Recommend reading.
Welcome to Wyoming, the Frontier of America’s New Gilded Age www.nytimes.com/2026/03/02/u...
Recommend reading.
Welcome to Wyoming, the Frontier of America’s New Gilded Age www.nytimes.com/2026/03/02/u...
A pink border and the text "The Ward 1 Newsletter - the latest news from Councillor Maureen Wilson" beside a letter with a pink lip. The list of items then follows: Strathcona & Kirkendall Complete Streets Final Report Online Meeting Park Project Updates Temporary Closure of Kanétskare Recreation Centre Connecting with the Community The 2026 Tax Budget Yard Waste Collection Resumes The 2026/2027 Hamilton Waste Guide The KNA Needs You! Virtual Engagement -Urban Core's RTR Program Event Spotlight: Spring Discovery Days Then a pink footer with Maureen's logo and the text "sign up for our mailing list at maureenwilson.ca"
📬 The latest edition of the Ward 1 e-newsletter is out now 📬
This edition features features info on the online meetings on the Strathcona & Kirkendall Complete Streets Final Report, the 2026 Tax Budget, Spring Discovery Days @ Gage Park, and more!
Check it out at www.maureenwilson.ca/nl_2026-02-27
Hamilton Water is responding to a watermain break near 211 Dundurn St S. During the repair, there will be lane restrictions on Dundurn St S from Aberdeen Ave to Main St W. Work is expected to wrap up by 4pm today. #HamOnt
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Want to Change Your Neighborhood? Start With a Power Walk. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/h...
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An incredible honour for my @terry24cooke.bsky.social to be recognized with the Vince Morgan Award for long time ally ship to Hamilton’s Black community at last evening’s 30th Anniversary Rev. John C. Holland dinner.
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A pink border and the text: The Ward 1 Newsletter - the latest news from Councillor Maureen Wilson. This February 13, 2026 edition of the Ward 1 newsletter includes: Ward 1 Sponsored Family Day Events Strathcona Kirkendall Complete Streets Budget 2026 Updates Celebrating Black History Month in Hamilton Ward 1 Chronicles - The Dundurn Gardener's Cottage Water Billing Changes Vacant Unit Tax Drop-in Clinics The KNA Needs You! Rain Ready Rebate Events Followed by another pink border and Maureen's logo, as well as a link to sign up for the mailing list at maureenwilson.ca.
📬 The latest edition of the Ward 1 e-newsletter is out now 📬
This edition features some info on local Family Day events, celebrating Black History Month, a new installment of "Ward 1 Chronicles" on the Dundurn Gardner's Cottage, and more!
Read it online at www.maureenwilson.ca/nl_2026-02-13
Cartoon figures of happy families playing tennis, swimming, and skating above the text: "Ward 1 Community Sponsored Family Day Programs. Open Swims: Dalewood Recreation Centre (1152 Main St W) on Saturday, February 14, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM and at Kanétskare Recreation Centre (251 Duke St) on Saturday, February 14, 2026 from 2:15 PM to 3:15 PM. Open Skate: Coronation Arena (81 Macklin St N) on Monday, February 16, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. And you can always check out the other drop-in gym, swim, skate, and rink schedules at: hamilton.ca/Gym, hamilton.ca/Swimming, hamilton.ca/Skating, hamilton.ca/Outdoorice."
You're invited to some Ward 1 Community Sponsored Family Day fun!
🏊♀️ Open Swims ➡️ Sat, Feb 14, 2026:
Dalewood Rec Centre (1152 Main St W), 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Kanétskare Rec Centre (251 Duke St), 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
⛸️ Open Skate ➡️ Mon, Feb 16, 2026:
Coronation Arena (81 Macklin St N), 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Do you have your ticket yet? A wonderful annual celebration.
www.johnhollandawards.com
⚠️UPDATE on ongoing watermain repair⚠️
Hamilton Water crews anticipate completing the repair tonight (February 4, 2026) by 11:00 PM. Charlton Ave W remains closed from Hess St S to Queen St S and lane restrictions on Queen St S from Herkimer St to Robinson St are still in effect.
A blue banner with the text "Watermain Repair" followed by a white background and the text: "Feb 3 & 4, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Queen St S Lane Restrictions and Charlton Ave W Road Closure". A map shows where each change will happen, highlighting the restrictions in yellow and closure in red.
⚠️Notice of upcoming watermain repair⚠️
Hamilton Water will be repairing a critical watermain on Charlton Ave W on Feb 3 & 4, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily. Charlton Ave W (Hess St S to Queen St S) will be closed & there will be lane restrictions on Queen St S from Herkimer St to Robinson St.
📬 The latest edition of the Ward 1 e-newsletter is out now 📬
This edition has info on the City's response to Significant Weather Events, the York Blvd stairs, fun local Family Day events & more! View online at www.maureenwilson.ca/nl_2026-01-30
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A small map of the impacted area on the Queen Street Hill, highlighted in yellow. A pink header with the text "Lane Closure". Under that is the following information: the closure will impact the Queen Street Hill on Friday, January 30, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The westbound or up lane will be closed for a guide rail repair. Flaggers will be on-site to allow for two-way traffic. Please expect delays and consider an alternate route. A pink footer with Maureen Wilson's crosswalk logo and a link to where people can find more information: tinyurl.com/LaneRestrictions.
⚠️Notice of Upcoming Lane Closure⚠️
The westbound lane of the Queen St Hill (Beckett Dr) will be closed on Friday, Jan 30, 2026, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM for a guide rail repair. Rain date is Feb 2, 2026.
Flaggers will be on-site to allow for two-way traffic. Expect delays and consider an alternate route.
A pink bordered image with the text: The Ward 1 Newsletter. Below is an envelope with a pink lip and beside it is the text: The latest news from Councillor Maureen Wilson. Below is the list of included items, which are: Ward 1 Chronicles - Ainslie's Wood Housing Updates Churchill Park Construction Update Roads and Snow Clearing Provincial Recycling Changes Water Billing Changes Cycling Without Age Volunteers Needed Vacant Unit Tax Drop-In Clinics Hamilton Business Survey Seedy Saturday 2026 Events At the bottom is another pink bar in which Maureen Wilson's office logo appears and beside which is the text: sign up for our mailing list at maureenwilson.ca/
📬 The latest edition of the Ward 1 e-newsletter is out now 📬
This edition features our new "Ward 1 Chronicles" history section, important housing updates, info on road & snow clearing & more! View online at www.maureenwilson.ca/nl_2026-01-16
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An illustration of Hamilton City Hall and the text (abridged here): "The City of Hamilton's Budget Process - Investing in our future. Public delegation day is Monday, January 19, 2026. Register to delegate by Friday, January 16, 2026 at noon. Visit hamilton.ca/2026budget for more info."
#HamOnt Budget 2026 public delegation day is Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. To participate in-person or virtually, sign up before noon on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 (Jan. 15, 2026 for pre-recorded submissions).
Submit a request to delegate through the City of Hamilton's webform: www.hamilton.ca/city-council...
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07.01.2026 17:20 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Photographer Alex Zafer beautifully captures urban life in all its expressions.
07.01.2026 17:20 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Fun is good. So is hope
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Donate your tree to the RBG. Chedoke, Spencer, Ancaster & Borer’s Creeks enter Cootes Paradise. Upstream runoff from stormwater weakens creek stability, making it challenging for marsh plants to take root & create habitat for native fish & wildlife. Support the RBG!
www.rbg.ca/events/donat...
Sponsored by the residents of Ward 1, Hamilton.
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More from my ongoing "Women and The City" series.
#StreetPhotography #CandidPhotography #photography #bnw #monochrome #storytelling #BlackandWhite #HamOnt #urbangaze #travel #BlackandWhitePhotography #classicmono #b&w #photographersunited #photographersofbluesky
Thread. The “exceptionalism” refrain in Ottawa is a legacy and continued culture of too many Canadian cities and their elected councils.
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“… investor money is distorting the housing market in communities with low wages and decent-enough housing supply .. Corporations are more likely to threaten to evict and to actually evict their tenants. They are also prone to skimping on maintenance & upkeep.”
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Nothing generic about you
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“Caring for an aging loved one is a journey — and not a low-key pleasure trip with a clear itinerary you can plan and pack for”
The People Holding Everyone Together Are Coming Apart www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/o...
