The Dundas Concert Band will kick off the evening at 7 p. m., followed by carolling with the actual tree lighting at 7:30 p. m. when Santa arrives.

This event is the start of a Dickens of a Christmas’ in downtown Dundas…visit the BIA website at www.downtowndundas.ca for a detailed schedule.

Also visit University Plaza for their planned activities.

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From now through Dec 24 inclusive, parking is free only in the off-street municipal parking lots. This provides you adequate time to complete your seasonal shopping at our shops.

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Leslie Watson and Barry Forth have nominated Dundas and the J. L. Grightmire Memorial Arena for this year’s Kraft Hockeyville competition on CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada. Progressive activities are planned to promote Dundas as the best hockey community in Canada.

The first major event is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 12 from 11 a. m. to 3:30 p. m. so regularly visit the website at www.dundashockeyville.ca or watch the Dundas Star News for updates.

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Hamilton’s Urban Design and Architecture Awards were recently presented, and the rejuvenation of the Dundas Driving Park was recognized with an Award of Excellence for Healthy Communities. Through the efforts of the City of Hamilton and the Dundas Valley Sunrise Rotary Club, the inclusion of a wading pool, splash pad, bandshell, picnic pavilion, artificial skating rink, baseball diamonds and passive space reflects the characteristics of true quality of life.

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…and speaking of the Dundas Driving Park, (weather permitting), the winter equipment will be turned on at the end of November with (hopefully) skating to start around Dec. 5.

••• The Downtown Dundas Transportation Master Plan and Governor’s Road Intersection Study is complete and is now available for public comment. Visit www.hamilton.ca/DowntownDundasTMP to review the studies and respond, if necessary. Also, an open house will be held in the Dundas Town Hall in the near future.

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If your green bin is damaged, it can be replaced by exchanging it at the Community Recycling Centre on Olympic Drive every Tuesday until Dec. 15 from 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. or on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. Blue bins can be replaced daily from 8:30 a. m. to 4:30 p. m. at the Dundas Municipal Service Centre.