The Latest on Locke
EVENT 8 May 2004: The
Southwest Hamilton Artists are once again hosting their annual Studio Tour:
Saturday, May 8 and Sunday, May 9, 2004 “Mother’s
Day Weekend” 10am to 4pm.
EVENT 24 April 2004: Celebrate spring
on Locke Street with the merchants who will host a stret sale
and events throughout the day in support of McMaster Children's
Hospital. Saturday April 24, 2004.
13 February 2004: Locke Street Will Be Open
For Business
Councillor Brian McHattie and City of Hamilton staff met
with residents and Locke Street business owners at a Public
Information Meeting regarding plans for watermain replacement
and road reconstruction on a section of Locke and Aberdeen.
20 June 2003: There is good news and bad news.
All three Area Accommodation Review Committee's (AARC) voted to
close community schools and reduce capacity just as the mandate
from the Provincial Supervisor directed them. On the other hand,
committee recommendations included new buildings in affected areas,
fewer closures than suggested and voting members (those committee
members not employed by the board) successfully appended their
challenges to the process and terms of reference to the final
reports.
28 May 2003: The Annual General Meeting of the
Kirkendall Neighbourhood Association will take place on Thursday
June 12, 2003 at 7PM at the Ryerson Recreation Centre.
27 May 2003: Revitalize us, don't victimize
us say urban school parents. The Hamilton Wentworth District School
Board is forcing established neighbourhoods through an ‘Area
Accommodation Review’ which is nothing more than a re-branded
School Closure Process, window dressed to give the appearance
of an open and consultative process.
27 May 2003: The Canadian Pacific Railway Empress
Steam Engine will be visiting our neighbourhood on Monday,
June 9, 2003 from 5.30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The train will
be situated at the CPR yard on Studholme Road, off of Aberdeen
Ave. (at Longwood).
16 May 2003: How many children can fit into
one school? It would appear that the Conservative Government by
way of Supervisor Murray, its appointed school board of one, is
trying to determine just that.
06 May 2003: Current process of the Area Accommodation
Review makes a balanced outcome unlikely. Really, anyone in Hamilton
living near an existing public elementary school needs to be concerned
about their school's future -- unless there is already a student
population of 550, 700 or more. We need to be sure they don't
look at this as an Earl Kitchener, Central, Strathchona or Ryerson
issue. The current scenario presented to the City West Area Accommodation
Review could negatively affect residents throughout the lower
City. Some more immediately than others.
06 May 2003: Locke Street in West Hamilton has
been the site of two major (30") water main breaks. A month
after the second broke (Feb.23) area residents met on March 24th
under the banner: Treading Water on Locke Street (at St. Joseph’s
church) to discuss the matter. Chaired by Ken Sherman,
four presentations were made.
30 April 2003: As Earl Kitchener School Council
representatives on the City West Accommodation Review Committee
(ARC), we would like to update our School community on the proceedings
of the first meeting (held on Tuesday April 29th 2003). The primary
agenda of this Hamilton Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB)
committee is to eliminate 350 pupil positions.
30 April 2003: This is a great neighbourhood
and it's been improving. Witness the renaissance on Locke Street
and new life on Dundurn if you have any doubts. But feel our community's
revitalization is threatened if the Hamilton-Wentworth District
School Board has its way with their School Revitalization Strategy
24 April 2003: Come celebrate Spring on Locke
Street with the merchants who will host events throughout the
day in support of McMaster Children's Hospital. Saturday
April 26, 2003.
24 April 2003: Three architectural walking tours
are coming up in our neighbourhood. The Mansions of Durand (April
27); The Southwest Artists Studio Tour (May 10
and 11); and a Historic walk of Locke Street South (June
8).
11 April 2003: For two days in May the Hamilton
Southwest Artists will present the Fourth Annual Artists Studio
Walking Tour. Join in the fun Mother's Day weekend, May
10th and 11th.
24 March 2003: Participate in Pitch-In Week:
Please join us again for our 6th Annual Spring Cleanup of the
Reservoir Park and Bruce Trail. Give us a couple of hours
of your valuable time on Saturday April 26, 2003.
19 March 2003: Environment Hamilton has organized an
information event with neighbourhood residents on the recent watermain
breaks on Locke Street.
- Monday, March 24th at 7PM
- St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church
17 March 2003: This is the first of three articles briefly
outlining the history of the Kirkendall neighbourhood and its
premier street, Locke South.
17 March 2003: The Staircase is pleased to invite
everyone to an extravaganza of Canada's best feature films: March
18-28 2002. An extravaganza of Canada’s best including
children's matinees on the weekend of 2 FABULOUS KID FILM PROGRAMS.
17 March 2003: We're having a concert. But this
is no ordinary concert. It's a concert with a cause — an
urgent cause. We're talking about the preservation of the Red
Hill Valley, the Niagara Escarpment, and Cootes Paradise —
our three most spectacular urban natural endowments.
05 March 2003: The Friends of Red Hill Valley
have spent quite a bit of effort over the years examining the
budget documents of the City and former Region. Our interest in
the water pipes issue began in December 1996 when senior regional
staff submitted a report to Regional Councillors on their 1997-2006
Capital Budget Business Plan.
05 March 2003: With the overwhelming success
of last years’ silent auction, it is with great enthusiasm
that we at Mother Goose Co-operative Preschool announce our Second
Annual Silent Auction and Martini evening.
05 March 2003: Good News: Neighbourhood Watch in Kirkendall
welcomes new coordinators both north and south of Aberdeen!
25 February 2003: Today's update is all links
and new photos.
24 February 2003: Yesterday was quite the day.
Frustrating, saddening but also exhilarating and uplifting. How
so when 1 to 2 dozen of your neighbours have been flooded? Because
this neighbourhood showed what it was made of.
23 February 2003: A month and two days after
a similar break two short blocks away—another break. Who's
to blame? Blame the weather? I hear the freeze thaw cycle is hard
on those old pipes, but that's a copout. Aging infrastructure
in older neighbourhoods which has been let crumble while council
chases development dollars.
12 February 2003: We are getting ready for our special
18th Anniversary Year at the MAD Creative Arts School, starting
with our March Break 2003 program.
02 February 2003: The Supervisor has approved a school
"revitalisation" plan. Small neighborhood elementary
schools, in both the rural areas and the inner city, will be closed
and students consolidated into schools of 500-700 pupils. The
lower city and Dundas will be targets for closure of schools in
the next 25 years as that is where there are the least students.
02 February 2003: Just a reminder that the next meeting
of your local Neighbourhood Association (KNA) is Monday February
3rd, 7:00pm at the Ryerson Rec Centre on Duke St.
29 January 2003: What a media darling Boyd has turned
into. This morning Boyd was accompanied by Don Cameron of La Jardinère
on CTV's Canada AM.
28 January 2003: Yes, it has been cold. But it's also
been colder. It's clear the problem isn't the weather, but an
aging and neglected infrastructure that's to blame for the burst
pipes.
28 January 2003: More cold weather has brought more burst
pipes. United Family Martial Arts on Dundurn is organizing a fundraising
event to lend support.
27 January 2003: Boyd, the dog who's role is Manager of
Customer Relations at La Jardinère ought to be promoted
to Vice President of Media and Public Relations. And given his
freedom.
21 January 2003: News, links and photos of the
watermain break. Have something to say? Have some digital photos
you would like to share? Join in!
14 September 2002: Mother Goose Cooperative
Preschool has openings in our preschool program and Friday "Spin
Tales" J.K. & S.K. enrichment program
14 September 2002: Neighbourhood Watch is looking
for volunteers to help with a "Super Environment Day"
scheduled by the city for September 21, 2002 at McMaster University.
5 September 2002: New partnerships extend LockeStreet.com
community site.
5 September 2002: All the details of the 3rd Annual Fest!
28 May 2002: The M•A•D Creative Arts School
featuring Music Art and Drama for children 5–12 years is
running two week sessions through July and August.
13 May 2002: Kirkendall North Neighbourhood Watch is looking
for volunteers to work with in Kirkendall South of Aberdeen.
03 May 2002: An update on moves, changes and closings
on Locke South
01 May 2002: The Southwest Hamilton Artists are pleased
to announce the Third Annual Studio Walking Tour.
01 May 2002: Here was an area of swamps, rills, and gullies
with all manner of "exotic" fauna, including bears,
wolves, and rattlesnakes.
28 February 2002: Read an article by Lidia Trembley of
the Graffiti Abatement Program
22 November 2001: Our friends at La Jardinère are
hosting their 5th Annual Open House.
22 November 2001: Locke South is a street of many historic
churches. But how did a Herkimer Street church end up on Locke
Street?
22 November 2001: The City of Hamilton Sustainable Community
Recognition Awards are a major part of the community's efforts
to encourage participation in the implementation of VISION 2020.
22 November 2001: Once again Locke Street has earned more
than it's fair share of The Hamilton Spectator Readers' Choice
Awards.
22 November 2001: An update on moves, changes and closings
on Locke South.
31 August 2001: Be sure to turn up for a repeat of a roaring
success.
30 August 2001: An update on moves, changes and closings
on Locke South.
30 August 2001: That's Locke with an 'e'... how did our
street get that funny spelling? Read Bill Manson's best guess
in his new column.
08 May 2001: An update on moves, changes and closings
on Locke South.
04 May 2001: A new gallery has opened up on Locke South.
Welcome to and best wishes to the Transit Gallery.
01 March 2001: The Southwest Hamilton Artists are pleased
to announce their Second Annual Studio Walking Tour.
27 February 2001: LockeStreet.com is launching four new
interactive features to our community. Use and enjoy!
18 February 2001: Kirkendall North Neighbourhood Watch
and LockeStreet.com are teaming up to help spread news and alerts
to our community.
01 February 2001: Nothing is as constant as change...
and here's a good way to keep on top of what's changed on Locke.
January 2001: LockeStreet.com has announced that apartment
listings will soon be added to the web site.
22 November 2000: After five and a half years on King
Street East, Kasha has moved to Locke Street South.
UPDATE: 22 November 2000: The Library on Locke Street
will be moving to the old CIBC building. One more hurdle has been
jumped and we're a little closer to a larger local branch.
12 November 2000: The First Unitarian Church presents
an Art Show and Sale and Holiday Bazaar November 18th and 19th.
25 October 2000: The first annual Locke Street Festival
took place Saturday September 9th, 2000. We had approximately
60 Locke Street Merchants, many vendors displaying their various
wares and creations, and over 60 volunteers make this one day
festival a smashing success.
02 October 2000: Find out about this important community
initiative and how you can help prevent child abuse and raise
awareness through the Purple Ribbon Campaign.
19 September 2000: Kirkendall North Neighbourhood Watch
has joined our online community area. Learn about Neighbourhood
Watch and what you can do to help out in our community.
11 September 2000: Celebrating a Renaissance on Locke!
On September 9, 2000 LockeStreet.com was introduced at the first
ever Locke Street Festival. The weather cooperated and the first
ever Locke Street Festival was a big success. Two days later we're
live and evolving.
UPDATE: 11 September 2000, 11 PM: After a slight delay,
the Service Directory is up and the Jump Menu is working. Please
notify LockeStreet.com of any errors or omissions.
Please visit our Service Directory -- Our sponsors make this
community site a reality. You can use the "jump menu"
in the yellow bar to the top right of the page to jump to a directory
and quickly find what you're looking for. Support our neighbourhood
and visit a local business today!
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