Ward 2 Hamilton
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This is the official account of the office of Ward 2 City Councillor @cameronkroetsch.bsky.social; you can reach us at Ward2@hamilton.ca
This week's Hamilton heritage post briefly examines the origin of the “The Mountain”, the beloved nickname for the Niagara Escarpment, which is a defining natural landmark stretching across southern Ontario. #HamOnt
November 7, 2025 at 7:51 PM
This week's Hamilton heritage post briefly examines the origin of the “The Mountain”, the beloved nickname for the Niagara Escarpment, which is a defining natural landmark stretching across southern Ontario. #HamOnt
Downtown won big last night at the Hamilton Urban Design and Architecture Awards. I was thrilled to represent the community at the ceremony. A huge shout out to CityHousing Hamilton who won 5 awards! We have our challenges downtown but we have a lot to celebrate, too. #HamOnt
November 7, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Downtown won big last night at the Hamilton Urban Design and Architecture Awards. I was thrilled to represent the community at the ceremony. A huge shout out to CityHousing Hamilton who won 5 awards! We have our challenges downtown but we have a lot to celebrate, too. #HamOnt
With the Pier 8 development pausing indefinitely due to the collapse of the condo market, I moved a motion today to ask staff to look at other options and report back in public. Those options included affordable housing and purpose built rentals. It died on a tie. Transparency matters. #HamOnt
November 7, 2025 at 5:02 PM
With the Pier 8 development pausing indefinitely due to the collapse of the condo market, I moved a motion today to ask staff to look at other options and report back in public. Those options included affordable housing and purpose built rentals. It died on a tie. Transparency matters. #HamOnt
Lighting for the John Street underpass is the next phase of the City’s underpass program. We’ll be working our way east in 2026 to upgrade the underpasses on Catharine Street, Walnut Street, and Young Street. #HamOnt
November 6, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Lighting for the John Street underpass is the next phase of the City’s underpass program. We’ll be working our way east in 2026 to upgrade the underpasses on Catharine Street, Walnut Street, and Young Street. #HamOnt
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The federal budget includes a funding commitment for a new 55,000 sq ft Downtown Hamilton YMCA.
The YMCA is part of a massive proposal to redevelop an entire Downtown block with two 32-storey rental towers, ~700 units, and the development is personally led by Jennifer Keesmaat #HamOnt
The federal budget includes a funding commitment for a new 55,000 sq ft Downtown Hamilton YMCA.
The YMCA is part of a massive proposal to redevelop an entire Downtown block with two 32-storey rental towers, ~700 units, and the development is personally led by Jennifer Keesmaat #HamOnt
Federal Budget Includes Funding Commitment for New Downtown Hamilton YMCA
New 55,000 sq ft YMCA facility part of mixed-use project with approximately 700 rental units in two 32-storey towers proposed by Jennifer Keesmaat's Collecdev-Markee Developments
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November 4, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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The federal budget includes a funding commitment for a new 55,000 sq ft Downtown Hamilton YMCA.
The YMCA is part of a massive proposal to redevelop an entire Downtown block with two 32-storey rental towers, ~700 units, and the development is personally led by Jennifer Keesmaat #HamOnt
The federal budget includes a funding commitment for a new 55,000 sq ft Downtown Hamilton YMCA.
The YMCA is part of a massive proposal to redevelop an entire Downtown block with two 32-storey rental towers, ~700 units, and the development is personally led by Jennifer Keesmaat #HamOnt
Yesterday, I welcomed more than 200 Grade 5 students from Ward 2 elementary schools to City Hall. It was a great morning. Students debated, made decisions, and learned how their City works - an experience directly tied to the Grade 5 social studies curriculum. #HamOnt
November 5, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Yesterday, I welcomed more than 200 Grade 5 students from Ward 2 elementary schools to City Hall. It was a great morning. Students debated, made decisions, and learned how their City works - an experience directly tied to the Grade 5 social studies curriculum. #HamOnt
Happy Heritage Halloween! Today we’re looking at a long vanished resting place, once at the head of Ferguson Avenue, the Hamilton Family Graveyard. It was nestled along the escarpment some 500 metres from the family's farmhouse, now the Jolleycut. Let's dig a grave into it. #HamOnt
October 31, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Happy Heritage Halloween! Today we’re looking at a long vanished resting place, once at the head of Ferguson Avenue, the Hamilton Family Graveyard. It was nestled along the escarpment some 500 metres from the family's farmhouse, now the Jolleycut. Let's dig a grave into it. #HamOnt
The Ward 2 Team has been out in every downtown neighbourhood this week distributing speed cushion postcards on streets where we've received requests for traffic calming. If you get one of these, please respond before the end of November so we have your feedback. #HamOnt
October 30, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The Ward 2 Team has been out in every downtown neighbourhood this week distributing speed cushion postcards on streets where we've received requests for traffic calming. If you get one of these, please respond before the end of November so we have your feedback. #HamOnt
Join me for a town hall on the City's 2026 budget on November 25. Topics include a budget history; overviews of water, tax, and board budgets; and a deep dive on the $5.2b infrastructure deficit. As always, there will be time for feedback and questions. Register at ward2hamilton.ca/townhall. #HamOnt
October 30, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Join me for a town hall on the City's 2026 budget on November 25. Topics include a budget history; overviews of water, tax, and board budgets; and a deep dive on the $5.2b infrastructure deficit. As always, there will be time for feedback and questions. Register at ward2hamilton.ca/townhall. #HamOnt
Hamilton Day, this Saturday, November 1, is almost here! This weekend, let’s all celebrate everything local in our downtown community, and across our city. If you can, take some time to visit shops, restaurants, and makers in neighbourhoods across Hamilton. Learn more at hamiltonday.ca. #HamOnt
October 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Hamilton Day, this Saturday, November 1, is almost here! This weekend, let’s all celebrate everything local in our downtown community, and across our city. If you can, take some time to visit shops, restaurants, and makers in neighbourhoods across Hamilton. Learn more at hamiltonday.ca. #HamOnt
Today's heritage post visits the Mark Preece House, built in 1876 as a malt house for William Osborne. Located on the Iroquois Plain near the historic Lands Inlet, the area thrived with skilled trades and manufacturing. Close access to railways and the lake made it a prime site for industry. #HamOnt
October 23, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Today's heritage post visits the Mark Preece House, built in 1876 as a malt house for William Osborne. Located on the Iroquois Plain near the historic Lands Inlet, the area thrived with skilled trades and manufacturing. Close access to railways and the lake made it a prime site for industry. #HamOnt
We’re finally getting a crossing at the West Harbour GO Station - funded from Ward 2 reserves and coming to the neighbourhood in the next year. Here’s a bit more about it. #HamOnt
October 18, 2025 at 5:31 PM
We’re finally getting a crossing at the West Harbour GO Station - funded from Ward 2 reserves and coming to the neighbourhood in the next year. Here’s a bit more about it. #HamOnt
If you’re downtown today check out the James Street North Block Party between Barton and Murray Streets. It’s on until late. Thanks to all the businesses who organized this to make our downtown vibrant and safe for everyone who wants to walk and roll. #HamOnt
October 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
If you’re downtown today check out the James Street North Block Party between Barton and Murray Streets. It’s on until late. Thanks to all the businesses who organized this to make our downtown vibrant and safe for everyone who wants to walk and roll. #HamOnt
This week's heritage post is about a popular subject I talk to residents about more often than you'd think - the long lost Gore Park washrooms. They were a fixture downtown from 1913 through to the 1980s, first mired in headlines of cost overruns and heated debates. Let's get into it. #HamOnt
October 16, 2025 at 1:58 PM
This week's heritage post is about a popular subject I talk to residents about more often than you'd think - the long lost Gore Park washrooms. They were a fixture downtown from 1913 through to the 1980s, first mired in headlines of cost overruns and heated debates. Let's get into it. #HamOnt
I’ve spent some time with JP over the years. Glad to hear he’s finally found a home. When we talk about housing first, this is what it looks like. JP will now have a home from which to rebuild his life. Without it, he wouldn’t have the support he needs. Housing is the only solution. #HamOnt
October 14, 2025 at 1:55 PM
I’ve spent some time with JP over the years. Glad to hear he’s finally found a home. When we talk about housing first, this is what it looks like. JP will now have a home from which to rebuild his life. Without it, he wouldn’t have the support he needs. Housing is the only solution. #HamOnt
Spent the morning talking to small business owners in the International Village. A big theme was wanting to see more programming downtown, so here’s an update on how we’ve upgraded Ferguson Station to make it easier to use. #HamOnt
October 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Spent the morning talking to small business owners in the International Village. A big theme was wanting to see more programming downtown, so here’s an update on how we’ve upgraded Ferguson Station to make it easier to use. #HamOnt
Thanks to Ward 2 Trustee @sabreinadahab.bsky.social and Ward 4 Trustee Abby Zaitley for organizing and hosting a Stop Bill 33 Town Hall last night. The Ford government is trying to get rid of school trustees and the community is starting to organize in opposition. #HamOnt
October 9, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Thanks to Ward 2 Trustee @sabreinadahab.bsky.social and Ward 4 Trustee Abby Zaitley for organizing and hosting a Stop Bill 33 Town Hall last night. The Ford government is trying to get rid of school trustees and the community is starting to organize in opposition. #HamOnt
Preview of the traffic light coming to Robert Street and James Street North to support the hard working concrete crosswalk installed here years ago. Residents have been asking for this for a long time and I’m happy to be able to move it forward during this term of council. Safety matters. #HamOnt
October 4, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Preview of the traffic light coming to Robert Street and James Street North to support the hard working concrete crosswalk installed here years ago. Residents have been asking for this for a long time and I’m happy to be able to move it forward during this term of council. Safety matters. #HamOnt
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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
October 2, 2025 at 2:58 AM
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
This week's heritage post considers the City's Land Acknowledgement in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Orange Shirt Day, on September 30. Land acknowledgements reflect our obligations to rights and treaty holders across the city we now call Hamilton. #HamOnt
October 2, 2025 at 2:32 PM
This week's heritage post considers the City's Land Acknowledgement in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Orange Shirt Day, on September 30. Land acknowledgements reflect our obligations to rights and treaty holders across the city we now call Hamilton. #HamOnt
The final round of Ward 2 Community Grants for 2025 is open until November 1. Please visit ward2hamilton.ca/grants to apply. Grants are for not for profit organizations. The Ward 2 Team is here to make the application process simple and easy so please reach out if you need support. #HamOnt
October 1, 2025 at 3:21 PM
The final round of Ward 2 Community Grants for 2025 is open until November 1. Please visit ward2hamilton.ca/grants to apply. Grants are for not for profit organizations. The Ward 2 Team is here to make the application process simple and easy so please reach out if you need support. #HamOnt
Beautiful sunrise ceremony this morning with members of Hamilton’s Indigenous community to remember and honour those lives stolen by residential schools. Join me at All Our Relations starting at 1pm today to hear from survivors and elders on this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. #HamOnt
September 30, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Beautiful sunrise ceremony this morning with members of Hamilton’s Indigenous community to remember and honour those lives stolen by residential schools. Join me at All Our Relations starting at 1pm today to hear from survivors and elders on this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. #HamOnt
With Councillor Rob Cooper officially being sworn in today, here's a new version of my Who Does Want and How To Get in Touch graphic. You can find all the documents at drive.google.com/drive/folder.... #HamOnt
September 29, 2025 at 3:49 PM
With Councillor Rob Cooper officially being sworn in today, here's a new version of my Who Does Want and How To Get in Touch graphic. You can find all the documents at drive.google.com/drive/folder.... #HamOnt
The City is recruiting, up to this Friday, October 3, for the CityHousing Hamilton Board (one); Downtown Sub-Committee (three Small Business representatives, at least two along James Street); and the Committee of Adjustment (one with rural experience). Apply at hamilton.ca/committees. #HamOnt
September 29, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The City is recruiting, up to this Friday, October 3, for the CityHousing Hamilton Board (one); Downtown Sub-Committee (three Small Business representatives, at least two along James Street); and the Committee of Adjustment (one with rural experience). Apply at hamilton.ca/committees. #HamOnt