The Bike Lane Gender Gap: New Research Shows Women Ride More Where Protected Infrastructure Exists.
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State Bill Would Stop Highway Expansions Near Vulnerable New Yorkers - Streetsblog New York City Assembly Member Emerita Torres wants to stop highway expansions near public housing and asthma hot spots.

New York State will halt the expansion of highways near public housing developments and asthma hot spots, under a new bill that seeks to protect some of the poorest and most vulnerable New Yorkers from excess pollution and emissions.

A pink border with the text "The Ward 1 Newsletter" followed by an envelope with a pink lip beside the text "The latest news from Councillor Maureen Wilson. The March 27, 2026 edition of the Ward 1 newsletter includes: A Greener Hamilton, A Greener Ward 1 Hamilton's Proposed Harmonised Tree By-law Temporary Closure of York Blvd Stairs Equity-Based Budgeting – Two-Year Partnership   Sunday Parking Enforcement Weekend JUNO Awards Traffic Impacts The New HUB - Hamilton Utilities Billing A Reminder about my.hamilton.ca McMaster Community Partner Survey YWCA Care Kits Program Updates from the Kirkendall Neighbourhood Association Events" Another pink border at the bottom with Maureen's sidewalk logo and the text "sign up for our mailing list at maureenwilson.ca".

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This edition features updates on some green initiatives in #HamOnt, the new Sunday parking enforcement pilot, a McMaster community partner survey, & more! Check it out today!

Read it online at www.maureenwilson.ca/nl_2026-03-27

I appreciate your reporting on the HCA. I advanced the new reporting process to daylight HCA member remuneration.I’m pretty sure I passed along my entire remuneration to the Conservation Foundation, the charitable fundraising arm of HCA. They do outstanding work. I’ve never charged for mileage.

A blue top banner with the text "lane restrictions". Under that is the text "March 18, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM", followed by the text "temporary lane occupancies - Dundurn St S (Aberdeen Ave to Hill St), Aberdeen Ave (Longwood Rd to Queen St S)." This is followed by a map with the areas impacted highlighted in yellow with arrows pointing to Dundurn St S and Aberdeen Ave. At the bottom is another blue banner with the text "for more information, see: tinyurl.com/LaneRestrictions"

⚠️ Notice of rolling temporary lane restrictions ⚠️

Geotechnical work on Dundurn St S (Aberdeen Ave-Hill St) and Aberdeen Ave (Longwood Rd-Queen St S) will cause temp. lane restrictions March 18-20, 2026 (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, weather dependent).

See tinyurl.com/LaneRestrictions for more details.

Opinion | The Omnipresence of Donald Trump Should Open Our Eyes

“…demagogues rise when hatred increases.”

The Omnipresence of Donald Trump Should Open Our Eyes www.nytimes.com/2026/03/15/o...

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This edition features updates on work being done at the HAAA Grounds, a proposed private tree by-law, some March Break fun for the whole family, and more!

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Well, hello.

Welcome to Wyoming, the Frontier of America’s New Gilded Age

Recommend reading.

Welcome to Wyoming, the Frontier of America’s New Gilded Age www.nytimes.com/2026/03/02/u...

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This edition features features info on the online meetings on the Strathcona & Kirkendall Complete Streets Final Report, the 2026 Tax Budget, Spring Discovery Days @ Gage Park, and more!

Check it out at www.maureenwilson.ca/nl_2026-02-27

Hamilton Water is responding to a watermain break near 211 Dundurn St S. During the repair, there will be lane restrictions on Dundurn St S from Aberdeen Ave to Main St W. Work is expected to wrap up by 4pm today. #HamOnt

The Republican Party Has a Nazi Problem How did the GOP become a haven for slogans and ideas straight out of the Third Reich?

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Hitler’s Greenland Obsession After creating an economic mess with ill-advised tariffs, Hitler looked north in pursuit of resources and national security.

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Want to Change Your Neighborhood? Start With a Power Walk.

Want to Change Your Neighborhood? Start With a Power Walk. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/h...

An incredible honour for my @terry24cooke.bsky.social to be recognized with the Vince Morgan Award for long time ally ship to Hamilton’s Black community at last evening’s 30th Anniversary Rev. John C. Holland dinner.

A pink border and the text: The Ward 1 Newsletter - the latest news from Councillor Maureen Wilson. This February 13, 2026 edition of the Ward 1 newsletter includes: Ward 1 Sponsored Family Day Events Strathcona Kirkendall Complete Streets Budget 2026 Updates Celebrating Black History Month in Hamilton Ward 1 Chronicles - The Dundurn Gardener's Cottage Water Billing Changes Vacant Unit Tax Drop-in Clinics The KNA Needs You! Rain Ready Rebate Events Followed by another pink border and Maureen's logo, as well as a link to sign up for the mailing list at maureenwilson.ca.

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This edition features some info on local Family Day events, celebrating Black History Month, a new installment of "Ward 1 Chronicles" on the Dundurn Gardner's Cottage, and more!

Read it online at www.maureenwilson.ca/nl_2026-02-13

Cartoon figures of happy families playing tennis, swimming, and skating above the text: "Ward 1 Community Sponsored Family Day Programs. Open Swims: Dalewood Recreation Centre (1152 Main St W) on Saturday, February 14, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM and at Kanétskare Recreation Centre (251 Duke St) on Saturday, February 14, 2026 from 2:15 PM to 3:15 PM. Open Skate: Coronation Arena (81 Macklin St N) on Monday, February 16, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. And you can always check out the other drop-in gym, swim, skate, and rink schedules at: hamilton.ca/Gym, hamilton.ca/Swimming, hamilton.ca/Skating, hamilton.ca/Outdoorice."

You're invited to some Ward 1 Community Sponsored Family Day fun!

🏊‍♀️ Open Swims ➡️ Sat, Feb 14, 2026:
Dalewood Rec Centre (1152 Main St W), 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Kanétskare Rec Centre (251 Duke St), 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

⛸️ Open Skate ➡️ Mon, Feb 16, 2026:
Coronation Arena (81 Macklin St N), 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Do you have your ticket yet? A wonderful annual celebration.

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⚠️UPDATE on ongoing watermain repair⚠️

Hamilton Water crews anticipate completing the repair tonight (February 4, 2026) by 11:00 PM. Charlton Ave W remains closed from Hess St S to Queen St S and lane restrictions on Queen St S from Herkimer St to Robinson St are still in effect.

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⚠️Notice of upcoming watermain repair⚠️

Hamilton Water will be repairing a critical watermain on Charlton Ave W on Feb 3 & 4, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily. Charlton Ave W (Hess St S to Queen St S) will be closed & there will be lane restrictions on Queen St S from Herkimer St to Robinson St.

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This edition has info on the City's response to Significant Weather Events, the York Blvd stairs, fun local Family Day events & more! View online at www.maureenwilson.ca/nl_2026-01-30

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⚠️Notice of Upcoming Lane Closure⚠️

The westbound lane of the Queen St Hill (Beckett Dr) will be closed on Friday, Jan 30, 2026, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM for a guide rail repair. Rain date is Feb 2, 2026.

Flaggers will be on-site to allow for two-way traffic. Expect delays and consider an alternate route.

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This edition features our new "Ward 1 Chronicles" history section, important housing updates, info on road & snow clearing & more! View online at www.maureenwilson.ca/nl_2026-01-16

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#HamOnt Budget 2026 public delegation day is Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. To participate in-person or virtually, sign up before noon on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 (Jan. 15, 2026 for pre-recorded submissions).

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