Community News

City’s recycling program transitions starting April 1

This post, from March 24, has details on changes to the City’s recycling program as well as details on the 2025-26 waste program.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Starting April 1, the Provincial Government has mandated that the Blue Box program transitions to a collection system funded and operated by the producers of recycling materials. Here is what it means for you.

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Swing and a drive: Gourley Park baseball registration is now open

This article, March 23, has information for parents interested in registering their kids for baseball this year.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Gourley Park, an area of Ward 8 stretching from West 5th to Garth and Limeridge to Stone Church Road, has now opened registration for this year’s baseball/slo-pitch leagues. The league is slated to run until end of August.

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Easter in the Park at Gourley

This post, from March 23, has information on the upcoming Easter Eggstravaganza hosted by Gourley Park

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Gourley Park will once again be celebrating Easter in style as it hosts its 13th Easter Eggstravaganza on Friday, April 18th from 11am to 3pm.

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Music in the Air series continues with the BSMH & Hamilton Police choirs set to perform

This post, from March 22, has information on an upcoming concert series at the Barton Stone-Mount Hope United Church in Ward 8.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The Barton Stone-Mount Hope United Church continues its Music in the Air series as the Barton Stone-Mount Hope Choir and the Hamilton Police Choir take the stage on March 30th, with all proceeds benefitting the Free Bagged Lunch Program run by the BSMH United Church.

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City prioritizing road repairs after damage caused by freeze-thaw cycles

This post, from March 15, has information on how to report potholes to the City for repair.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The City of Hamilton’s Road crews are actively repairing damaged roads and prioritizing citizens’ concerns; here’s how you can help.

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Reminder: Upcoming Ward 8 Townhall

This post, from March 15 has details on an upcoming Ward 8 Town Hall, which will also include Hamilton Police.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Councillor John-Paul Danko will be holding a Town Hall event on March 25th at 7 PM.

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City offering drop-in clinics to support residential property owners with Vacant Unit Tax declarations

This post, from March 15, has information on drop-in support for Vacant Unit Tax declarations.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Starting this week, the City of Hamilton will offer in-person, drop-in clinics in each Ward, where staff will provide personal assistance to help residential property owners complete their Vacant Unit Tax declaration accurately and on time.

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Hamilton Public Health investigating a confirmed case of measles

This post, from March 9th, has information on a confirmed case of measles in a Hamilton child.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Hamilton Public Health Services is investigating exposures locally related to one travel-related confirmed case of measles in a Hamilton child.

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City resumes enforcement of Parks By-law

This post, from March 7th, has details on the City’s resumption of its Parks By-law.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The City of Hamilton will resume enforcement of the Parks by-law, which prohibits camping on City-owned properties, including parks. 

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Project Polar Bear Disrupts Hamilton Auto Theft Ring

This post, from February 28, contains a press release from Hamilton Police.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Hamilton Police have disrupted a major auto theft ring operating in the city and the GTHA.

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Councillor John-Paul Danko