On October 26, 2026, residents across Hamilton will head to the polls to elect representatives who will serve our community for the next four years. On your ballot, you'll vote for: Mayor of Hamilton Your Ward Councillor (either Ward 11 or 12) Your Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board Trustee Most people have a good idea of what a Mayor does. Most understand that a Ward Councillor represents their neighbourhood at City Hall. But many ask me the same question: "What exactl

If you've spent any time on social media lately, you've probably seen posts about teachers' strikes, expiring contracts, barganing, and the possibility of labour disruptions this fall. Naturally, many parents are asking the same questions. The good news is that, as of today, there is no announced province-wide teachers' strike in Ontario. So why is everyone talking about it? The answer is that Ontario's major education union contracts expire on August 31, 2026, and negotiatio

Technology is changing education faster than ever before. Beginning this September, the Ontario government is investing $60 million to provide every publicly funded school board with access to Nelson Education's Edwin digital learning platform. According to the Province, the goal is to give teachers curriculum-aligned digital resources, interactive learning tools, and real-time information that can help identify student learning gaps and provide more personalized instruction.

Understanding the changes, what they mean for families, and who is responsible. One section of the HWDSB's 2026-2027 Special Education Plan has received a lot of attention: the staffing table. The table compares the number of Special Education staff planned for the 2025-2026 school year with the planned staffing for 2026-2027. Overall, the published plan shows a net decrease of 38 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions, although some areas increase while others decrease. Where

Why every parent should know about one of the school board's most important publlic documents. When people hear the words Special Education, they often think about Educational Assistants, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), or specialized classrooms. What many parents don't realize is that every Ontario school board is required to publish a Special Education Plan each year. It's one of the most important public documents a school board produces, and one that deserves far more

Road Safety Around Our Schools Starts Before the First Bell One of the questions I've been asking throughout this campaign is simple: "Do you feel students can get to and from school safely?" Over the past several months, I've been visiting schools throughout Wards 11 and 12, attending community events, and speaking directly with parents, students, grandparents, and residents. First, I want to say thank you. I genuinely appreciate everyone who has taken the time to stop and s