Councillor worried about break-ins at Century Manor

This article, from October 30, has details about a rise in trespassing at Century Manor.

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Century Manor, the last remaining part of the original Hamilton Asylum, is becoming something of a tourist destination for urban exploring trespassers in this area of the province – creating a concern for advocates looking to preserve and protect the building.

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2021 Budget discussed on recent Bill Kelly Show

This article, from October 30, features an interview between Councillor Danko and Bill Kelly regarding the 2021 budget.

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Councillor Danko was recently invited on the Bill Kelly Show, where the focus of the conversation centred around the City of Hamilton’s discussions leading towards the 2021 budget.

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393 Rymal Road West Virtual Neighbourhood Information Meeting announced (St. Elizabeth Mills)

This article, from October 27, contains details about an upcoming webinar to provide information and receive input related to 393 Rymal Rd. W. (the former St. Elizabeth’s Villa)

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With public meetings on hold due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a virtual information session, or webinar, has been announced for November 24, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.

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October 26: Updates from the City of Hamilton

This article, from October 26, contains the latest updates from Hamilton Public Health with a focus on Halloween safety for adults and children.

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Earlier today, the City of Hamilton updated the community on its continued response to COVID-19, with information about the number of cases in the City and added information about new directives from Public Health as we approach Halloween.

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Developer appealing plan for Stone Church Road West

This article, from October 25, contains information about a developer taking the City to an appeal’s tribunal over a proposed development at W5th & Stone Church.

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“Disapointed” is the term Councillor Danko used when questioned by the Hamilton News this week to describe an appeal that has been filed by Valeri Construction Limited to permit a proposed nine-storey residential development at the corner of West 5th and Stone Church Road.

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First Fraud and Waste Annual Report released

This article, from October 24, contains details about the first Fraud and Waste Annual Report for the City of Hamilton.

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The City of Hamilton is taking fraud and money waste seriously with the City Auditor completing its investigation and releasing the findings in the first Fraud and Waste Annual Report.

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Positive COVID-19 case at Mohawk College’s Fennell Campus

This article, published October 24, has details about a positive COVID-19 case at Mohawk College’s Fennell Campus.

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Mohawk College is informing the general public and the campus community following a positive COVID-19 case at its Fennell Campus, concerning a student who was on campus as recently as October 19.

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City selects winning art in support of Hamilton’s healthcare workers

This article, from October 22, contains details about the selection of winning art in support of Hamilton’s healthcare workers.

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The City of Hamilton announced on Thursday that the citizen-led volunteer jury has selected the 15 winning designs aimed at celebrating and supporting healthcare providers, their patients and the community during these challenging times.

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New play structure at Captain Cornelius Park officially open

This article, from October 20, celebrates the opening of the new play structure at Captain Cornelius Park.

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The Ward 8 office is excited to announce that Captain Cornelius Park, located in Ward 8’s Rolston neighbourhood, is now open for business after a complete redesign of the entire area and the installation of a brand new play structure.

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Halloween during COVID: having fun while staying safe

This article, from October 20, has guidance on safe Halloween activities and ways for kids to still celebrate or trick or treat safely.

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We are less than two weeks away from a day that many in the community look forward to every year, Halloween! With the second wave of COVID hitting many areas of the province, and with outbreaks of our own in the city, Public Health has put together some ways to celebrate at home and how to trick or treat safely

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Councillor John-Paul Danko