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

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

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

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

This step-by-step guide walks residents through the online Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) declaration process , from registering for the My.Hamilton portal  to successfully submitting their annual declaration. If you prefer video instructions, a full walkthrough is also available here: Video walkthrough:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbUDAF2gj5U Download SIMPLE Walkthrough instructions Download Detailed Walkthrough with pictures Before You Begin You will need: Your Notice to Declar

Vacant Unit Tax Declaration Period Now Open The declaration period for Year 2 of Hamilton’s Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) program  is now open. All residential property owners are required to declare the occupancy status of their properties for the 2025 tax year by Wednesday, April 15, 2026 . Declarations can be submitted: Online at hamilton.ca/VacantUnitTax By phone at 905-546-2573 By email at vacantunittax@hamilton.ca By mail to Vacant Unit Tax, 71 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L

Hello Ward 11 neighbours, With the recent snowfall wrapping up yesterday (the last winter event officially ended at 11 a.m. on December 13, 2025), this is a quick reminder about our responsibilities under the City's Snow and Ice By-law No. 03-296. Property owners and occupants are required to clear snow and ice from the sidewalks next to your property – including any sections of roof that overhang the City sidewalk – within 24 hours after the end of a snow event . This isn't

Councillor Mark Tadeson at Council As your Ward 11 Councillor, I'm pleased to share some positive developments on the City's stormwater fee that many of us in rural Glanbrook have been concerned about. This past week, I brought forward a motion at Council to defer the implementation of the new stormwater management fee until January 1, 2027. I'm happy to report that a majority of my colleagues supported it, giving us valuable breathing room. This deferral means the fee – some

Industry Minister Joly (pictured with Councillor Mark Tadeson) Visits Our Community to Announce $186M in Canadian Procurement Reform Hamilton, ON – November 10, 2025 Today, Ward 11 took center stage in Canada's economic future as The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry, visited KF Aerospace's Hamilton facility - right here in Mount Hope - to announce a major shift in federal procurement policy. Minister Joly outlined nearly $186 million in new funding from Budget 20

Posted: November 10, 2025 Councillor Mark Tadeson would like to advise Ward 11 residents of an upcoming road closure on Glover Road for essential paving work. Closure Details Location: 190 Glover Road (between 171 and 193 Glover Road) Duration: Wednesday, November 12 to Friday, November 14, 2025 (weather permitting) Impact: Full road closure with local access only – no through traffic will be permitted during construction Access and Detour Information During the closure, r

Councillor Mark Tadeson's office is pleased to announce that we are updating the Ward 11 Business Directory - a valuable resource that connects residents with the businesses and services that make our community thrive. We Need Your Help! Whether you're a business owner looking to be included in the directory, or a resident who knows of excellent local businesses and services in Ward 11, we invite you to submit information using the form below. Why This Matters A comprehensive

Ward 11 warmly welcomes Councillor Rob Cooper (Ward 8) . Rob steps into his new role with three clear priorities that echo the concerns...

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Join Councillor Mark Tadeson, City Staff and Mayor Andrea Horwath for an important tax budget discussion: 📅 When:  Tuesday, September...

Haldibrook Road (Highway 6) There is current work at Haldibrook Road that is part of the Preliminary Design and Environmental Assessment...

The numbers don't lie, and they're unacceptable. Highway 6, north and south of the Haldibrook Road intersection sees an average of 12...