Welcome to the October 2018 E-NEWS. I want to personally thank everyone who attended the Flamborough Chili Fest this past September in support of the Flamborough Women’s Resource Centre. Almost 600 residents enjoyed delicious chili samples! Please join me at the Rockton World’s Fair Saturday October 6 at 4:00 pm for the cake decorating fundraiser… Read More
Waterdown Bloom crowns winner: Let’s Landscape Together wins Gold and People’s Choice
by Julia Lovett Flamborough Review The flowers have been judged, the votes have been tallied and it’s official: Waterdown has a spirit of whimsy. The 7th annual Roots for the Waterdown Blooms contest brought out some pretty steep competition but the winner was clear: Let’s Landscape Together took home Gold in the expert panel and… Read More
Motion: Private Retail Cannabis Stores
Dear Residents, The Provincial Government is asking for input from municipalities on the legislative tools we need to gear up for the legalization of recreational cannabis/marijuana. As the timelines for council and staff input are very tight, I put forward a motion for staff to be directed to look into retail pot shops illegally operating… Read More
Area Rating Tax Reform – Budget and Corporate Management Experience
Area Rating tax reform will be a huge issue for Flamborough, Ancaster, Dundas, Stoney Creek and Glanbrook residents. The city of Hamilton budget for 2018 is $2.2 billion dollars. You will want a Councillor who has experience with large corporate budgets. Think carefully about who you vote for and what budget experience they have. This… Read More
Flamborough E-NEWS September 2018 Issue #85
Welcome to the September 2018 E-NEWS. Below are important updates regarding Joe Sams Park, the Puslinch Bridge and much more. Good luck to all students this September – best wishes for a wonderful start to the new academic year. October Election Day is an important day for all of us, and I encourage everyone to… Read More
Upgrades underway at Flamborough’s Joe Sams Leisure Park
by Mac Christie, Flamborough Review From left: Carey Clemment Candice Rivart, Kelly Turner, Mike Harwood, Krista Harwood, Riley Harwood, 14, Ward 15 Councillor Judi Partridge, Max Harwood, 12 of the Waterdown Minor Baseball Association, Andrew Haggert, Rick Phillips, John Pilger, Jim Duschl, Ron Steepe Mike Marzoni and Ken Barnett of the Waterdown Lion’s Club cut… Read More
Video Update: Joe Sams Park
Dear Residents, Please watch my latest update on Joe Sams Park where we’ve officially opened a brand new sun shelter, a joint partnership between the Waterdown Minor Baseball Association, the Waterdown Lions Club, city staff and myself. The park is located 1 km north on Hamilton Street/Centre Road with numerous woodland trails to explore, including… Read More
Hamilton Councillors delay idea to end publishing city notices in newspapers
by Kevin Werner, Stoney Creek News Hamilton councillors delayed for now a plan by staff to eliminate publishing non-statutory public notices in local newspapers. City staff said the idea is to modernize how the city notifies its citizens of events. – Kevin Werner/Metroland/file Hamilton staff wanted to end the practice of publishing nonstatutory public notices… Read More
Video Update: Waterdown Bypass Construction
Dear Residents, Please watch my latest video update on the Waterdown Bypass construction. With Kind Regards, Councillor Judi Partridge
Hamilton criticizes Ontario for cancelling basic income program
by Kevin Werner, Stoney Creek News Hamilton councillors in a unanimous vote Aug. 17 condemned the cancellation of the Basic Income project by the Ontario government. The project began in April 2017 by the former Liberal government. – Kevin Werner/Metroland/file Hamilton joined a chorus of other voices in slamming the Ontario Progressive Conservative government for… Read More