Ages 60+:Residents in Hamilton who are 60 years of age and older are now eligible to book an appointment to receive a COVID-19 vaccination at www.hamilton.ca/VaccineBooking.Book your appointment by calling the COVID-19 Hotline (905-974-9848, option 7) only if you: Do not have access to the internet or a computer Have a red and white health… Read More
Radon Gas Home Safety
Many thanks to Geri Hall who shared her experience, in the Flamborough Review, with recently testing the radon levels in her home. Appreciate you helping create awareness on the seriousness of radonRadon Gas is a colourless, odourless and tasteless gas that is formed naturally by the radioactive breakdown of uranium contained in soil and rock…. Read More
Flamborough Migrant Farm Worker COVID-19 Vaccines; Pilot Project at Toronto Pearson Airport
Councillor Partridge continues to advocate for our local Flamborough Farmers and migrant farm workers to receive vaccines – Hamilton Public Health Services is in the planning stages for local vaccine clinics for those temporary farm workers who have arrived in Canada. Staff are preparing vaccine information to go out to our local farms shortly. The Province… Read More
Government of Canada Invests to Bring High-Speed Internet to 756 households Including Flamborough
Earlier this month, the Government of Canada announced $441,200 in funding for Bell Canada to bring high-speed Internet to rural Ontario residents. Bell will contribute $1,286,200 toward this project that will connect 756 underserved households to high-speed Internet in the following communities and surrounding rural areas: Ashgrove, Campbellville, Carlisle, Cedar Springs, Freelton, Hornby, Morriston, Waterdown and… Read More
Waterdown Vehicle Break-In’s and Criminal Activity; Approved Police Station
The recent vehicle break-ins and criminal activity that have taken place in Waterdown is unacceptable. In my meeting with the Police in March, it was confirmed Police are working with residents to zero in on the perpetrators.The areas and streets appear to be random across Waterdown, as well as Binbrook and Stoney Creek. In March,… Read More
Hamilton Trillium Awards 2021 – Call for Nominations and Volunteer Judges
The City of Hamilton launched its call for Volunteer Judges and Trillium Award nominations, an award that promotes community pride by recognizing residents who contribute to a more attractive neighbourhood by landscaping and maintaining their garden. Whether they are residential or commercial properties, all front yard gardens can be nominated as part of the program. Residents… Read More
Coyotes in Flamborough: Behavioural Tips
The city of Hamilton fielded 776 reports of sightings from the public in 2020, up from 282 in 2019 and 403 in 2018. Of the 776 sightings reported last year, 156 required a response from an animal control officer. Reasonable concern surrounding coyotes can lead to quick reactions or misunderstandings, and possibly conflict. Three behaviours… Read More
CityLAB Winter 2021 Showcase with Waterdown and Flamborough Collaborations
CityLAB has shared recent projects highlighting the impact of student, staff, and faculty collaborations that are helping to move the City’s Strategic Priorities forward while saving money, leveraging local expertise, and engaging young people in Hamilton. View Ward 15’s highlights here. CityLAB works with city staff members to identify complex challenges related to the theme… Read More
City of Hamilton 2021 Rain Barrel Sale
The City of Hamilton 2021 Rain Barrel sale has begun, and will be held only online this year. The City of Hamilton has partnered with RainBarrel.ca, an experienced rain barrel provider that was part of this sale for a number previous events. Due to COVID-19, no in-person event will be held. Rain barrels can be… Read More
“Team Up to Clean Up” Community Clean Up Program Update
Park & Neighbourhood Cleanup registrations are now open and will operate under new COVID-19 health and safety regulations, including gathering restrictions. Under the Stay-at-Home Order, all participants are required to: register 1-2 weeks before cleanup; cleanup as an individual or up to 5 people from the same household; wear a mask; and follow physical distancing… Read More