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OLG gives city another month
Ken Mann
2/8/2013

The latest twist in Hamilton's casino debate is expected to come Thursday.

That's when councillor Sam Merulla plans to introduce a motion to name Flamboro Downs as the only possible location for a casino.

Last week, an email from Mayor Bob Bratina to members of city council indicated Ontario Lottery and Gaming officials were "supportive and agreeable" to providing a one month extension to allow us to "continue our work."

Ontaro Lottery and Gaming had originally said it wanted the city to pass a motion by March 1st saying whether Hamilton still wants a gaming facility, and if so, where one could be located.

The extra month would extend the process until the start of April, which is also when the OLG's lease to operate slot machines at Flamboro Downs expires.

Councillor Judi Partridge is also expected to ask for a two year extension of that operation when debate resumes next Thursday.

She's also said that she'll ask the province to sign a ministerial zoning order to allow a full gaming facility and ancillary casino uses such as a hotel and restaurants at the Flamborough site which is protected by the Greenbelt.

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  1. Vinnny posted on 02/08/2013 03:22 PM
    Get your act together Hamilton Life is passing us by
    1. The man posted on 02/14/2013 12:32 PM
      @Vinnny Starting to smell like the great stadium debate again. Good grief Charlie Brown!!!
  2. PJ posted on 02/14/2013 12:59 PM
    Downtown should be the ONLY option. "Leaders" of Hamiltion, please start thinking long term and from a business perspective. At the very least, listen to the people you are representing.

    Frustrated in Ancaster
  3. Not Surprised posted on 02/14/2013 02:39 PM
    Is anybody surprised that they are avoiding the down town?

    The Hamilton Council has been 'trying' to revitalize the downtown for as long as I can remember, Eaton Centre, Lister Block, New Fountains, Old Fountains, two way streets?? rebuild the City Hall (even they didn't want to stay in the Eaton's Centre/ City Centre the track record is proven with all the new businesses flocking to the core... When free parking would have been better than most options... To me there is no surprise they are against the casino being downtown as most of the decisions made in council are against bring new money and economic development to the core! they might lose parking revenue...
  4. DavidG_2 posted on 02/14/2013 04:44 PM
    Please vote them out next election. This city council is a joke and Hamilton suffers so that they can keep their jobs. I am fed up with these children.
  5. Bambi posted on 02/15/2013 06:35 AM
    If Hamilton has over 40% or more unemployed and on low incomes, why would ou put more temptation in their view in the core area? You seem to be living high on the hog and forget the high usage of food banks! Where it is located now is where it should be! You know if you took a surrey of who goes to the casino now, I bet seniors and those earning less than the poverty level are attending the casino and spending $ on scratch tickets. Address issues that matter like putting in sidewalks in Freelton all the way down the village to the Freelton Lions Villa. The disgrace of having a town over 125 years old with broken sidewalks near the United Church and no sidewalk even to the end of a street with 29 apartments so seniors can exercise and walk safely to the village store. You get more money from Flamborough and no services for the 21 villages that are here in Flambough and part time alderman/woman that are no longer interested in their territories the represent!
    1. Not Surprised posted on 02/15/2013 11:46 AM
      @Bambi Sidewalks in Freelton?? yeah now there's an economic priority... seriously?? how does that equate to this topic? High on the hog explains how Freelton sidewalks are in your opinion more important then new jobs and new business revenues to Hamilton
      As for who attends casinos that is not decided by anybody but the person who chooses to enter the casino! it is not yours or the Council's job to limit peoples abilities or choices based on your/their personal beliefs.
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