This article, from January 22, has an update on vaccine distribution in the city from the Medical Officer of Health.
The Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Elizabeth Richardson, recently gave a quick update to councillors about the progress with immunizations with the COVID-19 vaccine in Hamilton.
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Continue reading “COVID-19 Vaccine Update”This article, from January 21, has information on youth mental supports provided by Lynwood Charlton Centre & Hamilton Public Health Services.
Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,
Lynwood Charlton Centre, a children’s mental health centre located on the West Mountain, has partnered with Hamilton Public Health Services to create resources via a stand alone website to support youth affected in various ways by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Continue reading “Supporting Child and Youth Mental Health”This article from January 19 contains details of upcoming construction projects in the Bonnington & Southam Neighbourhood of Ward 8.
Residents in parts of the Bonnington and Southam neighbourhoods will be receiving improved municipal services as part of the City of Hamilton’s ongoing upgrades to infrastructure. The project is slated to begin this spring.
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Continue reading “Project Notice for Residents in Bonnington and Southam Neighbourhoods”This article, from January 19, has details on the ongoing budget debate at Hamilton City Hall.
City Council is aiming at reducing the 2.5% (or about $92) increase slated to impact households this year. The 2.5% forecast is down from the anticipated 4.2% increase that was forecast last year.
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Continue reading “Council Aims to Reduce 2021 Tax Projections”This article, from January 18, has details about the City’s Community Energy and Emissions Plan – which is seeking resident input.
The City of Hamilton is asking residents to voice their ideas on a Community Energy and Emissions Plan, a long-term plan to meet improve Hamilton’s energy efficiency and to reduce greenhouse gases.
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Continue reading “City Asking for Resident Input for Community Energy and Emissions Plan”This article, from January 18, contains the latest COVID-19 update from the City of Hamilton.
The City held a conference today to update residents on the City’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to the COVID update, the City also touched on Winterfest 2021, proper etiquette with outdoor skating, and the second COVID-19 business survey.
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Continue reading “January 18: Updates from the City of Hamilton”This article, from January 18, is a reminder for residents to use caution around icy lakes, rivers and ponds in the area.
With the cooler weather starting to freeze rivers, ponds, creeks and Princess Point, the City is issuing a reminder to would-be skaters that what looks frozen may not always be safe.
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Continue reading “City Reminding Residents on the Dangers of Frozen Waters”This article, from January 16, has details on the Hamilton Urban Forest Strategy and ways you can improve canopy coverage in your neighbourhood.
In the past few weeks, a draft of the Hamilton Urban Forest Strategy was released on the City of Hamilton’s website. Compared to the rest of the City’s wards, Ward 8 falls into last place in terms of canopy coverage. This post will cover what exactly the Hamilton Urban Forest Strategy is, why it’s important, and what you can do to change that.
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Continue reading “Hamilton Urban Forest Strategy Released”This article, from January 15, has details about the newest Stay at Home order, and details involving enforcement, construction and masks for outdoor recreation.
The City of Hamilton issued an update this afternoon, touching on the Stay at Home order issued by the Province, including information about masks outdoors and enforcement of the order, which started January 14 at 12:01 AM.
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Continue reading “January 15: Updates from the City of Hamilton”This article, from January 12, has details on a survey launched by the City of Hamilton to understand the needs of Hamilton business owners/operators.
Are you a small business owner? Are you friends or related to one? The City of Hamilton’s Economic Development Division, in partnership with Workforce Planning Hamilton , has launched an enhanced Employer One survey to understand the needs of Hamilton businesses and organizations over the next year and quantify the impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Continue reading “COVID-19 Business Impact Survey Launched”
