This edition of the Ward 1 newsletter includes:

• Season's Greetings from the Ward 1 Office
• Coyotes in Hamilton
• Update on the Barton+Tiffany Outdoor Shelter
• Ward 1 Events

Coyotes in Hamilton  

Coyotes are common in Ward 1 due to our proximity to natural areas. Sightings can be more common in winter when the leaves are off the trees, but coyotes are present all year round. While coyotes are typically non-confrontational, they can pose a risk to pets and children. If you observe a coyote presenting an immediate threat to public safety, residents are encouraged to call the Police at 911 or Animal Services at 905-574-3433. 

Learn more about how to avoid coyote encounters, or what to do in the event of one, at this link. 

Update on the Barton+Tiffany Temporary Outdoor Shelter 

The City of Hamilton is progressing on the temporary low-barrier shelter on the Barton+Tiffany lands. This location will provide 24/7 wrap-around supports for up to 80 residents, including couples and people living with pets. The services provided on-site will include mental health and addictions support, housing resources, and essential services, provided by the Good Shepherd. 

The City has released an “FAQ” page for residents that is based on concerns they have received, which you can access here. The FAQ page also provides an opportunity for you to ask questions, provide comments, and familiarize yourself with Hamilton’s plan for the site. 

We are all committed to solving the homelessness crisis in our community. The Barton+Tiffany Outdoor Shelter is a temporary measure to provide safety to some of our community’s most vulnerable members while we work toward lasting solutions. 

Events:

Strathcona Living Advent Calendar 

• Location: various locations in the Strathcona neighbourhood 
• Time: Evenings starting December 1 through to the 25th  
• Info: Join your neighbours for Strathcona’s 5th Annual Living Advent Calendar, inspired by the Westdale Living Advent Calendar and a Swiss tradition. Each day of Advent, participating homes in Strathcona will reveal a decorated window.  
• Check out more information on the Linktree, including a poster with a QR code you can print out and hang up. The map with the reveal dates will be shared before December 1st! Linktr.ee/Strathcona.advent 

 Westdale Living Advent Calendar 

• Location: various locations in Westdale 
• Time: evenings beginning December 1 through December 25 
• Info: Each day in December, a decorated window will be revealed in homes around the Westdale neighbourhood. Check out the Westdale Living Advent Instagram page for the list of addresses which will be posted shortly! https://www.instagram.com/westdaleadvent/  

Greener Ward 1

Let's do our part in Ward 1 to create healthy, biodiverse neighbourhoods for all living things! Check out Greener Ward 1!

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The City of Hamilton is situated upon the traditional territories of the Erie, Neutral, Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee and Mississaugas. This land is covered by the Dish With One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, which was an agreement between the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabek to share and care for the resources around the Great Lakes. We further acknowledge that this land is covered by the Between the Lakes Purchase, 1792, between the Crown and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. 

Today, the City of Hamilton is home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island (North America), and we recognize that we must do more to learn about the rich history of this land so that we can better understand our roles as residents, neighbours, partners and caretakers. 

Learn more about the City of Hamilton's Land Acknowledgement here.