Kirkendall Neighbourhood Association

Environment Hamilton’s Project to preserve and promote the walkability of our neighbourhood invites  the public to a meeting: Thursday, Oct. 2nd, 7:00pm Stanley Ave. Baptist Church 115 Stanley Ave.   On Thursday you will: Meet other residents helping to make Kirkendall a walking and cycling-friendly neighbourhood Prioritize concerns and develop ideas for improving the neighbourhood [...]

City of Hamilton Council recently directed staff to begin a public consultation process for the proposed new tree cutting by-law for trees growing on private property. The City of Hamilton regulates tree cutting on private property through a number of local municipal by-laws (Ancaster, Stoney Creek, etc). In May 2005, City staff released a draft [...]

This is a just to note to say thanks to everyone who brought food or donated money for Mission Service at the Locke St. Festival. We’ve been told by the food bank co-ordinator that the total collected was approximately 600 lbs of food and an additional $164.00 which will be used to feed hungry families [...]

The St. Joseph’s Church Social Justice Committee and Environment Hamilton will be screening the award-winning film ‘A Crude Awakening’ Date:    Monday Sept 29 Time:         7 pm Location:  St. Joseph’s Church – corner of Locke St. & Herkimer Film to be followed by a discussion led by environment Hamilton’s resident expert on peak oil and climate change. [...]

Melrose United kicks off its fall schedule of movies on Friday, Sept 26th at 7 pm. You Never Bike Alone is an 80 minute documentary, looking at how cyclists are building critical mass in Vancouver, Canada, and changing the face of the city. It is the story of how a social movement grows and the people [...]

Kirkendall, The Economic Development and Planning Committee wish to consider potential improvements to public consultation as practiced by the Committee.  (This is the result of a motion by Councillor McHattie, approved by City Council on January 30, 2008, to seek public input on the planning process used for public meetings pursuant to the Planning Act.) [...]

Kirkendall: The date has been set for the Annual General Meeting of the Kirkendall Neighbourhood Association: 7 pm, Tuesday, October 21st Stanley Avenue Baptist Church Corner of Stanley and Locke Street   Hear About: Plans for Light Rail Transit in Hamilton, Making Kirkendall a Walkable neighbourhood, Big Box Development off Longwood Road Parking is Available [...]

Kirkendall, Councillor McHattie is concerned about the continued expansion of bars in Hess Village and the related problems with noise, vandalism, and other incidents in the neighbourhoods. He has met with Hamilton Police Services and they share his concerns, to the point where police officers have expressed concern about their safety on patrol in Hess [...]

The organizers of the Walking Tour of Locke St have asked those who are interested to register first. To do so, please call Beatrice at 905 627 2696 or email her at beatrice.ekoko@gmail.com

Join local historian Bill Manson for a guided walk around the heritage community of Locke Street South. We will explore the history of the area, including its residential, commercial, and industrial development. As well, we will explore the development of historical transportation infrastructures that both promoted and hindered the sustainability of this unique neighbourhood. The [...]