Councillor Esther Pauls

10/15/2026

❤️Get your daily steps in for a great cause at one of my favourite annual events: Bayfront Park's 8th annual Step Up for Wayside! ❤️

This wonderful community fundraiser supports men on their recovery journey at Wayside House of Hamilton. As an opportunity to gather together and show our support, help make a tangible difference to this valuable community pillar!

The morning will include a community walk, activities, entertainment and refreshments. Whether you participate on your own or as part of a team, every step and every contribution helps.

📍 Bayfront Park, 200 Harbour Front Drive, Hamilton
📅 Saturday, October 17
🕘9am - 12noon
🩵A fundraiser walk for Wayside House Hamilton

This link offers more information on Wayside House Hamilton and options for participation this Saturday: https://www.waysidehouseham.com/

👟I hope to see you there too! 👟

10/14/2026

🏃‍♀️💛 THIS SATURDAY: COME WITNESS HISTORY IN THE MAKING AND RUN FOR A GREAT CAUSE! 💛🏃‍♀️

Get ready for an incredible day of athletic achievement, community spirit, and giving back! Join ultrarunner Kat Clewley as she takes on an ambitious challenge to set a Guinness World Record for Fastest Female Retro Run 100K!

📍 Ray Lewis Track, Hamilton (Mohawk Sports Complex)
📅 This Saturday, October 17 | 9am - 5pm
💛 A record-breaking goal with a heart for the community!

Back in 2015, Kat () achieved an incredible retro-running marathon time of 4:48:42 in her attempt to set a Guinness World Record. Unfortunately, her GoPro batteries didn’t last long enough to capture the footage required for official verification. Now, she’s back and ready for redemption - with an even BIGGER challenge: 100 kilometres! 💪

As Kat puts it, “Rather than attempting another marathon, let’s go bigger! 100km!” I love that kind of tenacity!! GO KAT!

Here’s how YOU can be part of the excitement:

👟 Run just ONE LAP with Kat, and $1 will be donated to the Good Shepherd Steps to Health Program.
💛 Want to make an even bigger impact? You can also support her through the event’s QR code to support this valuable community program.

And the best part? It’s FREE and open to the public! Bring your friends and family to cheer Kat on, enjoy the atmosphere, and explore the on-site vendors and booths featuring coffee, local businesses, massage therapy, non-alcoholic beverages, and more!

🙌 Whether you come to run, cheer, explore, or show your support, your presence helps make this a memorable day for Hamilton and a wonderful cause.

✨ Let’s rally behind Kat, celebrate an extraordinary athletic challenge, and help make every lap count!

👉 Find all the event details here: https://loom.ly/jG_95Qg

Retro running is the act of running in reverse, Come give retro running a try on Oct 17 at Ray Lewis Track & Field Center 9-5pm!

10/13/2026

💧 Could Your Home Have a Lead Water Service Line? 💧

If your home was built before 1955, there may be a chance that your water service pipe contains lead. Approximately 20,000 Hamilton homes may have lead water service pipes connecting them to the municipal water supply.

Lead is a toxic metal, and exposure can be especially harmful to babies, young children, and pregnant women. Lead can enter drinking water when plumbing materials containing lead corrode.

This video gives you detailed information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_ODlll9nyc

🏠 So, what can you do? 🏠

If you live in an older home:
• Check your water service pipe to determine its size and type.
• If you're unsure, contact Hamilton Water at 905-546-2489 to request a free Check Size and Type Inspection.
• If you rent, contact your landlord, superintendent, or property management company.
• The most effective way to remove lead from your drinking water is to replace the lead water service line.

🔧 Good to know: When the private portion of an eligible lead water service line is replaced, the City of Hamilton will replace the public portion of the pipe.

📞 Questions? Call 905-546-2489 to speak with Hamilton Water personnel.

Educate yourself. Protecting the quality of your drinking water starts with knowing what’s in your home’s plumbing.

10/12/2026

🍁🍂 Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂🍁

Today as I reflect on all there is to be thankful for, I am filled with heartfelt gratitude for the many blessings we share.

I give thanks for our beautiful country, for the peace we are fortunate to experience, and for the opportunity to call Hamilton home. And on that note, I am especially grateful for our uniquely inspiring, resilient city and for the many incredible people who make our community strong.

Through times of challenge and change, our greatest strength continues to be one another, demonstrated by neighbours helping neighbours, families supporting families, and compassionate, generous people from all walks of life joining together, bringing hope to others.

May this Thanksgiving bring peace to your hearts, warmth to your homes, and time to cherish the people and blessings that matter most to you in this precious life.

From my family to yours, wishing each of you a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving. 🧡🍁🦃

10/11/2026

🚒🦃The Hamilton Fire Department warmly invites all residents to a Thanksgiving Day open house on Monday October 12, 2026, from 1 p.m.- 4 p.m.🚒🦃

Visit any of the participating fire stations to connect with local firefighters, experience the stations through guided tours, and discover important fire safety tips to keep your family safe.

In Ward 7 this is Station 2: 1400 Upper Wellington St, Hamilton ON L9A 3S9.

Here are the other stations throughout Hamilton, if these are more convenient for you in your travels:
• Station 1: 35-43 John Street North
• (Ward 7's Station 2: 1400 Upper Wellington Street)
• Station 3: 965 Garth Street
• Station 4: 729 Upper Sherman Avenue
• Station 5: 1227 Stone Church Road East
• Station 6: 246 Wentworth Street North
• Station 7: 225 Quigley Road
• Station 8: 400 Melvin Avenue
• Station 9: 125 Kenilworth Avenue North
• Station 10: 1455 Main Street West
• Station 11: 24 Ray Street South
• Station 12: 199 Highway 8, Stoney Creek
• Station 14: 595 Chapel Hill Road, Elfrida
• Station 15: 415 Arvin Avenue, Stoney Creek
• Station 16: 939 Barton Street, Stoney Creek
• Station 17: 363 Isaac Brock Drive, Stoney Creek
• Station 18: 2636 Highway 56, Binbrook
• Station 19: 3303 Homestead Drive, Mount Hope
• Station 20: 661 Garner Road East, Ancaster
• Station 21: 365 Wilson Street, Ancaster
• Station 23: Memorial Square, Dundas
• Station 24: 256 Parkside Drive, Waterdown
• Station 25: 361 Old Brock Road, Greensville
• Station 26: 119 Lynden Road, Lynden
• Station 27: 795 Old Highway 8, Rockton
• Station 28: 1801 Brock Road, Freelton

A food drive will also take place to support the community; residents are encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations to help local food banks. 🥫

10/10/2026

Early voting is a convenient way to make your voice heard, and it's happening at Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre today and tomorrow; at City Hall on October 13-16 and 19-23; and again, at Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre on October 17-18.

KEEP IN MIND: You do not need your voter information card to vote, so when you are ready to cast your ballot, you'll need only to present one piece of identification that shows your name and qualifying address.

For a complete list of possible eligible I.D.: https://loom.ly/gGLEgnI

10/09/2026

🎉 Welcome Back, Sherman Cut!!! 🎉

We’re expecting to reopen no later than 5:00 pm today, once final signal checks are complete! The new pavement is smooth as velvet, and those freshly painted lines add the finishing sparkle - a beautiful reminder of how worthwhile this important road work is for everyone’s safety and ease of travel. ✨🚗

A big THANK YOU to all our residents for your patience while this well-travelled, much-loved road got its much-needed modernization. Can’t wait for you to enjoy the smoother ride! 💛

10/09/2026

🍁 Fall fun has arrived in our ward! 🎃

Welcome to the Fall Harvest Market at Lime Ridge Mall! Saturdays and Sundays through to October 31st, families can enjoy fall festivities, great food, live entertainment and plenty of activities for all ages.

🎃 Saturdays & Sundays through to October 31, 2026 | 12 PM–8 PM
📍 Lime Ridge Mall

Your ticket includes access to 20+ attractions and experiences, including unlimited train rides, a NEW 35’ walk-in fall tree, face painting, bouncy castles, a children’s hay maze, pumpkin bowling, character meet-and-greets, live music, trucks and tractors, and games! Also enjoy pumpkin painting, children’s activities, s’mores and fire pits, local food and drinks, artisan vendors and a b**r garden. 🍂

🎟️ Admission:
Adults (18+): $12.99
Youth (3–17): $6.99
Children 2 & under: FREE
Family Pack (2 Adults + 2 Youth): $34.99

I hope to see you there! 🍁

Follow and for updates, giveaways and announcements throughout the month.

10/08/2026

I was deeply moved by the launch of this worthwhile Crime Stoppers of Hamilton initiative that took place in Lime Ridge Mall yesterday.

While youth crime is on the rise, young people have a new tool to help combat it.

Designed for young people with input from our community's youth, Crime Stoppers of Hamilton's "fearnot" offers an anonymous, safe, and secure way to report concerns such as bullying, threats, violence, gang and drug activity, hate incidents, illegal weapons, bear spray, distraction theft, smash and grabs, property and car theft, home invasions, illegal fi****ms, online exploitation, and other criminal occurrences.

Callers will not have to give their name or testify in court.

Speaking up can help prevent harm and protect our schools, neighbourhoods, and community. Sometimes, having a safe way to speak up can make all the difference.

Also: speaking up isn’t about being a “snitch" when something is wrong. It’s about being on the right side of things, looking out for one another, and helping build a safer Hamilton, which everyone deserves.

(If someone is in immediate danger or a crime is happening in real-time always call 911.)

I encourage parents, caregivers, educators, and young people to learn more about the program and share it with others who may benefit from knowing about it.

📞 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
🌐 https://crimestoppershamilton.com/fearnot/
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10/08/2026

🚨 Hamilton Takes Action on E-Scooter Safety 🚨

Yesterday I presented a motion about e-scooters in Council, seconded by Ward 8 Councillor Rob Cooper, and am proud to share it received unanimous support. As a result, Council has directed City staff to take a closer look at electric scooter use and safety across our city, including:

📊 Review complaints, collisions, injuries, and locations with recurring safety concerns.
👮 Strengthen enforcement of age, helmet, and other e-scooter regulations.
📚 Increase public education for children, youth, parents and schools on safe and legal e-scooter use.
🚸 Explore increased enforcement in parks, trails, sidewalks, school zones, and other high-pedestrian areas.
🛴 Review existing regulations, including operating areas, parking, speed limits, signage, and enforcement.
🏛️ Engage the Province of Ontario on Hamilton’s experience and potential improvements to the provincial e-scooter pilot.
📋 Report back to Council with recommendations and any proposed by-law changes.

The goal: safer streets, trails, and public spaces for everyone. 🛴