October 16th - Safer Ways to engage & the second wave
Neighbour,
We are now officially in the second wave of the pandemic. As we prepare for time spent at home, please take care. Take time to breathe, enjoy a break, reach out to a loved one safely and to find ways to support yourself.
Public Health has put together this list of resources, supports and services which are available to everyone. Consider reviewing and sending it to someone who might benefit from the supports. In this post you will find information on City service changes and safe ways to engage with community for the remainder of the month.
My team and I are here to to serve, please reach out of we can support.
Yours in community,
Nrinder Nann
Ward 3 City Councillor
Community Safety & Wellbeing Series
Over the last two weeks, I have heard from many residents looking forward to joining one of four community meetings on safety, wellbeing and community resilience. We look forward to welcoming you all.
Our first community safety meeting on Safer Streets & Vision Zero will be held on October 29th at 6:30pm.
Please take a moment to tell us what is most important to you, and what you would like us to focus on in these meetings. In order to participate you must register here.
Fall Mum Show at the Gage Park Greenhouse
Reminder to register for your FREE tickets to the Fall Mum Show here. Quantities are limited to protect everyone’s safety.
Ottawa St. BIA Pumpkin Carving Contest
The Ottawa St. BIA invites you to take part in their Pumpkin Carving Contest virtually!
Next Friday, October 24th beginning at 9am, you can pick up your FREE pumpkin, carve it at home and tag #OttawaStreetBIA on social media or email info@shopottawastreet.com to be entered to win. There will be 3 prizes for the funniest, scariest and most creative pumpkins!
Deadline for submissions is October 29th, winners will be announced on October 30th
Trillium Awards
The Trillium awards aim to recognize exceptional gardens across the City. Each year, the top 20 residents from each Ward are selected.Like many things, this year’s trillium awards looked different than in previous years but beautiful gardens are certainly just as appreciated.
Congratulations to all Ward 3 Trillium Award Winners!
Covid-19 Updates
With the number of COVID-19 cases continuing to rise in Hamilton, the City of Hamilton has resumed regular COVID-19 virtual media updates and virtual town hall events.
Media Updates will be given live on Mondays at 4:00pm and will include Dr. Elizabeth Richardson, Medical Officer of Health, Paul Johnson, the City’s Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Director and Mayor Fred Eisenberger. You can watch the updates via the City’s Youtube Channel and on Cable 14 .
Weekly Town Halls have also resumed on alternating Thursday evenings at 7:00pm. In addition to the channels above, you can listen live on 900 CHML. Residents are encouraged to submit questions by:
1. Tagging @cityofhamilton on Twitter
2. Sending an email to communications@hamilton.ca.
3. By phone to (905) 645-3232 (for the duration of the show)
Public Health Services at the City of Hamilton strongly recommends physical distancing with anyone outside of your household.
HSR Paper Media
HSR is phasing out paper tickets and paper monthly passes. Customers can buy and use a paper monthly pass until October 2020, buy tickets until October 31, 2020 and use them until December 31, 2020. PRESTO E-Tickets are now available for HSR customers.
Download the PRESTO E-Tickets app on an iOS or Android phone to buy single-ride adult, senior, child, or youth tickets.
For questions, please email hsrserve@hamilton.ca
More information here.