Dear Neighbour,
The average case rate in Hamilton is currently 144 per day. The new variant continues to be of serious concern. We remain under provincial Stay-At-Home orders. That means wearing your mask, only going out for essential purposes, and maintaining distance from one another while outside of the home.
It also means registering for your vaccination as soon as you are eligible, and helping others register for their vaccinations if they are having trouble doing so. There are more updates on the local vaccine plan below. To stay up to date, visit the City’s website.
Back by popular demand, our free backyard tree program has been extended from 200 to 300 trees. Click here to register before Monday.
There are many other updates and details on upcoming events for our Ward 3 below. Stay safe and take care of each other.
Yours in community,
Nrinder Nann
Ward 3 City Councillor
Ward 3 Pop-Up Vaccine Clinics Extended to April 18th
Both Norman Pinky Lewis Recreation Centre and the Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre will continue to host pop-up clinics until Sunday, April 18th. Eligibility remains prioritized to those 50+ in L8L and L8N hot spots zones.
Appointments can be booked by calling the Public Health Services COVID-19 Hotline at 905-974-9848, option 7.
Please note: due to potential call volumes expected at the call centre, those who are calling for an appointment are reminded to be patient and call back if the lines are busy.
These are all by-appointment only clinics, walk-ins are not permitted.
Please share this information with your neighbours fitting the eligibility criteria and may not have access to email or social media.
Homebound residents
On April 10th, Hamilton Paramedic Services together with primary care partners began vaccinating homebound individuals in their place of residence. The individuals in this population have been identified directly through their primary care physician or through the LHIN home community care program.
Homecare and primary service providers will be contacting homebound neighbours to confirm appointments.
Clarifying Eligibility
With thanks to Public Health Services and our health partners, 24.8% of our eligible population has received at least one vaccine dose.
There has been much confusion through the provincial government’s announcements that did not come with implementation plans. Locally we are making progress in vaccinating those in Phase 1 and 2 of the COVID-19 Vaccination Framework.
Eligibility is currently: 60+ city wide, 50+ in hot spot areas (L8W, L9C, L8L and L9K postal codes) and 55+ through pharmacies.
For the most up-to-date list of eligible populations, click here. For booking info click here.
Rides to Vaccine Appointments
The City is facilitating accessible transportation to seniors and individuals with disabilities, free of charge, to large-scale and mobile pop-up vaccination clinics through DARTS (for DARTS and non-DARTS users) to help remove barriers to accessing clinic sites.
To book at ride, click here.
Victoria Cycle Track Community Consultation
Tuesday, April 20th - 6:30pm
The Victoria Cycle track is a long awaited north-south connector for cyclists. Join the Ward 3 Office along with City Staff in Cycling & Transportation Planning to learn more about the future cycle track, share your input on design and to ask questions.
Please RSVP to Ward3@Hamilton.ca
Neighbourhood Clean Ups
With Earth Day around the corner, several groups are coordinating for households to safely participate in clean ups starting this weekend. See Opportunities in Community for more information on how to participate.
Parks, Play & EarlyON Updates
On April 8th, my office hosted an information session on exciting updates on parks, play and EarlyON programming across Ward 3. You can view the recording here.
Have Your Say On New Play Grounds
From now until May 5th, residents can register here for EngageHamilton and complete the surveys to share your feedback with us on features, amenities and facilities you would like to see in these Ward 3 parks:
Dofasco Park
Keith Park
Hayward Park
For more information, please email staff at PlayYourWay@Hamilton.ca
EarlyON
Virtual EarlyON programming information is available here.
Existing programming at Prince of Wales and Adelaide Hoodless will soon be moving to Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre, operated by Boys & Girls Club
Ministry of Education funding has resulted in a new naturalized playground near the front entrance area of Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre. It is anticipated that the new play area focused to age 6years and under will be accessible to neighbours to use in late June.
Gage Park Entry-ways
As part of previously funded works, the Delta, Maple and Montclair entrances are to be complete by May 31st.
Stadium Precinct Community Park
Engagement is complete and we expect the new park at Gage and Lloyd, to open in 2023. See the timeline and design here.
Beautiful Alleys - Spring Clean Up
The Emergency Operations Centre has approved individual clean ups with household members able to participate with one another. Gloves, bags, pickers, masks and sanitizer is available. For access to supplies, email hamiltonalleys@gmail.com.
Community Alley Stewards, Beautiful Alleys are hosting a clean up kickoff this evening at 7pm to answer any questions you might have about the Spring Clean-up during lockdown.
To participate in the Kick-Off Meeting tonight at 7pm, follow the instructions below:
Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83729037508…
Meeting ID: 837 2903 7508
Passcode: 1s3y2x
Stinson Community Association - Clean it Your Way
From April 17th to April 24th, residents can choose a location in Stinson to clean up with members of your household, up to five people.
Pick-up for supplies:
Carter Park - April 16 2-3pm April 17 9-10am, April 21 4-5pm; OR
Bishop’s Park - April 17 10-11am.
Magnolia Trees are in Bloom! Safer Spring Activity Map
Last year, during the spring lockdown community members put together a map of gorgeous, and short-lived magnolia trees in the City. When you are out taking a stroll to stay active safely in the Spring weather, consider mixing up your routine by making some of these blooms your destination.