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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Hamilton to Introduce New Paramedic Bike Unit

This article, from December 11, has details about the Hamilton Paramedic Service’s new bike unit.

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The Hamilton Paramedic Service will have a new tool at its disposable next year, designed to provide rapid response in areas of the city that are difficult to reach, such as wooded areas and trails .

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Hamilton Police Offer Tips for the Holiday Season

This article, from December 10, has a number of tips for residents this holiday season.

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Whether you are out shopping for gifts or shopping from home, the Hamilton Police Service is offering tips for residents, to protect yourself from potential fraud and theft.

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City Auditor Releases Accessible Transportation Services Eligibility Audit Findings

This article, from December 9, contains details on the City Auditor’s Accessible Transportation Services audit.

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The City Auditor has released their findings from the Accessible Transportation Services (ATS) eligibility audit with the Public Works Committee.

In November 2019, the Public Works Committee requested the City
Auditor to complete an accessible transportation services eligibility
audit.

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City Launching “Winter in Hamilton” Campaign

This article, from December 7, has information about a new city program called “Winter in Hamilton”

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With the winter weather (almost) upon us, the City has launched the Winter in Hamilton program, which is aimed at getting residents out of the house and take part in a number of recreational activities across the city this winter in the safest ways possible.

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City Now Accepting Summer Student Applications

This article, from December 6, has information about the City’s Summer Student Program, which is now accepting applications until January 29, 2021.

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2021 summer student recruitment is now underway for students who are enrolled at a secondary or post-secondary institution or institution of higher learning.

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Councillor John-Paul Danko