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Semester in Residence at CityLAB

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Live, learn, laugh, love, lab. Intensive fall semester for students in all McMaster & Redeemer Faculties, 3rd year &^. Interdisciplinary teams work on City projects with city staff. 30 students,4 instructors 15-units 1 term bit.ly/m/citylabsir

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Shawn Micallef @shawnmicallef.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Not a soul on the mayoral election campaign tail is breathing a word of this. No member of the establishment. No board of trade serious person. Fantasyland.
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Explosive corruption allegations within the Toronto Police Service detailed in newly unsealed court records
A thwarted assassination attempt of a jail official helped break open one of the biggest police corruption scandals in the city’s history.
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Semester in Residence at CityLAB @semester-citylab.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
A cohort of upper year McMaster students from various Facilities are settling into their downtown digs at CITY LAB for a fall semester of community engaged learning. Watch for us as we explore the city of #HamOnt
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Semester in Residence at CityLAB @semester-citylab.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
The description holds true: this, from the SIR cohort who had to pivot to all virtual in 2020 during the COVID-19 shut-down, yet even under those conditions, SIR still delivered on our promise. youtu.be/bqMukUi7gzo?... #McMaster #Hamilton #CityLAB
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What is the CityLAB Semester In Residence
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Semester in Residence at CityLAB @semester-citylab.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Looking for a different kind of semester? We have a few spots open in the fall '26 term at CityLAB! 15 units for upper-year undergraduates from all Faculties. Spend your semester exploring the city, topical issues & work on a small team alongside city of Hamilton staff leads. Real projects/learning.
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Semester in Residence at CityLAB @semester-citylab.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
First round applicants will hear from us next week! Second round applications are open, apply now to be considered for the fall semester. You will regret missing out if you don't! Link in bio!! Semester in Residence at CityLAB Hamilton 2026: 30 students, 15 units, 4 instructors, 1 fall term.
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Semester in Residence at CityLAB @semester-citylab.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Our info session webinar, Monday, with presentations from student ambassadors & 2025 SIR alumni answering questions from potential 2026 applicants for fall. If you are an upper-year @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social undergrad looking for a change of pace, apply by May 18/26 youtu.be/EyAUMG3Xq1E
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2026 CityLAB Semester in Residence Information Webinar
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Semester in Residence at CityLAB @semester-citylab.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Numbers in context, not as misleading, distorting or rage-baiting purposes! Great concept and delegation from Toronto
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Semester in Residence at CityLAB @semester-citylab.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
CityLAB is gathering challenges from city staff, some of these projects will likely end up with us in the fall term. Which ones would you want to work on? www.citylabhamilton.com/challenges
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Semester in Residence at CityLAB @semester-citylab.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Find out why you want to apply to be part of this fall's cohort in the semester in residence at CityLAB Hamilton from students who've done it.
Blue background. Image in lower right corner of students outside with autumn trees in the background. Text: "Let's talk info session. Want a different semester? Learn what CityLAB semester in residence is all about. Hear from alumni about their experiences! Live Q & A to answer all your burning questions. Monday May 11, 2025. 7:00 to 8:00 PM (online)"
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Semester in Residence at CityLAB @semester-citylab.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
This was a big discussion in one of our City Building classes last fall. Drivers often (not always) have different views than those who walk, cycle or take transit.
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Semester in Residence at CityLAB @semester-citylab.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Find out why you want to apply to be part of this fall's cohort in the semester in residence at CityLAB Hamilton from students who've done it.
Blue background. Image in lower right corner of students outside with autumn trees in the background. Text: "Let's talk info session. Want a different semester? Learn what CityLAB semester in residence is all about. Hear from alumni about their experiences! Live Q & A to answer all your burning questions. Monday May 11, 2025. 7:00 to 8:00 PM (online)"
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Semester in Residence at CityLAB @semester-citylab.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Early applications for the 2026 semester are coming in well before the May 18 deadline it's exciting to think about who will make up the newest cohort. Here are some shots from the various semesters between 2022 & 2025. Legends all!
Students from the 2024 Semester seated at a long restaurant table on the first day of the semester2023 Semester students in a group standing in front of a cornfield with farmers and city Councillor Craig CassarStudents from 2025 posing in a group infront of a waterfall in the woods 2022 students climbing the stairs to the rooftop of Jackson Square
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Semester in Residence at CityLAB @semester-citylab.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Are you a McMaster or Redeemer Student going into 3rd year or above? 👀 Curious about a different kind of learning? Apply now join the SIR 2026 cohort! Real city projects, learn downtown Hamilton & make connections with an interdisciplinary team of students & staff. Applications close Monday, May 18
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 30/03/2026
Have your say. The Hamilton Public Library is asking for public feedback/comment regarding access to the Central Library - share your thoughts regarding HPL requiring patrons to have a library card for access to the downtown branch. #HamOnt #yhmcc www.hpl.ca/card-access-survey
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Public Feedback ~ Library Card Access: Pilot at the Central Library
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Semester in Residence at CityLAB @semester-citylab.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
youtube.com/clip/Ugkx-oa... Hear from Maleka, a 2021 SIR alumni, in this short video clip as she shares the benefit she experienced by taking the Semester in Residence at CityLAB Hamilton. #McMaster
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Semester in Residence at CityLAB @semester-citylab.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Field trips from SIR 2025. Getting waaaay out of the McMaster "bubble." Students (even ones who've grown up in Hamilton) cite these excursions as one of the highlights of the semester that expand their appreciation and understanding of the city, and themselves.
Students outside at Gore Park learning about Urban Renewal history. Green trees and a statue of some colonial figure from "Victorian" times looms in the background.Students on a sandy Hamilton beach at Lake OntarioStudents seated in the gallery of City Hall to observe a committee meetingGroup of students passed in front of a waterfall
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Semester in Residence at CityLAB @semester-citylab.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Scene from our recent SIR Ambassadors-led drop in/games night with potential SIR students for our fall term. SIR alumni always show up to support the program, it was a fun night with lots of great questions! Reach out anytime to find out more, 1st round application deadline May 18. OCE link in bio.
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Semester in Residence at CityLAB @semester-citylab.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Some of the SIR CityBuilding guests & student hosts from fall 2025 term. We are grateful for the insights and candid conversations, the connection and community developed from these sessions @cameronkroetsch.bsky.social @robinlennoxmd.bsky.social @sabreinadahab.bsky.social Andrew Bell, Eva Salinas
Eva Salinas seated with students at city labAndrew Bell standing with a group of students on the front steps of CityLABMPP Robin Lennox and a student hosts seated in comfortable blue chairs. A table with a headboard and green plants between them.Hamilton school Board Trustee Sabreina Dahab with students standing in the front steps outside CityLAB
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Semester in Residence at CityLAB @semester-citylab.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Innovation in 2019: SIR guest visits recorded for podcast content. By '21 the experience was the basis for a new podcast for a Community Engaged course at @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social: The Art of Change with SIR alumni producing. Listen to how we got started: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
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Semester in Residence at CityLAB @semester-citylab.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Hey @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social undergrads, a chill chance to learn about the fall 2026 Semester in Residence program at CityLAB from students who've done the courses. 15 units in an intensive semester downtown Hamilton. Open to all Faculties. Have some fun and make your fall plans.
Game night Wednesday 25th March. L.R. Wilson 1003, 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Curious about CityLAB SiR? Come ask your questions over pizza and games. Free Pizza.
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Semester in Residence at CityLAB @semester-citylab.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
SIR students tackle important issues: this episode on supervised consumption sites as effective harm reduction vs HART #ontario #health #policy (13 minute listen). Thanks Darren and Priya for a thoughtful contribution on this important public interest issue.
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22. Harm Reduction vs. Recovery: The Shift from CTS to HART
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Semester in Residence at CityLAB @semester-citylab.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
SIR alumni Monisha & Adjoda visiting classes at #McMaster to promote the 2026 fall session. Early applications open on the Office of Community Engagement site. 1 semester, 4 instructors, 15 units,30 students, open to students entering year 3 and up from all Faculties. Live, laugh, love, CityLAB
Monisha and Adjoda at podium at front of a classroomA poster promoting the Semester in Residence on a cement pole inside a student centre hallway
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Semester in Residence at CityLAB @semester-citylab.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Meet your 2026 CityLAB Ambassadors! We are so very excited to share Semester in Residence at CityLAB news with you all as we promote the fall 2026 SIR opportunities to undergrads💚♥️ #hamilton @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social www.instagram.com/p/DUZopv9jt4...
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 02/01/2026
Saskatchewan's Privacy Commissioner is stepping up and demanding a Regina Police Officer be held responsible for illegally snooping on people. Regina's Police Chief brushed off the illegally, issuing a one-day pay fine. Privacy Commish says officer should not be allow access to private data.
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Regina police officer snooped on 6 people using police database, privacy commissioner says
Saskatchewan’s privacy commissioner has found the Regina Police Service’s (RPS) disciplinary measures are “wholly inadequate” in the case of an officer who misused the police database to spy on citize...
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The Biking Lawyer LLP @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
After last nights protest ride with close to 100 cyclists and a herculean effort from local advocates, organizers, and sympathetic councillors, the City of Guelph has reversed course on plans to close bike lanes this winter! CTV piece here: www.ctvnews.ca/kitchener/ar...
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Cyclists ride through downtown Guelph to protest seasonal bike lane closures
Council is expected to meet Tuesday morning to discuss the motion.
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Robin Lennox @robinlennoxmd.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Expanding prescription medication coverage is a win-win: better health outcomes, out-of-pocket savings, and savings for our health system. Pharmacare now! www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
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The evidence is clear: universal pharmacare saves lives. Ontario needs to act
The promise of universal health care means that your health shouldn’t depend on your wallet. But currently, that promise falls flat in the time it takes to walk from a
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
“In 2023, cars and their drivers killed 8,820 American pedestrians and bicyclists — 7,314 pedestrians and 1,166 cyclists. They injured another 136,281, an increase of over 5,300 injuries from 2022.” Put the responsibility where it belongs. Via @jalopnik.bsky.social
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No, Defensive Walking Isn't The Solution For Road Deaths - Jalopnik
It's victim-blaming, it's bull, and it's not the solution we need.
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Semester in Residence at CityLAB @semester-citylab.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Come see what we've accomplished with our City of Hamilton partners & help us celebrate another successful year at CityLAB Hamilton. We are 22 upper-year students from all faculties at McMaster University who meet daily during the fall semester at CityLAB in downtown Hamilton. Please share & follow
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Madeleine Bonsma-Fisher, PhD @mbonsma.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Just ONE DAY left to submit a comment on Bill 60, which will block not only ALL new bike lanes in Ontario that take away car lanes, but also puts bus lanes, patios, and pedestrian streets at risk too. Submit your comment here before the end of November 22: ero.ontario.ca/notice/025-1...
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Bill 60 - Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025 – Modern Transportation – Prohibiting Vehicle Lane Reduction for New Bicycle Lanes | Environmental Registry of Ontario
The Province is proposing to amend the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) to prohibit all municipalities from reducing motor vehicle traffic lanes when installing, implementing or marking new bicycle lanes.
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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
3rd pedestrian killed this week.
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Laurie Adkin, Ph.D. @laurieadkin.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
Neoliberals: The tax credit approach has failed for more than 40 years, so let's keep doing it . . . Meanwhile, Earth is now locked in to 2 C of warming (already passed that in Canada) and on its way to at least 3 by the end of the century. www.ipolitics.ca/2025/11/06/o...
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Ottawa hopes investment tax credits will help fight climate change — but nobody is using them
The federal government allotted more than $9 billion to fund investment tax credits designed to boost private sector support for clean technology, but a new report from Canada's environment commission...
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Shawn Micallef @shawnmicallef.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Classic.
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Semester in Residence at CityLAB @semester-citylab.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
SIR students have become experts at hosting guests: here we set up for MPP @robinlennoxmd.bsky.social to visit our home at CityLAB Hamilton.
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Semester in Residence at CityLAB @semester-citylab.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Seeing the city with our city building class. Ottawa Street at the first Tim Hortons location, last Friday.
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Hamilton Spectator @thespec1846.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Hamiltonians need to work nearly two minimum wage jobs to afford rent: report
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Hamiltonians need to work nearly two minimum wage jobs to afford rent: report
Residents need to earn $29.16 per hour to comfortably rent a one-bedroom unit in the city.
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Semester in Residence at CityLAB @semester-citylab.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Some beautiful paths can not be discovered without getting a little lost 😌 🍁🍄... CityLab students getting lost in Hamilton during a CityBuilding excursion (but we found a waterfall, so it's all good! 😂) This video was made by a CityLab student, Monisha, as part of their passion project!
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Hike day: Snacks, Sweat and Sherman Falls
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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 15/07/2025
The Hamilton Police cameras throughout Downtown Hamilton haven't been functioning for at least four years, police confirmed on Monday, despite signs posted throughout Downtown saying it is a police video surveillance area. Friday's shooting happened directly below a camera. #HamOnt More on TPR:
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Police Cameras Non-Functional During Downtown Shooting, Inoperative for Years
A gunman opened fire at Hamilton's busiest intersection Friday afternoon, killing an innocent bystander metres from two police surveillance cameras that haven't worked in years.
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Luke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · 17/07/2025
No deal on tariffs Withdraws digital services tax Massive spending on defence Massive public sector cuts and layoffs Cuts funding to CBC and VIA Rail Not sure this was the mandate voters thought they were giving Mark Carney
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Semester in Residence at CityLAB @semester-citylab.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Maleka reflects on her 2021 experience in the Semester in Residence at CityLAB Hamilton (41 second clip) youtube.com/clip/UgkxfUX...
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Semester in Residence at CityLAB @semester-citylab.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Are you an upper-year #McMaster undergrad? Did you miss the deadline to apply to SIR 2025? No worries: We have some openings for the fall term! Check our website to find details on how to apply. Applications are on a rolling basis until we reach our target! community.mcmaster.ca/our-programs...
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Semester in Residence at CityLAB @semester-citylab.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Meet the 2025 CityLAB SIR Student Ambassadors! David and Indigo are alumnus from the 2024 Semester in Residence (SIR) at CityLAB and are both so excited to promote CityLAB SIR this year. Keep an eye out for more posts about applying for SIR at CityLAB 2025 coming soon! 🎉
at the top: a text box that reads: "Meet the 2025 CityLAB SIR student ambassadors!" Below there are photos of the two student ambassadors. The photo of David Landry shows a man smiling at the camera in front of a mountain. the photo of indigo Kim shows a photo of a smiling woman with curly hair holding a community engagement poster. at the top there is a large photo of David Landry who is in level four of the arts and science program. The photo is the same as from slide 1. Below there is centred text that reads: "Favourite memory from your SIR experience: Running our community engagement/dialogue event! Our team got to work with so many incredible community members to uplift our project." at the top there is a large photo of Indigo Kim who is in level three of the arts and science program. The photo is the same as from slide 1. Below there is centred text that reads: "Favourite memory from your SIR experience: Watching everyone present their passion projects from the semester! Everyone had taken such incredible inspiration from all the things we learned."
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Semester in Residence at CityLAB @semester-citylab.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
Check out this video recap of our 2024 "City Building" sessions - wonderful guest speakers, and plenty of field trips this fall term. youtu.be/9o2laBQHcUE?...
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City Building 2024 Recap
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