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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 4d

Happy Heritage Halloween! Today we’re looking at a long vanished resting place, once at the head of Ferguson Avenue, the Hamilton Family Graveyard. It was nestled along the escarpment some 500 metres from the family's farmhouse, now the Jolleycut. Let's dig a grave into it. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 5d

The Ward 2 Team has been out in every downtown neighbourhood this week distributing speed cushion postcards on streets where we've received requests for traffic calming. If you get one of these, please respond before the end of November so we have your feedback. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 5d

Join me for a town hall on the City's 2026 budget on November 25. Topics include a budget history; overviews of water, tax, and board budgets; and a deep dive on the $5.2b infrastructure deficit. As always, there will be time for feedback and questions. Register at ward2hamilton.ca/townhall. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 6d

Hamilton Day, this Saturday, November 1, is almost here! This weekend, let’s all celebrate everything local in our downtown community, and across our city. If you can, take some time to visit shops, restaurants, and makers in neighbourhoods across Hamilton. Learn more at hamiltonday.ca. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 12d

Today's heritage post visits the Mark Preece House, built in 1876 as a malt house for William Osborne. Located on the Iroquois Plain near the historic Lands Inlet, the area thrived with skilled trades and manufacturing. Close access to railways and the lake made it a prime site for industry. #HamOnt

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Cameron Kroetsch @cameronkroetsch.bsky.social · 17d

Great news. If you email us about this at c [email protected] we’ll look into it. Sorry, not at my email and don’t want to lose track of this.

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 17d

We’re finally getting a crossing at the West Harbour GO Station - funded from Ward 2 reserves and coming to the neighbourhood in the next year. Here’s a bit more about it. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 17d

If you’re downtown today check out the James Street North Block Party between Barton and Murray Streets. It’s on until late. Thanks to all the businesses who organized this to make our downtown vibrant and safe for everyone who wants to walk and roll. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 19d

This week's heritage post is about a popular subject I talk to residents about more often than you'd think - the long lost Gore Park washrooms. They were a fixture downtown from 1913 through to the 1980s, first mired in headlines of cost overruns and heated debates. Let's get into it. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 21d

I’ve spent some time with JP over the years. Glad to hear he’s finally found a home. When we talk about housing first, this is what it looks like. JP will now have a home from which to rebuild his life. Without it, he wouldn’t have the support he needs. Housing is the only solution. #HamOnt

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Cameron Kroetsch @cameronkroetsch.bsky.social · 23d

While I appreciate the attempt to influence Ford, I think this is another distraction he’s already made his mind up about. He loves to portray himself as someone who “listens to the people”. In my view, it’s always a setup with a predestined outcome designed to eat up energy and distract us.

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 25d

Spent the morning talking to small business owners in the International Village. A big theme was wanting to see more programming downtown, so here’s an update on how we’ve upgraded Ferguson Station to make it easier to use. #HamOnt

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Cameron Kroetsch @cameronkroetsch.bsky.social · 25d

I don’t, off hand. If you can send us an email at [email protected] we can look into it for you.

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 26d

Thanks to Ward 2 Trustee @sabreinadahab.bsky.social and Ward 4 Trustee Abby Zaitley for organizing and hosting a Stop Bill 33 Town Hall last night. The Ford government is trying to get rid of school trustees and the community is starting to organize in opposition. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · Oct 4

Preview of the traffic light coming to Robert Street and James Street North to support the hard working concrete crosswalk installed here years ago. Residents have been asking for this for a long time and I’m happy to be able to move it forward during this term of council. Safety matters. #HamOnt

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Cameron Kroetsch @cameronkroetsch.bsky.social · Oct 4

I appreciate you Joey. I walked in before the meeting officially started and while the clock still read 9:30am. I know you stand by the position that on time is being in the room when the clock strikes 9:30am. Agree to disagree on this one. 💛

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Deanna Allain @deannaallain.bsky.social · Oct 2

Solidarity with striking CUPW members! Visited the @cupwsttp.bsky.social local 548 picket line this evening to drop off food and snacks on behalf of PSAC Hamilton. Stop by and show your support for CUPW and OPSEU members on strike if you can! ✊🏻 #HamOnt #canlab

Striking CUPW workers taking a photo with PSAC and CUPE members outside a Canada Post facility. There are broken pallets and a burn barrel in the road

An assortment of cereal boxes and muffins in a car trunk with a PSAC union flag in the background

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · Oct 2

This week's heritage post considers the City's Land Acknowledgement in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Orange Shirt Day, on September 30. Land acknowledgements reflect our obligations to rights and treaty holders across the city we now call Hamilton. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · Oct 1

The final round of Ward 2 Community Grants for 2025 is open until November 1. Please visit ward2hamilton.ca/grants to apply. Grants are for not for profit organizations. The Ward 2 Team is here to make the application process simple and easy so please reach out if you need support. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · Sep 30

Beautiful sunrise ceremony this morning with members of Hamilton’s Indigenous community to remember and honour those lives stolen by residential schools. Join me at All Our Relations starting at 1pm today to hear from survivors and elders on this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · Sep 29

With Councillor Rob Cooper officially being sworn in today, here's a new version of my Who Does Want and How To Get in Touch graphic. You can find all the documents at drive.google.com/drive/folder.... #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · Sep 29

The City is recruiting, up to this Friday, October 3, for the CityHousing Hamilton Board (one); Downtown Sub-Committee (three Small Business representatives, at least two along James Street); and the Committee of Adjustment (one with rural experience). Apply at hamilton.ca/committees. #HamOnt

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Deanna Allain @deannaallain.bsky.social · Sep 29

Had a great time at Open Streets in #HamOnt while tabling with @environmenthamont.bsky.social! Saw a lot of friends and we worked together to protect the "green belt" 😉🌱

Deanna holding a green belt while sitting on a stationary bike which generates bubbles in the middle of the street

Deanna taking a selfie with a friend and the "green belt" from Environment Hamilton

Four friends posing for photos with the "green belt" from Environment Hamilton

Cyclists and pedestrians enjoying the road closed to vehicles at Open Streets. One person has a crochet stop sign with leaves that they are pulling in a cart

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Ward 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · Sep 28

I stand by what I said in public and by email. If the Mayor can't make it to the meetings, then stepping down is the right thing to do. It still doesn't make sense. She's in charge of her schedule. What's the big scheduling conflict? #HamOnt

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Hamilton Naturalists' Club @hamiltonnature.org · Sep 28

Birding at Bayfront Park 🐦

Join Barry Coombs for a visit to Bayfront Park, where he will lead attendees along this beautiful, paved waterfront trail and point out the birds that make use of the park's greenery and sheltered waters.

📅 Wed Oct 8, 2025 | 5 - 7 PM
📍 200 Harbour Front Rd #HamOnt

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