Looking for a fun way to keep the kids active this March Break? Councillor Mark Tadeson is pleased to sponsor a series of Free Open Skates  at the Glanbrook Arena! Whether you’re a seasoned skater or just getting your balance on the ice, all Ward 11 residents are welcome to join us for these complimentary community sessions. Where:   Glanbrook Arena 4300 Binbrook Road When:   Sunday, March 15:  1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Tuesday, March 17:  1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Sunday, March 22:  1:00 PM

2026 Budget Update: Putting Your Tax Dollars to Work—Carefully When families and businesses are stretched thin, the last thing they need is a Council that isn't watching the same bottom line they are. In this year's budget deliberations, my focus remained simple: find real savings without cutting the services Ward 11 residents count on. My Commitment to Fiscal Responsibility As your representative, I want to be very clear: I have never  supported the City’s annual tax increas

The Rain Ready Hamilton program, administered by Green Venture in partnership with the City of Hamilton, offers residents rebates of up to $5,000 to install landscaping features that manage rainwater on their property. Whether you're looking to add a rain garden, permeable driveway, or rainwater collection system, the program helps make these upgrades affordable while improving your property's appearance and value. Funding Tiers Tier 1 — Up to $1,500 Rain gardens, rainwater

Report Any Neighbourhood Problem in Ward 11 Did you know the City of Hamilton has a single online portal where you can report almost any neighbourhood concern? While the main City line ( 905-546-2489 ) is a great catch-all, using the direct contacts below can often get your request to the right department faster. The fastest way:  Visit services.my.hamilton.ca/reportaproblem  or use the specific contacts below. For emergencies, always call 911 . Quick-Reference Reporting Guid

Potholes, sinkholes, debris on the road — Ward 11 residents have several ways to report road maintenance concerns to the City of Hamilton quickly and easily. Here's what you need to know. Potholes, Sinkholes & Road Cuts A pothole is a defect caused by pavement fatigue, poor sub-surface support, or moisture penetration. A sinkhole is a natural surface depression — deeper and often larger than a pothole, ranging from less than a metre to several hundred metres wide. A road cut

Hamilton's recycling program has undergone some important changes this year, and we want to make sure every Ward 11 resident, business owner, and property manager has the information they need. For Residents: Your Blue Box Collection Hasn't Changed As of January 1, 2026, Hamilton's residential Blue Box program is now managed by Circular Materials Ontario, with collection services handled by GFL Environmental Inc . This wasn't a City of Hamilton decision, it is as a result o

Curbside yard waste collection returns to Ward 11 beginning the week of March 2, 2026, continuing weekly on your regular waste collection day through Friday, December 11, 2026. Residents are reminded that yard waste is also accepted free of charge, year-round, at any of the City's three Community Recycling Centres — a convenient option outside of collection season or for larger quantities. For full details on accepted materials, collection guidelines, and Community Recycling

A message from Councillor Mark Tadeson Environment Canada has issued an Orange Warning for freezing rain  for the City of Hamilton. With accumulations of up to 12 mm and wind gusts reaching 55 km/h expected throughout the day, several local services, schools, and programs have been impacted. While my office remains open  to assist residents, we encourage everyone to exercise extreme caution if you must travel today. 🏫 School and Education Closures Due to the inclement weathe

Hamilton offers property tax assistance programs for eligible residents, with applications due March 2, 2026 . The Seniors Property Tax Rebate provides tax relief for qualifying seniors and includes an additional Utility Rebate for residents with active metered water accounts. If you've already applied and received the rebate in 2025, you're automatically re-enrolled for 2026—no new application needed. However, if your circumstances change and you no longer meet eligibility c

Access to family doctors continues to be a challenge for many residents in Ward 11, particularly in Binbrook, Mount Hope, and other fast-growing areas where healthcare services are under pressure. The Hamilton Health Team  is working to improve access to primary care by coordinating connections between residents who do not have a family doctor and providers who are accepting new patients across Hamilton, Haldimand, and Niagara North West. How Ward 11 Residents Can Use the Ser

I spent the early morning and late night hours of January 18-20 traveling back and forth to Toronto on the GO Train to attend the Rural Ontario Municipal Association Conference, meeting directly with provincial ministers to advance Ward 11 and rural priorities across Hamilton. Councillors Jeff Beattie, Maureen Wilson, and Mike Spadafora joined me on this annual advocacy trip. Rural Development Grant Expansion I led discussions with Minister Thompson, the Minister of Rural Aff

A developer-led Public Information Centre was held January 14, 2026, for the proposed townhouse development at 2640-2654 Binbrook Road. Mark strongly requested that this consultation happen to ensure residents have meaningful input beyond minimum regulatory requirements. Development should serve community needs, not just developer interests. Resident Concerns Raised Strong turnout demonstrated community engagement. Key concerns included: Parking adequacy:   Will the developm

Hamilton Police Service's 2025 data for Ward 11 shows both progress and ongoing challenges in community safety. Violent Crime Ward 11 recorded 129 violent crime incidents in 2025, slightly above the five-year average of 123.6 but consistent with recent trends. Notably, the ward recorded zero shootings  in 2025, down from sporadic incidents in previous years. Assault incidents totaled 65, sexual violations 13, and robberies 6. These numbers reflect relatively stable violent cr

Understanding the Development Approval Process Why building applications take time—and what's actually involved When someone proposes to build or renovate in Ward 11, the approval process often feels frustratingly slow. Residents see a "For Sale" sign or construction proposal and wonder why it takes months—sometimes years—before shovels hit the ground. The answer isn't bureaucratic foot-dragging. It's comprehensive technical review designed to ensure buildings are safe, envir

City of Hamilton facilities, services, and programs are open today, Monday, January 26, 2026. However, there are service impacts due to road conditions and cold weather. A Significant Weather Event remains in effect , meaning winter maintenance service timelines are delayed. Road Conditions Main roads are cleared but remain snow covered. Crews began moving into residential streets around 3:00 a.m. and continue operations. A first round of City-maintained sidewalks is expected

The City of Hamilton is offering a series of in-person, drop-in clinics to help residential property owners complete their 2025 Vacant Unit Tax declaration accurately and on time . City staff will be available to provide one-on-one assistance. No appointment is required. Residents should bring their Notice to Declare letter or most recent property tax bill , which contains the roll number and access code needed to complete the declaration. 📍 Upcoming Clinic Dates Please note

Weather Impacts Update Thursday, January 15, 2026 The City of Hamilton continues to monitor weather conditions and adjust services accordingly. Residents can always check hamilton.ca/weatherimpacts  for the most up-to-date closure information. 🕐 A second update will be shared at approximately 1:00 pm. The Ward 11 office is open and working for you. Facility Closures All City administrative offices and City facilities are closed today. ✔️ The Hamilton Farmers’ Market remains

Residents are invited to attend an in-person neighbourhood information meeting regarding a proposed development located at 2640–2654 Binbrook Road, Hamilton . The purpose of this meeting is to present the proposed design concept for the site and provide an opportunity for members of the public to ask questions and share feedback. The proposed development includes: Three blocks of standard two-storey townhouses One block of three-storey back-to-back townhouses One block of thr

Ontario Begins Mandatory Greenbelt Review — What It Could Mean for Ward 11 Recent news reports have highlighted calls for the Ontario government to begin the mandatory review of the Greenbelt Plan , a legislated process intended to assess how protected agricultural and natural lands around the Greater Toronto Area are managed and conserved. This review has become a topic of public discussion following past debate and controversy over potential changes to Greenbelt boundaries

Dear Glanbrook and Ward 11 residents, As the holiday season approaches, I want to wish you all a joyful, safe, and restful time with family and friends. Happy Holidays! To help you plan ahead, please note that all City of Hamilton administrative offices will be closed from December 25, 2025, to January 1, 2026 , reopening on January 2, 2026 . For any emergencies during the holidays — including roads, water mains, sewers, animals, or health and safety issues (such as spills, o