The entire community has been devastated by the senseless loss of the life of Tim Bosma. Our grief as relatives, friends, neighbours, and caring residents can hardly approach that of Mr. Bosma’s closest loved ones, but it is profound and deeply heartfelt. My sincere thanks as Mayor is extended to the outstanding work of the […]
TVO, The Big Move, and Hamilton’s Paikin
April 19, 2013 By
I recently had the pleasure of appearing on TVO’s “The Agenda,” because I’ve known host Steve Paikin and his family for over 40 years, going back to his adolescent days in Hamilton. I became friends with his father after meeting him at a social event and sharing my passion for railways. He challenged me to […]
Boston Marathon
April 15, 2013 By
For those of us who have run the Boston Marathon, the tragedy that occurred this Monday has an even deeper meaning and resonance. One of my greatest moments of happiness and accomplishment was the first time I crossed the finish line on Boylston Street, 26 miles, 3 hours and 20 minutes after the start. It […]
Transit – Taking a political TOLL
March 26, 2013 By
The Province is embarking on the next phase of the so-called “Big Move,” which is intended to provide solutions to gridlocked roads and highways in the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area (GTHA). Hamilton has already benefited immensely because of the Province’s commitment to build a new GO Train station at James Street North as well as […]
Open Data? APPS-olutely
February 13, 2013 By
Hamilton is an exciting place to be right now as we see the foundations being put in place for the next generation of growth and renewal. However, the City continues to languish in the past in one very important area because of our reluctance to communicate with our citizens through available technologies. One of President Obama’s […]
