Reminder: Ward 8 Road Safety Townhall

This post, from November 28, has information on an upcoming road safety townhall hosted by Cllr. Danko.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Councillor Danko will be hosting a road safety townhall at the Wesmount Recreation Centre on December 7th.

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Dundurn Stairs Notice

This post, from October 3, has information on the recent nightly closure of the Dundurn Stairs.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Due to safety concerns related to the darkness of the area, the Dundurn stairs have been closed this past week due to a recent theft.

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Stretch of Rymal Road to host Environmental Assessment

This post, from March 5, has information on the second public information centre for the Environmental Assessment for Rymal Road.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The City of Hamilton has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process to develop and assess solutions to improve traffic along Rymal Road, stretching from Dartnall Road to Upper James Street in Ward 8.

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Back to School: Road Safety reminder for parents, students and commuters

This post, from August 27, contains reminders for commuters and parents as school returns for another year.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The City of Hamilton is reminding all residents to be watchful and pay extra attention on the roads, as students hit the streets in Ward 8 as school starts again.

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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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City continuing repairs as freeze-thaw cycles cause damage to roads

This post, from April 7, has information about the ongoing road repairs around the city.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

With the recent fluctuations in temperature, the city is currently repairing damaged roads in priority areas.

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(Re)envision the HSR looks at local transit overhaul

This post, from April 3, has details on the (Re)envision the HSR report.

A revamped and overhauled transit strategy was released on Monday, which includes longer HSR service hours, faster trips with fewer stops, and future LRT and GO Transit integration that would encourage seamless travel.

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Installation of Hammer Hoops around Ward 8

This post, from March 14, has details on the installation of “Hammer Hoops” around Ward 8.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Keeping your bike safe is a little easier now in Ward 8, with the installation of Hammer Hoops bike parking.

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City beginning installation of new truck route signage

This post, from March 7, has details on the implementation of the 2022 Truck Route Master Plan.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Starting next week, the City will be installing new and modified signage as it implements the recommendations of the 2022 Truck Route Master Plan Update.

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City still seeking crossing guards in certain areas

This post, from January 28, has information for those interested in applying for one of five crossing guard positions which remain unfilled in Ward 8.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

As we focus as a community on road safety, there is still a shortage of crossing guards at many key locations across Ward 8. Keeping our students safe is essential, and you can help.

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Councillor John-Paul Danko