Encampments in Hamilton
There have been encampments across the lower City of Hamilton for years.
Before COVID-19, most if not all the encampments in Ward 1 were hidden from public view – in ravines, under highway overpasses or adjacent to railway lands.
The growth of encampments caused the City of Hamilton to adopt a protocol of response in 2018. Once identified, a team of public health and housing services workers from the City of Hamilton make contact with those living rough to begin the process of determining the health, housing, and social needs of encampment residents. When accommodation and supports were in place, the encampment was cleared and cleaned.
Read more2020-08-10 Ward 1 Newsletter
THIS EDITION OF THE WARD 1 NEWSLETTER INCLUDES:
- Encampments in Hamilton
- Flooding in Ward 1
- Meet your Ward 1 neighbour: Lennox Toppin
- Ward 1 capital projects
- Alexander Park play structure
- Queen St S 2-way conversion
- Westdale South Construction
- Churchill Park
- Locke St South (Main to King)- temporary road closure
- Chedoke Golf Course
- Truck Route Master Plan
- 1107 Main St W - Online Information Session - Tuesday, August 11 - 6:30 PM
- COVID-19 related notices
Churchill Park Master Plan Phase 2 Public Information Meeting
Online information session recorded June 25, 2020.
Read more2020-06-21 Ward 1 Newsletter
THIS EDITION OF THE WARD 1 NEWSLETTER INCLUDES:
- National Indigenous People's Day, June 21, 2020
- Joint statement by Councillor Wilson and Nann regarding defunding the police budget and reallocating funds
- Ward 1 capital projects
- Online information session: Churchill Park - Phase 2 of the Master Plan
- Queen St S 2-way conversion project
- Haddon Ave N reconstruction
- Victoria Park
- Online event: Daylighting Chedoke
- KNA Fill a bus - Feed a Family Food Drive
- Digital Trillium Awards
- Curbside Library take-out
- City of Hamilton COVID-19 related updates and resources
Joint Statement to support the call to defund police and prioritize investment in community safety and well-being.
ShareQueen Street Construction: Two-way Conversion
Presentation of Queen Street South conversion to two-way traffic operation | June to November 2020
Read more2020-05-31 Ward 1 Newsletter
THIS EDITION OF THE WARD 1 NEWSLETTER INCLUDES:
- "An Act of Civic Vandalism": Sobi and spiteful politics
- Queen St S 2-way conversion project online information session June 5 at 8 PM
- Ward 1 capital projects
- Online event: Strong Towns conversation and Q&A
- City launches “Hamilton Reopens: A Roadmap to our New Reality” COVID-19 Recovery Plan
- Events
- Garbage, recycling and yard waste reminders
- West Nile Virus control
- City of Hamilton COVID-19 related updates and resources
Queen St S Two-Way Conversion Construction Begin June 8
Hear from Councillor Maureen Wilson and Public Works staff about the project details and timelines.
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2020-05-20 Ward 1 Newsletter
THIS EDITION OF THE WARD 1 NEWSLETTER INCLUDES:
- Skimming the Surface: Chedoke Creek Report - MECP Order: Update to Council
- Churchill Park Playground Structure Replacement
- Ward 1 Capital Projects
- Online event: Strong Towns conversation and Q&A
- Fundraiser for St Matthew's House -
- Development Applications
- Events
- The City of Hamilton Staged Reopenings
- Reminders
- COVID-19 City of Hamilton Resources (Public Health; Media updates; Affected city services; Financial supports)