This article, from April 20, has updated information on the Ward 8 free tree giveaway – available until supplies last.
The Ward 8 office is happy to report that 300 trees are available; on a first come, first served basis, to residents who want to both beautify their household – and help the environment.
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Continue reading “Ward 8 Tree Giveaway”This post, from April 19th, has information on an upcoming road closure on West 5th between Stone Church and Carmel Drive.
A stretch of West 5th Road, between Stone Church Road and Carmel Drive, will be closed to traffic starting April 26th, with a re-opening of the roadway slated for April 30th.
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Continue reading “Portion of West 5th St. to be closed starting April 26th”This article from April 16 has details on mobile vaccination clinics, heading to local Hamilton “hot spots”, as well as news that those 50+ in “hot spots” are eligible to schedule a vaccine.
To increase vaccination rates in community hot spots, including additional mobile vaccination clinics will pop-up within these communities – including the L9C postal code in Ward 8.
Those born before and including 1971 and are 50+ or will be turning 50 this year, and live in a “hot spot”, are now eligible to schedule a vaccination appointment.
Continue reading “Additional mobile pop-up vaccination clinics for community “hot spot” populations”The article, from April 16th, has details on emergency child care for frontline healthcare and essential workers (Provincial eligibility required)
With the continuing school closures, effective April 19, designated essential front line and health care workers as defined by the Provincial eligibility requirements will be eligible for emergency child care.
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Continue reading “Emergency child care for eligible front line and health care workers”A message from Ward 8 Councillor John-Paul Danko about the COVID-19 pandemic in Hamilton – vaccination rates in Hamilton including in Ward 8 at St. Joseph’s Healthcare West 5th Campus.
After more than a year of the COVID19 pandemic, we know that it has been an extremely trying time for Ward 8 residents.
With the changing restrictions throughout the year and now with the ongoing focus on vaccinations, it has been difficult to keep track of the most recent rules and regulations.
However, there is some good news to share!
The City of Hamilton and our community healthcare partners have been steadily working towards vaccinating a significant portion of Hamilton residents, and a large part of that work is happening right here in Ward 8.
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Continue reading “COVID-19 Hamilton Vaccination Update: A Message from Ward 8 Councillor John-Paul Danko”This article, from April 11, has details on an upcoming construction project taking place on Deschene Avenue in Greeningdon.
Residents of Deschene Avenue, from Luscombe Street to Washington Street, can expect construction in the Greeningdon neighbourhood as the structural lining of the existing watermain is upgraded in the area.
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Continue reading “Upcoming construction for Deschene Avenue”This article, from April 10, has information on Project Rolston Round-Up which was created in response to a number of shootings in Ward 8 in late 2020.
From October through December 2020, the West Mountain was one of the City’s “hotspots” when it came to gun and drug violence, especially in the Rolston neighbourhood. In response to concerns brought forth by residents and community leaders, Project Strong – and Project Rolston Round-Up – were created to respond to those concerns.
This past week, Detective Rodgers and the Hamilton Police shared the results of their months-long investigation with the community.
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Continue reading “Project Rolston Round-Up in conjunction with Project Strong, leads to multiple arrests, seizures”This post, from April 10, has details and information about a Notice of Application for a cannabis retailer at 830 Upper James Street.
The Public Notice period has started for a cannabis retailer looking to open a retail storefront at 830 Upper James Street, Units 3 & 4.
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Continue reading “Notice of Application for Cannabis Retailer: 830 Upper James Street”This post, from April 9, has a program update for Hamilton’s Indigenous adults who have received their first dose of the COVID vaccine.
Effective immediately, all Indigenous adults in Hamilton will be eligible to receive their second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. All members of the Indigenous community who have received their first dose will be contacted this week with details on appointments for a second dose.
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Continue reading “Vaccination update for Indigenous populations”This post, from April 9, has information on local services which are impacted due to the Stay-at-Home Order, as well as details on enforcement and other FAQ.
The Premier of Ontario announced a province-wide Stay-at-Home order which started on April 8. Here is information on the Stay-at-Home Order, including information on Municipal services which are impacted, enforcement of the Order, and other related information.
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Continue reading “Impacts and closures: Stay-at-Home Order in effect in Hamilton”
