Mountain News: News

Council selects temp integrity commissioner

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:01:00 EST

Hamilton councillors have selected a prominent Toronto lawyer to investigate both Mayor Fred Eisenberger and Stoney Creek councillor Brad Clark over alleged violations of council's code of conduct.

Dhinsa ruling faces Supreme Court challenge

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

The legal battle to revive disciplinary charges against a Hamilton police officer accused of harassing a dozen women colleagues may be headed to the Supreme Court of Canada.

Muslim Association elects new board

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Muslim Association of Hamilton announced that a new board of directors had been elected to chart the organization's course for the next two years. The board is comprised of nine elected members who will be tasked with representing Hamiltonian Muslims.

York redevelopment snag a two-way street

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Hamilton councillors are holding up a stop sign to the city's plan to convert York Boulevard. into a two-way street.

Growing demand at Mountain food bank

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Snezana Jevtic is worried.

Meals on Wheels needs volunteers

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

VON delivers approximately 350 meals per day to elderly and/or disabled clients in the Hamilton community. Donating just two hours once a week at noon will make a significant difference. We need both drivers and servers (no car required) to deliver meals. Volunteer drivers are reimbursed for their mileage. Meals are delivered from three different locations to best accommodate you. If you could spare two hours, once a week at noon, please call 905-522-0053.

Dusty Corners

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Upper James Street, like its lower cousin down in the valley, has a long and intriguing history behind it.

Volunteers needed for Arthritis Awareness Month

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

September is Arthritis Awareness Month and the Arthritis Society urgently needs volunteers to help with their residential campaign.

No smiles as councillors contend with fluoridation fight

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Fluoride will remain in Hamilton's water supply at least until this fall.

Hamilton NDP MPP eyeing leadership bid

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Hamilton Centre NDP MPP Andrea Horwath said she will announce her intentions "soon" about a possible provincial leadership race.

Brake lines cut on rentals

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Hamilton police are investigating after the brake lines were cut on seven vehicles at a Mountain truck rental outlet on the weekend.

Witness identifies muggers

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

An alert witness to a weekend mugging on the Mountain helped Hamilton police capture the suspects.

The bright side of life

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

If you've ever attempted or seriously contemplated killing yourself before deciding it's better to keep on living after all, Jennifer Brasch wants to hear your story.

Prairie seed seen as possible saviour

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

There may soon be a new strategy for combating one of Canada's leading causes of death.

Horizon, Tiger-Cats score big for the environment

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats helped Horizon Utilities and the Ontario Power Authority score an extra point for the environment when all-star kicker Nick Setta, converted an energy-guzzling refrigerator into electricity cost savings to kick-off the second season of The Great Refrigerator Roundup.

Garage sale fundraiser will benefit dancers

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Pure Energy Fundraising Dance Group will hold a fundraising garage sale for their dance team on Saturday, July 19, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 22 Dove Court (near Limeridge Mall).

Frustration level rises over lack of action on poverty issue

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

The carefully crafted detailed community plans, the robust discussions about poverty reduction, the emotional, personal stories, and the small successes by the Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction is far from enough to help people living in poverty, say some social activists.

Hearts in 'Sync'

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

A Toronto couple went to Montreal to put the new 2008 Ford Focus to the test and came away from the weekend engaged to be married.

Cord warning issued

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Hamilton Emergency Services is warning citizens about the potential dangers of using inadequate sized extension cords on appliances such as air conditioners.

No lunch break for cop who nabs thief

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

An alert Hamilton cop's decision to chow down in his cruiser proved to be bad news for a young car thief.

Proposed Mountain farmers' market 'looking very good'

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:01:00 EST

Outdoor food vendors expected to draw more shoppers to the Concession Street business area

Ian Deans considers comeback

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Despite battle with Parkinson's Disease, former Mountain MP contemplating a run for city council in 2010

Councillor asks to be investigated

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

"I was comfortable with my conduct, but there have been questions from other councillors, the media, and pundits."

New city manager expected to be in place this autumn

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Dundas councillor Russ Powers is predicting the city's new city manager will be in place by early October.

Green roof considered for new city hall

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

If sustainable development is all the rage, then what about adding a "green roof" to Hamilton's new city hall?

St. Peter's Residence needs volunteers

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

St. Peter's Residence at Chedoke (west Mountain) urgently requires adult volunteers to escort residents on DARTS and taxi to medical appointments. Volunteers will push wheelchairs, open doors and provide support and comfort. The schedule for this position is extremely flexible and based on volunteer availability and appointment scheduling.

Internal investigation clears downtown loans manager

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

A city employee charged with corruption has returned to work at city hall.

A catastrophic dilemma: save cats and dogs at higher cost

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

After three years of a restructured animal control system, Hamilton still euthanizes 59 per cent of the cats it picks up, an operational review revealed.

Mountain resident wins school bus driver award

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

It was a perfect way to celebrate her 20th year of driving a school bus without an accident.

Support pours in for Smith family

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

A trust fund set up to help two young Mountain girls who survived a deadly crash in Virginia last month has raised nearly $36,000 in its first week.

Bay Gardens meets needs of non-profits

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

A funeral home soon to open on the Mountain will provide much needed free meeting space to the city's registered non-profit groups.

Dusty Corners

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

At the west end of Mountain Drive Park, about where east 38th Street butts into it on Concession Street, there stands a complex of low rise apartment buildings.

Intersection claims two lives in two years

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

A car accident claimed the life of a young Hamilton woman and seriously injured another last week, marking the city's eighth traffic fatality this year.

Ride for free on two smog days for about $100,000

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Hamilton politicians narrowly approved providing free transit for two heat alert and smog days this year.

Cruisin' for Kids

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Motorcyclists are invited to join a ride on July 12 to benifit the Mark Wynnyk Memorial Fund and honour all those who have been killed in motorcylce accidents.

Hate crime investigation up to attorney general

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Hamilton Police Hate Crimes Unit is still investigating incidents at an anti-Israel rally held at McMaster University in February, and expect to know by next week if any charges will be made.

Karst washroom construction delayed due to money woes

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

If you want to enjoy the Eramosa Karst Conservation Area, make sure you go to the washroom before you arrive.

Prairie seed seen as possible saviour

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

There may soon be a new strategy for combating one of Canada's leading causes of death.

30 cents changes lives

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Injured Canadian soldier Chris Klodt describes it as a sip of coffee.

Cancer Assistance Program to host golf tournament

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Cancer Assistance Program's 30th annual golf classic will being held August 20 at the Century Pines Golf Course to raise funds to help cancer patients and their families. For further

An Inconvenient Truth, live

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Jim Harris, former leader of the Green Party of Canada, will deliver Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth slideshow presentation on July 16 at 6:45 p.m. at the Association Hall at 555 Upper Wellington St.

Last-minute negotiations save Lister Block

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:01:00 EST

The city and the Laborers' International Union of North America have beat a provincial deadline to save the Lister Block.

An Inconvenient Truth, live

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Jim Harris, former leader of the Green Party of Canada, will deliver Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth slideshow presentation on July 16 at 6:45 p.m. at the Association Hall at 555 Upper Wellington St. in Hamilton.

CIVIC AGENDA - July 4

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

CITY COUNCIL

Horizon, union talks face power blackout

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

No talks are scheduled between Horizon Utilities and its striking membership which is three weeks into Ontario's first hydro labour disruption in 30 years.

Rich have bigger environmental impact, study says

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

The richest 10 percent of Canadians create a bigger ecological footprint -- a whopping 66 percent higher -- than the average Canadian household, says a new study by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA).

Illegal rural businesses face crack down from city

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

The city of Hamilton is poised to crack down on illegal businesses in the rural areas.

Police seek help to locate missing man

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Hamilton Police would like help locating a missing 46 year-old.

Vet break in leads to drug concerns

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Hazardous drugs have been stolen from an animal hospital on Mowhawk Rd. E and police are warning those involved that the drugs "pose serious health risks."

QEW gateway development moves forward

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

A proposed commercial and retail development at Fifty Road and the Queen Elizabeth Way received the green light last week from politicians.