City looking for input on the reimagining of public participation.

This post, from February 26, has information on the City of Hamilton seeking feedback on City-led public engagement

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The City of Hamilton is looking for your opinions, thoughts and experiences when it comes to City-led public engagement, especially during the last two years as the City has shifted the way it engages with its residents.

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Paving the Way to a Permeable Future

This post, from February 24, has details on an upcoming webinar hosted by Green Venture.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Green Venture, a Hamilton environmental education not for profit, will be hosting a webinar this coming March 3rd on the importance of permeable hardscaping.

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City launches Parks Master Plan

This post, from February 20, has information on the Hamilton Parks Master Plan which will help shape the present and future of parks across the city.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The Hamilton Parks Master Plan is an opportunity for residents to share their feedback on long-term planning of new and existing parks citywide, and how parks in your neighbourhood can be improved for everyone’s enjoyment.

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HSR partnering with the HPL to offer kids a free PRESTO card

This post, from February 18, has information on a free child PRESTO giveaway thanks to a partnership between the HPL and HSR.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Two well-known Hamilton entities have partnered to allow children with an Hamilton Public Library card to ride the HSR for free (while supplies last).

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Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program expanding to include booster doses for young people aged 12 to 17

This post, from February 15, has details on booster availability for youth aged 12-17.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The City announced that starting this Friday, and in line with direction from the Ontario government, youth aged 12-17 are eligible to receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

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City reminding residents to stay off frozen creeks and management ponds

This post, from February 14, has information on ice safety when it comes to lakes, creeks and man-made ponds.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

With the cold weather it is only natural to seek out a frozen body of water to go for a skate or play a game of shinny, but the City is warning residents that not all may be what it seems.

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Police investigating shooting at Upper James and Duff St.

This post, from February 12, has information on a recent incident which took place on Upper James St. at Duff St.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

As Hamilton continues to see a rise in gun violence across the City, and incident recently took place in Ward 8.

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A rock-climbing wall at Newlands Park?

This post, from February 8, has information on a proposed rock0climbing structure to be located at Newlands Park.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Newlands Park in Ward 8 may soon see a unique feature added to its play structure as Cllr. John-Paul Danko is proposing the installation of Hamilton’s first rock-climbing wall at a municipal park.

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Community Safety Police Budget Public Meeting

This article, from February 8, provides background on the 2022 Police budget request and is a reminder that a virtual community meeting to further discuss policing with Ward 8 residents takes place February 9.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Police are one of the core services funded by municipal taxes. In recent years there have been strong opinions about the role of community policing and funding for the police budget.

To find out what you think, Ward 8 Councillor John-Paul Danko is inviting Ward 8 residents to participate in a virtual public meeting at 7:00pm on Wednesday February 9th, 2020 – please click here to register.

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Upcoming Public Consultation for Municipal Comprehensive Review

This post, from February 7, has details on the upcoming GRIDS 2 public consultation in relation to the City voting “no” on urban boundary expansion.

With City Council affirming the wish of a vast majority of Hamiltonians by voting for the “No Urban Boundary Expansion” at its November 19 Council meeting, the City is asking for resident feedback on how our City should grow moving forward with the proposed Urban and Rural Hamilton Official Plan.

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Councillor John-Paul Danko