Monthly Archives: April 2011

Lousy landlords targeted

There’s a boost for the local economy from the initial results of a pilot program to proactively enforce property standards on rental housing in the city. The project has uncovered some horror stories such as a student living in an … Continue reading

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Elementary Accommodation Review Committee (ARC)

The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board is about to begin a review of how best to accommodate students in elementary schools within the Dalewood Review area, which includes George R. Allan, Dalewood, and Prince Philip elementary schools. An ARC is a … Continue reading

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1927 Silent Film “It” With Live Piano Score

About the Film It is famous for turning cutie-pie Clara Bow into, as critic David Thomson described her, “the first mass-market sex symbol.” Somewhat overshadowed by this phenomenon is the fact that It is also a terrifically entertaining picture, an … Continue reading

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Mechanics of Bird Migration

The season is coming to a close this Saturday with a talk by George Holland entitled: Mechanics of Bird Migration. The timing is perfect. I’m sure you’ve been seeing and hearing the burgeoning number of birds around Hamilton in the … Continue reading

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Campus capacity study open house and presentation

The McMaster community is invited to an open house led by Urban Strategies to review and provide comment on the final report of the campus capacity study steering committee. For the past two years, McMaster University has undertaken a collaborative … Continue reading

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Rain Barrel Sale

Earth Day Hamilton is holding a Truckload Rain Barrel sale to support their free environmental programs for students. Also- please check out the rain Barrel auction, featuring a barrel painted by E. Robert Ross. http://rainbarrel.ca/barrel9/ About Earth Day Hamilton: Founded 15 … Continue reading

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All Candidates Debate

Please see attached poster for more details. Questions can be submitted online at: http://www.msumcmaster.ca/federalelection/Debate.htm For information you can post about getting to campus and parking, please see this link: http://www.mcmaster.ca/welcome/findus.cfm Debate Standing Rules

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5th Annual Tree Planting

Join family, friends and neighbours as we help restore urban green space. Planting guides from the Royal Botanical Gardens and the Bay Area Restoration Council will show you how and where to plant. So grab a shovel and dig in! Please see http://earthdayhamilton.ca/2011/events/tree-planting/ … Continue reading

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AWWCA Neighbourhood Cleanup Event 2011

The Ainslie Wood/Westdale Community Association of Resident Homeowners Inc. is hosting its 10th annual spring cleanup of our residential streets, supporting the City of Hamilton’s Clean Up Hamilton Week. Please join us with your family and friends. The snow has … Continue reading

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Yard/Rummage & Bake Sale

-USED CLOTHING – KITCHEN & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS – BOOKS AND MUCH, MUCH MORE… -SOME ITEMS PRICED INDIVIDUALLY – COOKIES, PIES, TEA BISCUITS, FRUIT LOAVES –MANY OTHER DELICIOUS BAKERY GOODS ALL FRESH AND HOMEMADE! ****************************** FILL A GROCERY BAG WITH USED … Continue reading

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