• Strathcona & Kirkendall Complete Streets Meeting Recap
• Notice of work at the HAAA Grounds
• Upcoming Work on Main St
• Temporary Closure of Kanétskare Recreation Centre
• University District Safety Initiative In Effect
• Upcoming Road Resurfacing
• Hamilton's Proposed Harmonised Private Tree By-law
• Explore Hamilton this March Break
• Building a Sustainable, Resilient Democracy with the YWCA
• Introducing my.hamilton.ca
• Celebrating 11 Years of Hamilton Bike Share
• Updates from the Kirkendall Neighbourhood Association
• Ward 1 Chronicles - West End Weather
• Events

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Strathcona & Kirkendall Complete Streets Meeting Recap

In early March, City staff presented the Strathcona and Kirkendall Complete Safe Street Study to both neighbourhoods. The presentation outlined the study's purpose, process, and findings. The study, conducted by Dillon Consulting, focused on local and collector streets in the Strathcona and Kirkendall neighbourhoods. Through extensive public engagement—generating roughly 600 comments—the study identified common concerns including speeding, cut-through traffic, and safety at crossings. The final report recommends 67 safety improvements, categorised as short-, medium-, and long-term actions, aimed at reducing traffic speeds and improving neighbourhood safety.

Check out our full recap of the meetings and watch recordings of the Strathcona meeting from March 2, 2026 and the Kirkendall meeting from March 3, 2026.

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Notice of work at the HAAA Grounds

It's finally happening! The park, designed by the residents of Kirkendall over several years, is ready for construction to begin. 

Work on the long-awaited HAAA Grounds will begin in April. City staff will begin dropping information flyers at homes adjacent to the park next week. In the meantime, you can read the current documentation here.

This is a once-in-a-generation project that will address significant flooding issues, replace end-of-life equipment, provide amenities for all ages, and offer space for quiet contemplation or community gatherings.

However, there is a cost to the community in a project such as this. The cost is mainly, but not limited to, inconvenience. There is no way to complete a project of this size without disruption. The HAAA Grounds represent an important part of Hamilton's heritage, serving as a field for cricket and rugby (today's Canadian-rules football) since the mid 1800's. The community around the HAAA Grounds - Kirkendall - is one of Hamilton's oldest and most established neighbourhoods, adding complications to this kind of work. Any work of this magnitude on a historic park surrounded by a fully developed neighbourhood will bring disruption.

We understand this disruption will impact neighbours and people across our community. Here are some of the steps the City of Hamilton is taking to ensure those disruptions are as minimal as possible:

School Access & Pedestrian Safety

Park and Pathway Access: The park will be closed in its entirety for the duration of the project. As such, the current pathways through the park will be unavailable to the students accessing Kanétskare. The councillor is working with the Landscape Architecture team to determine whether a temporary pathway could be installed at the very north-east corner of the park. However, the contractor must commit to this. More information on this pathway will come later. If the pathway is not prudent, we are working with traffic operations for an alternate safety measure elsewhere. 

Intermittent North Sidewalk Closure: While the trucks are entering or exiting the HAAA Grounds, a flag person will be present. Pedestrians are asked to move to the south sidewalk. The councillor will speak with the manager of the crossing guard team to ask that the Locke St S and Charlton Ave W crossing guard move students to the south side, where they can cross at the controlled stop on Kent St. Traffic operations are also reviewing a temporary crossing at Reginald. More information on this as it becomes available.

Parking Impacts

During construction, approximately 12 parking spaces on Charlton Ave W between Kent St and 289 Charlton Ave W will be temporarily closed to allow construction vehicles to safely enter and exit the site. Charlton Ave W offers the only access for all construction vehicles. It would be impossible for construction vehicles to use the Tuckett St access and the Duke St access cannot accommodate construction vehicles of all sizes.

The Ward 1 office is currently working with Transportation Operations and Parking to determine whether some spaces can safely be restored without creating safety issues for pedestrians, particularly children walking to school.

How Neighbours Can Help

If you live along Charlton Ave W between Queen St S and Locke St S and have rear or off-street parking, please consider using it during construction. If you have a space a neighbour could temporarily use, sharing parking where possible will help support residents without off-street options.

Temporary Loss of Playground & Spray Pad

While the park is closed, nearby parks offer alternative play spaces:

• Nearby playgrounds: Jackson Park, Beulah Park, Mapleside Park, Hill Street Park, Victoria Park
• Nearby spray pads: Victoria Park, Durand Park
• Other Ward 1 Parks with playground and spray pad equipment: Churchill Park and Alexander Park

HOWEVER,

What the Community is Getting

When complete, the renewed park will include:

• New playgrounds
• New spray pad
• Skatedot (small skateboard park)
• Proper Basketball court
• Running track
• Sports field
• Plazas
• Asphalt multi-use trails
• Site seating and furnishings
• Sun shelters
• Park lighting
• Tree plantings and garden beds

These improvements (viewable in a higher-resolution PDF here) will create a park that serves all ages and abilities, from young children and students to families, seniors, and community groups. 

Stay informed

Construction updates will be posted on the City’s project webpage

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Upcoming Work on Main St

As the City of Hamilton works to upgrade our infrastructure to improve road safety, enhance transportation networks and support vibrant, connected communities, important work on Main St has been scheduled. This work involves rehabilitation of the existing watermain under Main St from Dundurn St S to Victoria Ave S.

This work will occur between March 16, 2026 and late September, 2026.

Crews will rehabilitate the inside of the underground watermain to extend its lifespan and help prevent leaks. This work is being done in advance of the Main Street two-way conversion and road resurfacing project and will help minimize future road cuts related to watermain repairs.

During this work, a temporary above-ground watermain will be installed to maintain water service. Keep temporary fire hydrants clear so emergency crews can access them.

Access to all businesses and residents will be maintained. Emergency services will not be affected. Lane restrictions will be in place and traffic delays are expected.  

Motorists are reminded to take extra caution in construction zones. Road closures can be disruptive, but this important work will have long-term benefits to Hamilton’s streets and neighbourhoods.

Keep up-to-date with the road closures and detours on the City of Hamilton website.

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Temporary Closure of Kanétskare Recreation Centre

A friendly reminder that the Kanétskare Recreation Centre (251 Duke St) will be temporarily closed until April 12, 2026, for preventative maintenance. This important work will include a deep clean of the pool basin, pool deck, showers, and changerooms. Tile repairs, painting, and other general maintenance will also be taking place throughout the building. Pool shutdowns are currently scheduled on a three-year rotation for grouting, deep cleaning, and larger maintenance/repair work that can't easily be done while the building is open. Kanétskare's last closure was in 2022. Completing this work will ensure Kanétskare is ready and refreshed for the busy spring and summer seasons.

During the closure, all programming is cancelled. Where possible, swim clubs and other user groups will be accommodated at alternate facilities.

The City of Hamilton has historically tried to conduct important maintenance closures at times when programming would not be impacted by events like March Break. Unfortunately, it was determined that Kanétskare required additional time for more intensive basin cleaning and stain removal to ensure user safety and enjoyment. This closure has been scheduled to ensure work can be completed before swimming lessons begin in April.

Even though Kanétskare will be closed until April 12, programming will continue at other recreation centres around Hamilton. And residents can always find information on the City's website about activities at other City of Hamilton recreation centres, like:

• Drop-in swims
• Drop-in skates
• Drop-in gym sessions
• Registered spring programming
• Senior's programs
• Winter and spring outdoor programs

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University District Safety Initiative In Effect

To address unsafe and disruptive behaviour that often accompanies nuisance parties that have historically occurred during large unsanctioned parties in the fall season and St. Patrick’s Day, the City of Hamilton and Hamilton Police Service have implemented the University District Safety Initiative (UDSI). The UDSI and the City of Hamilton's Nuisance Party By-law address areas where large unsanctioned gatherings are recurrent. The UDSI for the City of Hamilton encompasses the western section of Westdale and the southern portion of Ainslie Wood.

The UDSI is in effect from Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 11:59 PM to Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 11:59 PM

During this time, the University District will be subject to zero-tolerance enforcement to minimise the negative effects of ongoing nuisance parties and ensure those involved are held accountable.

Large, unsanctioned gatherings in communities with post-secondary institutions are a growing concern across Ontario. Responding to these events places strain on the City of Hamilton and its services, including Police, Fire, Paramedics, Municipal Law Enforcement, and Public Works. The communities that comprise off-campus neighbourhoods are directly impacted by these events, damaging their sense of community safety. Residents and visitors are reminded to be a responsible host, be a respectful guest, and to be a good neighbour.

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Upcoming Road Resurfacing

As we approach the summer construction season, residents should be aware that the following roads will be resurfaced and undergo sidewalk repairs:

• Arkell St
• Barclay St 
• Beulah Ave 
• Canada St (Queen St S to Locke St S)
• Cline Ave S (King St W to Main St W)
• Devon Pl (Parkside Dr to Longwood Rd N)
• Glenfern Ave (Undermount Ave to Mountain Ave)
• Homewood Ave (Dundurn St S to MacDonald Ave)
• Hunter St W (Queen St S to Richmond St)
• Jackson St W (Queen St S to Locke St S)
• Kipling Rd (Parkside Dr to Glen Rd)
• Miles Crt
• Newton Ave
• Paisley Ave S 
• Paradise Rd N (Norwood Rd to the northern end)
• Parkview Dr (Norwood Rd to Franklin Ave)
• South Oval 
• South St 

Road resurfacing is also called "surface rehabilitation". Resurfacing involves replacing or renewing only the top layer or layers (between 40 and 100 millimetres) of asphalt, while the underlying road structure remains largely intact. The process includes milling the existing surface, repairing cracks and potholes, adding a new layer of asphalt, and repainting road markings. Construction time for road resurfacing ranges from a few days to a few weeks (depending on weather and the complexity of the repair work) and lasts 10 to 15 years.

Resurfacing differs from "road reconstruction", which involves removing 1 metre or more of the road surface, renewing or replacing the sub-service infrastructure and utilities beneath the road, and performing major work on the road's structural layers. While the cost and construction timelines for reconstruction are far greater than for resurfacing, the end result is a road that will last 25 to 40 years, depending on regular wear and tear and environmental impacts.

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Hamilton's Proposed Harmonised Private Tree By-law

To help protect large, mature trees that provide public benefits and grow our urban forest, the City of Hamilton is proposing a "Harmonised Private Tree By-law" and updates to the existing Tree Protection Guidelines and Woodland Bylaws, including the Urban Woodland By-law, the Woodland Conservation By-law, and existing Tree Protection guidelines.

The proposed new by-law and updates may mean changes for residents. For property owners, this may mean that some tree removals will require a permit, replacement trees may be required in some cases, and exemptions would apply for dead or hazardous trees, invasive species, emergency work, and trees too close to buildings.

In February of this year, City Council received a report on the State of the Urban Forest in Hamilton. Between 2021 and 2024, much of the City of Hamilton experienced a slight decline in tree canopy cover. Despite this, Ward 1 led the City in canopy cover growth, increasing by 1.7% between 2021 and 2024. At the same time, Hamilton's urban canopy cover stands at 18 per cent, while the rural canopy is at just over 26 per cent, indicating there is still much work to do to meet the 40% canopy cover target by 2050. The proposed Harmonised Private Tree By-law aims to help ensure the City of Hamilton reaches this important target.

The City will be collecting public feedback on the proposed Harmonised Private Tree By-law until April 23, 2026. In addition to public surveys on the Engage Hamilton portal regarding private tree protection and the Urban and Regional Woodland Bylaw, there will be four public open houses on the proposed by-law:

• March 25, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Westmount Recreation Centre (35 Lynbrook Dr), Community Room 2 & 3
• March 26, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Harry Howell Arena (27 Highway 5 W, Flamborough), Community Room 
• April 8, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre (876 Cannon St E), International Café
• April 16, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Valley Park Community Centre (970 Paramount Dr), Community Room 1

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Explore Hamilton this March Break

There is so much to do in Hamilton this March Break! From March 16 to 22, 2026, head out into our community and discover something new! Across the city, families can enjoy a full week of fun, from drop-in
recreation programs and interactive museum experiences to hands-on nature activities. Here are some of the fun and engaging civic programs you can enjoy:

Recreation Programs

From March 16 to 22, 2026, select City of Hamilton recreation centres will host additional drop-in swim, gym, and skate programs, giving families more opportunities to keep moving and make memories.

In Ward 1, you can enjoy family-friendly open skates at Coronation Arena (81 Macklin St N) on:

• March 17, 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
• March 19, 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
• March 20, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

And head on down to Dalewood Recreation Centre (1152 Main St W) for open swims on:

• March 17, 7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
• March 18, 7:15 PM to 9:00 PM (for women and girls)

Civic Museums

Hamilton's Civic Museums offer something fun for the whole family. Learn about the science and technology that powers Hamilton at the Museum of Steam & Technology, immerse yourself in military history at Battlefield House and the Hamilton Military Museum, explore the wonders of our community in a hands-on, age-friendly setting at the Hamilton Children's Museum, and be sure to take in the world-renowned majesty of Ward 1's own Dundurn Castle. Hamilton's Civic Museums offer free admission with a Hamilton Public Library card, so be sure to take in the wonderful programming at your local museums this March Break.

Spring Discovery Days

Spring Discovery Days at the Gage Park Tropical Greenhouse invite families to explore Hamilton’s plant collection through guided tours, interactive scavenger hunts and behind-the-scenes access to the production greenhouse, with different educational and fun programming offered each day. Check out the schedule of programs from our previous e-newsletter.

Fun at the Hamilton Public Library

Explore, create and discover at HPL’s 23 Branches and city-wide Bookmobile visits this March Break. Curious kids to creative teens can look forward to hands-on programming, creative experiences and special events and performers from March 14 to 22. Dive into science and technology, relax with fun and games, get wild with animals and nature, explore your creative side with arts and crafts, or take in a movie or special performance. And there's even programming for babies and toddlers at the HPL! 

The Cardboard Construction Challenge at the Hamilton Farmer's Market

The Hamilton Farmers’ Market is bringing back the March Break Cardboard Construction Challenge for 2026, guided by local artist Annie Webber. Throughout the week, kids and families are invited to help create a cardboard version of the market, using repurposed materials to recreate favourite vendor booths or dream up entirely new ones! Stop by the Hamilton Farmer's Market from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on March 18, 19, 20, or 21, 2026, to take part in this hands-on building experience that celebrates ingenuity, community, and a love of design. This is a free event, and all supplies are provided!

Free PRESTO Cards for Youth, Ages 6 to 12

Getting around during March Break is now more affordable! Children ages 6-12 in Hamilton can now travel for FREE on HSR transit with a valid PRESTO card, available at Hamilton Public Library. All you need to do is visit a Hamilton Public Library branch to get your child’s free library card and PRESTO card. (Only one PRESTO card per child’s library card. While quantities last.) Your child’s free PRESTO card from HPL is valid for free travel on Hamilton Street Railway (HSR), GO and Burlington Transit. Then, visit the HSR Customer Service Centre (36 Hunter St E), Hamilton City Hall (71 Main St W), your local Municipal Service Centre, or any Shopper’s Drug Mart or Fortinos location in Hamilton with your child's birth certificate or passport to add their birth date to their PRESTO card. Once you do that, they can travel FREE until their 13th birthday.

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Building a Sustainable, Resilient Democracy with the YWCA

The Hamilton YWCA is hosting two events to build a sustainable, resilient, and strong democracy in Hamilton and beyond. Each of these events aims to bring the community together for conversation, learning, and connection.

Building a Sustainable and Resilient City: An evening with Dr Leslie Kern

• March 26, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at The Westdale Theatre (1014 King St W)

Join the YWCA of Hamilton for Building a Sustainable and Resilient City, a FREE evening with Dr Leslie Kern and local community leaders on power, equity, and shaping a more inclusive city. Hosted by Eva Salinas, Executive Producer of CBC Hamilton, the evening will begin with a keynote by Dr Kern, author of Feminist City: Claiming Space in a Man-Made World. Dr Kern will explore the intersections of gender, power, and urban life, setting the stage for a panel discussion featuring Cheryll Case, Founder and Executive Director of CP Planning, and Sabine Matheson, Partner and General Counsel at StrategyCorp Inc.

Reaching for Power Together: A Municipal Election Campaign School

• March 28, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Hamilton City Hall (71 Main St W)

The fourth iteration of the YWCA's Municipal Campaign School, orginally called Elect More Women, is a one-day workshop focused on strengthening local civic participation and helping people learn how municipal campaigns work. Hosted by YWCA Hamilton, the program offers practical sessions on topics such as reaching voters, managing campaigns, sharing resources, and engaging in community advocacy. The program exists to support people who are often underrepresented in civic and political spaces to build confidence, skills, and networks to step into leadership

If you're thinking about running for office, want to help with a municipal campaign this fall, or are simply interested in learning more about civic politics, register today!

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Introducing my.hamilton.ca

The City of Hamilton is transforming how residents connect with the municipal services. The new my.hamilton.ca customer service digital gateway has launched, making it easier to submit service requests and track progress.

Now available, my.hamilton.ca provides residents with a single, secure place to access a growing number of City services online from any device – anytime, anywhere.

With this new portal, you can access important services, such as:

• Animal Donation Payments – make a donation to support programming.
• Garbage and Recycling – schedule a bulk waste pickup, order extra trash tags, request an additional green bin and more.
• Licensing and Parking – apply for an outdoor patio or parking permit or request the suspension of a parking restriction.
• Safe Apartment By-law Registration – register your Apartment Building
• Vacant Unit Tax – submit your annual declaration.
• Access Ask a Question and Report a Problem - submit requests easily and conveniently.

The portal also includes links to many commonly used City services, making it even easier for residents to access them from one location. For example, users can pay parking tickets and provincial offences fines, engage in City projects, as well as search and register for recreation programming.

Residents can access the portal at my.hamilton.ca. More information and resources can be found here.

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Celebrating 11 Years of Hamilton Bike Share

Join Hamilton Bike Share in celebrating 11 years of bike share in Hamilton on  March 20! The Bike Share Birthday Party will be at the Workers Arts & Heritage Centre (51 Stuart St) from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Come on down for some family-friendly fun, food, and giveaways! Join the group ride departing from the Sterling St and Forsyth Ave N Bike Share Hub at 6:00 PM or meet at the Workers Arts & Heritage Centre for an evening of celebration and community.

With the spring weather arriving, be sure to check out all that Hamilton Bike Share has to offer. Through the Everyone Rides Initiative, residents in financial need can apply for a Pedal Pass subsidized bike share membership, those with differing abilities can book rides through the Adaptive Bike Program from April 1 to November 30, and all cyclists can access unique route maps that provide self-guided tours of things like Hamilton's amazing street art and the best places to spot spring magnolia blossoms.

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Updates from the Kirkendall Neighbourhood Association

Music Survey

The Kirkendall Neighbourhood Association (KNA) is embarking on a project in the Kirkendall neighbourhood to encourage and expand awareness, participation, and attendance in local live music initiatives. Their first step is to survey Kirkendall residents to identify music initiatives in the area, both ongoing and in the planning stages, scheduled to take place in the next 12 months. If you have a music initiative and would like the KNA to know about it, please fill out this short survey, the KNA Music Mapping Survey, by April 24th. Know anyone in Kirkendall with a music initiative? Please send this link to them. The results of our survey will be compiled to inform the next phase of our music awareness project. For more information, contact the KNA at [email protected].

KNA Volunteering Opportunities 

The KNA is seeking volunteers for some upcoming events and for their active committees:

• KNA Fill a Bus, Feed a Family Food Drive - The KNA Food Drive is on Saturday, May 2, and there are lots of ways to help before and on event day, like prepping and delivering food collection bags, hanging posters, helping to collect food on May 2nd, and more.
• Social Media Coordinator - use your savvy social media skills to keep Kirkendall residents connected and in the know about upcoming  KNA community events and activities
• KNA Events Committee Member - help organise KNA events like the annual food drive, lawn sale, and more. Choose the event(s) that work for you!

Email [email protected] to learn more about these opportunities.

Upcoming KNA events

• 1st Annual Kirkendall Neighbourhood Association's "KNA Connects" event
  • April 16, 2026, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at McMaster Innovation Park (175 Longwood Rd S)
  • Attend and enjoy this free event to hear and meet keynote speakers Ward 1 Councillor Maureen Wilson, local author Jason Allen, and Sergeant Allen Schultz of the Hamilton Police Service. This is also an opportunity to learn about upcoming KNA initiatives and engage with attending community leaders, organisations, and businesses. Light hors d'oeuvres will be served.
• Fill a Bus, Feed a Family
  • May 2, 2026
• The KNA's Annual Compost Sale
  • May 9, 2026, 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
• The KNA's Annual Lawn Sale
  • May 30, 2026

These and more events can be found on the KNA website.

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Ward 1 Chronicles

In this edition, we wanted to talk about notable events in West End Weather history and highlight citizen meteorology available to the public.

After a bitterly cold winter, Hamiltonians were treated to a taste of spring this past week. In fact, the recorded high of 20.4 degrees on March 7 nearly broke a 150-year-old record! The earliest recorded day on which the temperature exceeded 20 degrees Celsius was March 6, 1876. The Spectator had little to say about the warm weather at the time, instead featuring stories on new methods of growing fruit trees, an upcoming presentation of Handel's "Messiah" at Central Presbyterian, and the trial of a local man fined for using bad language on a Sunday.

While a warm day in March can seem like a treat, sometimes the mercury refuses to stop rising! In 1936, Hamilton endured one of its first long heat waves. During that sizzling summer heat wave, the temperature did not dip below 37 degrees Celsius, reaching a high of 41.4 degrees Celsius on Saturday, July 13, 1936. That was even before adding on the humidex! Employees at the Westinghouse factory in Aberdeen were sent home early for their own safety, and rail workers repairing the rail lines between Locke St and Dundurn St were forced to take long breaks in the shade during the day. A parade held on the grounds of Dundurn Castle was disrupted when many participants and spectators fainted from the heat. Clever West Hamilton residents knew that the Westdale Theatre was the place to be during the heat wave. When it opened a year prior to the heat wave, the Westdale Theatre boasted about its brand new air conditioning unit - a rarity in those days! Even more rare was the decision by the proprietor of the Chedoke Golf Course pro shop to close up early on the sweltering Saturday; though some golf aficionados braved the heat for a few rounds, by midday, it seemed that even the most committed of golfer wasn't willing to stand in the blazing sun out on the greens (which had, by that point, turned a crispy brown). 

At the time, most weather readings came from private citizens or institutions with working weather stations on their property. After the heat wave of '36, the federal government decided that Hamilton needed its own weather station. In 1938, one was erected at the corner of Park St and Mulberry St downtown, providing Hamilton with its first official local weather bulletins.

The extreme weather pendulum swung the other way in late January and early February of 1977 when the Great Blizzard of '77 hit the region. While our neighbours in Niagara and Halidmand got it worse, Hamilton was still hit hard by the storm, which brought nearly 90km/h winds and near-0 visibility on January 28. Wind and snow continued for days, making the cleanup a challenge across the region. The Ontario Provincial Police decided to close the Skyway Bridge during the blizzard, and the Spectator captured picturesque scenes of Dundurn Castle, with snow piled high all around. Through the drama came a story of resilience and the strength of community: a child was born in Niagara Falls during the blizzard, but quickly came down with pneumonia. The child's doctors knew that the best neonatal unit in the region was at McMaster and made the difficult decision to send the newborn and the family down the QEW to get the best care possible. In the middle of the night, even as the storm battered the area, the community jumped into action, and the family was provided with a police and snowplow escort all the way to McMaster's hospital. The team at McMaster quickly got to work and cared for the child, even as Hamilton was pummeled with high winds and snow.

Today, Ward 1 residents and people from across Hamilton can access accurate, neighbourhood-specific weather readings from community members participating in an open-data citizen science initiative. Over a dozen community members have at-home weather stations, which provide real-time local weather updates. There are two of these weather stations located in Ward 1 - one in Strathcona and one in Ainslie Wood. These stations provide information on air temperature and the humidex, updates on lightning and rainfall accumulation, and even local air pressure and wind speed. These local weather stations can be a great guide for deciding whether to pull on a jacket or slip into rain boots before heading out the door (especially in spring!).

And, of course, residents can always get up-to-date weather information from Environment and Climate Change Canada (which moved its weather station from downtown to the Hamilton International Airport), including information on weather warnings, future forecasts, and historical data. 

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Events - Ward 1

Menopause Workshop: Lifestyle Evidence During Menopause

• April 26, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
• Location: Melrose United Church, 86 Homewood Ave
• Hamilton Women! Let’s Talk Menopause (The Right Way). If you’re in your 40s-60s and wondering what’s happening to your energy, muscle, sleep, or metabolism, you’re not alone. On April 26, join Human Performance Solutions mobile for an empowering menopause presentation featuring Dr Stuart Phillips from McMaster University. Whether you're preparing for menopause or already navigating it, this Hamilton menopause presentation will give you practical tools you can start using immediately. Tickets are $10 or pay-what-you-can, with proceeds supporting Interval House of Hamilton, which helps women and families in our community. Spaces are limited, so get your tickets today!

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Events - Explore Your City

3rd Annual Seniors' Wellness Fair

• March 19, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
• Location: Sackville Hill Seniors Centre, 780 Upper Wentworth St
• The City of Hamilton is excited to host over 35 organisations, community groups, services and resources for adults 55 years and older for the 3rd Annual Senior's Wellness Fair at Sackville Hill. This free event will provide all those over 55 or with loved ones in their golden years here in Hamilton.

The Junos in Hamilton

• March 26, 2026, to March 29, 2026
• Location: Across Hamilton
• The Junos are coming to Hamilton! Canada's premiere celebration of music and culture will be held right here in Hamilton on March 29, 2026. For three days beforehand, Hamilton will host multiple events, concerts, and shows honouring Canada's incredible musical talent. And, on March 26, 2026, from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Music Hall (24 Main St W), the City of Hamilton is hosting a Juno Kickoff Concert with a mix of performances from some of Canada’s top-charting and rising stars. Join us in celebrating Canadian culture right here in Hamilton.

Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music

• January 27, 2026, to Friday, December 31, 2026
• Location: Tourism Hamilton Visitor Experience Centre, 28 James St N
• Celebrate Hamilton’s thriving music scene and the journey of music-making with "Punching In", an exhibit curated by Hamilton Civic Museums in collaboration with the Hamilton music community! Learn about the contributions of promoters, venue owners, songwriters, photographers and sound engineers to your favourite Hamilton songs, and revel in the nostalgia of iconic Hamilton concerts and music venues, past and present. The exhibit will highlight local musicians, including Jackie Washington, Boris Brott, Terra Lightfoot, and the Arkells, as well as the industry that helps to create and share this music. 

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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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Ward 1 Infrastructure Updates

For up-to-date information on all the infrastructure projects happening in Ward 1, check out our Ward 1 Infrastructure Projects webpage.

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Ward 1 Development Information

Here you can find general information on developments and their status in the planning process.

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