Aberdeen / Dundurn Proposal plans now available

Earlier this month, we posted a message about a proposed development on the site of the former Tim Hortons at Aberdeen and Dundurn Streets. Councillor McHattie has asked the proponent to provide additional detailed information and the following documents (prepared by the developer as part of his planning application to the City) are now housed at [...]

Neighbourhood Gardening Group launches website

Those who frequent Pearl St. may have seen the remarkable results of the efforts made by a group of volunteers from the community who have transformed one corner of street between Bold and Pine. More information about the project and how you can get involved can be found on the group’s website. More restoration and [...]

Neighbourhood Crime Report for June

he crime stats for the month of June, provided by Sergeant Jo-Ann Savoie, West Town Crime Manager are now posted at http://www.brianmchattie.ca/page2.php?id=46.  Scroll down to the heading “Crime Reports” and click on the West Town Crime Stats for June 2009 link. Notes from the Crime Manager:   Please be on the look out for a current suspect. He has been described [...]

Plans for the Aberdeen/Dundurn Tim Horton’s property

An application has been received by Hamilton’s Planning and Economic Development Department for a Zoning By-law Amendment by UrbanCor Developments Inc. on lands located at 427 Aberdeen Ave (Former Tim Horton’s location at the corner of Dundurn & Aberdeen). The purpose of the application is to change the existing Commercial District to a Residential District, [...]

Alleyway Review Comments requested by July 10th

Alleyway Service Level Review Project  City Staff have begun a review of the City’s alleyway inventory with the goal of establishing comprehensive policies and procedures to address the management of alleyways in the City of Hamilton.  A Public Information Centre was held on June 25 to gather public input for this process.  Anyone who was unable to attend [...]

Hamilton Fruit Tree Project

Hamilton Fruit Tree Project is pleased to announce our first ever launch! Where: Dundurn Castle – under the apple trees When: Saturday July 11th, 2009 from 11-2pm. Drop by for some live music, apples, apple cider and relax with us under the shade of the trees. Bring some instruments if you like and we will [...]

Let’s get Hamilton’s Car Share Co-op on the Road !!

Hamilton Car Share is eager to get cars on the road this summer. In order to make it happen, we need 50 driving members to register. Now is the time for folks to step forward and support the initiative. The cost of a driving membership is $400 and is fully refundable. If you need more [...]