This post, from October 1, has information on Fire Safety Week in Hamilton.
This week is Fire Safety week with this year’s theme being the “sounds of fire safety. With that being said, the Hamilton Fire Department is urging residents to test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms regularly, learn the different sounds they make, and know what to do when an alarm sound.
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Continue reading “Learn the sounds of fire safety”This post, from July 18, has information on the newly completed railings at Captain Cornelius Park.
The Ward 8 office is pleased to announce that the new railings along the concrete stairs connecting the Rolston Community Forest and Accessible Trail to Rolston Drive and Captain Cornelius Park is now complete.
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Continue reading “Railings finished at Captain Cornelius Park”This article, from June 12, is asking if you would like to see outdoor fitness equipment at a Ward 8 park, and which Ward 8 park you think best serves that need.
With many residents now choosing to do their workout routine outdoors, the Ward 8 office would like to know if there is resident appetite for outdoor fitness equipment at a Ward 8 park – and which park do you feel suits this equipment?
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Continue reading “Are you interested in outdoor fitness equipment at a Ward 8 park? Let us know!”This article, from June 8, has details on artwork celebrating and honouring Hamilton’s healthcare workers.
Fifteen artworks honouring and supporting Hamilton’s healthcare workers have been installed on select traffic signal boxes at major healthcare facilities across the city.
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Continue reading “Art-wrapped traffic signal boxes honouring healthcare workers installed across Hamilton”This article, from June 5, has details on mobile vaccination clinics for those aged 12+.
In an effort to increase access to COVID-19 vaccines for youth across Hamilton, the Hamilton Public Health Services issued a press release this morning informing the community that the mobile vaccination team will be holding mobile pop-up vaccine clinics in various locations across the city from June 8 to June 14, 2021.
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Continue reading “Mobile pop-up vaccination clinics for youth ages 12 +”This article, from June 4, has details for those aged 70+ or who received a shot before April 18.
Effective June 7, 2021, adults ages 70+ and individuals who received their first dose of Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on or before April 18 and would like to move up their second doses to earlier than the 16-week interval are eligible to do so.
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Continue reading “Update on second dose intervals for those 70+ or who received a first dose before April 18”This article, from May 2, has details on Emergency Preparedness Week; which is taking place between May 3 – 8.
From May 2-8, the City of Hamilton is taking part in Emergency Preparedness Week, an annual education campaign that focuses on being prepared for any type of emergency.
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Continue reading “Be ready for anything!”This article, from March 16, has updated information on cannabis retail locations in Ward 8, the process behind them and an in-depth link to FAQ about cannabis retail locations.
As you know, the Ward 8 Office works to continuously update residents about proposed cannabis locations, and the impact that they may potentially have on surrounding neighbourhoods; especially when they are within distance of schools, parks or community centres.
Recently, Council received an update on the status of applications for cannabis retail stores in Hamilton as well as questions asked by members of Council about the review process for applications. The Ward 8 Office thought it would be helpful for residents to understand the process of the AGCO process and provide answers to frequently asked questions.
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Continue reading “FAQ on Cannabis Dispensaries and an Update on Locations”This article, from February 26, contains details on a contribution from the City of Hamilton to the HCFC to help continue much needed programming.
The Hamilton Community Food Centre, located in Ward 8’s Rolston Neighbourhood – which offers an array of community programming, supports and meal programs to the Mountain community – will continue to offer those valuable services with a $200,000 contribution from the city.
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Continue reading “Community Food Centre to receive funding”This article, from February 23, has details on 7-Eleven locations, including one in Ward 8, applying for in-store liquor licences.
With recent news that over 60 7/11 stores across the province have applied for licences to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to allow for in-store consumption of beer and wine, the Ward 8 office wanted to inform residents in Centremount and across the ward about these new developments.
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