Hamilton streets will be seeing electric rental scooters starting next spring

This post, from August 14, has information on an e-scooter pilot project coming to Hamilton next spring.

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The City will start an electric scooter rentals pilot starting next spring believed to be unique in Canada for its efforts to protect residents with disabilities.

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City Council calling on provincial and federal governments to implement stricter measures against COVID-19

This post, from August 13, contains information on council passing a motion calling on the higher levels of government to initiate a vaccine passport program and mandatory COVID19 vaccines permissible by law.

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With Hamilton lagging dangerously behind other communities across the province when it comes to vaccinations, City Council passed a motion calling on both the provincial and federal governments to implement mandatory vaccines and a vaccine passport.

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COVID-19 mobile vaccine clinics update

This article, from August 11, has details on the COVID-19 mobile clinics – who will be bringing more clinics to more neighbourhoods across the city.

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Hamilton healthcare partners, along with the “new” Provincial GO-VAXX Bus initiative will be bringing the COVID-19 vaccine to even more residents of Hamilton by bringing more mobile clinics to neighbourhoods across the city.

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Planning Committee approves Rental Housing Licensing Pilot

This post, from August 10, has details on a new Rental Housing Licensing Pilot for Wards 1, 8 & parts of 14.

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A two-year pilot project to license rental landlords around McMaster University and Mohawk College in Hamilton has been approved by planning committee, setting the stage to start the pilot project by this fall.

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Heat Warning Notification for the City of Hamilton starting August 11

This article, from August 10, has details on a Heat Warning – which will be in effect starting August 11.

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Hamilton’s Medical Officer of Health has initiated a Heat Warning beginning on August 11.

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Hamilton council votes to ban hate symbols

This article, from August 9, has details on the City of Hamilton banning two hate symbols from city property.

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Councillors have voted unanimously to ban nazi and confederate flags from city property – with staff looking at creating an action plan against hate in Hamilton.

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Hamilton Animal Services’ licensing program partners with Ren’s Pets

This article, from August 5, has information on a partnership between Hamilton Animal Services and Ren’s Pets.

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In an effort to encourage residents to register or renew dog and cat licences, the Hamilton Animal Services‘ have partnered with Ren’s Pets and are offering a $20 gift certificate to pet owners who comply.

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City of Hamilton inviting input from residents on the redevelopment of Mountain Park Avenue

This post, from August 3 has details on the Mountain Park Masterplan survey.

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With the Mountain Drive Park Masterplan in the early stages of its development, the City is inviting all residents to take part in a survey which will change the landscape of the Mountain park.

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Councillor John-Paul Danko