Ward 2 Hamilton

09/08/2026

09/04/2026

📚 The North End has a library again, the first since the Picton branch closed in 2009. The West Harbour branch was built with neighbouring First Nations and Hamilton's urban Indigenous community, and it's full of Indigenous collections, art and a Medicine Wheel seating area. The opening ceremony on August 15 had teachings, drumming, smoke dancing and a sacred fire. Its permanent name will come later, as a gift from those same partners.

Full recap on the front page of the September issue, coming to your door soon. Read it now at the link in comments.

09/04/2026

We’re pleased to share that the Hamilton Night Guides will be present at Supercrawl this September 11-13th.

These trained staff have experience in community outreach, mental health, addictions, conflict resolution and first aid. They are here to help ensure Supercrawl attendees have a safe and enjoyable night out.

They carry maps, water, snacks, phone chargers, naloxone, and first aid supplies. They can give directions, look up train times, make nightlife recommendations and help ensure people find their friends and get home safely.

They will be on site at Supercrawl during the hours of 8pm - 4am - look for bright blue safety vests, and neon pink and green T-shirts.

09/02/2026

Great news and an important promise kept for the entire community who call Eastwood Arena home. Thanks to City staff for the work they did to ensure Eastwood will open, on time, later this month to welcome back non ice programming to the North End.

Visit https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rFp-Uakd8u5urABqVUVo2Dc62u_Kh8KW/view?usp=sharing if you'd like to read a PDF of this Communication Update.

08/31/2026

The final edition of the Ward 2 Newsletter for this term of Council is out. In it I write about the engagement our office has done in this term and provide an update on rail pollution in the North End, Central, Beasley, and Corktown neighbourhoods.

August 31, 2026

08/31/2026

08/29/2026

Love over hate, every time. Great to join so many Hamiltonians at City Hall for the Hope Over Hate Rally today. We’ve been holding space here for years and we’ll keep doing it as long as it’s necessary, even if it sucks that it’s necessary. So proud of our city today.

08/29/2026

It was wonderful to see the new children’s section up and running on the second floor of the library this morning. The funding for this relocation and renovation came from Ward 2 area rating reserves. It’s great! More space. Warmer atmosphere. Brighter natural light. Happy faces. It matters.

08/26/2026

The Ford government can keep trying to expand our urban boundary and we can keep pushing back. I think it’s important for Council to stand up to the Province, every step of the way. If Doug and his cronies are determined to attack our rural communities, we must literally stand our ground.

08/25/2026

Come join us on August 29th from 11 AM-1 PM at Hamilton City Hall to stand up against racism and bigotry. This will be a family-friendly event with kids' activities, light refreshments and snacks. Let's all come together for an inclusive and welcoming Hamilton!