<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0">
  <channel>
    <title>Opening a MEC in Hamilton Petition: Signature List Feed</title>
    <link>http://www.gopetition.com/signatures/opening-a-mec-in-hamilton.html</link>
    <description>Online petition signatures</description>
    <language>en-us</language>
    <lastBuildDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:15 UTC</lastBuildDate>
    <generator>GoPetition RSS Feed Generator</generator>
    <copyright>Copyright 2026 GoPetition</copyright>
    <item>
      <title>Jordan Chavez [Signature #119]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/19086022?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Jordan Chavez, Jerseyville]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2015 10:04:40 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">19086022</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Scott Quinn [Signature #118]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6579863?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Scott Quinn, Hamilton]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:36:48 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">6579863</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>MEC IS EVIL [Signature #117]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/6385752?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[MEC IS EVIL, Corkonino<p>MEC is evil and trying to destroy small businesses. Keep them out of your neighbourhood. Make them pay taxes - pay their share instead of using differential tax treatment as an unfair market advantage to put your neighbours out of business. WalMart in a green disguise.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:30:04 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">6385752</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Hazel Boon [Signature #116]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/3895787?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Hazel Boon, Hamilton]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:42:28 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">3895787</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>David Carrier [Signature #115]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/3776723?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[David Carrier, Hamilton<p>signed up as a member in Quebec city in 2004 but have since moved the Hamilton area. Toronto store isn`t practical. Would much prefer a store in Hamilton than in Burlington industrial park.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 09:54:56 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">3776723</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Andrew Laurens [Signature #114]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/3669166?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Andrew Laurens, Hamilton<p>Hamilton would be a much better location.  There is better access to hiking/biking/canoeing and many other outdoor activities.  There is a great movement of active youth moving into Hamilton as first time home buyers.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 07:47:31 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">3669166</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Patrick Speissegger [Signature #113]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/3516038?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Patrick Speissegger, Dundas]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:24:34 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">3516038</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Cees van Gemerden [Signature #112]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/3015266?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Cees van Gemerden, Hamilton<p>Hamilton&#039;s downtown needs you to locate there!!!</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 16 Feb 2008 05:48:12 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">3015266</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Anonymous [Signature #111]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/3014735?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Anonymous, Hamilton]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 16 Feb 2008 03:20:58 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">3014735</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Michael Blaskivich [Signature #110]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2993945?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Michael Blaskivich, Ancaster<p>I love the outdoors. Having lived in Hamilton for 21 years, I know that MEC would be very well received by both McMaster University students and Hamilton&#039;s public at large.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2008 04:57:34 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">2993945</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Adam Simpson [Signature #109]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2815225?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Adam Simpson, Dundas<p>I hate driving to Toronto just to buy rock climbing shoes.  A MEC in Hamilton, particularly downtown, would please the Gravity Climbing Gym crowd.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2008 05:23:35 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">2815225</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Janet Feduszczak [Signature #108]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2805024?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Janet Feduszczak, Hamilton<p>I had always thought MEC to be a retailer who opposes the box store mentality.  Yet now we are seeing just such a structure planned for the new Burlington location!  A store in downtown Hamilton would do wonders for the surrounding neighbourhood and the retailer could take a real role in speeding the revitalization of a downtown full of great potential.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2008 11:15:54 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">2805024</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Kelsey Wagner [Signature #107]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2748021?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Kelsey Wagner, Hamilton, Ontario<p>There are a lot of MEC customers (and potential MEC customers) among the young community of McMaster and Mohawk.  Hamilton is a hub for the area and a much better choice than Burlington.  Support your non car-driving members!</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 30 Dec 2007 06:21:38 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">2748021</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Daniel Maggiacomo [Signature #106]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2732347?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Daniel Maggiacomo, Hamilton!!!<p>I&#039;m an MEC member...Burlington is the WRONG choice</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 23 Dec 2007 09:50:39 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">2732347</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>John Clements [Signature #105]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2485142?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[John Clements, Kitchener]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2007 10:09:39 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">2485142</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Cathy Fan [Signature #104]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2477557?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Cathy Fan]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 03:03:13 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">2477557</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Judy Snider [Signature #103]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2400001?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Judy Snider, Hamilton]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2007 05:36:03 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">2400001</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>William Lonergan [Signature #102]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2386644?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[William Lonergan, Hamburg,  New York,  USA]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 22 Sep 2007 10:00:45 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">2386644</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Kristen Chamberlain [Signature #101]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2082365?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Kristen Chamberlain, Dundas]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 4 Jul 2007 03:31:30 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">2082365</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Kristen Chamberlain [Signature #100]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2082357?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Kristen Chamberlain]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 4 Jul 2007 03:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">2082357</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Jeff Neven [Signature #99]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2067184?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Jeff Neven, Hamilton<p>Bringing MEC to the city and not the suburbs fits MEC&#039;s business model to date.  It adds to the feel and the vision.  Bring MEC to Hamilton not Burlington.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 30 Jun 2007 08:35:36 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">2067184</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Catherine Voros [Signature #98]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2060860?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Catherine Voros, Peterborough<p>I would love to have a MEC in Hamilton!!! My family lives there and I am there all the time. My husband and myself would shop there a lot more in Hamilton because the Toronto location isn&#039;t convenient for us. GO Hamilton GO!!</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 06:43:15 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">2060860</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Anonymous [Signature #97]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/2053465?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Anonymous<p>If you want to promote sustainable and healthly living, locate a store in a walkable urban setting that is accessible by transit.  Burlington is NOT walkable.  Downtown Hamilton or even Westdale near McMaster would be ideal - AND they are directly on the upcoming Rapid Transit system being built by the city.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2007 07:34:15 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">2053465</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Elias McTavish [Signature #96]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1828736?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Elias McTavish, Toronto]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 3 Jun 2007 02:23:04 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1828736</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Jordan Fysh [Signature #95]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1779589?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Jordan Fysh, Hamilton]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2007 10:01:10 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1779589</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Douglas Drake [Signature #94]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1707455?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Douglas Drake, Hamilton]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2007 11:56:21 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1707455</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Anonymous [Signature #93]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1660070?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Anonymous]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 8 May 2007 07:19:44 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1660070</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Yuki Hayashi [Signature #92]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1644321?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Yuki Hayashi, Hamilton<p>We&#039;re a young family who moved to Hamilton last year. The outdoor wear we used to buy at MEC, we now buy at Gap and Old Navy for convenience. We can&#039;t drive to Toronto everytime we need a hoodie!</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 5 May 2007 08:52:35 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1644321</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Lorraine Young [Signature #91]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1614254?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Lorraine Young, Hamilton<p>MEC to the Hammer</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2007 02:58:24 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1614254</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Simon Oczkowski [Signature #90]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1610019?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Simon Oczkowski, Hamilton<p>It would be fantastic if MEC could re-invest in brownfield development with its new store rather that build in suburban industrial park sprawl.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2007 08:16:20 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1610019</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Mark Sabourin [Signature #89]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1604750?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Mark Sabourin, Hamilton<p>KM&#039;s away from Toronto is irrelevent - it takes forever to drive there since the QEW is always congested.  I barely go to MEC anymore because it&#039;s just too inconvenient.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2007 04:05:51 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1604750</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Tina Moffat [Signature #88]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1603037?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Tina Moffat, hamilton<p>I used to shop at MEC when I lived in TO, but no longer go there because I&#039;m in Hamilton.  It would be great to have a MEC in Hamilton.  I suggest putting it in the old factory on Dundurn St. in WEst Hamilton.  It is spacious with a big parking lot and right now is vacant.  There would be a lot of MEC shoppers in this area.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2007 08:40:39 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1603037</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Eric Bosch [Signature #87]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1602691?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Eric Bosch]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2007 07:27:42 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1602691</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Steven Prosser [Signature #86]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1601411?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Steven Prosser, Hamilton<p>Downtown Hamilton is an ideal location for an MEC store.  Walking distance to Bruce Trail and the bay/ Cootes Paradise.  Dense neighborhoods for cycling and transit.  On the cusp of a revival.  Central to the entire golden horseshoe area.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2007 08:47:01 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1601411</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>adrienne corning [Signature #85]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1601349?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[adrienne corning, guelph<p>this is JUST what downtown Hamilton needs!!</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2007 08:13:47 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1601349</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Tracey Brailsford [Signature #84]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1601259?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Tracey Brailsford, Hamilton]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2007 07:21:55 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1601259</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>jacqueline bourgeois [Signature #83]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1601207?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[jacqueline bourgeois, hamilton<p>I love MEC<br />
my husband is a member<br />
I would be a regular customer if I didn&#039;t have to drive to TO</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2007 06:53:56 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1601207</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Kim Appleby [Signature #82]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1599938?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Kim Appleby, Hamilton<p>shopped there all the time when I lived in T.O.  Now, I won&#039;t drive the distance.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2007 01:28:42 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1599938</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Judith Armour [Signature #81]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1599910?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Judith Armour<p>As a longtime member of MEC and resident in Hamilton, I would prefer to ride my bike or take public transit to a MEC store rather than drive into Toronto. The client base in and around Hamilton is huge. Please bring MEC to the &quot;otherside of the lake.&quot;</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2007 01:18:36 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1599910</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Sally Brillinger [Signature #80]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1599907?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Sally Brillinger]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2007 01:17:49 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1599907</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Amy Bartholomew [Signature #79]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1599890?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Amy Bartholomew, Dundas]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2007 01:12:42 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1599890</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Mary Ellen Opie [Signature #78]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1599747?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Mary Ellen Opie<p>MEC in Hamilton would be much more convenient than going to Toronto.  I often order on-line from other places rather than drive into the city.  Hamilton would be way easier to access.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2007 12:17:57 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1599747</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Diane Crawshaw [Signature #77]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1599742?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Diane Crawshaw]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2007 12:17:07 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1599742</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Jen Racine [Signature #76]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1599730?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Jen Racine, Dundas<p>Would love to have MEC in the Hamilton area!</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2007 12:14:27 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1599730</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Caroline Stinson [Signature #75]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1599656?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Caroline Stinson, Hamilton]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2007 11:46:59 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1599656</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Keith Stinson [Signature #74]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1599552?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Keith Stinson<p>We travel regularly to the Toronto store.<br />
A Hamilton store would be fantastic.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2007 11:15:35 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1599552</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Douglas Gerow [Signature #73]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1598190?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Douglas Gerow, Hamilton<p>My husband and I could use a store in Hamilton as we moved out here from Toronto. Since our move, we rarely go out of our way now, and use a local chain a lot more. When we do go out to Toronto, we have other pressing things which are out of the way of the King West location..<br />
I feel Hamilton could use your help too.. I thought this place was going to be a nightmare, but it&#039;s actually turned out to be ok.. Young adventurous people here, and a clientele that would use you..</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2007 12:03:47 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1598190</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Kory Renaud [Signature #72]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1596954?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Kory Renaud, Burlington<p>Please open a store in Hamilton! - This will mean a shorter drive - which is important to the environment!</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2007 01:45:52 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1596954</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Thomas Wilson [Signature #71]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1594470?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Thomas Wilson, Hamilton<p>I am a huge MEC fan and bought many things there while living in Winnipeg. My wife and I received 150 dollar and haven&#039;t been use it yet because of the great production it is to travel to Toronto and back.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2007 04:23:31 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1594470</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Andreas Link [Signature #70]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1587590?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Andreas Link]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2007 11:37:50 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1587590</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Andrew McNally [Signature #69]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1582078?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Andrew McNally, Hamilton, ON]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2007 11:11:37 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1582078</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Sean Botham [Signature #68]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1574408?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Sean Botham, Hamilton]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2007 12:12:36 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1574408</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Anonymous [Signature #67]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1573979?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Anonymous]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2007 10:23:10 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1573979</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>David Premi [Signature #66]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1571180?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[David Premi<p>Downtown Hamilton is the up and coming next &quot;place to be&quot;. Lots of reasonable real estate. MEC would be a wlcome arrival!</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2007 07:56:44 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1571180</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Kevin Sornberger [Signature #65]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1571009?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Kevin Sornberger, Hamilton<p>It&#039;s very difficult to me to get downtown Toronto, and a store that is easier to get to from the West would be great!</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2007 06:31:14 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1571009</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>andrew mcphail [Signature #64]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1567529?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[andrew mcphail, hamilton<p>i&#039;d shop there. especially if it was downtown.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 14 Apr 2007 01:30:57 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1567529</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Fred Chung [Signature #63]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1565293?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Fred Chung, Dundas<p>Hamilton has trails galore, camping within an hour, and seriously sedentary population that needs to be reminded to go out and enjoy the nature all around</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2007 10:46:07 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1565293</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Don Wildfong [Signature #62]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1565256?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Don Wildfong, Hamilton<p>I know a number of people who would regualrly frequent a MEC store located in downtown hamilton</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2007 10:19:58 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1565256</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Graeme Matheron [Signature #61]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1564343?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Graeme Matheron, Hamilton]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2007 03:23:41 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1564343</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>MaryAnne Maguire [Signature #60]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1561667?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[MaryAnne Maguire, Hamilton<p>I used to live in Toronto and had a MEC membership then but lost the card and didn&#039;t renew as I am not in Toronto that often.<br />
If Hamilton had a MEC that would be awesome.  I have many outdoor recreational hobbies and love the gear and advice I can get at MEC.  :)</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2007 10:14:02 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1561667</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Darryl Horzelenberg [Signature #59]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1560213?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Darryl Horzelenberg, Milton<p>I would prefer to shop in Hamilton as it is more convieniant for me to travel there.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2007 02:16:29 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1560213</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Anonymous [Signature #58]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1559866?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Anonymous, Hamilton<p>I am a city planner and an avid outdoorsman, I think that the Hammer (downtown perferable)  is an excellent location for MEC.  There is a large market base for this in Hamilton, other reasons include it&#039;s proximity to other muncipalities and the US/CAN border, not to mention your Toronto location.    Head over to the City&#039;s Economic Development Department to get the ball rolling!!!</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2007 12:46:04 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1559866</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Trevor Horzelenberg [Signature #57]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1559731?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Trevor Horzelenberg, Hamilton]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2007 12:10:47 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1559731</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Tim Jacobs [Signature #56]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1559082?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Tim Jacobs, Kelowna<p>Although I currently live in Kelowna, I am seriously considering a return to Hamilton because of its exciting efforts toward vital urban renewal.  Hamilton is one of the more exciting cities in Ontario with its many green initiatives and proximity to the RBC, Cootes Paradise, and the Niagara escarpment, among others.  Establishing an MEC in the city&#039;s SW district would be beneficial for the countless outdoor enthusiasts currently forced to travel to TO for outdoor gear.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2007 09:39:28 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1559082</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Jaclyn Sequeira [Signature #55]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1557843?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Jaclyn Sequeira, Hamilton]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2007 12:14:55 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1557843</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Aaron Orkin [Signature #54]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1557619?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Aaron Orkin, HAMILTON<p>Bring MEC to the HAMMER!!</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 09:42:02 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1557619</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Anonymous [Signature #53]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1557439?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Anonymous, Hamilton<p>A Hamilton MEC would make my trips to MEC more frequent and more likely.  It would ensure that MEC was the place that I bought ALL of my outdoor gear.  As it is, I have no vehicle, and getting to Toronto is a hassle that I reserve for only special purchases.  I would definitely visit a Hamilton MEC on a VERY regular basis.  I thouroughly support this idea.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 08:34:46 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1557439</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Nicole Jacobs [Signature #52]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1557415?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Nicole Jacobs]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 08:24:40 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1557415</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Mary Louise Pigott [Signature #51]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1557266?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Mary Louise Pigott]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 07:32:48 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1557266</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>kristen boulard [Signature #50]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1557185?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[kristen boulard]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 06:52:32 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1557185</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Julie Buckrell [Signature #49]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1556714?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Julie Buckrell, Woodstock, ON<p>i would go to the MEC store much more often if there was one in Hamilton....traffic/parking are the reason i rarely go to the store in Toronto.  Southern Ontario can definitely handle 2 MEC&#039;s!!!  Please do this!!!</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 04:16:52 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1556714</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Afton Eddy [Signature #48]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1556507?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Afton Eddy, Toronto<p>Hamilton has a vast amount of outdoor enthusiasts. With the escarpment close by a MEC in Hamilton would be perfect so we wouldn&#039;t have to drive into Toronto to acquire the things we need.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 03:21:32 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1556507</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Ferdinand Mastroianni Mastroianni [Signature #47]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1556480?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Ferdinand Mastroianni Mastroianni<p>Hamilton is a great URBAN centre--give us a chance and you will be rewarded--we have plenty od hiking areas and your presence is needed.  Thanks in advance.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 03:14:13 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1556480</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>melissa gallagher [Signature #46]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1556044?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[melissa gallagher]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 01:36:20 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1556044</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Catherine Cox [Signature #45]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1555372?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Catherine Cox, Hamilton]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 10:55:50 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1555372</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Nicholas Kevlahan [Signature #44]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1555306?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Nicholas Kevlahan, Hamilton<p>I&#039;ve been a MEC member for many years, but do not enjoy having to make the trip to downtown Toronto to shop.  A 140 km highway trip is not very ecologically friendly!</p>

<p>The population of the Hamilton CMA is about 700 000: many of whom are outdoors enthusiasts.  A downtown Hamilton MEC would be a great draw for the region, and a dense downtown location in the area&#039;s largest city is definitely the most ecological choice.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 10:43:31 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1555306</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>JOhn Egan [Signature #43]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1555274?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[JOhn Egan, Vancouver]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 10:34:12 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1555274</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Meredith Vanstone [Signature #42]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1555097?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Meredith Vanstone, London]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 09:53:43 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1555097</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Wes Hill [Signature #41]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1554960?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Wes Hill, Hamilton<p>I would certainly use a MEC store in Hamilton more often than the Toronto store.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 09:28:14 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1554960</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Kozo Ota [Signature #40]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1554935?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Kozo Ota, Hamilton]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 09:23:57 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1554935</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Melissa Coubrough [Signature #39]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1554827?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Melissa Coubrough, Hamilton, ON]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 08:59:56 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1554827</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Glen Turner [Signature #38]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1554762?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Glen Turner, Hamilton]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 08:45:24 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1554762</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Chloe McKnight [Signature #37]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1554404?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Chloe McKnight]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 07:05:48 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1554404</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Bridget Whittle [Signature #36]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1554401?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Bridget Whittle, Hamilton<p>I really enjoy MEC products, but can never be bothered to go to Toronto to get them and prefer to see things in person rather than ordering them online. Were there a MEC in downtown Hamilton I would most certainly be a member.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 07:05:38 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1554401</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Brodie Chree [Signature #35]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1554023?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Brodie Chree, Hamilton<p>I live in downtown Hamilton. My entire extended family and I have tons of MEC from throughout the years. I&#039;d buy more if it were conveniently located in my neighbourhood downtown. You know the one in the beautiful bay front for cycling and running. Largest public gardens for hiking, cycling. The bay you can do everything from ice boating to kayaking. The escarpment for climbing. Yeah that one! And you&#039;d help a city that&#039;s starting to get it&#039;s stride back. Stop the sprawl and save Canada&#039;s cities</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 02:51:06 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1554023</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Adam Prieur [Signature #34]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1553948?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Adam Prieur, Hamilton]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 01:51:07 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1553948</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Anonymous [Signature #33]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1553946?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Anonymous, Hamilton]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 01:49:35 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1553946</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Sandeep Bhandari [Signature #32]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1510824?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Sandeep Bhandari, Hamilton<p>Would definately shop more at MEC if it were in Hamilton, as would several friends i know.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 2 Apr 2007 02:11:15 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1510824</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Meagan Sanderson [Signature #31]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1509750?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Meagan Sanderson, Copetown]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 2 Apr 2007 10:37:17 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1509750</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Willow Fuchs [Signature #30]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1505388?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Willow Fuchs, Hamilton]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 31 Mar 2007 03:19:02 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1505388</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Phillip Gander [Signature #29]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1505213?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Phillip Gander, Hamilton<p>A new MEC store in downtown Hamilton would be greatly beneficial for both the company and the city. There is a large catchment area west of Toronto, and Hamilton has many options for outdoor activities on its doorstep (unlike Toronto) that are currently not met by any stores. The city is also in desperate need of a downtown revitalisation that the store could clearly assist.<br />
As an aside, I currently have a $150 gift certificate that is unspent because it is such a hassle to go to Toronto.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 31 Mar 2007 02:02:36 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1505213</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Jason Leach [Signature #28]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1499672?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Jason Leach<p>the former federal building at Main and Caroline is slated for a loft conversion. The ground floor would be perfect for a MEC location!</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:27:29 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1499672</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Cheryl de Boer [Signature #27]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1490013?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Cheryl de Boer, Dundas<p>I would be thrilled to get a MEC store in Hamilton!</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2007 07:54:47 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1490013</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>C. Angela Wilke [Signature #26]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1489756?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[C. Angela Wilke, Toronto<p>I currently live in Toronto but will be relocating to Hamilton next year.  Would LOVE to not have to transit back to TO to shop at MEC.  Secondly, I have friends from Hamilton that drive in to Toronto just to shop at MEC.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2007 06:25:12 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1489756</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Jo Pavlov [Signature #25]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1489741?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Jo Pavlov, Hamilton, ON]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2007 06:20:02 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1489741</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>David D'Agostino [Signature #24]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1489108?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[David D&#039;Agostino<p>I was living in Guelph and Hamilton for the past 8 years.  Given the option, I would always choose the (new) Hamilton location over Toronto.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2007 09:20:43 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1489108</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Connie Kidd [Signature #23]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1488644?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Connie Kidd, Hamilton<p>People from Hamilton go to Toronto just to shop at MEC.<br />
Would love to see a MEC store in downtown Hamilton!</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2007 06:29:55 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1488644</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Reuben Vanderkwaak [Signature #22]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1487264?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Reuben Vanderkwaak, Hamilton<p>An MEC downtown Hamilton would be excellent!</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2007 12:01:30 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1487264</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Aaron M [Signature #21]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1487219?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Aaron M]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2007 11:51:16 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1487219</quid>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Kevin Morgan [Signature #20]</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/1487196?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Kevin Morgan, Stoney Creek<p>I like MEC but hate the drive to Toronto. And I don&#039;t like purchasing clothing online unless it is more of something I already have, I&#039;d rather try it on in the store. I&#039;d shop at MEC more if it was in Hamilton.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2007 11:46:52 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">1487196</quid>
    </item>
  </channel>
</rss>
