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Bike Sharing is Approved and Protecting our Heritage

Public Bikesharing Update: Councillors have thrown their unanimous support behind a new bike-sharing program in Hamilton, reversing some initial opposition. http://www.thespec.com/news/local/article/905687–council-green-lights-bike-sharing-program Giving Bike Share a Boost with more bike lanes on Cannon: http://raisethehammer.org/article/1808/boost_bike_share_success_with_complete_street_on_cannon Protecting Hamilton’s Heritage Ward 1 councillor Brian McHattie wants ordinary people to take more responsibility for protecting the city’s past. He said..

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CasiNo Rally, Budget Town Halls & Urban Renewal

CasiNo Rally and City of Hamilton Public Information Forums on Wednesday January 16, 2013 and Thursday January 17, 2013. See details here. The Hamilton Police Service is hosting Community Town Halls on the draft 2013 budgets this Monday January 14 and Tuesday January 15, 2013. See details here. Check out a recent Globe and Mail article..

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Happy New Year Sampler: Art Show, Preserving King St. Heritage – Call to Action and the Casino!

Art Show: William Fergusson at the James Street Bookseller and Gallery, January 11, 2013 Preserving King Street Heritage: a recent Raise the Hammer Post on a Call to Action to save the Gore Park street wall Call on the Province to stop the demolition of 18-28 King Street East and designate these buildings as heritage..

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Durander Winter Newsletter is Online

The latest issue of the Durander is online: View it here Highligths include: – AGM highlights – Sunrise Lodge capacity increase – St. Mark’s Restoration – Ward 2 Initiatives – 1-way to 2-way street conversions – Casino Discussion – Grand Durand Garden Tour – Complete and Safe Streets – Committee Updates – Durand Park Update..

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