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Hamilton Spectator
05-05-2025
- General
- Hamilton Spectator
How do I get a free tree or shrub to plant?
Trees, grass and gardens are top of mind this time of year and Hamilton is offering residents free shade trees and native shrubs. Having new greenery is just a click and a shovel away. Giveaway programs include an array of native tree and shrub species. All you need to do is preregister and then pick up your plant at one of the city's two pickup locations. Although, supplies are dwindling. The city's free Tree Giveaway Program runs throughout May. Larger trees normally reach a height above 12 metres, there are about 10 trees and shrubs to choose from. Here's how to get one for your yard. Visit the city's website and preregister for your tree or shrub. You will need to choose the type of tree or shrub you want and your pickup date and location. Pickups are in the mornings between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. Arrange to pick up your tree or shrub at Bayfront Park, 325 Bay St. N., from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on May 10 and 31. Or, Mohawk College, 135 Fennell Ave. W., Parking lot P1, on May 24. Food and monetary donations for Hamilton Food Share are being collected at the pickup locations. The initiative, now in its fourth year, is part of council's effort to boost urban tree canopy and biodiversity in local neighbourhoods. Forestry and horticulture manager Robyn Pollard said nearly 18,000 trees have been doled out since 2021. Alternately, residents who would like a tree planted on the boulevard can apply for a street tree through the city Street Tree Planting Program . The City of Hamilton's goal is for a 40 per cent canopy coverage of our homes. Remember to all or click before you dig -
Hamilton Spectator
02-05-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Tim Hortons cookies are smiling on Hamilton food banks and charities
Buy a cookie and you'll be giving more than crumbs to a local charity. A few dollars will buy you a Smile Cookie at Tim Hortons this week. This year, the cookies are chocolate chunk topped with pink and blue icing smiles. And, your purchase also gives it all back to local food banks and charities. The annual Tim Hortons spring Smile Cookie campaign runs until May 4, with 100 per cent of the proceeds going to the area's chosen charity. Around Hamilton, cookie purchases help support Hamilton Food Share and Food4Kids, Food Banks Canada at the McMaster site, Flamborough Food Bank in Dundas and Empowerment Squared in Binbrook. Check out the cookie map to find our what your store is supporting. Last year, the cookie campaign sold more than 197,000 cookies in the Hamilton area. That's a record-breaking $295,935.84, said Tim Hortons in a press release. Nearly $18.8 million was raised across Canada, the release added. You can pick up a cookie or two in store. Preorder is available for bulk amounts; just give the store 24 hours' notice. For the first time since the program began in 1996, a reversible plush Smile Cookie toy is also available for sale as part of the campaign. Let the grin begin.
