A batch of mosquitoes recently trapped in Hamilton have tested positive for the West Nile Virus – the first positive cases of the year.
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Continue reading “Increased risk for West Nile Virus locally”This post has information on expanded eligibility of COVID-19 vaccine for those aged under 5 years.
Last week, the Ontario government announced eligibility would be expanded for a COVID-19 vaccine for ages six months to under five years. As of July 28, parents and caregivers can now book appointments for their young children to receive a COVID-19 vaccine using the City’s booking tool on www.hamilton.ca/GetYourVaccine.
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Continue reading “Expanded eligibility of COVID-19 vaccine for ages six months to under five years”This post, from July 26, has information on upcoming speed hump installations in areas of Ward 8.
With speeding on residential streets a major concern, and resident safety a priority, the City will be installing new speed humps in certain areas of Ward 8.
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Continue reading “Fall speed hump installation”This post, from July 23, has details on a pilot project happening at William Connell Park.
As part of a pilot project, William Connell Park is the first Hamilton Mountain park offering free wi-fi service.
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Continue reading “Free Wi-fi at William Connell Park in full swing”This post, from July 22, has information on an extreme heat survey being conducted by ACORN Hamilton.
As the Summer weather reaches its peak, ACORN is reaching out to apartment building tenants to understand their experience with extreme heat in their homes.
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Continue reading “Extreme heat apartment survey”This post, from July 19, has information on the City’s beat release of its new website.
Hamilton residents can now preview the City of Hamilton’s new website, as its beta version launched today.
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Continue reading “City offering preview of new website”This post, from July 18, contains the 2022 Community Report, a mailer which was sent to Ward 8 residents this past spring.
Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,
This past Spring, the Ward 8 office released a community report informing residents of some major developments, investments and initiatives taking place around Ward 8. In case you missed the mailer, the post below has all the details.
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Continue reading “2022 Community Report”This post, from July 18, has details on an upcoming guest talk and information session hosted by Action 13.
Action 13, a grassroots initiative of citizens concerned about the climate crisis, will be holding a guess talk and info session on July 27 featuring Lorraine Johnson.
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Continue reading “Spare a Square for Pollinators!”This post, from July 12, has information on upcoming tours at the Auchmar Estate happening throughout the summer.
The Auchmar Estate, located at the corner of West 5th and Fennell Avenue, is a historic ground in the heart of Ward 8 – and is offering rare tours this summer.
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Continue reading “Tours of Auchmar”This post, from June 11, has details on Hamilton already surpassing $1 billion in building permits.
The City of Hamilton surpassed over $1 billion worth of construction since January 1, 2022 – the earliest its ever reached this mark.
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