Monthly Archives: September 2011

McMaster Neighbourhood Update – #62

Posted on September 30, 2011 by admin

Neighbourhood Update – Issue #62 Sept. 29 2011

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Elementary Accommodation Review Committees

Posted on September 29, 2011 by admin

The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board has formed five Elementary Accommodation Review Committees (ARC) to look at the future of elementary school accommodation in Hamilton.  The role of the ARC is to make recommendations to the Board of Trustees by producing … Continue reading →

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Churchill Park Community Potluck

Posted on September 22, 2011 by admin

Join us for our second community potluck at the lawn bowling club in Churchill Park on Friday Sept. 30 from 5:30 – 9 pm. After the roaring success of our first event, how could we not do it again? Come … Continue reading →

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AWWCA Letter to Provincial Candidates

Posted on September 22, 2011 by admin

After our annual general meeting, where McMaster president Dr. Patrick Deane confirmed that undergraduate enrolment has been rising, not decreasing as expected, since the double cohort when Grade 13 was eliminated; confirmed that the province wants to increase enrolment in … Continue reading →

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Fair Trade Sale, Ten Thousand Villages

Posted on September 22, 2011 by admin

3 – day sale of modern and traditional international crafts to benefit artisans in more than 30 countries (Haiti, Pakistan,Cameroon, Chile, and many others) For 3 days Fair Trade Sale offers the Hamilton community an opportunity to invest in their world and shop fair … Continue reading →

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Brian McHattie’s Letter to the Editor re impact of post-secondary education enrolment

Posted on September 22, 2011 by admin

On September 14, the Globe and Mail published an article by James Bradshaw which covered a report released by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC).  Mr. Bradshaw states that “the quality of undergraduate education at Canada’s universities … Continue reading →

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Red Door Festival in support of Red Door Café

Posted on September 19, 2011 by admin

Saturday September 24, 6 – 9pm, Open Mic Afterparty from 9 – 10pm Food, Games, Special Entertainment, Prizes and more! Brian the Mad Chemist Salsa Dance Lessons with Devin Professional Face Painter Phil Botham (folk) This Isn’t China (folk rock) Gordon … Continue reading →

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City help in getting out of your car

Posted on September 18, 2011 by admin

In Hamilton this year, the international September 22 car free day has turned into a whole week of alternative transportation activities and events including a 150 km Carbon Cycle to raise awareness about climate change. Registered participants in Smart Commute … Continue reading →

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McMaster Neighbourhood Update – #61

Posted on September 18, 2011 by admin

Neighbourhood Update – Issue #61 Sept. 16 2011

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Get Ready to Bike to Work on September 22

Posted on September 18, 2011 by admin

Pledge to Ride to work or school on September 22 and be entered to win one of ten coffee house gift cards. Click here to Pledge! On September 22 cycle in with a morning Group Cycling Ride or ride Solo on a route through downtown … Continue reading →

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