03, 2007 in Policy
Press Release: Light Rail Transit in Hamilton, Published September 18, 2007 in Light Rail
Demolishing the Future, Published August 30, 2007 in Revitalization
Abundant Surface Parking Ripe for Development, Published August 09, 2007 in Revitalization
Committee of the Whole Supports Anti-Idling By-Law, Published May 10, 2007 in Air Pollution
Jason Leach on Livable Streets, Published April 12, 2007 in Transportation
New Articulated Hybrid Bus, Published March 15, 2007 in Transportation
Unofficial Results: Eisenberger By a Whisker, Published November 13, 2006 in Municipal Election 2006
Did You Vote?, Published November 13, 2006 in Municipal Election 2006
Press Release: Make Hamilton's Streets Two-Way Today, Published November 07, 2006 in Transportation
New Fleet, New Look, Published October 06, 2006 in Transportation
Send a Letter to City Council, Published December 06, 2005 in Transportation
SHOP on James North, Published November 14, 2005 in Revitalization
HPD Information Night, Published October 31, 2005 in Aerotropolis
Strathcona Kickball Game, Published September 01, 2005 in Neighbourhoods
An Open Letter to the Mayor, Council and the Community, Published August 24, 2005 in Aerotropolis
Eastwood Park Tree Inventory Blitz, Published August 24, 2005 in Activism
Presentation: Our Heads in the Clouds, Published August 07, 2005 in Climate Change
Gage Park Tree Inventory Blitz, Published July 21, 2005 in Green City
GreenVenture EcoHouse Art Exhibition, Published July 21, 2005 in Green City
The Big Yarn, Published July 20, 2005 in Revitalization
GRIDS-lock, Published June 03, 2005 in Aerotropolis
Plant Some Trees, Published April 12, 2005 in Green City
Food in Hamilton, Published April 05, 2005 in Neighbourhoods
Flatulent Spending, Published March 31, 2005 in Transportation
Raising Expectations, Published March 29, 2005 in Sprawl
Saving Main Street, Published March 22, 2005 in Revitalization
Hamilton Policy Survey, Published March 18, 2005 in Activism
Toolkit for Conservation, Published March 12, 2005 in Activism