First COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Launched in Hamilton

This article, from December 23, has information about the first COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Hamilton.

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The first COVID-19 vaccinations were dispatched to 30 employees who work at various long-term care homes across the city today.

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City of Hamilton Holiday Closures

This article, from December 23, has information on City of Hamilton holiday closures.

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All City of Hamilton administrative offices will be closed from December 25 to January 1 and will reopen on January 4, 2021.

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Keeping the Fun Going this Winter at Bruce Park

This article, from December 21, salutes the man keeping the fun going all winter long at Bruce Park.

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The Ward 8 Office recently brought you an article about a fundraiser taking place in the Centremount Neighbourhood, where residents are holding a GoFundMe to raise funds for a community snowblower.

That snowblower will help ease the workload for Ted, the volunteer who keeps the rink running at Bruce Park.

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Hamilton City Council Approves 2021 Tax Supported Capital Budget

This article, from December 21, has information about the 2021 Capital Budget.

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City Council has approved the 2021 Tax Supported Capital Budget. Council’s approval supports an overall 2021 capital budget of $484.4M. The increase in capital funding from property taxes equates to an increase in the operating budget of 0.4 per cent or $3.6M, an increase of $13 per year on an average household.

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December 21: Updates from the City of Hamilton

This article, from December 21, has the latest information on the lockdown, which went into effect at 12:01 am.

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With Hamilton being moved into lockdown as of 12:01 am on Monday, December 21, the City is informing residents about those measures, restrictions, closures and limitations that the community will experience over the next four weeks.

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GTHA Mayors and Chairs Support New Provincial Measures to Protect Healthcare System

This article, from December 21, contains a press release from the GTHA Mayors and Chairs concerning the newest lockdown in the area.

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The City of Hamilton and the other 10 municipalities comprising the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, held their weekly meeting where they stand united in supporting the Province and working together with them to protect the community’s health, protect the healthcare system and supporting the economy and local business.

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Former Mountain Secondary School to Become Mixed-Income Housing

This article contains details about the sale of 60 Caledon Ave., which will become affordable mixed income housing.

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60 Caledon Avenue, the former home of Mountain Secondary School, will soon become the site of a new mixed income housing community after the City closed a real estate transaction with Hamilton East Kiwanis Non-Profit Homes and Victoria Park Community Homes, who have come together to form a limited partnership called Caledon Community Collaborative for this project.

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Holiday Safety Tips from Hamilton Fire

This article, from December 15, contains fire safety tips for you and your family this holiday season.

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The Hamilton Fire Department is reminding Hamilton residents that the Holiday season can be one of the most dangerous times of the year for a house fire. This post contains tips from the HFD on how to protect your home this Holiday season.

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Centremount Residents Fundraising for Community Snowblower

This article, from December 14, contains details about a GoFundMe set-up to help maintain the Bruce Park ice skating rink run by volunteers.

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One of the ways residents can enjoy the outdoors during winter time is to skate outdoors on your local rink. From first memories of skating as a family to impromptu shinny, the local rink offers plenty of joy for community members of all ages.

And for residents of Centremount, that rink has been found year after year at Bruce Park.

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GTHA Mayors Encouraging Residents to Follow Public Health Xmas Advice

This article, from December 14, contains a release from the GTHA ‘s mayors and chairs to follow public health guidelines this holiday season.

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The Mayors and Chairs of the Greater Toronto-Hamilton Area held their regular weekly meeting to discuss the ongoing response to COVID-19 in the area.

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Councillor John-Paul Danko