Thank you to everyone who took the time to attend and participate in the recent meeting on truck traffic, road safety, and goods movement in our community. There was strong turnout and thoughtful discussion from residents, industry representatives, and staff. Staff Slides for your awareness: Balancing Safety and Goods Movement A consistent theme throughout the discussion — and a focus of Councillor Tadeson’s ongoing work — was the need to strike a better balance between: Sup

Residents are invited to attend the second Public Information Centre (PIC #2) for the Binbrook Road, Trinity Church Road, and White Church Road Intersection Improvements Environmental Assessment (EA). This study is focused on identifying potential improvements to this key intersection, with an emphasis on safety and long-term function as the area continues to grow. Meeting Details Date:  Thursday, May 21, 2026 Time:  6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location : Glanbrook Municipal Service C

Councillor Mark Tadeson is sharing this information to help you avoid fees and charges: The City of Hamilton has extended the deadline for the 2025 Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) declaration  to May 15, 2026 . This extension is intended to give property owners additional time to complete their required declaration. Who needs to submit a declaration All residential property owners in Hamilton are required to submit a Vacant Unit Tax declaration each year. This applies to: homeowners l

The City of Hamilton has received additional funding and child care space allocations through the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) program , helping expand access to licensed child care across the city.   What’s New for 2026 Following a provincial review, Hamilton has been allocated: 333 additional licensed child care spaces $2.9 million in additional funding This funding includes: Operating support for new spaces Administrative funding Infrastructure fundin

Apply by April 17   The Rain Ready Hamilton  program is now accepting applications for 2026, and Ward 11 residents are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to improve their properties, reduce flood risks, and enhance local green spaces. The application period opened this week and remains open until April 17 .   The program is delivered by Green Venture  in partnership with the City of Hamilton , and last year alone, Hamilton residents completed 73 projects that w

The City of Hamilton is inviting residents to learn more about a proposed Harmonized Private Tree By-law  and updates to existing Woodland By-laws and Tree Protection Guidelines. This work is focused on protecting large, mature trees  that contribute to Hamilton’s urban forest while also clarifying requirements for property owners. What’s Being Proposed The proposed by-law would introduce a more consistent approach across the city. Depending on the final version, this could i

The latest Hamilton Police Service data provides a snapshot of safety trends in Ward 11, including both long-term patterns and more recent activity. Overall, the numbers show a mixed but fairly stable picture, with property crime and collisions remaining the most common concerns locally. Five-Year Trends Looking at data from 2020 to 2025, Ward 11 recorded: 131 violent crime incidents  in 2025, slightly above the five-year average of 123.6 453 property crime incidents , above

The Province of Ontario is moving forward with a major restructuring of conservation authorities, reducing 36 separate conservation authorities to 9 regional authorities, with implementation targeted for early 2027. Under this model, the Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) and Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) would be consolidated into a proposed Western Lake Ontario Regional Conservation Authority, alongside Conservation Halton and Credit Valley Conservation

The City of Hamilton is preparing to officially launch Hamilton Utilities Billing (HUB) —the City’s new in‑house water billing service—on April 13, 2026 . This milestone follows a comprehensive review of project readiness, system testing, and vendor feedback, confirming that HUB is prepared to support residents’ billing and payment needs at launch. Seamless Transition from Alectra to the City Alectra Utilities will no longer provide water meter reading and billing services. T

Backwater valves play an important role in helping protect homes from basement flooding caused by sewer backups , especially during heavy rain. If your home has a backwater valve, regular inspection and maintenance are essential  to ensure it continues to function properly.   Why Maintenance Matters A backwater valve is designed to allow wastewater to flow out of your home while preventing it from flowing back in if the sewer system becomes overwhelmed. Over time, debris can

Vacant Unit Tax Declaration Reminder   Hamilton homeowners are required to complete an annual Vacant Unit Tax declaration  confirming whether their property was occupied during the previous year.   For most residents, the process simply involves confirming that their home was occupied.   Councillor Mark Tadeson has heard concerns from residents about the added step and continues to advocate for making the process simpler and easier for homeowners . We have already seen progre

2026 Ward 11 Sidewalk Replacement Program Update The City of Hamilton’s annual sidewalk replacement program will once again take place across all wards in 2026, continuing the City’s commitment to maintaining safe and accessible pedestrian infrastructure. In 2025 , Transportation staff were able to complete approximately 66.9 metres  of sidewalk replacement in Ward 11 using the year’s allocated budget. However, due to delays in last year’s contract, several locations on the 2

The City of Hamilton is moving forward with more than $150 million in 2026  to repair, resurface, and upgrade transportation infrastructure across the city. This investment directly addresses resident priorities identified during the budget process, with infrastructure renewal and road conditions  among the top concerns. Of the total investment, $106.1 million  is dedicated specifically to renewing and replacing existing roads, sidewalks, and bridges as part of the City’s bro

Illegal dumping is frustrating, and knowing who to call can make all the difference in getting things cleaned up quickly. Our Roads, Municipal Law Enforcement (MLE), and Waste Bylaw teams work together—but the right starting point depends on where the dumping is located  and whether it needs investigation . Below is an easy guide to help you report issues confidently.   Dumping on Private Property → Contact MLE Q: I see garbage or debris on someone’s private property. Who ha

Updates on New Signage, Enforcement, and Resident Reporting Residents in the Dickenson Road, Glancaster Road, and Book Road area have raised ongoing concerns about heavy truck traffic, shortcutting, and evening activity on local roads. Councillor Mark Tadeson has been actively working with City Transportation staff and Hamilton Police to understand the issues, improve signage, and support better compliance with the City’s Truck Route By-law. In response to resident feedback C

Parents and caregivers across Hamilton are being invited to take part in an important community conversation focused on youth safety. Hamilton Police are hosting a series of information sessions designed to help families better understand current youth violence trends, the growing misuse of bear spray, and how to support young people in navigating conflict safely. These sessions are practical, informative, and focused on prevention. Attendees will learn: What’s driving youth

A community meeting has been scheduled to discuss Cachet Park within the Cachet Binbrook development. Residents have requested a meeting regarding recent development plan changes. This public meeting is intended to provide a space to share information, hear from residents directly, and allow for discussion with the developer and the Ward Councillor. Representatives from Cachet and Councillor Mark Tadeson will be in attendance and available to engage with residents. This is a

NEW! my.Hamilton.ca The City of Hamilton has launched my.hamilton.ca , a new online portal designed to make it easier for residents to connect with City services and information. The portal brings a variety of commonly used City services together in one place, allowing residents to submit requests, track updates, and access information online at any time . This initiative is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to modernize service delivery and improve how residents interact

The City of Hamilton is asking residents for feedback  on a proposed Harmonized Private Tree By-law , along with updates to the City’s existing Woodland By-laws and Tree Protection Guidelines . These proposed changes are part of the City’s Urban Forest Strategy , which was approved by Council in 2023. One of the strategy’s goals is to increase Hamilton’s urban tree canopy to 40% by 2050 . Why is this being considered? Trees play an important role in Hamilton’s environment and