Climate Change Archives - Councillor John-Paul Danko

Residential Retrofits Webinar

This post has information on an upcoming webinar hosted by the Bay Area Climate Council.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The Bay Area Climate Council will be hosting a panel discussion about home energy retrofits on February 27 at 630 Pm via Zoom.

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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…

Special meeting of the City of Hamilton’s Planning Committee

This post, from September 6, has details on an upcoming Special Planning Committee meeting regarding the Greenbelt on September 14.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The City of Hamilton will be holding a special meeting of the Planning Committee on the evening of September 14th.

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Medical Officer of Health extends heat warning

This post, from July 5, has details on an extended heat warning for the City of Hamilton.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

An extended heat warning has initiated an extended heat warning beginning on July 6.

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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.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

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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Better Homes Hamilton Program

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

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

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.

For more details, please continue reading below…

Last call! City of Hamilton hosting Free Tree and Compost Giveaway

This post, from May 6, has details on the last compost and tree giveaway hosted by the City ending this weekend .

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The City of Hamilton will be hosting its last giveaway on May 13th as it works with residents to offset emissions and enhance biodiversity.

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Hamilton introducing new e-scooter pilot program

This post has information on Hamilton’s new e-scooter pilot program, which launched on April 3.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The City of Hamilton rolled out a new electric scooter, also known as e-scooter pilot program on April 3.

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While you were on holiday, Ontario stripped conservation authority powers

This post, from January 20, contains an article from The Narwhal on Bill 23 and its impact to the greenbelt and its corresponding municipalities.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The following article was originally published January 19 in The Narwhal, with quotes from Ward 8 Councillor John-Paul Danko.

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Spare a Square for Pollinators!

This post, from July 18, has details on an upcoming guest talk and information session hosted by Action 13.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

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.

For more details, please continue reading below…