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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Great news and an important promise kept for the entire community who call Eastwood Arena home. Thanks to City staff for the work they did to ensure Eastwood will open, on time, later this month to welcome back non ice programming to the North End. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The final edition of the Ward 2 Newsletter for this term of Council is out. In it I write about the engagement our office has done in this term and provide an update on rail pollution in the North End, Central, Beasley, and Corktown neighbourhoods. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Newsletter - Issue 39

August 31, 2026

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Love over hate, every time. Great to join so many Hamiltonians at City Hall for the Hope Over Hate Rally today. We’ve been holding space here for years and we’ll keep doing it as long as it’s necessary, even if it sucks that it’s necessary. So proud of our city today. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

It was wonderful to see the new children’s section up and running on the second floor of the library this morning. The funding for this relocation and renovation came from Ward 2 area rating reserves. It’s great! More space. Warmer atmosphere. Brighter natural light. Happy faces. It matters. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The Ford government can keep trying to expand our urban boundary and we can keep pushing back. I think it’s important for Council to stand up to the Province, every step of the way. If Doug and his cronies are determined to attack our rural communities, we must literally stand our ground. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I appreciate this article from The Spec on the Board of Health vote yesterday asking the Federal government and CN Railway to eliminate the use of diesel in their Stuart Street Yard. Thanks, again, to residents from every Ward 2 neighbourhood for supporting this work. It matters. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Today was an important day at the Board of Health where my motion to ask the Federal government and CN Railway to electrify the Stuart Street Rail Yard passed. Our next step will be advocating to the powers that be. I’ll keep you posted. Our health shouldn’t be dictated by our postal code. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

There's been a watermain break on Hunter Street East this morning. Thanks to City crews who are on site and have closed the roadway and bike lane from Ferguson Street South to Catharine Street South to do emergency repairs. Everything should be reopened by 5pm. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Happy Pride Hamilton. The fun is on until later tonight. Head over to Pier 4 Park if you want to join in! Had a blast! #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Thankful for today’s celebration of a new play space for families who are fleeing domestic violence and staying at Inasmuch House. The funding for this play space came from Ward 2 area rating funds and was approved by Council last year. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

At Monday's Board of Health meeting I'll be tabling a motion calling on CN and the Federal government to electrify their Stuart Street Yard. Neighbours in the North End and Central, and across Wards 1, 2, and 3, continue to endure harmful impacts from CN's diesel pollution. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Today at AMO I represented Hamilton at meetings with the Ministries of Environment and Infrastructure and participated in a panel on resiliency representing the Ontario Downtown Councillors and our downtown. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Great to meet up with some of the members of our Ontario Downtown Councillors coalition at AMO (and a great Ward 2 resident who joined us to chat). Looking forward to the panel tomorrow! #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

It’s my second time at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference in Ottawa and I wanted to tell you why I’m here, what I’m doing, and how Hamilton’s issues are being presented to Ministers. Representing you means much more than sitting around the horseshoe. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Honoured to join the Indigenous community, North Enders, and my colleagues on the Hamilton Public Library Board today on the waterfront to open a new public library branch in Ward 2. I'm particularly thankful to HPL and City Indigenous Relations staff for their meaningful and tireless work. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I took some of Ward 2's finest treats, Grandad's Donuts, out to the picket line at National Steel Car today to show my support to striking USW 7135 workers. Thanks to Frank, Jeremy, and their coworkers for sharing their stories and talking to me about what they've been facing. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Wonderful to join parents and kids at the Hamilton Farmers' Market this morning for the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra's Tiny Tots program. This program, which ran for 3 weeks, was made possible through a Ward 2 Community Grant, one of 100+ non profit organizations that benefited this term. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The Ward 2 Team and I were out this morning delivering postcards to invite small businesses on James Street South to our final community meeting of the term. This will be the 115th meeting or event we've held in this term with Ward 2 businesses and residents. The work continues! #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Thanks to local artist Kinga Zak for applying to the City’s Placemaking Grant program to fund the painting of this beautiful mural at 185 Ferguson Avenue North in Ward 2. Had a great time celebrating with the community this afternoon. Vibrancy matters. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Reminder that the Supie program is happening again this summer in Beasley, Corktown, Durand, and Eastwood Parks in Ward 2. Programs run Monday through Friday from 10am to 3pm until August 28. If you have questions about the program, visit hamilton.ca/supie. #HamOnt

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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 29/07/2026

The first publicly available architectural renders of the proposed Gore buildings at 18 to 30 King Street East and 4 Hughson Street South were just released. Hamilton's Design Review Panel will discuss them on August 13. I've posted both images in a news note on TPR. #yhmcc #HamOnt

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Hamilton Design Review Panel to Discuss Gore Park Buildings Proposal on August 13, 2026 [First Publicly Released Renders]

Hamilton's Design Review Panel will meet on Thursday, August 13, 2026 to discuss the 12-storey mixed-use building proposed for the former site of the Gore Buildings. The meeting is scheduled to be beg...

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Tomorrow, July 30, there will be a local neighbourhood cleanup at Pier 4 Park from 4pm to 7pm led by A Greener Future and their Love Your Lakes program to celebrate International Friendship Day. If you can make it out, please consider joining in. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

A redevelopment of the Carter Park spray pad and playground is currently under design. You can take part in an ongoing survey on the City's website until August 10. Please visit the project website to review the presentation and take part in the survey at engage.hamilton.ca/carterpark. #HamOnt

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Carter Park Spray Pad and Playground Renewal

Welcome to Carter Park! Carter Park is a neighbourhood park located at 32 Stinson Street in Ward 2. It is 0.6 ha in size and is bounded by Stinson Street to the north, Claremont Access to the east, Yo...

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Hamilton is stepping up to help First Nations wildfire evacuees who have been directly impacted in Ontario this summer. If you can help, please consider donating any of the requested items at one of the collection locations below during their operating hours until July 29. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

The vote against passing the Interim Control Bylaw to pause applications on AI data centres for a year only achieved one thing - keeping the public out of the decision making process. Here’s why I supported it, seconded it, and think Council made the wrong decision. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

I did not attend the Mayor’s hastily called Special Council meeting on AI data centres today. I believe it’s important to be transparent about why. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Sometimes it's the little things. Vehicles have been illegally driving over the sidewalk and parking in this spot for many years. Thanks to City staff for working with me to find a solution and installing bollards recently to stop vehicles and make it safer for pedestrians. It matters. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The June edition of the Ward 2 Newsletter is out! In it I write about AI data centres, the Downtown Sub-Committee's successful first year, Friday Art Crawls, and changes due to the upcoming municipal election. Happy reading Ward 2! #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Newsletter - Issue 38

June 30, 2026

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Great day in Ward 2 yesterday listening to Indigenous leaders at the AI data centre rally at City Hall and young musicians at the North End Block Party - one of the first recipients of a Ward 2 Community Grant, now a neighbourhood tradition. Love my city. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

In case you’re wondering why I’ve been a bit quiet, and absent from some public meetings, I had to head to the emergency room for kidney stones. I’m under medical supervision and recovering but it will be a minute. Hope to be back to work soon.

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Great time at World Cup Day at Hess Elementary School. The play space I created with the help of the school board is being put to excellent use. This is the kind of thing the City can do with SJAM and I’m really grateful for Council’s support to make this a reality. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Many residents have asked what Council is doing to stop the data centres. Here's the motion Councillor Nann and I have been working on with staff in the Planning Division. This is unprecedented territory for cities and we need a clear path forward. This gets us there, together. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

In Toronto today attending the alPHa conference for Public Health in Ontario, representing Hamilton as Chair of the Board of Health. Here’s a short update on today’s agenda. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Open Streets is on today in downtown Hamilton from John Street to Gage Avenue until 4pm. I’ll be out walking and cycling and enjoying this beautiful day. Hope to see you! #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Important read in today's Spec from Kojo Damptey. There's a disproportionate amount of police force impacting Black, Indigenous, and other racialized communities in our city, and across the Province. The evidence is clear and I deeply appreciate Kojo leading with the facts. It matters. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Thanks to Mark Chamberlain for his article in today's Spec. He raises important points about the Provincial government's priorities and why their lack of serious investment in housing continues to impact our local communities. It's an important reminder of who holds the power and the money. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

I haven't been at a protest at City Hall that large and well organized in a long time. The mere suggestion of an AI data centre coming to our city had Hamiltonians up in arms. Love it. I'm so proud of my city and the many downtowners who showed up yesterday. I'm glad the Committee listened. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Quick update on what’s happening with Eastwood Arena. Great news for the community and everyone who uses it - Eastwood will reopen in September. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Great time celebrating the International Village BIA’s 50th birthday today. Congrats to Executive Director Susie Braithwaite on this important milestone and the work she does every day to support local small businesses downtown. Come down to the Village today to join in the celebration! #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Eastwood Arena will reopen for community use this fall. I’ll continue to fight to ensure there will be a home for non ice sports in Eastwood Park and plans for a new arena are implemented as quickly as possible. Thank you for your advocacy, Hamilton. It matters. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Appreciate the leadership of Councillor Nann on this. Her message is clear and I agree with her. Council cannot comment on an application that is still actively before the Committee of Adjustment, a tribunal legally established by the Planning Act (the Province) and independent from Council. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Update on the decision by the Committee of Adjustment and the path forward. It’s now up to the applicants to decide whether or not they want to appeal the decision of the Committee. More when I know it. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

This week, at James Street North and York Boulevard, crews are out starting the process of reconstructing this intersection to make it safer and more accessible. This is the result of a safety review I asked to be done earlier in the term. Sidewalk detours are in place so please be careful. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Art Crawling tonight! Hope to see you out #HamOnt. It’s the first one of the year and it’s already full of life.

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

On the weekend, white supremacists in black masks held a demonstration on James Street North. Nearly 100 years ago, the KKK, in white hoods, did the same. If you don't think this is an issue in our city, I hope this is the wake up call you need. Here's my motion on this from yesterday. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

This week, we are taking a stroll through one of my favourite parts of the city, Hess Village. Things have changed for the better, with a new BIA, and a variety of businesses lining Hess Street South, George Street, and King Street West. It's no longer the Hess Village of our youth. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

At Council on April 22, the final round of Ward 2 Community Grants were approved. Since its inception, the program has helped more than 100 community organizations in Ward 2 with small grants of up to $5,000. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

When I ran in 2022, I committed to doing more public engagement. It’s one of the things I heard most from Ward 2 residents when I was knocking on doors during the last election. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

The early May edition of the Ward 2 Newsletter is hitting inboxes. In it I write about the more than 110 meetings and events we've held so far this term, repaving and sidewalk repairs on James Street North and South, and a wrap on our Ward 2 Community Grants program for the term. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Newsletter - Issue 37

May 6, 2026

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Here’s a more detailed look at the repaving of the road and sidewalks on James Street South as some residents have been asking for. Hope it’s helpful. I’ll keep you posted as projects continue downtown. #HamOnt

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