Category Archives: Hamilton

City Prohibits Parking along Public Roads to Increase Corporate Profits of the Hamilton Conservation Authority

Posted on September 13, 2017 by

Yesterday, I walked along one of my favourite hiking trails that begins at the entrance to the Dundas Valley Conservation Area (DVCA) located at the end of Lions Club Road. I have done this for at least three decades. Last … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancaster, Conservation, Dundas, Dundas Valley, Dundas Valley Conservation Area, Hamilton, Hamilton Conservation Authority, Recreation, Wildlife | Leave a comment

Deer Hunt in “Conservation” Area Continues, While Access to Once Public Places and Facilities Disappears

Posted on September 7, 2017 by

The official justification for the annual deer hunt in Dundas Valley Conservation Area (DVCA) has been eliminated and compromised. The alleged deer overpopulation no longer exists and the so called “Nanfan Treaty” turned out to be a historical and legal … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancaster, Christie Lake Conservation Area, Conservation, Deer Hunt, Development and Construction, Dundas, Dundas Valley, Dundas Valley Conservation Area, Ecosystem, Environment, Hamilton, Hamilton Conservation Authority, Nanfan "Treaty", Recreation | 3 Comments

Update 4 – Asking Ted McMeekin, Fred Eisenberger, and Arlene VanderBeek for their reply, input, and action

Posted on May 16, 2015 by

On two occasions, I have asked my MPP Ted McMeekin, Mayor of Hamilton Fred Eisenberger, and Ward 13 Councillor Arlene VanderBeek for their reply, input, and help, and did not receive any. I am a resident of Dundas and a … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancaster, Conservation, Deer Hunt, Development and Construction, Dundas, Dundas Valley, Ecosystem, Environment, Flamborough, Government of Ontario, Hamilton

Update 2 – Development and construction in environmentally sensitive parts of Dundas Valley

Posted on May 4, 2015 by

Deer in Dundas Valley Conservation Area. Photo: Lech Biegalski. (Click to enlarge) In response to my post, Protection of Dundas Valley Deer and Ecosystem Neglected by Officials, I have received an email from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Guelph District … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancaster, Conservation, Deer Hunt, Development and Construction, Dundas, Dundas Valley, Dundas Valley Conservation Area, Ecosystem, Environment, Hamilton, Hamilton Conservation Authority

Update 1 – Development and construction in environmentally sensitive parts of Dundas Valley

Posted on April 23, 2015 by

I have received a reply from the office of Mayor Fred Eisenberger. It looks like the Mayor is trying to send me into a “blind alley.” Read the Mayor’s reply and my response to it…

Posted in Ancaster, Conservation, Deer Hunt, Development and Construction, Dundas, Dundas Valley, Dundas Valley Conservation Area, Ecosystem, Environment, Hamilton, Hamilton Conservation Authority

Update – Arlene does have a program

Posted on October 22, 2014 by

Today, I have found in my mailbox a brochure restating some of Arlene Vanderbeek’s experience and past achievements in serving Dundas. This brochure also contains (on page 1) a list of Arlene’s goals and commitments – a “things to do” list in … Continue reading →

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My October 27 Municipal Election Choices for Dundas

Posted on October 20, 2014 by

For some strange reason, it is believed that public endorsement of political candidates in local media is inappropriate. I don’t know why and, frankly, I don’t care. I happen to support the view that people should openly share their opinions about … Continue reading →

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