As part of a commitment to lead the fight against Climate Change, Councillors from Wards 1, 2, 3 & 8 hosted Dianne Saxe on November 5, 2019. Dianne, an International Lawyer and former Environmental Commissioner of Ontario spoke about best practices in Canadian cities and the steps municipalities must take in order to deal with the climate emergency.
For more details, please continue reading below…
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On Friday, August 16th, 2019 Hamilton City Council approved a motion by Ward 8 Councillor John-Paul Danko for the installation of three speed cushions on Queensdale Avenue at a cost not to exceed $16,8000, to be funded from the Ward 8 Area Capital Reserve Fund.
For a full statement by Ward 8 Councillor John-Paul Danko, please continue reading below. Continue reading “Queensdale Avenue Traffic Calming – Statement by Ward 8 Councillor John-Paul Danko”
This summer the City of Hamilton will be tendering it’s Municipal Waste Collection Contract for 2021 – 2028 (with possible extensions to 2030)
The previous term of Council provided direction that landfill garbage will continue to be picked up on a weekly basis.
However, there are significant cost saving opportunities for Ward 8 taxpayers if landfill garbage diversion strategies are considered – including bi-weekly landfill garbage collection and/or a change to clear landfill garbage bags.
For a full statement by Ward 8 Councillor John-Paul Danko, please continue reading below.
On Monday, June 17th, 2019 the Director of Transportation Operations and Maintenance for the City of Hamilton brought forward a report to the Public Works Committee outlining staff recommendations for proposed safety measures on Aberdeen Avenue from Queen Street to Longwood Road.
These recommendations were approved by the Public Works Committee in a vote of 7 to 2.
For a full statement by Ward 8 Councillor John-Paul Danko, please continue reading below.
On Monday, May 13th 2019 Councillor Nann put forward a motion for Hamilton to move towards a Zero Plastic Waste Plan. The City of Hamilton’s ability to accept specific plastics and other recyclables was significantly impacted by global markets, forcing formerly recyclable items like black plastics and polystyrene foam into landfill and the environment. Continue reading “Hamilton Moving Towards a Zero Plastic Waste Plan”
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You may have noticed Coco Paving Inc. has commenced repairing concrete sidewalks, milling the roadway and hot-mix asphalt resurfacing in the Buchanan Neighbourhood. Continue reading “Buchanan Neighbourhood: 2019 Road Construction Spring Update”
Hello Ward 8 Neighbours !
You may have noticed Associated Paving & Material Ltd. has commenced repairing concrete sidewalks, milling the roadway and hot-mix asphalt resurfacing in the Balfour Neighbourhood. Continue reading “Balfour Neighbourhood: 2019 Road Construction Spring Update”
Hello Ward 8 Neighbours!
On April 23rd we held our first Mohawk College and Surrounding Communities Outreach Meeting at Mohawk College.
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