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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City resumes enforcement of Parks By-law

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

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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.

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

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Infection prevention and control lapse at Hamilton dental office

This post, from March 5th, has information from Public Health regarding a dental clinic on Hamilton Mountain.

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Hamilton Public Health Services is warning anyone who received dental services at “Dentistry At Fennell & Ottawa”, that they may have been exposed to improperly sterilized instruments.

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Annual Spring Tide Bulb Show kicks off this weekend

This post, from March 4, has information on the upcoming Spring Tide Bulb Show taking place at Gage Park.

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The Gage Park Greenhouse will be hosting the Spring Tide Bulb Show, which starts this Friday and runs until March 16.

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City of Hamilton Adopts 2025 Municipal Budget

This post, from February 19, has details on the City adopting the 2025 Tax Budget.

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The 2025 Tax Budget reflects a balanced approach to maintaining affordability while also investing in services and infrastructure.

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Hamilton Community Safety Survey

This post, from February 15, has information on a Community Safety Survey being conducted by Wilfrid Laurier University.

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Wilfrid Laurier University is conducting an online survey to better understand the perceptions of safety and victimization of individuals across the City of Hamilton, and are inviting Hamiltonians to participate in the Hamilton Community Safety Survey.

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Planning Committee caps an exciting 2024

This post, from January 13, has details on the Planning Committee’s achievements the last calendar year.

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The Planning Committee and Planning and Economic Development Department have capped an excellent 2024 by highlighting department initiatives and international recognition.

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Public Notice of Approved Water & Wastewater Rates for 2025

This post, from January 15, has information on this year’s water rates.

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The City of Hamilton is advising water customers of changes to water and wastewater/storm rates that are effective as of January 1, 2025.

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Update: PIC 2 for Upper Wellington Street EA

This post, originally from November 26th and updated December 10th, has information on an environmental assessment taking shape along Upper Wellington Street.

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The City of Hamilton is conducting a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study for Upper Wellington Street, between Stone Church Road East and Limeridge Road East – and it is looking for community feedback.

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Councillor John-Paul Danko