Hamilton Bike Share is back in operation

This article, form June 30, contains information about the re-launching of Hamilton Bike Share, which is back in operation as of June 30, 2020.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

As of June 30, Hamilton Bike Share is back in operation.

Riders will once again have access to SoBi bikes across the City after overwhelming support to continue operations by the community following Council’s decision on May 27 to not support Councillor Nann’s motion to save the popular bike sharing system.

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Reminder: Southbound Claremont Access Lanes to be closed starting July 6

This article, originally from June 23, includes information concerning the upcoming closure of the southbound(upbound) Claremont Access lanes, which will be closed starting July 6.

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At the June 3rd council meeting, councillors approved the construction tender to proceed with work on the Jay Keddy Trail and associated roadwork on the Claremont Access.

With that set in motion, work on the Claremont Access will begin on July 6, closing the southbound lanes until at least November.

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GTHA Mayors commit to regional action on face coverings

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The City of Hamilton, along with its regional neighbours comprising the Greater Toronto-Hamilton Area, have issued a statement requesting the province to make masks mandatory province wide.

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June 26: Updates from the City of Hamilton

This article, from June 26, contains information on “Hamilton Reopens”, including updates on, amongst other things, child care and garage sales, as well as information about field permits

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The City of Hamilton has released an update, with information detailing the City’s stance on garage sales, information on child care, and information for those wondering about field permits.

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City revokes operating licenses for two Residential Care Facilities

This article contains a City of Hamilton press release detailing the removal of residential care licenses of 2 city operators.

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The City of Hamilton is revoking the licenses of two Residential Care Facilities. The Rosslyn Retirement Home, which has accounted for 14 of 42 deaths in the city due to COVID-19, as well as Edgemount Manor, which has been vacant since a fire last September.

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June 23: Updates from the City of Hamilton

This article contains information, as of June 23, about the City of Hamilton’s ongoing re-opening amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The City of Hamilton issued an update today which featured information related to Hamilton’s ongoing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. This update includes an update on museums and heritage sites, field permits, “take home” kits from Rec at Home and other useful information.

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Ward 8 spray pads, pools, and rec centre slated to re-open

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With the City of Hamilton starting to slowly re-open many services around the area, City staff are set to re-open numerous spray pads, outdoor pools, and rec centres to bring joy to parents running out of entertainment options and relief from the heat wave we’ve been experiencing.

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Notice of Application for Cannabis Retailer

This article, from June 23, has information about a Notice of Application for a cannabis retailer in Ward 8 at Upper Wellington and Mohawk Road East.

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The Public Notice period has started for a cannabis retailer looking to open a retail store at 171 Mohawk Rd. E, Unit 1 in Ward 8.

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Canada Day Celebration 2020

This article contains information about the upcoming virtual Canada Day celebrations being held this year.

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With COVID-19 making it impossible to gather as a community to celebrate Canada’s 153rd birthday, the City of Hamilton and its partners are connecting Hamiltonians in a different way this July 1st, with music and family-friendly activities to help you and your loved ones celebrate this milestone.

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June 19: Updates from the City of Hamilton

This article, from June 19, includes information about pools, parks, HSR, the HPL, outdoor dining and numerous other City services as Hamilton continues at Stage 2 of the province’s re-opening.

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The City of Hamilton released a lengthy update this afternoon, including information related to many City services which will start to operate over the next few weeks as Hamilton enters its first full week in Stage 2 re-opening.

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Councillor John-Paul Danko