Climate Change Archives - Councillor John-Paul Danko

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…

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.

For more details, please continue reading below…

Wanting to reduce your home’s carbon footprint? Paying too much for heating and cooling? Green Venture can help with that

This post, from June 17, has information on Green Venture’s Greener Homes Grant and Home Efficiency Rates.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Green Venture, whose goal is to empower Hamiltonians to implement greener practices in their homes and communities to make our city a climate champion, is encouraging residents to learn about their energy programs.

For more details, please continue reading below…

Paving the Way to a Permeable Future

This post, from February 24, has details on an upcoming webinar hosted by Green Venture.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Green Venture, a Hamilton environmental education not for profit, will be hosting a webinar this coming March 3rd on the importance of permeable hardscaping.

For more details, please continue reading below…

New fund to support Electric Vehicle Charging

This post, from February 6, contains information provided by The Atmospheric Fund on funding supports for EV charging.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

As Hamilton sets its sights on reducing its carbon footprint, The Atmospheric Fund has just launched a new fund to support charging installations in our area. If you’re a retailer or building owner, this could be of interest to you.

For more details, please continue reading below…

City Council votes against urban boundary expansion

This post, from November 19, has information on City Council voting “no” on urban boundary expansion.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Hamilton City Council, in a 13-3 decision, voted against expanding Hamilton’s urban boundary voting.

For more details, please continue reading below…

Which way should Hamilton grow?

This post, from October 22, contains the full segment from TVO’s The Agenda, where Cllr. Danko appeared to discuss the urban boundary review.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

With Council set to address the urban boundary expansion at a special General Issues Committee on November 9, Councillor Danko was recently on The Agenda with Steve Paikin along with a panel of guests to speak on the proposed expansion, its impacts and what that will mean for the future of Hamilton.

Join Councillor Danko on October 7 on FB Live

This post, from October 4, has details on an upcoming Facebook Live event with Councillor Danko, who will be answering your questions about the upcoming Urban Boundary Review.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The Urban Boundary Review is becoming a hot topic of conversation as of late, and justifiably so. In light of recent developments, Councillor Danko will be holding a Facebook Live event on October 7th at 7pm to answer your questions about the Urban Boundary Review and Hamilton’s anticipated growth.

For more details, please continue reading below…

Heat Warning Notification for the City of Hamilton starting August 11

This article, from August 10, has details on a Heat Warning – which will be in effect starting August 11.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Hamilton’s Medical Officer of Health has initiated a Heat Warning beginning on August 11.

For more details, please continue reading below…

Heat warning in effect for Hamilton

This article, from June 28, has details on the City issuing a heat warning as of June 28. The article also includes information and links to locate the nearest splash pad/rec pool.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The City has issued a “heat warning” until further notice, with temperatures feeling close to 40 degrees celsius with the humidex. The City and participating community agencies are responding to the heat by offering “cool places” to go during all stages of a heat event.

For more details, please continue reading below…