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Graeme’s Gallery 2014: Hamilton

December 27, 2014 by Graeme MacKay

The tradition continues with a whole Spectator opinion page devoted to:Graeme Gallery 2014 - Hamilton

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Posted in: Hamilton Tagged: 2014, Best of Gallery, Bob Bratina, Bob Morrow, Brad Clark, Brian McHattie, Brt, City Motor, Copps, Foxcroft, Fred Eisenberger, Glenn de caire, GO Transit, Grill, Hamilton, Inland waters, Juravinski, Lister, LRT, Marauders, Nathan Cirillo, stadium, Terry Whitehead, Ticats, year-end review

Thursday August 16, 2012

August 16, 2012 by Graeme MacKay

By Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator, Thursday August 16, 2012

There have been secret talks about local casino

City staff say there’s “interest” brewing about building a casino in Hamilton — but not even council is allowed to know who’s behind it.

Tim McCabe, the city’s director of economic development and planning, said he has had “absolutely confidential” discussions about a new gambling facility in the city.

“I have had some discussions through a third party, and there is some interest in Hamilton,” McCabe said.

McCabe’s comments came about after Councillor Sam Merulla put forward a motion asking for a moratorium on any new gaming facility in the city until the public can vote in a referendum on the issue during the 2014 municipal election.

The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation announced a massive “modernization” earlier this year that includes plans for one casino in the Hamilton/Burlington area. It’s still not clear whether that means Flamboro Downs will remain open — council’s preference — or whether a new facility will be built.

Though Merulla’s argued that locating a new casino in the city would be as contentious as the Pan Am stadium debate, McCabe warned councillors that passing Merulla’s motion could potentially cut the city off from millions of dollars’ worth of investment. Councillors were divided about whether or not to approve the referendum.

Councillor Judi Partridge said the city’s role is “not to roll over or chase an elusive carrot” and criticized the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, arguing the city has “a chance to say no, and to be in the driver’s seat.”

Mayor Bob Bratina argued that the city should be open to all possibilities.(Source: Hamilton Spectator) 

 

Posted in: Hamilton Tagged: anchor, Bob Bratina, carnival, casino, charity, Copps, crown, Gambling, Gore, Hamilton, innovation, Lister, spin, wheel

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