YouTube video by Larry Pattison for Ward 3 Trustee

No single label tells the whole story of a person. As a parent, writer and former trustee, I reflect on finding my voice, listening across differences, and the values that guide my decisions about edu...

YouTube video by UnidiscMusic

Could AI help a student express an idea or create a song? Could it also get in the way of learning or cause harm? After hearing from a retired teacher and a local advocacy group, I looked at HWDSB’s p...

2026 MUNICIPAL ELECTION Last Day for Candidate Nominations: Friday, Aug 21, 2026 by 2 PMAdvanced Polls: October 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18Voting Day: Monday, Oct 26, 2026 New for the 2026 General Election: ...

From my grandfather’s butter tarts and visits to Six Nations to Red Hill Valley and my years as a trustee, Indigenous teachings have stayed with me. A personal reflection on history, language, belongi...

Full transcript, with YouTube video and timestamp links, of Hamilton's first mayoral debate of the 2026 municipal election.

PRIORITIES Meet Larry | Why I’m Running | Priorities | My Record EVERY CHILD CAN SUCCEED Inclusion is personal. Public education has to work for the students who thrive in a traditional classroom — an...

When you can’t find the perfect song to honour a life, maybe it’s time to write your own. The story behind my first song, Finny’s Song (The Storm that Guided You Home), written in…

Some journeys are measured by the distance we’ve travelled. Others are measured by the things we noticed together. A Walk Alone is about a dog who reintroduced me to my neighbourhood, and rem…

What if one of Hamilton’s vacant public buildings could help address two crises at once? As homelessness grows and shelters remain overwhelmed, the empty Sir John A. Macdonald School stands a…

I didn’t set out to enter public life. A single visit to a special-needs high school in my community changed that, eventually leading me to serve four years as an elected trustee. This essay reflec…

I first met Brenda during an election, but I came to know her through the work that happens long after campaigns end; in alleys, gardens, and neighbourhood spaces most people overlook. Brenda belie…

I came to Stranger Things late, expecting teenagers and monsters. What I found instead was nostalgia — and a story about vulnerability, acceptance, and the quiet courage it takes to reveal the deep…

YouTube video by Lionsgate Movies

Personally, being “Coach” has been one of my greatest titles. Thirteen years ago, I said yes when asked to help assist a team, and I’ve never looked back. No...