December 2023 - Councillor John-Paul Danko

What’s open and closed at the City during the holidays

This post, from December 19, has information on what’s open and closed at the City next week.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

All City of Hamilton offices will be closed as of December 25th, and will reopen January 2, 2024.

Other City services and facilities are available over the holidays with modified hours/closures.

For more details, please continue reading below…

HSR unveils winter schedule

This post, from December 19, has information on winter scheduling provided by the HSR.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The HSR has unveiled its winter holiday schedule, with minor schedule changes impacting the 41 Mohawk route.

For more details, please continue reading below…

Council seeks to upload LINC, RHVP to province

This post, from December 13, has information on the City starting talks with the province on the ownership of Hamilton’s two parkways.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

With Toronto agreeing to a deal two weeks ago with provincial authorities that will see both the Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway be maintained, operated and owned by the province, Hamilton City Council has voted in favour to do the same with the Lincoln Alexander Parkway and the Red Hill Valley Parkway.

For more details, please continue reading below…

Protect yourself and others this holiday season

This post, from December 13, has information on how to reduce the spread of respiratory illnesses this holiday season and keep loved ones safe.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The City is encouraging Hamiltonians to protect yourself and others by getting the seasonal flu shot and updated COVID vaccine.

For more details, please continue reading below…

Lane closure along Beckett Drive

This post, from December 6, has information on an upcoming lane closure along Beckett Drive.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Users of Beckett Drive should be advised that a lane closure will take place on December 9th to allow for lighting repairs.

For more details, please continue reading below…

Hamilton’s outdoor winter recreation activities kick off

This post, from December 5, has information on this year’s winter recreational activities across the city.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

As the winter season takes grip on the city, there is still plenty of fun, recreational activities taking place for all ages.

For more details, please continue reading below…

New Hamilton City Manager appointed

This post, from December 4, has information on the hiring of a new City Manager.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The City has appointed Marnie Cluckie as its next City Manager, after a hiring and interviewing process in which as Planning Committee Chair Councillor Danko participated in.

For more details, please continue reading below…

Better Homes Hamilton pilot project

This post, from December 2, has information on the Better Homes Hamilton pilot project.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The Better Homes Hamilton program is a municipally delivered loan program, intended to provide a low-barrier financing option for building retrofits that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and helps homeowners live more comfortably.

For more details, please continue reading below…