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Getting back on the VIA track

By Paul Shaker
It’s been 18 years since VIA Rail committed to stopping again in Hamilton, something the Crown corporation hasn’t done since 1992. The West Harbour station would allow VIA to directly serve Hamiltonians, but the trains still just pass through the city. It’s time that changes. …
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Hamilton and The Big Build

By Paul Shaker
The city is undergoing a massive transformation anchored by the light-rail transit line and that opportunity must be maximized. Hamilton is going through The Big Build, an unprecedented transformation involving billions of dollars of investment anchored along the upcoming light-rail transit route. This isn’t something that is going…
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Reclaiming LRT

By Paul Shaker
A rapid transit line crossing Hamilton holds tremendous promise and purpose and we can’t forget that as this project drags on. It has been over three years since the announcement that Hamilton light rail transit (LRT) was back on track. The mood on May 13, 2021 was one…