Dear Residents , Sadly here is another announcement which although necessary, comes at what should be a festive time celebrating Christmas . The provincial government has announced this afternoon that a shutdown across all of Ontario will go into effect for all regions beginning Saturday, December 26 at 12:01 am. The shutdown will be evaluated… Read More

Dear Residents, As of Monday December 21, Flamborough / Hamilton is moving into the GREY Lockdown zone as announced by the Province today. More details are below. This is devastating news for our small businesses and communities, especially leading up to Christmas and the start of the new year. While COVID fatigue is weighing heavy… Read More

Staff have confirmed that outdoor Skating rinks are still open and operational during the enhanced COVID-19 measures announced by the Province on January 12. The Waterdown Rotary Memorial Park Skating Loop and the Freelton Park Rink are open for reservations. Thank you to staff who worked with my office to make sure that the outdoor… Read More

Dear Residents, Many are concerned with the increased number of COVID cases and access to vaccines. I wanted to provide you with an update on the COVID-19 vaccine and distribution plans. As you have most likely heard, vaccines have begun arriving in Ontario, most notably through our own Hamilton Airport yesterday. Vaccines are currently in… Read More

Over the next few ENEWS editions, I will be sharing various climate change goals and actions that staff have initiated in Flamborough / Hamilton. Sign up for Councillor Partridge’s monthly ENEWS here. In light of COVID-19, I along with staff have remained committed to improving our energy efficiency, reducing GHG (Green House Gas) emissions and increasing… Read More

Volunteer snow angels in Waterdown / Flamborough wanted! Flamborough Connects match volunteers with those in need of support shovelling their driveways in Waterdown and Flamborough areas. Anyone 14 years of age or older, who is physically able to remove snow, may volunteer for the program. This is a great opportunity for families to help out… Read More

The Healthy Youth Network (HYN) recently launched their excellent Youth Portal, a place where youth can link to resources, information, support, and so much more. HYN is now asking for thoughts from parents as they develop their Parent Portal, a place where parents can find what they need to support their teen. From tips on motivating… Read More

We have understandably had a number of residents reach out to see what will be happening with the Skate Loop at Waterdown Memorial Park, as well as the artificial skating rink in Freelton. Right now, we are in the Red “Control” Zone until December 23, 2020 unless Flamborough / Hamilton is moved into Lockdown. I… Read More

Dear Residents, Today on December 6th, we remember our fourteen sisters who lost their lives at Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal. It is a solemn day, and we must never forget the brutal slaying of those wonderful women in their engineering program. We also need to remember and honour our missing and murdered Indigenous sisters. It… Read More

Dear Residents, I am pleased to share that the Waterdown BIA, Flamborough Archives and The Waterdown-East Flamborough Heritage Society, in partnership with myself and staff, are planning the installation of 10-12 historical plaques throughout the Waterdown Village Heritage District and at significant Flamborough heritage landmarks. The project will be completed between 2021-2022 and the plaques… Read More