I can’t end the week without a few reflections on our historic visit by Governor General David Johnston to Hamilton, hosted by HCF on Wednesday. The day started in the McQuesten neighbourhood where I had the privilege of welcoming His Excellency along … Continue reading →

If you can find an hour in your busy lives this Superbowl weekend, this documentary http://www.urbanophile.com/2012/02/02/from-naptown-to-super-city/ is definitely worth watching on the transformation of downtown Indy over the past 40 years. A Downtown focus, waterfront stadium, velodrome, pursuing a major league … Continue reading →

It always amazes me that some of our most important public events often draw the fewest citizen spectators. Tonight I had the opportunity to observe the inaugural 2011/12 meeting of the Hamilton Wentworth District Public School Board. In addition to trustees, staff … Continue reading →

HCF management team driving home today after three whirlwind days of learning in Pittsburgh. The hilights were almost too numerous but a few deserve a reference. Dinner with my friend former Mayor Tom Murphy included a lively discussion about the … Continue reading →

A must read from your weekend Globe and Mail. Reinforcing the importance HCF’s work in this area. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/search/?q=brown+bag

As a charitable sector CEO, I am appropriately restricted from participating in any partisan political activity. But as a longtime political junkie and former Regional Chairman, I remain vitally interested in the the process and deeply concerned about our democratic deficits … Continue reading →

Nope, nothing to do with too much ice cream. In a lively discussion of social purpose business in the US and UK, Tom Kelly  (U. of North Carolina)just described  the challenge that can occur when a social enterprise underperforms financially … Continue reading →

So I arrived in Winnipeg last night and as chance would have it the Jets were playing their first NHL game since the tragic departure in 1996. As a sports junkie I figured I had to take a shot even … Continue reading →