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Super Saturday – A New Generation

My childhood is a blended memory of the scent of fresh brewed coffee and first batch donuts, Zamboni exhaust, pneumonia, arena pizza, the fizz of swamp water and of course, that sweet smell of hockey sweat. The love for that collage of otherwise foul smells however, wasn’t something that grew overnight. I think I remember … Continue reading »

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Walk Off the Earth – Red Hands EP

Walk Off the Earth Display Range on ‘R.E.V.O.’ – EP Premiere Internet breakout stars deliver their four-song debut ~ Rolling Stone   Now I don’t pretend to be in music circles. Being a dad is about all I am right now. I wouldn’t have it any other way. That being said, I love music and supporting local.It’s … Continue reading »

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A Rogue Referendum

Also published on The Hamiltonian.   Dear Hamilton, We seem to have passively resolved that a referendum held outside of an election, is a cost we are not prepared to incur to solve our cities dilemma with regards to a proposed new Casino in Hamilton. After attending the Wards 1, 2, & 3 Town Hall … Continue reading »

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Harry Connick Jr and Downtown Casinos

It was 1996 when I last seen him perform. I was single, had no children, and an art student at Sheridan College. The show was at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto and is one I have never forgotten. From hands on stage up close and personal, to him making his way through the crowd … Continue reading »

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TheSpec – State of the Arts series

Thanks to a peer who recommended me for this project, I was honored with the privilege to be featured among many very talented local artists. Click the image above to follow this series which began this week with an introduction to Creative Hamilton, and featured a few local talents within the Theatre discipline. Each week, a new discipline will … Continue reading »

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A Different Kind of Roar from Ivor Wynne Stadium

You can find the full article on TheSpec.com here Below, I have added more details regarding statements from January 24th, 2011 Pan Am Games City Report.   The following has been extracted from the January 24th 2011 Pan Am Games Update. Page 15 5) Grey Cup Games: The Tiger-Cats will attempt to bring at least … Continue reading »

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Mirrors into our Past

Saying goodbye to the Board of Education building and Ivor Wynne Stadium.  Reflection is a way to remind future generations of how past experiences made us what we are today. Also published on Raise the Hammer here and TheSpec here W e are told throughout our lives not to dwell in the past, yet we study history and … Continue reading »

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A Home For Buddy – Sad Goodbyes and Happily Ever Afters

It’s been two years since I first introduced you to Buddy. After two stories, a bitter cold winter and the early days of a second bone-chilling season, there is finally a happily ever after. As it turns out, Buddy had a bit of a secret advocator unbeknownst to me until a couple of weeks ago. … Continue reading »

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Variance Requests for Properties Within the Centre on Barton Property

Also published on Raise the Hammer   Redcliff Reality Inc. through John D. Rogers & Associates Inc (Tyler Grinyer) Owner of Kenilworth Avenue Investment Inc., is seeking an amendment to the current allowable lease terms for properties within the Centre on Barton grounds. Most notably, is 1085 Barton Street east which Redcliff would like to … Continue reading »

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Of Dreams, Coffee, Food, Art and Love

Homegrown will appetize a sense of family and community into our downtown, and will awaken every atom of your senses.     This Saturday September 10th, coinciding with the James Street North Supercrawl, my brother’s dreams will come true. Although I have known him all of my life, we were well into our twenties before … Continue reading »

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