Bay Editorials

Let’s hope the City of Hamilton staff, McMaster and the Tiger Cats are able to come to an agreement on the proposed Longwood Road stadium site-- because if they can’t; Hamilton will find itself out of time and out of options come the September 15th deadline imposed by the games organizers. Read More

Bob Young Question and Answer

Peggy Chapman

What is it about Hamilton and how it loves to eat its own? A perfect example of this is Tiger Cat owner Bob Young who went from being the saviour of a bankrupt team in 2003, to someone who now gets blamed for potentially ruining the future of Hamilton. This, all over the issue of finding the best home for the historic CFL team. ... Read More

Burlington Council Race - Calm before the storm?

John Best, The Bay Observer

The gloves haven’t come off yet, and given Burlington’s normally civil political culture; they may never; but there are significant changes coming to Burlington Council. That is because sitting councillors Carol Damelio and Rick Goldring have decided to run for mayor and that means at least two new faces around the 7 person council table after the October election. In addition Burlington consultant Paul Sharman has joined the mayoralty race that also includes perennial candidate Anne Marsden... Read More

He’s Back!
Larry Di Ianni Launches Hamilton Mayoral Campaign

Peggy Chapman, The Bay Observer

After months of teasing, Larry Di Ianni has made it official. He’s a candidate for the mayor’s job in Hamilton…again. Making the announcement in Waterdown he faces the man who stole his job away 4 years ago, Fred Eisenberger, by less than 500 votes. Di Ianni says he’s learned from that experience and is now doing some stealing of his own from the enemy. He announced that his community-driven campaign would not accept union or corporate donations – something that got him into trouble last time around when he was found guilty of donation mistakes through the municipal act... Read More