Through MPP Donna Skelly, a one-stop-shop website for Small Businesses has been launched. The website provides easy access to all financial support available to small business called, www.reliefwithinreach.ca.The new Ontario Small business Support grant provides up to $20,000 for eligible businesses who: Have been required to close or restrict services subject to the new Province… Read More

On the Healthy Youth Network website, you can learn more about why developmental (healthy) relationships matter. In their Youth Portal, there’s advice, tips and help for youth to ensure they know what a healthy relationship looks like. This problem may be bigger than us, but we can start by creating a community of care where everyone feels… Read More

The Hamilton Black Film Festival is an annual film festival that showcases cultural and traditional films of African/Caribbean, Native, Asian, Middle Eastern filmmakers and other films of ethnic inclusion. The Hamilton Black Film festival will give people from different parts of the world and ethnic backgrounds an accessible platform to showcase films that are made… Read More

Thank you for your continued feedback in developing strategic plans for our community. As directed by Council in December, staff are asking you for community feedback on an Urban Forest Strategy draft plan. Urban forest includes trees and woodlands in maintained parks, green spaces, natural areas and ravines, and on the escarpment, along streets, and… Read More

Staff are asking residents to provide input and share feedback on the Community Energy and Emissions Plan (CEEP), a long-term plan to meet Hamilton’s future energy needs while improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The CEEP includes every aspect of city-wide energy use and GHG emissions, from homes to transportation to industry… Read More

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) continues to move forward with the Detailed Design and Class Environmental Assessment for improvements to Highway 6 and Highway 401, located in the Township of Puslinch, Wellington County, and the City of Hamilton. Additional information can be found on the Project website. A virtual Public Information Centre (PIC) is… Read More

Hamilton Arts Council are spearheading an initiative to deliver an effective digital arts platform, to support artistic planning, promotional efficiency, and communications through gathering feedback to ensure this platform will meet the needs of the arts community. There are three types of surveys, all found at this link – for Arts Organizations, Individual Artists, and Arts Audiences. They are 100% anonymous and… Read More

As your Councillor living in the rural area myself, my family knows the frustration many residents are experiencing with lack of consistent internet broadband in their homes. I encourage and remind all residents, rural, home-based business, farms, and agri-businesses to complete this survey to provide direct feedback on your experience with internet connectivity. Staff are… 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

I am pleased to share that 12 historical plaques are now underway with planned installation throughout 2021-2022 in the Waterdown Village Heritage District and at significant Flamborough heritage landmarks. The Task Force doing creative design, writing and research includes the Waterdown BIA, Flamborough Archives and The Waterdown-East Flamborough Heritage Society, working together with myself and staff…. Read More