September 2023 Issue
Consulting with Neighbourhood Never Considered in Decision to put Tiny Shelters on Strachan Street
By Kathy Renwald In the middle of August, North End residents learned that Strachan Street between James and Hughson would be the location of a new project to house the homeless. The housing is described in a...
Read MoreCanadian Oil Company
By Brian Roulston Near the foot of present-day Wentworth Street, there was a waterway known as...
Read MoreWalkabout – Goes on a RideAbout
This month it was BIKING 101 with the “Compass Cycling Group” I had the pleasure of...
Read MoreSunset Cultural Garden
Sunset Cultural Garden extends our utmost appreciation and best thanks to our incredible...
Read MoreIt isn’t like it used to be…..
Submitted by Beverly Hill As a child growing up in the North End, I remember the 60’s well. I was born in 1948 and lived on Simcoe Street with my parents and grandparents. I think back and recall that we felt safe. Safe to...
Read MoreHOPA Update – Camp CityKidz
Only smiles at CityKidz this summer! For the second year in a row, HOPA Ports had the pleasure of...
Read MoreGarden Ready
By Candy Venning September is a great time in the garden – the weather is warm enough to stay...
Read MoreHamilton Public Library – September Fun
HPL Closures All Hamilton Public Library branches are closed on Sunday, September 3 and...
Read MoreParenting Workshops – Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre
Ready, Set, Smile! is all about Creating Meaningful Social Routines at Home with Toddlers. Participants will learn the importance of shared smiling, how social routines can increase interaction and promote communication and, get...
Read MoreWard 2 Councillor Update
Ward 2 Councillor Cameron Kroetsch It was a busy summer at City Hall. Many City staff and members...
Read MoreCrime Stoppers – Lock It Up
Trevor McKenna, Crime Stoppers Coordinator Summer is in full tilt and many of us are flocking to...
Read MoreJohn Howard Society of Hamilton, Burlington and Area Community Service Program!
Our organization has a community service program where individuals are looking to make a positive...
Read MoreLinda’s Chatty Corner
By Linda Benson It’s about time I revisited the North End, and what a difference a half a year...
Read MoreHamilton Trillium Award Winner
Submitted by Sheri Selway with thanks to Ian and Kathleen for their help and conversation. A...
Read MoreRevisioning the Discovery Centre – Open House Notice
The City is holding an open house for information and feedback on the future use of the Discovery Centre on Pier 8. Learn about an option that includes a multi-use space including a library, Indigenous community gathering area,...
Read MoreNorth Ender of the Year Nomination form
Join us in presenting the 2023 North Ender of The Year Award to two of our deserving residents....
Read MoreBennetto Recreation Centre
You can view and download the Fall programs below. Gym and Club – Fall Registered...
Read MoreWalkabout – Creamy Atlas Ice Cream Parlour
By Ken Hirter “Who doesn’t remember their first ice cream cone or the ice cream man,...
Read MoreThey’re Off! The Queen’s Plate
By Brian Roulston The Queen’s Plate, Canada’s oldest and most prestigious Grade 1 thoroughbred...
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