Earlier this month, Hamilton’s Board of Health received an update on the city’s COVID-19 case count along with a forecast for COVID-19 conditions to December 2021.  As reported in the news, there has been an increase in COVID-19 cases in Hamilton.  In addition, the number of Hamiltonians who are fully vaccinated is below the provincial average.  The re-opening of Hamilton and Ontario will result in increases in contact transmission. This situation, combined with a highly contagious Delta variant currently active in 95% of Hamilton COVID-19 cases, poses significant risks to the unvaccinated, including children under age 12, for whom there is no vaccination available, and the under-vaccinated.  Individuals with only single-dose are under-vaccinated. 

Any 4^th wave will primarily be among those not vaccinated, including children under 12 years old and those under-vaccinated. 

Wards 1 and 8 Councillors call for the pilot to proceed

THIS EDITION OF THE WARD 1 NEWSLETTER INCLUDES:

• How Should Hamilton Grow to 2051 - Don't Miss the Survey
• Ainslie Wood Visual Identity Survey
• Portraits in HAAA Placemaking Project
• H.A.A.A. Park Renewal Phase 2 Concept Design Comments Requested
• Borrow Around the Bay
• Grow A Row, Make an Impact!
• Mountain Climber Program Aldershot GO Expansion 
• A Message from Hydro One and Alectra Regarding Ward 1 Outages
• Saturdays Un-LOCKED
• Westdale Village Casual Outdoor Market
• Westdale Village Live Music 
• In Case You Missed It - The Transit Theme

Fear of the unknown is a useful evolutionary tactic to avoid getting eaten. But it needs to be tempered with reason, experience and imagination, or else we remain stuck in place and miss opportunities to thrive.

THIS EDITION OF THE WARD 1 NEWSLETTER INCLUDES:

• Hamilton Urban Boundary Survey - Ward 1 Online Discussion
• Hamilton Truck Route Master Plan - Online Presentation
• Alexander Park Future Improvements 
• H.A.A.A. Park Renewal Initial Concepts 
• Hydrant Flushing
• Monarch Awards
• Pollinator Week
• HARRC Executive Director Search
• City's Investment in Housing
• Kirkendall Food Drive
• Youth-Led Food Drive
• Provincial Rabies Control in Ward 1

THIS EDITION OF THE WARD 1 NEWSLETTER INCLUDES:

• Every Child Matters
• Ward 1 - Online Information Sessions with Q7A
  • Alexander Park Future Improvements - Initial Consultation Kick-Off
  • H.A.A.A. Renewal Plan -Phase 2 Public Consultation 
  • Hamilton's Future Growth Survey
• Hamilton’s Monarch Awards - deadline June 20, 2021
• Royal Botanical Gardens Gypsy Moth Management ends June 1st
• City of Hamilton Gypsy Moth Management
• Garlic Mustard - Invading Species
• Ontario Community Changemakers Grant
• Other Events:
  • City of Hamilton Arts Awards Live June 12, 2021
  • HamOnt Cycling Research Forum; June 17, 2021
  • The KNA Fill a Van Feed a Family Food Drive is Back! July 10, 2021

THIS EDITION OF THE WARD 1 NEWSLETTER INCLUDES:

• Hamilton COVID-19 Update: 18+ Vaccination Appointments Now Open
• What is Happening in Cootes Paradise? Maureen's letter to the Spectator
• Ward 1 Online Public Information Events
  • Pearl-Kent Bike Boulevard Pilot Program
  • Alexander Park Future Improvements
  • Hold the Date for the H.A.A.A. 2nd Public Information Session
• Victoria Park Play Structure Update
• Beulah Park Play Structure update
• Community Pantry in Ward 1
• Community Magic at the Westdale
• Infrastructure Announcement
• Hamilton Reads
• Senior of the Year Awards
• Virtual Seniors Event
• Virtual Seniors Centre - St Matthew's House
• Hamilton Monarch Awards
• Growing Canada's Forests Program
• Service Line Warranties of Canada Information

News from Alectra

Important work happening at the Newton Transformer Station May 7-9, 2021.

Crews from Hydro One and Alectra will be replacing and upgrading equipment at this transfer station. Although customers will experience a momentary outage, Alectra's system control department has worked with its reliability team to put a plan in place to minimize disruptions and ensure that all businesses and residences remain connected.  Should an outage occur, customers will be restored; it may take a little bit longer than usual, however. The timing of this work is also quite deliberate – demand for electricity is lower in May after customers have turned off their heat but prior to the extensive use of air conditioning.

This multi-million dollar investment will create a more stable and reliable supply of power to customers in the west end. Customers will also be able to expect more rapid restoration after an outage occurs.

Newswire release

THIS EDITION OF THE WARD 1 NEWSLETTER INCLUDES:

• Hamilton COVID-19 Update
• Trees Please - Free Trees for Ward 1 residents
• Community Safety & Well-Being Plan Ward 1 Online Consultation
• NATURhoods & Ward 1- Incentivizing Green Infrastructure
• Extreme Green Makeover
• Rain Barrel Sale
• Team Up to Clean Up
• Where did all the cannons go?
• Ainslie Wood Main St W Lane Closure Notice
• Kirkendall Neighbourhood Association Updates
• Hamilton Police Services Bike Registry