Neighbours add pollinators to Richwill Park landscape

This post, from July 12th, has information on new pollinator gardens at Richwill Park.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Neighbours in the Bonnington area assembled this past weekend to plant some more pollinator patches at Richwill Park.

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Ward 8 Complete Streets Report Released

This article, from November 5, has background on the unveiling of the Ward 8 Complete Streets draft report and next steps for the community as we move towards safer, inclusive and family-friendly streets.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

On November 4, members of the Ward 8 community joined Councillor Danko, WSP traffic consultants and City staff for the release of the Ward 8 Complete Streets Report and recommended changes to residential roads in Ward 8 to help promote safety and reduce speed.

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Bonnington Betterment Community adopting Richwill Park

This post, from July 18, has details on the Bonnington Betterment Community’s adoption of Richwill Park.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The Bonnington Betterment Community is sharing some exciting news about a park adoption, helping to keep Ward 8 clean and beautiful!

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Encampments in Ward 8

This article, from May 11, has details on the rise of encampments across Ward 8 and how the Encampment Response Team works with individuals to find them appropriate shelter or housing.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Encampments have long been hidden from public view, but since the COVID-19 pandemic, encampments have become more publicly visible. This article has information on the City’s response to encampments.

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Increased investments in multi-modal transportation infrastructure proposed for 2021 budget

This article, from March 25, has details on proposed multi-modal transportation investments in the 2021 budget.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The City of Hamilton is making increased investments to multi-modal transportation infrastructure around the city, with an investment of $2.74 million in cycling infrastructure and an increased investment in Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations.

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Shopping carts a plague for Bonnington neighbourhood

This article, from July 26, contains details from a previous Hamilton Spectator article describing how the Bonnington neighbourhood has become a dumping ground for shopping carts.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

A pest has sprung up in gardens, front yards, sidewalks, and lawns across the Central Mountain neighbourhood affecting many, and annoying most. No, it’s not an infestation of aphids but rather an infestation of shopping carts.

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Love your pet, but please remember to pick up after them.

This article details information about responsible pet ownership and a reminder to residents to pick up after one’s pet.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

With many of us being around the house more, we know that Max, Yogi, or Molly may be getting a little more love, affection, and attention as we all deal with the new realities of being at home.

Although our dogs may love the extra time together, it’s important to remember that some neighbours don’t enjoy stepping on Max’s leftovers in the park, something we’ve been hearing about at the Ward 8 office.

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Clean & Green Neighbourhood Grant Program

Are you a part of a Neighbourhood Association looking to do something positive for your community’s environment? Looking to fund a community initiative? Thanks to the Keep Hamilton Clean & Green Committee, now is your chance!

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Are you a part of a Neighbourhood Association looking to do something positive for your community’s environment? Looking to fund a community initiative? Thanks to the Keep Hamilton Clean & Green Committee, now is your chance!

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Community Members Needed for Truck Advisory Group

The City’s Transportation Planning team is searching for two community members from Wards 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 14 to represent their neighbours at the Truck Advisory Focus Group, a part of the Truck Route Master Plan Study Update.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The City’s Transportation Planning team is searching for two community members from Wards 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 14 to represent their neighbours at the Truck Advisory Focus Group, a part of the Truck Route Master Plan Study Update.

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Neighbourhood Cleanup With The Bonnington Betterment Community

Hello, Ward 8 Neighbours!

This morning I was pleased to join residents of the Bonnington Neighbourhood (W5th to Upper James, Fennell to Mohawk – adjacent to Mohawk College) picking up trash and cleaning up their community.

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Councillor John-Paul Danko