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By Henry and Joe (anonymous) | Posted August 23, 2010 at 12:26:28

Hey Jorge,

Why is it that Copps is the fixation point for those against the WH? Perhaps people are jaded by that investment, or perhaps they suffer from some kind of amnesia. Recall that Hamilton, thanks to Ron Joyce, had the best bid in the 1990 expansion, but was denied because of the Maple Leaf veto. Recent events with the Balsillie attempt to bring a failing Phoenix team to Hamilton was once again prevented by a Maple Leaf veto. I don't remember anyone saying to Jim that downtown access and parking was going to be a problem. All the sycophantic slags came out of the woodwork to rally behind Jim's cause. If people have a problem with Copps being empty most nights, try not buying so much Leaf crap, and go to some Bulldog games. Hamilton already has a lively downtown despite what some people, who never go down there, want to believe. Yes, we have some rough spots, but we're working on it. Btw, there are seedy areas in Mtl like any city. I recall walking by one block on the famous St. Laurent that has strip clubs and is more or less an economic black hole on an otherwise cosmotolitan upscale street.

To your point about residential developments, a trickle has already started. I am optimistic that things will get better when we finally get all day train service. There are some things to be optimistic about with Hamilton Grand and Stinson Lofts closing recently. The Filmworks Lofts practically sold out in the first months after their release, as well, there are exciting conversions taking place like the Bay-Herkimer building.

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