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CCAC: No Seamless Transfer - Aznive Mallett asks why a process is supported when it does not give community nurses job-stability or incentives to keep them. Published Jan. 18, 2008
We Have Lost a Great Man - Ryan Furlong laments the loss of a great community builder. Published Jan. 18, 2008
Amalgamation vs. Democracy - An RTH reader argues that the solution to the consequences of imposed amalgamation is actually quite simple - democratic choice. Published Dec. 20, 2007
Charles Ives Not a Reactionary - An RTH reader offers a different perspective on Charles Ives. Published Sep. 9, 2007
Hamilton is My Home and I Love it - The old buildings downtown have so much potential and the people there are "real". Published Apr. 10, 2007
Additions to RTH First Principles - A reader suggests two additions to the RTH first principles. Published Apr. 10, 2007
Tenants Losing Interest - A reader points out changes to Ontario rental law that affects tenants who have paid security deposits. Published Feb. 9, 2007
Bicycles Not Appropriate for Everyone - A reader argues that bicycles are not adequate to meet our transportation needs. Published Feb. 9, 2007
Don't Punish Responsible Dog Owners - Responsible dog owners will share the brunt of whatever restrictive measures that result, but these are not the people who need lessons in taking responsibility seriously. Published Jan. 10, 2007
Convert Main and King to Two-Way - A reader throws his support behind converting Main and King to two-way traffic. Published Nov. 23, 2006
McHattie Not Missing on Neighbourhood Issues - Craig Hermanson debunks the claim in a recent Spectator column that Brian McHattie has not paid enough attention to local residents. Published Nov. 8, 2006
Where is the Leadership In Energy Policy? - In the United States, fuel efficiency standards have not been raised for passenger cars since 1985. That's 21 years! Published Oct. 20, 2006
New Lister Plan is Fairer - Jeremy Freiburger believes City Council finally "gets it" about preserving the Lister Block. Published Oct. 6, 2006
Don't Punish Commuters - A reader argues that banning driving on smog days is not practical without a viable alternative. Published Jul. 5, 2006
Nightlife is the Key - Creative people, who will determine the success of cities, demand thrilling activity. Published Mar. 18, 2006
Greenfields Are Part of the Mix - If we are to accommodate the expected growth of 200,000 people in Hamilton and provide jobs for them, we will need a mix of strategies. Published Mar. 18, 2006
Jackson Square Turnaround - There may be hope for aging urban malls. Published Feb. 15, 2006
Parking Should Be Free - An RTH reader argues that free parking downtown would encourage more people to come downtown. Published Jan. 27, 2006
Legitimizing the Crackdown - The City of Hamilton's campaign to 'shoot the wounded' after the Red Hill battle is characterized by disdain for the truth. Published Nov. 10, 2005
Fundamentals Not in Place - The Global Transpark Project in Kinston, North Carolina suffered from bureaucratic delays and lack of connecting surface transportation. Published Oct. 7, 2005
Buchanans' First Home - An RTH reader provides some history on the Buchanan family. Published Jun. 16, 2005
'Nanny State' Mentality - A reader takes issue with banning drive-thrus. Trevor Shaw responds. Published May. 31, 2005
Letter to the Editor - The CBC should have been interested in Hamilton years ago. Published Apr. 14, 2005
A Fait Accompli - A reader looks for a silver lining to Red Hill. Published Mar. 14, 2005
Letters to the Editor - Readers suggest that it's hopeless to work with city council and that transportation issues are complex. Published Feb. 19, 2005
Steer Clear of Red Hill - I felt pretty polarized right from the get-go after checking out the site. Published Jan. 14, 2005
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Aerotropolis: Will It Fly? - Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at Mount Hope Community Hall, 3027 Homestead Dr., Mount Hope.
McMaster ruffles some feathers with child ward renaming (Dec. 3, 2008) - An article in the Globe and Mail, Health care in a bucket with fries, came to the attention of a RTH reader recently, who sent it along for us to check out (thanks, by the way!)
The article is ab
Can Harper Prorogue Parliament? (Dec. 3, 2008) - Given the paucity of Prime Minister Stephen Harpers options as Monday's confidence vote draws closer, pundits and analysts are coalescing around the conclusion that he will ask Governor Genera
Picking a Prime Minister: A Parliamentary Primer (Dec. 2, 2008) -
We will use all legal means to resist this undemocratic seizure of power.
-- Prime Minister Stephen Harper
With the Liberals and NDP agreeing to a coalition with the support of the B
Bratina: City Hall Plan Could Save $110 Million Over 20 Years (Dec. 2, 2008) - Councillor Bob Bratina, who has proposed that the City remain at Hamilton City Centre, is claiming that this move will cost only $50 million over the next 20 years, compared to $150 million to com
City Backs Down on Airport Development Size (Dec. 1, 2008) - Citizens at City Hall (CATCH) reports that the city has backed down on at least one aspect of its dispute with the province on the size of the Airport Economic Growth District (AEGD), a planned in
Same Old 'Traffic Trumps Everything' Thinking (Dec. 1, 2008) -
Apparently, the City Traffic department still doesn't get it.
After turning James and John into two-way streets that slowed traffic down, the city is now looking for ways to speed thing