Ontario list of reportable diseases expanded

This post, from June 30, has information on the expansion of the province’s list of reportable diseases.

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With the rise of tickborne illnesses within the city limits, the City of Hamilton has released a medical advisory noting the expansion of the province’s reportable diseases list.

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Notice of Public Meeting – Recommended policy framework and secondary plan guidelines for Urban Expansion Areas

This post, from June 30, has information of an upcoming public meeting taking place on July 11.

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On July 11, 2023, Planning staff will be presenting the recommended Policy Framework and Secondary Planning Guidelines for Urban Expansion Areas at a Public Meeting of the City of Hamilton’s Planning Committee.

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Council sets its 2022-2026 term priorities

This post, from June 27, has details on City Council’s priorities for the next term.

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At the June 27th General Issues Committee, Hamilton City Council set its term priorities, setting focus and strategic, achievable goals for the next four years.

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Gourley Park Redevelopment Survey

This post, from June 27, has information on the a community survey regarding the redevelopment project at Gourley Park.

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Gourley Park is slated for a facelift, looking to put a more modern touch on the community-oriented park. A public engagement strategy has just been unveiled, starting with an online survey which has just gone live.

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Better Homes Hamilton Program

This post, from June 24, has information on the Better Homes Hamilton Program.

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As the City works towards its goal to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, the Better Homes Hamilton program provides low barrier access to property owners with upfront capital to retrofit their buildings/homes to reduce emissions.

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Youth ride 50% off with a PRESTO card

This post, from June 23, has details on how youth can ride the HSR for 50% off this summer.

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The HSR is once again offering half price fares to youth who hold a PRESTO card.

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Supie season is here!

This post, from June 21, has information on this year’s Supie programming.

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The Supie program is celebrating 114 years in 2023 and will be at a few Ward 8 parks. Though there are similar programs throughout Canada, Hamilton is believed to have the longest continually running program in the country.

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City of Hamilton surpasses $1 billion in building permits since the beginning of 2023

This post, from June 20, has information on Hamilton setting a new record for building permits.

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2023 now marks the earliest the City has reached the billion-dollar mark in construction value.

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Encampments in Hamilton

This post, from June 14, has details on an upcoming community meeting involving Mountain Councillors, including Cllr. Danko.

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Councillors, including Ward 8 Councillor John-Paul Danko, want to hear directly from residents on the proposed Encampment Protocol in person at the Hill Park Learning Centre on June 19th.

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Ward 8 survey on Proposed Encampment Protocol

This post, from June 10, contains information on a survey to better understand the views of Ward 8 residents.

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As the City wants to better understand the thoughts of Hamiltonians in relation to encampment protocol, the Ward 8 office has launched its own survey to better understand the views, thoughts or concerns of Ward 8 residents.

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Councillor John-Paul Danko