Archives for May 2009
On June 9th, KNA will host a town hall with councillor Brian McHattie, to provide a chance for residents to ask questions about issues of concern in the neighbourhood and council’s processes and decisions. The meeting will be held at Stanley Avenue Baptist Church at 7 pm. If there are questions that you wish to [...]
The Neighbourhood Residential Rental Housing Community Liaison Committee (NRRHCLC) would like input from Ward 1 residents on a potential plan for regulating residential rental housing. When: Thursday, May 28th, 2009, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Where: McMaster University, Gilmour Hall – Room 111 View the campus map: www.mcmaster.ca/welcome/campusmap.cfm (Gilmour Hall is building #20 on [...]
The Economic Development and Planning Committee is holding three Public meetings (under the Planning Act) to consider draft policies and mapping for the new Urban Hamilton Official Plan for the lands shown on the map below. The Official Plan is the long term planning vision for the urban development of Hamilton over the next 20 [...]
For those Kirkendallers on Facebook, a page has been created to deal with the proposed development of a big box store complex on Aberdeen between the rail line and the McMaster Innovation Park: www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=40234997981 We will also have a chance to find out more about the issue on June 9th at the community meeting with [...]
Dear Kirkendall Walks participants; Walk There! challenge takers and vehicle loggers all! Environment Hamilton is pleased to announce that the long awaited draw for 2 VIA rail return tickets to Montreal as well as a GO Transit package will take place at the BAD DOG CAFE on Locke Street this Saturday at 1pm. Meet us [...]
During the week of May 19, 2009, single family households in Hamilton can place up to three containers of waste at the curb on their regular collection day. Residents are reminded that collection day following the holiday Monday is one day later – please check your waste collection calendar for details. A container is defined as [...]
The donations have been weighed and the final total collected is (drum roll….) 7,600 pounds and $500 which is very nearly double our efforts from last year! Thanks to everyone who contributed food, money, and time, and especially to our president, Mary Lou Reiman, for co-ordinating all the work. The next KNA food drive will [...]
2009 COMPOST GIVEAWAY INFORMATION CITY OF HAMILTON Compost is available from the City of Hamilton once again this spring. Residents are invited to fill 5 pails or buckets for the nominal charge of $5. Bring your own shovel and pails or buckets (you supply the elbow grease to fill the buckets). Saturday May 16 Rymal Road Public Works [...]
Join us for the Annual Ryerson Open House and Music Concert: Wednesday, May 13th @ 6 pm Visit your child’s classroom and view some of his/her work then enjoy the Ryerson Music Concert @ 7 pm. The Home & School Association will also be holding a bake sale. Family, music and delicious goodies! What more [...]
The Canadian Walking Master Class is a unique project that supports the implementation of active, safe and sustainable communities across Canada. Hamilton is one of only four Canadian cities participating in the Canadian Walking Master Class. On May 13, 2009, there is an opportunity for members of the public to hear from a team of [...]