November 15 marked a full three years in my role as Councillor for Ward 2. Every year, around this time, I write about another year gone by, what I’ve learned in this job, what people tell me when they see me at a meeting, stop me in the street, or share their thoughts with me in an email. #HamOnt

CHCH is reporting that there has been a pedestrian fatality on Upper Ottawa Street. This is, very tragically, the third pedestrian fatality in a week in Hamilton. www.chch.com/chch-news/pe...

Today we honour the trans lives stolen by violence and discrimination. In love and solidarity, we recommit to the fight for safety, dignity, and a world where trans people are valued, and free.

Hamilton Police are investigating the second pedestrian fatality within 48 hours of each other. "A 42 year old female pedestrian who was struck on Wilson Street West by a pick up truck." #HamOnt hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/hamilto...

Hamilton Centre MP Aslam Rana did not participate in the tour. He was present for a few minutes when the Minister of Housing showed up, took photos, and left. This was the extent of his "join"

The Stoney Creek minor hockey sexual misconduct story became public because of the tireless and great work of TSN's Rick Westhead, who has repeatedly exposed the failings of Hockey Canada. Westhead's integrity, professionalism, and commitment to real accountability journalism is commendable.

Inmates at a minimum-security prison are producing milk that enters Canada’s commercial supply chain. It’s part of the national prison labour program critics say has drifted far from its rehabilitative goals. APTN Investigates: Fields of Confinement

After decades behind bars, Jeff Ewert now leads the Canadian Prisoners’ Labour Confederation. A group pushing to unionize inmate workers and bring basic labour rights inside Canada’s prisons. Fields of Confinement – Watch Saturday on APTN

Prisoners across Canada are producing goods for Crown corporations and more recently, for public consumption. This week on APTN Investigates, Brittany Guyot goes behind the walls of Canada’s prison farm program, where experts warn the true cost goes far beyond dollars.

Had such an incredible time in Toronto for Labor Notes' Troublemakers School this weekend! Heard from and met lots of labour activists and leaders and was fortunate to help co-facilitate one of the workshops. Hopefully something that can happen again in the future on this side of the border 🤞🏻

Solidarity with striking CUPW members! Visited the @cupwsttp.bsky.social local 548 picket line this evening to drop off food and snacks on behalf of PSAC Hamilton. Stop by and show your support for CUPW and OPSEU members on strike if you can! ✊🏻 #HamOnt #canlab

Hamilton City Council is receiving an update regarding encampments today. Many delegates are speaking to Council, calling for a return to permitting encampments in some public spaces until such time as the City provides zero-barrier rent-free housing. #yhmcc

Spent the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at the Woodland Cultural Centre for the official unveiling of the former Mohawk Institute Residential School as an interpreted historic site. 1/2

On Truth & Reconciliation Day, we must act on ongoing harms. Grassy Narrows still suffers from mercury contamination after 60 + years. Sign the petition for Mercury Justice you.leadnow.ca/petitions/me... #FreeGrassy #GrassyNarrows

Had a great time at Open Streets in #HamOnt while tabling with @environmenthamont.bsky.social! Saw a lot of friends and we worked together to protect the "green belt" 😉🌱

Grow the Greenbelt Cycle 2025 with @environmenthamont.bsky.social and the lovely folks at Heart's Content Organic Farm 🚲🌱

#DrawTheLine in #HamOnt with @hamilton350org.bsky.social, allied groups and friends, including some of my fav union siblings from @cupwsttp.bsky.social local 548 ✊🏻🇵🇸

YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO REGISTER #HAMONT www.environmenthamilton.org/greenbeltcycle

Two weeks to go to for our GROW THE GREENBELT Cycle #HamOnt! Register today: www.environmenthamilton.org/greenbeltcycle

One week until peach sundaes.

UPDATE the lights installed today are now on! It is a beautiful evening, there is a nice breeze. Enjoy King William. #hamont

Happy Rally Day, oskee wee wee!! 🔥🔥💛 (they didn't play a little rain, but to be fair, there was a lot of sun) #HamOnt

Just 2 more sleeps until the big day! There's still time to join the team and help get out the vote for @matthewgreen.bsky.social on election day. Sign up: www.matthewgreen.ca/volunteer #HamOnt #cdnpoli #canlab

E-25 and back on the doors with a wonderful friend of mine! We're less than a month away from re-electing @matthewgreen.bsky.social as our MP right here in Hamilton Centre, join the team: matthewgreen.ndp.ca #HamOnt #cdnpoli #canlab

E-27 and still lots of time left to join the Hamilton Centre team and re-elect @matthewgreen.bsky.social Sign up: matthewgreen.ndp.ca #HamOnt #cdnpoli #canlab

Back on the doors in Hamilton Centre! So grateful for the chance to connect with friends and neighbours over the next few weeks in support of @matthewgreen.bsky.social Read more, request a sign, donate, and volunteer: matthewgreen.ndp.ca #HamOnt #cdnpoli #canlab

Syrup-ly the best way to wrap up the weekend 🥞

Back with Neighbour to Neighbour again to volunteer at #CNOY2025! Coldest Night of the Year is so important to ensuring they can continue to provide food, services & necessities that are increasingly needed by our neighbours in #HamOnt. Still time to donate: cnoy.w-ith.me/Deanna

Gooooood morning! It's a beautiful day to hit the doors with @kojodampteyondp.bsky.social, your Hamilton Mountain ONDP Candidate. We are just FIVE days from the election and you can still visit the advance polls and cast your vote for Kojo today! E-5 let's gooooo 🔥🔥 #hamont #onpoli #onelxn

Back on the doors in HamCen! Cast your vote early for @sarahjama.bsky.social and sign up to volunteer on election day: www.votesarahjama.ca/volunteer #hamont #onpoli #onelxn #onlab

A little snow never bothered me anyway 😉❄️ One of the perks of being an avid all-season walker is that today's storm wasn't enough to keep me from hitting the doors in support of @sarahjama.bsky.social, Hamilton Centre's independent candidate for re-election! #HamOnt #onpoli #onelxn

Spending my Saturday on the doors in Hamilton Centre with an amazing volunteer team, all in the hopes we can re-elect @sarahjama.bsky.social on Feb 27! You can read more and sign up to volunteer at votesarahjama.ca #HamOnt #onpoli #onelxn

Elite canvass crew on the doors tonight for @kojodampteyondp.bsky.social 🐐 #HamOnt #onpoli #onelxn

Name a more iconic sign crew duo, we'll wait 🔥🔨 Happy Sign Day to all who celebrate, ready to hammer home the orange wave for @kojodampteyondp.bsky.social #HamOnt #onpoli #onelxn

Door to door, street to street, and neighbourhood to neighbourhood for Kojo Damptey, your Ontario NDP candidate on Hamilton Mountain! #HamOnt #onpoli #onelxn #onlab @kojodampteyondp.bsky.social 🧵1/

Meet Kojo Damptey, the Ontario NDP candidate for Hamilton Mountain for the upcoming provincial election. #HamOnt #HamOntMtn #onpoli

New from me: A column on why Sarah Jama is likely to win in Hamilton Centre. - Her independent riding association raised $34K in just one month in 2023 - They can spend reach the ~$110K campaign limit - The other parties do not have local campaigns that can compete. #HamOnt #yhmvote

Likely the coolest but definitely the coldest flyering team out in Ward 4 today! Happy to do my part this weekend to support Abby Zaitley, candidate for HWDSB trustee. You can learn more about Abby, make a donation, or sign up to volunteer at www.abbyzaitley.ca/ #HamOnt

I just registered for CNOY 2025 with Neighbour to Neighbour! N2N does critically important work in our city and needs our support as the need for their support continues to increase. Please consider registering, donating, or signing up to volunteer with me! #HamOnt ❄️ secure.e2rm.com/registrant/F...

Great to see the Hamilton Farmers' Market so busy this weekend! Picked up some goodies and ran into a few friends. Bonus: saw Santa on my walk this afternoon and he waved at me!

Perfect snowy afternoon for a holiday movie at The Westdale The Rotary Club of Hamilton was also there collecting donations for Operation Santa Claus in #HamOnt

Making the nice list this year 😉🎄 Had a wonderful evening in Gore Park for the lighting of the Christmas Tree of Hope! It's a great event and supports Operation Santa Claus with the Rotary Club of Hamilton. To learn more or donate, visit: rotaryclubhamilton.ca/spreading-ho... #HamOnt

At the Ward 2 Town Hall on the 2025 City Budget with @ward2hamilton.bsky.social & Councillor @cameronkroetsch.bsky.social. It's so wonderful to have this level of information access and engagement outside of an election year. #HamOnt

A great evening with lots of friends at the ACORN Hamilton gala dinner this evening! #HamOnt

Great night in Gage park getting in the holiday spirit & supporting Hamilton Food Share #HamOnt

Door to door, street to street, and neighbourhood to neighbourhood for Abby Zaitley, candidate for HWDSB Trustee in Ward 4! Learn more, volunteer, donate, or request a lawn sign: www.abbyzaitley.ca #HamOnt