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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
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 - 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
Canada Walks Hamilton Case Study, Published February 22, 2010 in Revitalization
Bratina Opposes West Harbour Pan Am Stadium Site, Published February 15, 2010 in Revitalization
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, 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
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