2013 Fall Craft Shows – Thank You

A big thank you for all the support from customers, organizers and vendors. It was a great experience returning to … More

#HamOnt #Builtheritage Ok Partial Demolition

Last night, the developer was given permission to demolish the majority of the James Street Baptist Church. The permit sub-committee, … More

Heritage Permit Committee Video – James Street Baptist Church

On Oct 9th, Hamilton’s Heritage Permit Sub-Committee toured the James Street Baptist Church with the Developer’s team of experts. Following … More

#BuiltHeritage – 2/3 of #HamOnt Heritage Church to be Demolished

#HamOnt Developer made a surprised requested to demolished 2/3 of the heritage designated James Baptist Church. The Developer, who had … More

#HamArt – Commissioning a Portrait (Part 2)

This summer, I decided to have a portrait painting done of my 6 year old daughter by the Hamilton Artist … More

#savethegore – There is Great Opportunity Here!

Today, the Hamilton Spectator (September 25, 2013)  reported that the City was willing to offer financial incentives to developers to protect … More

#Artist Commissioning a Portrait – Why?

It is a strange decision, to commission someone else to do a portrait of your daughter, but sometimes you need … More

#builtheritage – Tom Murphy speaking today

Tom Murphy, Mayor of Pittsburgh from 1994 to 2005.  He is speaking today at 5 pm (Sept 13th) in the … More

#builtheritage – Our Priorities Reflect Our Values

I believe we must step up our game if we are to make any progress in saving our built heritage. … More

#HamOnt: What makes our neighbourhoods vibrant?

There is so much going on in #HamOnt. Look at what one organization and one person is doing! This sounds … More