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Hamiltonian πŸŒ†, beer enthusiast 🍻, enjoyer of two-wheeled vehicles πŸš΄β€β™‚οΈπŸ’¨ Trying to be part of the solution All opinions are mine, because whose else would they be?

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Absolutely. Their outrage is a dog whistle for something and it's not hard to figure out what it is.

17.06.2025 19:34 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

This was a brazen attempt to silence one of the only critical voices on a board that has almost no checks or balances. Crazy to me how many people I see online have insisting Coun. Kroetch was somehow in the wrong here.

17.06.2025 19:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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15 months after suspension began, Hamilton police board member says he's cleared of misconduct | CBC News Coun. Cameron Kroetsch was barred from participatingΒ in any meetings or decisions for over a year after a complaint was lodged against him by the then-board chair. He says an oversight body has now cl...

So much air and ink is spent criticizing the city for lacking transparency; where is that same energy when it comes to the police services board? #hamont

17.06.2025 18:58 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Adding this to my list for the summer, thanks!

16.06.2025 18:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That's a big day in the saddle! How long did it take you each way?

16.06.2025 18:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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City Alleges Upper Stoney Creek Homeowner Built Without Permits, On City Land The City alleges owner of 94 Kingsview Drive took City parkland and built a driveway, accessory building, patio, and garden shed - all without approvals or permits

Council reversal:
Following many emails to City Councillors regarding the significant encroachment at 94 Kingsview Drive, City Council has changed their minds - will enforce City bylaws and policies against the person who built on City land without permits. #yhmcc thepublicrecord.ca/2025/05/city...

28.05.2025 15:09 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 3

It's crazy they even considered any other solution. Would've set an awful precedent. Hopefully the owner will be made to reimburse the city taxpayer for the cost of remediating the land.

28.05.2025 15:23 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hamilton City Council unanimously approves increased funding for the Hamilton Bike Share program. #yhmcc #HamOnt

09.04.2025 21:04 β€” πŸ‘ 47    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1

🚨 Election call expected on Sunday, according to reports 🚨

20.03.2025 16:50 β€” πŸ‘ 88    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Every day I am more and more convinced to pull the trigger on one of these.

20.03.2025 18:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Counsellor Kroetsch brought forward multiple amendments to the budget and they were all ruled in order, discussed, and voted on. Spadfora and his ilk are just butthurt they got their hand slapped for not doing their homework.

20.03.2025 18:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I don't love the strong mayor powers, but this just sounds like butthurt nimby counsellors who didn't bother to learn the budget rules being mad their plans for budget cuts didn't pan out and now they're looking for somewhere to lay the blame.

20.03.2025 18:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

e-bikes annoy authoritarians

20.02.2025 00:48 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Not trying to accuse anyone of anything but it seems SOME PEOPLE are allowed to get away with a lot more corruption than others...

28.02.2025 03:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A nice silver lining on an otherwise depressing night

28.02.2025 02:54 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Poll results for Etobicoke Lakeshore showing the riding called for Liberal Lee Fairclough with 48.9% of the vote over PC Christine Hogarth's 40.2%

Poll results for Etobicoke Lakeshore showing the riding called for Liberal Lee Fairclough with 48.9% of the vote over PC Christine Hogarth's 40.2%

Christine Hogarth, bike lane hater

Girl BYE

28.02.2025 02:32 β€” πŸ‘ 294    πŸ” 40    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 10

For the record, I am one of these dumb Ontario voters. I'm not "voted for Doug Ford" dumb though.

28.02.2025 02:52 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

BREAKING: Ontario has lost the 2025 provincial election

28.02.2025 02:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1715    πŸ” 623    πŸ’¬ 29    πŸ“Œ 37

We can all agree Wynne losing in 2018 had nothing to do with corruption now right? #onpoli #ontario #election

28.02.2025 02:48 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Recent American election results stop me from calling ontarians the dumbest voters on the planet...

But they're still pretty dumb. #onpoli #election #ontario

28.02.2025 02:48 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I regularly ride my bike to do errands in Counsellor Francis' ward. I went to do groceries by bike yesterday in Ward 5. The fact that the counsellor of this ward does not think that my life and safety are worth spending money on is really discouraging.

12.02.2025 20:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Jay Keddy, Herman Ohrt, Brian Woods, Unknown Rider at York and James, Unknown Rider on Eastport.
The latest collision report sites between 128 - 176 collisions with bikes.
Bike lanes save lives
#SayTheirNames, #YouNeverRideAlone

12.02.2025 20:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Fails, with 6 supporting the cuts.

12.02.2025 20:38 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The only sane result #hamont

12.02.2025 20:38 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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On the vote to remove bike lanes from the 2025 budget

FAILS 6 - 10 #yhmcc

12.02.2025 20:38 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2

Thank you, I needed this laugh today πŸ˜‚

12.02.2025 18:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Counsellors Jackson and Francis doing something stupid? I'm shocked I say, SHOCKED!

12.02.2025 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why annexing Canada would destroy the United States Americans have already been defeated by insurgents all over the world. Invading Canada would be no exception.

theconversation.com/why-annexing...

12.02.2025 00:13 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 5

I do not understand why counsellors are still so hellbent on killing the LRT after all this time. We have huge monetary commitments from province/fed. Work is already ongoing. How much more of a done deal is required?

07.02.2025 19:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Share of eligible voters in 2022 Ontario election. This is ridiculous. Technically, "Did Not Vote" won the election. Across all of North America, the complacency and apathy of the voting populace threatens the fabric of society. Get off your lazy asses and vote.

06.02.2025 13:01 β€” πŸ‘ 916    πŸ” 393    πŸ’¬ 95    πŸ“Œ 94

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