The port city of Hamilton, Ontario, began as the farmland of the Durand family when it was bought by George Hamilton after the War of 1812. It was amalgamated with numerous small towns in the Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth in 2001.
Regular Blogs
No Excuse: The Poverty Project
Looks at the poverty issues which confront Hamilton, including resources, news, and a chance to discuss the issues online. Although it was, at one time, written by staff, it is now a community blog and written by people in all economic categories with a common concern for the poor.
http://poverty.thespec.com/
Collaborative effort by a group of residents of Hamilton, from diverse backgrounds, who wish to provide views and approaches to making Hamilton a great city. Entries include interviews, city planning ideas, and local news and items of interest.
http://www.raisethehammer.org/
This is the weblog of The Spectator, the Hamilton newspaper, and the entries here reflect the news of the day, including crime, sports, and upcoming events. Also presents polls regarding current news.
http://thespec.typepad.com/specthread/
