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First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Politicians put the brakes on bus-only lane for King Street

Â By Kevin Werner, News Staff Â Hamiltonâs public works committee created a large pot hole in front of a proposed bus-only two-kilometer lane along King Street that has been championed by city transit staff.âI just donât see the big win,â said committee ... [Published Stoney Creek News - May 16 2013]

Entities: John Main, Chad Collins, Russ Powers, Brian McHattie, Terry Whitehead

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Downtown Dundas public square gains momentum

By Craig Campbell, Dundas Star NewsClosing Memorial Square to vehicles and creating a pedestrian-only public square would not negatively impact response from the neighbouring Dundas fire station.Frank Biancucci, chief fire prevention officer of Hamilton’s ... [Published Stoney Creek News - May 16 2013]

Entities: Russ Powers, Craig Campbell, Architect

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Grightmire renovations are on hold

By Craig Campbell, Dundas Star NewsÂ Renovation of J.L. Grightmire Arena will be delayed until after the 2014 Allan Cup next spring. The project ? which involves construction of a new front entrance, an elevator, renovated basement change rooms and renovated ... [Published Stoney Creek News - May 16 2013]

Entities: Russ Powers, Craig Campbell, Construction

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

The Spectatorâs View: Uncertainty is eroding Hamiltonâs LRT vision

Is Hamilton's vision for light rail transit dying on the vine, before it has even been fully explored? When you consider the shifting political ground at city council and Queen's Park, you might think so.Columnist Andrew Dreschel reported this week that ... [Published Hamilton Spectator - May 16 2013]

Entities: Erosion, Phase I, Russ Powers, Chad Collins

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

Ontario Budget Delivers Infrastructure Investment

The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) welcomed the Ontario budget’s proposed investments in infrastructure, such as roads, bridges and public transit.The 2013 budget would:Invest $100 million in 2013-14 for roads and bridges in northern and ... [Published Rock Products - May 14 2013]

Entities: Infrastructure, Toronto, Russ Powers, Association of Municipalities of Ontario

First reported May 09 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 1 reports

Dairy Queen

DQ project still moving forward

By Craig Campbell, Dundas Star NewsDemolition of Dundasâ 50-year-old Dairy Queen is expected to move ahead this summer to pave the way for a larger residential development that originally expected.A revised site plan application for 16 King St. E. keeps ... [Published Stoney Creek News - May 09 2013]

Entities: Edward John, Dairy Queen, Russ Powers

First reported May 09 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 1 reports

Politicians express concerns over LRT costs

$ By Kevin Werner, News Staff $ Dundas councillor Russ Powers jumped off the light-rail transit train, even though politicians yet again threw their support behind the B-line plan.After initially supporting Hamilton’s Rapid Ready transit plan in February, ... [Published Stoney Creek News - May 09 2013]

Entities: Russ Powers, Terry Whitehead, Bob Bratina, Tom Jackson

First reported May 03 2013 - Updated May 03 2013 - 2 reports

Tolls on HOV lanes one avenue to Big Move transit cash

The province also plans to add high-occupancy toll lanes on sections of highways 401, 404, 410 and 427.Hamilton Spectator file photoThe province will spend $3.4 billion this fiscal year on transit but Thursday’s budget outlined only one new revenue tool ... [Published Hamilton Spectator - May 03 2013]

Entities: Taxes, Ted McMeekin, Public Transit, Andrea Horwath, Charles Sousa

First reported May 02 2013 - Updated May 03 2013 - 1 reports

The Experts Agree: Ontario Liberals Creating Jobs and Helping People in their Everyday Lives

/CNW/ - Experts agree that today's Ontario Liberal budget creates jobs and helps people in their everyday lives:SID RYAN, PRESIDENT, ONTARIO FEDERATION OF LABOUR"I don't think [the NDP] should call an election. I don't think they should bring down the ... [Published Canada NewsWire - May 02 2013]

Entities: Ontario Liberal Party, Independent Business, Poverty Reduction

First reported May 02 2013 - Updated May 02 2013 - 1 reports

60th Annual OSUM Conference underway in New Tecumseth

Politicians and municipal staff from across the province have assembled for three days at the Nottawasaga Resort to take part in the Ontario Small Urban Municipalities (OSUM) 60th Annual Conference and Trade Show, which for the first time, is being hosted ... [Published New Tecumseth Free Press Online - May 02 2013]

Entities: Jesse Hirsh, Aird & Berlis LLP, Benjamin Barber, Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario, Russ Powers

First reported Apr 26 2013 - Updated Apr 27 2013 - 2 reports

Ontario Unveils Infrastructure Fund for Rural Municipalities

The Ontario government plans to create a fund of $100 million for 2013-2014 to help small, rural, and Northern municipalities build roads, bridges and other critical infrastructure. The government says these communities have unique needs, and the fund ... [Published Renew Canada - Apr 27 2013]

Entities: Infrastructure, Russ Powers, Critical Infrastructure

First reported Apr 19 2013 - Updated Apr 19 2013 - 1 reports

Hamilton management staff looking to get out

The city of Hamilton is projecting the loss of about 25 per cent of its senior management personnel over the next three years.The trend, according to city manager Chris Murray could plunge the municipality into an employment crisis.In 2012, more than ... [Published Flamborough Review - Apr 19 2013]

Entities: Chris Murray, Succession, Russ Powers

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"the permanency of the two cents on the litre gas tax is great, it's been something that's been in the works since 2004" said president Russ Powers

Ontario to spend $35B on infrastructure [Published MSN Money Canada - May 03 2013]

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Politicians put the brakes on bus-only lane for... [Published Stoney Creek News - May 16 2013]
Downtown Dundas public square gains momentum [Published Stoney Creek News - May 16 2013]
Grightmire renovations are on hold [Published Stoney Creek News - May 16 2013]
The Spectatorâs View: Uncertainty is eroding Ha... [Published Hamilton Spectator - May 16 2013]
Ontario plans $35 billion in infrastructure spe... [Published Canadian Business Magazine - May 14 2013]
Ontario Budget Delivers Infrastructure Investment [Published Rock Products - May 14 2013]
DQ project still moving forward [Published Stoney Creek News - May 09 2013]
Politicians express concerns over LRT costs [Published Stoney Creek News - May 09 2013]
Hamilton councillors call in integrity commissi... [Published Stoney Creek News - May 09 2013]
Tolls on HOV lanes one avenue to Big Move trans... [Published Hamilton Spectator - May 03 2013]
Ontario to spend $35B on infrastructure [Published MSN Money Canada - May 03 2013]
More Experts Agree: Ontario Liberals Creating J... [Published Zecco - May 03 2013]
The Experts Agree: Ontario Liberals Creating Jo... [Published Canada NewsWire - May 02 2013]
60th Annual OSUM Conference underway in New Tec... [Published New Tecumseth Free Press Online - May 02 2013]
Ontario Unveils Infrastructure Fund for Rural M... [Published Renew Canada - Apr 27 2013]
Ontario’s rural and small towns to get infrastr... [Published Globe and Mail - Apr 26 2013]
Hamilton management staff looking to get out [Published Flamborough Review - Apr 19 2013]
Hamilton management staff looking to get out [Published Stoney Creek News - Apr 15 2013]
Dreschel: Bring policing in-house, says Merulla [Published Hamilton Spectator - Apr 15 2013]