Women Taking the Wheel

This post, from February 25, has details on “Women Taking the Wheel”, an information session geared towards encouraging women to consider a career in transit.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

With women continuing to be an underrepresented group in the HSR, the City’s transit corporation is educating and encouraging more women to pursue careers in local transit.

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Council imposes eight-hour time limit on meetings

This post, from February 23, has details on Council’s establishment of an eight-hour limit on meetings, and why Cllr. Danko voted against the motion.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Council voted 9-5 to impose an eight-hour limit on City meetings, with Ward 8 Councillor John-Paul Danko voting against the measure.

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City recruiting citizens for local agencies and committees

This post, from February 23, has information for those interested in sitting on a City’s agency, committee or sub-committee.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

For those in Ward 8 who are interested in taking part in the democratic process, the City is launching recruitment for citizen members to serve on a City of Hamilton agency, board and sub-committee. Recruitment starts on February 24, 2023 and will be open until April 6, 2023 at 4:30 pm.

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Upcoming investment at Trieste Bocce Club

This post, from February 23, has information on possible improvements to the Trieste Bocce Club in Ward 8.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

A recent motion was passed at the Public Works committee, and following that City Council, which will see investment at Trieste Bocce Club in Ward 8.

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City’s first Open Data Policy draft available for review and comment

This post has details on the City’s first Open Data Policy draft ready for public comment.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The City of Hamilton is seeking residents and businesses to provide feedback on The City’s Open Data Policy.

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City Auditor releases third Fraud and Waste Annual Report

This post, from February 17, has information on the City Auditor’s third annual Fraud and Waste report.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The City of Hamilton is continuing to take fraud and money waste seriously as the City Auditor released the second Fraud and Waste Annual Report.

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Cost-Savings for families after City’s implementation of early learning child care plan.

This post, from February 17, contains information on a recent press release from the City of Hamilton.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The City has recently confirmed, through a news release, that local families have saved approximately $3,600 per child in 2022.

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Potential filming in Sam Lawrence Park area

This post, from February 13, has information on a potential filming which will take place around Sam Lawrence Park affecting local residents.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The City of Hamilton’s Creative Industries and Cultural DevelopmentTourism and Culture Division has informed the Ward 8 office of possible filming in the Sam Lawrence Park area of Hamilton. Here is what it means for residents.

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Share your opinion on the City’s assets and services

This post, from February 14, has information on City surveys focusing on Parking, Police and Waste Management that will assist the City’s Services and Assets Review.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The City of Hamilton is looking to hear from residents to receive feedback on three service areas, Parking, Police and Waste Management, through surveys which recently launched as part of the City’s Services and Assets Review. 

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Proposed development on the lands of 253-259 Limeridge Road West.

This post, from February 12, has information on a development proposal for the lands known as 253-259 Limeridge Road West.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

UrbanSolutions Planning & Land Development Consultants has submitted a Zoning By-law application to the City of Hamilton for a proposed development on the lands of 253 & 259 Limeridge Road West.

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Councillor John-Paul Danko