Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This year’s theme, “Fostering disability-inclusive societies,” reminds us that accessibility isn’t optional. 1 in 4 Ontarians lives with a disability. Hamilton is stronger when everyone can participate fully.

📬 Ward 11 December newsletter: winter events, local news & holiday happenings! Read: mailchi.mp/1832e79c481e... Subscribe: mailchi.mp/hamilton/sig... #HamOnt #Ward11

🚧 ROAD WORK: White Church Rd & Hampton Brook Way TUES DEC 2: White Church Rd FULL CLOSURE (Upper James to Hampton Brook) - no vehicle/pedestrian access, detours in place WED DEC 3: Asphalt work on both roads - lane reductions, access maintained

🎄 Early Holiday weekend in Ward 11! Sunday Nov 30: 🌟 Mount Hope Tree Lighting 3:30-5pm (9026 Airport Rd W) 🔥 BAS Christmas Bazaar & Tree Lighting 4pm (2600 Regional Rd 56) Two great events to kick off the season! Hope to see you at one of these community celebrations ✨ #Ward11 #HamOnt

📢 PUBLIC MEETING Dec 2, 9:30am: Mixed-use development proposed for 2640-2654 Binbrook Rd - 33 residential units + 5 commercial units. Submit comments by Dec 1 noon to [email protected] Staff report available Nov 26: hamilton.ca/MeetingAgendas File: ZAC-22-055 #Ward11

Snow’s been falling all morning. Crews cleared P1 routes overnight and are now into residential streets + sidewalks in coverage areas. Please clear your sidewalk within 24 hrs and keep bins on the curb. Track plows: hamilton.ca/plowtracker Read more: www.marktadeson.ca/post/keeping...

TONIGHT: Binbrook Rd/Trinity Church Rd/White Church Rd intersection improvements PIC Drop in 6–8 p.m. Glanbrook Arena Learn about options: roundabout, signals & realignment. Info: hamilton.ca/binbrook-intersection-improvements Get our Newsletter and never miss a notice: mailchi.mp/hami.../sign...

🚧 Traffic Alert – Whitechurch Rd E 🚧 Roadside ditching between Nebo & Miles from Nov 6–10, 7AM–5PM (weekdays). Two-way traffic with flagging—expect brief delays. Thanks for driving safe!

All Access. No Cost! For @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social @mohawk-college.bsky.social and Redeemer University students, Staff, and Faculty, whether you're studying online, on campus, or around #HamOnt, getting an HPL #librarycard is easy. www.hpl.ca/mcmaster www.hpl.ca/mohawk www.hpl.ca/redeemer

🏘️ MOUNT HOPE HPL COMMUNITY MEETING 📅 TODAY - Wed Sep 24, 6-8PM 📍 Mt Hope Comm. Hall - 3027 Homestead Dr See the plans. Have your say. Ask questions. HPL staff and Councillor Tadeson will be there to listen and answer your questions. #HamOnt #Ward11 #MountHope

🏛️ TOMORROW NIGHT: Have your say on Hamilton's 2026 Budget! Join Mayor Horwath and City staff at the Binbrook Agricultural Society (Building 3, 2600 Hwy 56) from 6-7:30 PM. I hope to see you there - please attend and share your priorities for the 2026 Budget. #ward11 #Budget2026 #CommunityInput

🏒 Laverne Gaddye Night: Glanbrook Rangers 50th Season Home Opener! We face the Streetsville Derbys as we honour Vern Gaddye - beloved exec & community pillar. The mezzanine is now the Laverne Gaddye Mezzanine. Puck drops Wed Sept 17, 7:30 PM. Fill the stands, Glanbrook!

TOMORROW! Hope to see you there! Mark in the Park – Evening Edition returns! 🌳 Chat with Mark Tadeson: 🗓️ July 15 – Southhampton Park (5–7) 🗓️ July 22 – Glanbrook Centre (6–8) 🗓️ July 30 – Homebrook Park (6–8) Let’s build community together. marktadeson.ca #Ward11

REMINDER: Annual summer maintenance on stormwater pond at Bradley Ave/Magnificent Way Aug 1-Oct 31. Dredging work keeps flood protection working. Trail closure, truck staging, possible weekday noise 7-7. 125 residents are getting letters. Questions? Call us. #Ward11

TODAY! Hope to see you there! Mark in the Park – Evening Edition returns! 🌳 Chat with Mark Tadeson: 🗓️ July 22 – Glanbrook Centre (6–8) 🗓️ July 30 – Homebrook Park (6–8) Let’s build community together. https://marktadeson.ca #Ward11

Annual summer maintenance on stormwater pond at Bradley Ave/Magnificent Way Aug 1-Oct 31. Dredging work keeps flood protection working. Trail closure, truck staging, possible weekday noise 7-7. 125 residents are getting letters. Questions? Call us. #Ward11

🌡️ Extended heat warning! FREE swimming at all City pools during heat warnings. Supie programs: modified hours July 15 (10:30-1:30pm) , cancelled July 18 due to heat. Most wading pools closed (except Dundas Driving Park). Cool places: hamilton.ca/heat #HamiltonON #BeatTheHeat

Road Work Guyatt Road Starting July 15th crews will be doing asphalt work on Guyatt Rd btw Fletcher Rd and RR 56. Work continues Wed. if needed. Hours: 8AM to 4PM both days Traffic: Two-way traffic stays open, expect minor delays Weather: Work stops if conditions aren't right for proper asphalt

TOMORROW! Hope to see you there! Mark in the Park – Evening Edition returns! 🌳 Chat with Mark Tadeson: 🗓️ July 15 – Southhampton Park (5–7) 🗓️ July 22 – Glanbrook Centre (6–8) 🗓️ July 30 – Homebrook Park (6–8) Let’s build community together. marktadeson.ca #Ward11

🚨 TOMORROW! JULY 9: Join us for the 45th Annual Community Safety Night at Binbrook Fairgrounds! 6:30–9PM. Free entry, Free SWAG, safety demos, BBQ & more! #Ward11 #SafetyNight2025 #Binbrook #HamiltonEvents

Mark in the Park – Evening Edition returns! 🌳 Chat with Mark Tadeson: 🗓️ July 15 – Southhampton Park (5–7) 🗓️ July 22 – Glanbrook Centre (6–8) 🗓️ July 30 – Homebrook Park (6–8) Let’s build community together. marktadeson.ca #Ward11

🍁 Wishing everyone in #Ward11 and #HamOnt a very Happy Canada Day : I hope you have a day full of BBQs, fireworks (the safe kind!), and neighbourly cheer. ~ Cllr Mark Tadeson 🍁

Binbrook had a Canada Day glow-up courtesy of Mark Tadeson's Ward 11 office! Our new Canada flag banners are up (and looking sharp.) And Mount Hope - you are next - we're still working with Hydro One but we are moving forward. Happy Canada Day weekend, Ward 11! #Ward11 #CanadaDayGlowUp

🚨 SAVE THE DATE: July 9: Join us for the 45th Annual Community Safety Night at Binbrook Fairgrounds! 6:30–9PM. Free entry, Free SWAG, safety demos, BBQ & more! #Ward11 #SafetyNight2025 #Binbrook #HamiltonEvents

It's that time of year again: Summer Reading Club at HPL! 📚✈️ Travel the world through books with HPL’s Summer Reading Club! Join June 28–Sept 2. Fun activities, cool prizes & awesome events for all ages. Register online or at any branch: hpl.ca/src #HPLSRC #SummerReading #HamiltonReads

🎉 Join us in celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day! 🌿 🗓 June 21 | 🕛 12–4 PM 📍 James St Plaza, West Harbour Enjoy performances, artisan vendors & culture. All are welcome! #HamOnt #NIPD2025 #IndigenousPeoplesDay

Do you know an individual, group, community organization or business in #HamOnt improving accessibility for persons with disabilities? Nominate them for Hamilton’s Accessibility Awards! Nominations are open until Friday, July 18. More details at: http://hamilton.ca/accessibilityawards

See graffiti in Ward 11? Report it! 📞 905-546-CITY 📧 [email protected] 🚨 In progress? Call 911 📣 Tip Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-8477 Let’s keep our community clean and welcoming. #Hamilton #Ward11 #SeeItReportIt

📣 The City of Hamilton is moving forward with next steps for the Twenty Rd E and Upper Red Hill Valley Parkway extensions. Join the Virtual PIC2 Environmental Assessment. 🗓 Thursday, June 26 ⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM 📍 Online Register here: engage.hamilton.ca/twentyandurhvpextensions

Happy Father's Day to the amazing dads in Ward 11! Whether you're fixing what's broken, cheering from the sidelines, or simply showing up when it matters—your quiet strength builds our community. Thank you! 🏠

Proud to attend the 56th Annual Review of the 779 Black Knight Squadron this month. Big congrats to the cadets and thanks to the officers & volunteers who support them. A great evening at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum! #HamOnt #Ward11 #Cadets

🚧 REMINDER! 🚧 The LINC is getting some TLC! 🌟 📅 **June 13-16** Eastbound: Golf Links Rd to Upper Red Hill Valley Pkwy (Fri 8 AM, reopen Mon 5 AM) Westbound: Red Hill Valley Pkwy to Mohawk Rd ( Fri 10 AM, reopen Mon 5 AM) Plan your routes and drive safe!

🎭 Fantastic evening at the Theatre Aquarius Gala 2025! Great to celebrate Hamilton's incredible arts community alongside Michael Rubinoff, Tom Wilson, and so many other passionate supporters of local theatre. Thank you Theatre Aquarius for an unforgettable night! ✨ #TheatreAquarius #ArtsInHamilton

⚾ Baseball is back in Mount Hope! Threw out the first pitch for the Binbrook Bisons Girls Fastball opener — same diamond I pitched on in Glanbrook Slo-Pitch a decade ago. Great to see it in use again! ⚾🧢 #Ward11 #BinbrookBisons #HamOnt

🎨 The Hamilton Plein Air Festival just keeps getting bigger — over 80 artists this year! It was great to see everyone out capturing our city’s landscapes. A big shoutout to the organizers, volunteers, and everyone who came to support the arts! #HamOnt #PleinAirFestival #HamiltonArts

Help the City of Hamilton stop illegal graffiti: See it, Report it! Release>> www.hamilton.ca/city-council... #HamOnt

🎉 Don’t miss the Hamilton Arts Awards this Thursday! 🗓 Date: June 12 🕕 Time: 6:00–10:00 p.m. 📍 Location: Westinghouse HQ, 286 Sanford Ave N 💵 Free entry! Live performances, exhibitions, and installations! Everyone's welcome—no RSVP needed! 🌟

🎉 First “Mark in the Park” is in the books! Huge thanks to everyone who swung by Kopperfield Park on Friday to chat about local issues, ideas, and life in Ward 11. It was great connecting with you - your voices matter! Can’t wait for more drop-ins this summer at different parks across the ward.

🌞 Hamilton’s summer program registration opens June 11–13 at 8am! Virtual waiting room opens at 7:45am. Plan ahead + log in early! 🔗 hamilton.ca/registration #HamOnt #HamiltonRecreation #SummerFun

Save the Date! 🚗 CLASSICS IN THE PARK | June 22, 9AM–1PM @ Binbrook Fairgrounds! Show cars $20 • DJ • Food • Awards • Vendors • Swap Meet • Raffles • 50/50 🌟 All welcome! Please bring a food bank donation if walking in! #HamOnt #Binbrook #ClassicCars

🌟 **REMINDER: TOMORROW 3-5pm Our first-ever **"Mark in the Park"** event is happening on **Friday June 6th, 2025**, at **Kopperfield Park** (20 Idlewilde Lane). Bring your family, friends, and even your pets (It's a Park after all!) for some meaningful conversation. Hope to see you there! 🌳😊

🚧 Announcement: Harrison Rd from Hall to Kirk, will be closed, June 9 through December for essential bridge replacement work. Local access will remain. More information: 🔗 https://marktadeson.wixsite.com/mark-tadeson-ward-11/post/upcoming-road-closure-harrison-road-bridge-replacement-bridge-404

Summer of Recreation starts here! Get access to a variety of drop-in programs, including outdoor pools, with the 3 month rec pass. For more information and to purchase: www.hamilton.ca/recpasses

🌟 Mark in the Park 🌟 You're invited to our first-ever **"Mark in the Park"** event on **Friday June 6th, 2025**, at **Kopperfield Park** (20 Idlewilde Lane). Bring family, friends or pets (It's a Park after all!) I'm here to listen to your comments and concerns. Hope to see you there! 🌳😊

🚆 Councillor Tadeson is Ottawa-bound for #FCM2025 with Councillors Kroetsch, Hwang & Nann + City staff! Representing #HamOnt at the national level & bringing rural + urban voices to the table. Safe travels, Team Hamilton! #Ward11 #StrongCities #TeamHamilton

🚧 **Heads Up!** 🚧 The LINC maintenance has been rescheduled for **June 13–16**. Eastbound lanes close at 8 AM on Friday and Westbound at 10 AM. Both lanes back open by 5 AM on Monday. We’re making this shift to avoid overlap with QEW work. Thanks for your patience as we keep our roads safe! 🙌

📣 New Catholic Secondary School! 🏫 The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board is hosting a Community Open House for more info. 🗓️ Date: Monday, June 2, 2025 🕡 Time: 6:30–8:30 PM 📍 Location: Our Lady of Hope Catholic Elementary School (Main Gym), 400 Pumpkin Pass

🌟 It’s National AccessAbility Week! 🌟 In Ward 11, we’re breaking barriers and building an inclusive future—together. Proud to stand with our community under “Nothing Without Us.” Let’s keep pushing forward! 💪 #AccessAbilityWeek #InclusiveHamilton #BreakingBarriers

Had the pleasure of attending the Glancaster Choristers’ Gershwin and Friends performance on Sunday. Incredible talent right here in our community—thank you for a beautiful afternoon of music and connection! 🎶 #Ward11 #HamiltonArts

A joyous occasion and fabulous singing talent were showcased at the Garth Trails Singers Concert on Saturday night. I loved meeting the choir and listening to the harmonies. Thanks so much for the invitation. I'm already looking forward to the Christmas Concert!