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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City of Hamilton promoting healthier Halloween options

This post, from September 27, has information on available recreation passes for youth aged 17 and under.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The City of Hamilton will be promoting healthier Halloween treats by offering Rec passes for youth aged 17 and under.

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City launches its first Indigenous health strategy

This post, from August 23, has details on the City’s first Indigenous health strategy.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The City is collaborating with the Indigenous community as it launches its health strategy aiming at improving the health and well-being of Indigenous individuals.

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City of Hamilton pleads guilty to Chedoke Creek spill charges

This post, from July 21, has details on the City of Hamilton’s guilty plea in regards to the Chedoke Creek spill.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The City of Hamilton has always accepted responsibility for the incident dating back to 2014.

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Drug Alert re: Increase in fentanyl or toxicity and drug-related deaths

This post, from July 7, contains a press release from Public Health Services regarding an increase in local drug-related deaths.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Public Health Services has issued a press release healthcare providers, families and individuals impacted by the ongoing opioid crisis with word of increased potency in the local drug supply and an increase in suspected drug-related overdoses.

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Ontario list of reportable diseases expanded

This post, from June 30, has information on the expansion of the province’s list of reportable diseases.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

With the rise of tickborne illnesses within the city limits, the City of Hamilton has released a medical advisory noting the expansion of the province’s reportable diseases list.

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Claremont Access Steel Facing Wall 3, 4, and part of 4A Removal

This post, from May 26, has information on the removal of the steel facing wall along the downbound lanes of the Claremont Access.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The City recently shared information with abutting property owners about the upcoming removal of the steel facing wall along the Claremont Access. The Ward 8 office wants to keep residents informed on upcoming work involving the Claremont Access.

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We Are Hamilton – Black History Remembered

This post from February 2nd has details on Black History Month celebrations.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The Black community has contributed significantly to the history and cultural diversity of this city, and this year Black History Month is an opportunity to recognize the historic contributions made by the Black community.

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Bivalent COVID booster available for all Hamiltonians 5+

This post, from December 19, has information on the bivalent COVID booster available for all Hamiltonians aged 5+ starting Wednesday.

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Starting Wednesday, December 21 Hamiltonians five years of age and older will be eligible for a bivalent COVID-19 booster dose this respiratory illness season.

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Wonderful Woodlands in Ward 8

This post, from Aug. 30, has information on upcoming Hamilton Naturalists’ Club initiatives.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The Hamilton Naturalists’ Club will continue its stewardship of the Rolston Community Forest and the nearby Gourley Park forest this September. If you’d like to be involved in the continuing community care of these valuable Ward 8 assets, this post is for you.

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Councillor John-Paul Danko