Slower Speeds Coming to Hamilton Neighbourhoods

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

A change is coming to many of your neighbourhoods over the next three years to ensure that our streets are safe for all users, no matter how you travel.

Earlier this month, Hamilton City Council directed city staff to start reducing the posted speed limits in residential neighbourhoods across the city.

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City of Hamilton advising of potential privacy breach by Alectra Utilities

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The City of Hamilton has learned that there may have been a potential privacy breach where some of Alectra’s third party vendors may have had access to personal and confidential information without Alectra’s consent.

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Revisiting Carbon Offset Revenue for Hamilton

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Back in March, Hamilton council declared a climate emergency, following in the footsteps of Kingston, Vancouver and Halifax, other Canadian municipalities which have pledged to do more about the climate crisis.

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Hamilton to Study Vacant Building Tax

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Thanks to a motion by Ward 3 Councillor Nrinder Nann on December 9, City council will study whether to impose a property tax on property owners who leave a property vacant for an extended period of time.

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Police ID victim in “targeted” West Mountain Shooting

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Police have recently updated the public following the death of a 39-year-old West 4th street resident.

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Amendments Approved for Sabrina Boulevard Development

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The Sheldon Neighbourhood of Ward 8 will be welcoming new neighbours in the coming years. Over 330 households will be built on the lands of 35 Sabina Boulevard, located south of Stone Church Road West and east of Garth Street.

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Councillor John-Paul Danko