In the last election, I promised the residents of Ward 9 that I would oppose LRT. More recently and in preparation for the vote directing staff to draft a revised Memorandum of Understanding MOU with Metrolinx, I spent two weeks canvassing approximately 1,000 homes on random urban streets in Ward 9.

My recent canvassing revealed that 6-7 out of 10 homes indicating that they were still opposed with 30% supporting LRT because of the new funding. While I was pushed by some proponents to ignore the democratic will of my residents, I chose to represent them. Accordingly, I objected to the LRT and voted to oppose the directions to staff.

That being said, Council ratified the direction on a 9-6 vote. At this point, the democratic will of council to support LRT will move forward.

While I reserve the right to ask pointed and appropriate questions, I will not obstruct the will of council. I have always believed that once the City Council makes a decision on any item regardless of my position, it is the responsibility or obligations of Councillors to see that decision through to success.

Councillor Brad Clark is urging drivers to be patient and careful as they navigate the construction zone on Mud Street. “Unbelievably, we are seeing some impatient drivers crossing the centre lane to pass vehicles, putting themselves, other vehicles and pedestrians at risk. Please follow the traffic signs, stay in your lane and SLOW DOWN.”

Mud Street West near Valley Park Recreation Centre will be reduced to one lane in each direction.

The four-lane street will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Paramount Drive and Isaac Brock Drive for about six months. Construction will include bridge repairs, new bridge railings, road resurfacing and new sidewalks.

The city also said the multi-use path under the bridge at Felker’s Creek that leads into Valley Park will be closed and trail users are advised to take an alternate route.

Mud Street West lane restrictions

Reduced to one lane in each direction May to October, 2021. Mud Street West between Paramount and Isaac Brock drives on Hamilton Mountain.

https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2021/05/09/mud-street-lane-restrictions-on-hamilton-mountain-to-start-monday.html

Ministry of Natural Resources & Forestry in East Hamilton to test Rabies Vaccine Effectiveness

Hamilton, ON – June 18, 2021 – The City of Hamilton is advising residents that the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) is currently working in parts of the city to test the effectiveness of the oral rabies vaccination program.

This testing involves a field assessment whereby MNRF will:

1. Humanely live-trap raccoons and skunks in experimental plots,
2. Collect a blood sample from each captured animal at a centralized processing facility, and
3. Release each animal at its point of capture after a full recovery. The blood samples collected from each animal will allow the MNRF to verify whether the animal has developed immunity to rabies.

The field assessment is taking place in parts of east Hamilton, including Stoney Creek, Winona and Glanbrook, and will be completed by Friday June 24, 2016.

Traps are being placed in wooded, obscure sites that are raccoon and skunk habitats and will be posted with information notices to explain the program should anyone come across them. The MNRF is also advising landowners in affected areas via letter to ask permission before they set any traps on property. 

Please direct any questions about this program to the MNRF’s rabies information line at 1-888-574-6656 or visit www.ontario.ca/rabies.

Important note: Animal Services is not involved in this testing process and should not be contacted unless it is to report an animal that is sick, injured, deceased or displaying unusual behavior. Animal Services also cannot intervene, remove or euthanize healthy animals.

Mayor’s Task Force On Economic Recovery

Hamilton Public Library is seeking professional artists and artist-led teams to submit proposals for a mural, to be installed on an exterior wall of the new Valley Park Branch and recreation building, at Paramount Drive. The expected completion date is Spring 2022.

Proposals are encouraged from artists and artist-led teams who have the technical skills to provide the work in a still, digital format. Hamilton Public Library is responsible for printing and installing the mural.

The proposed art piece should be welcoming and invite a sense of arrival.

The subject of the successful work should be reflective of one or more of the following themes:

• Art that celebrates and reflects the history and local relevance to the Upper Stoney Creek community.
• Art that celebrates the local geographic environment and HPL’s commitment to sustainability.

The mural is to be printed onto a series of panels with a total combined length of 14.62m and height of 4.27m. The work can be created in any medium but must be provided as high-resolution digital files suitable for large-format printing.

Entry deadline: June 20, 2021, by 11pm EST.

Submissions by email must be sent to: vpmural@hpl.ca and include “Valley Park Branch Public Art Mural” in the Subject line.

Artists are selected by a jury through a two-stage process.

Short-listed applicants completing a stage two submission receive $500.

The winning submission is awarded $5,000.

Download Valley Park Branch Public Art Mural Project – Call for Artists

For general inquiries:
Email: llee@hpl.ca