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2005 News Releases

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December 2005
City providing $600 thousand funding to poverty initiatives December 21
HSR holiday service begins Christmas Day December 20
Hamilton Children's Museum provides boredom busters for the holidays December 19
Dundurn Castle hosts annual Burns for Beginners December 19
OPP probe clears Hamilton's Downtown Loan Program December 15
Mung bean sprout advisory lifted December 15
Sustainable water and wastewater levels are getting closer December 15
Hamilton cautions drivers to slow down during heavy snowfall December 15
New Year's Eve Open House at Whitehern Historic House & Garden December 14
Commonwealth Games Canada Selection Announcement December 13
Hamilton City Council prepares to enter budget deliberations December 12
'Twaste not the night before Christmas December 9
Niagara-Hamilton WastePlan
Report recommends technology to manage waste after diversion
December 8
Hamilton falls for beauty December 5
November 2005
Hamilton Partners in Nutrition provides dollars for programs November 29
City presents annual Arts Awards - Winners Announced November 28
City of Hamilton monitoring provincial Salmonella outbreak November 25
Council approves alternate location for city services during City Hall renovations November 24
City of Hamilton is prepared for winter weather.  Are you? November 23
Blue Box Man says recycling program is improving November 22
Public Health gives the "Straight Talk on Pot" November 22
Nominees for the 2005 City of Hamilton Arts Awards and Student Recognition Awards announced November 21
James & John Streets now open to two-way traffic November 21
Historic Merchants' Christmas Gathering - Sixth Annual Christmas Gift Market  November 18
Christmas in the city - Hamilton celebrates the holidays November 18
Gingerbread House Workshop at Battlefield House Museum November 17
Christmas Family Sundays at Whitehern Historic House and Garden November 17
City celebrates renaming of Riverdale Recreation Centre in honour of the late Dominic Agostino     November 16
Secure your waste and recycling materials on windy days November 16
Healthy Eating Challenge - City Champions Unveiled! November 15
City of Hamilton provides debris collection services for tornado damaged neighbourhoods     November 14
The City of Hamilton Status of Women Committee presents Running to Win: Women in Politics community open forum November 11
City opens new East End Sexual Health Clinic     November 10
City of Hamilton resumes normal operations 
Update # 6
November 10
Hamilton recovers from suspected tornado
-Important services and health safety information-
  Update # 5  
November 10
City response continues to suspected tornado damage - Important services and health safety information Update # 4 November 9
Environment Canada suspects tornadic event Update #3 November 9
City continues response to storm emergency Update #2 November 9
City investigates heavy wind and flooding damage Update #1 November 9
Adjuvant and Medtel to celebrate office grand opening at Hamilton Incubator of Technology     November 9
Another windy day!  Remember to secure your waste and recycling materials November 9

City of Hamilton celebrates quality design and architecture 

November 8
Remembrance Day parade and services in Hamilton November 4
Secure waste and recycling materials on windy days November 3
Two-way traffic ahead! November 3
Hamilton City Council - Special Committee of the Whole meeting on November 7 November 2
Don't leaf it for another day! November 1
2005 West Nile virus seasonal surveillance concludes November 1
Lower Stoney Creek: Proposed urban boundary expansion  November 1
Free celebrations highlight National Child Day events November 1
Community takes up challenge to end violence against women November 1
October 2005
Forest of Christmas trees back by popular demand October 27
All aboard for train collectables! October 27
Thomas Keefer's design challenge highlights celebration October 27
Take time for your health: take time for Pap tests October 26
New gas pipeline installed on Mohawk Road East October 24
Employees eat their veggies and fruit during Healthy Workplace Week! October 24
Marble repairs begin on City Hall October 21
Twilight Tales Lantern Tours in Battlefield Park October 21
Canadian Tire JumpStart Initiative assists access to sport and recreation for children and youth in Hamilton October 19
High wind alert - Secure waste and recycling materials October 19
A holiday tradition - Christmas evening tours at Dundurn Castle October 18
Annual flu vaccination clinics begin October 24 October 17
Two-way traffic conversion of James and John Streets postponed October 14
More ways to reduce,reuse and recycle as Hamilton's first Community Recycling Centre officially opens October 14
Holiday workshops at Dundurn Castle October 14
A Dundurn Wedding - 150th Anniversary Celebration October 14
Hamilton test its Municipal Emergency Plan October 14
Boil water advisory lifted for all users of the Carlisle Municipal Water Supply October 14
Some residents in lower Stoney Creek asked to flush water lines October 11
Medical Officer of Health issues Boil Water Advisory to All Users of the Carlisle Municipal Water Supply October 11
Prenatal health fair provides information to adults planning a pregnancy October 11
Waste and recycling to be picked up one day later next week October 7
New clinics answer parents' questions and concerns about child development October 5
City's Family Physician Recruitment and Retention Initiatve has strong first year October 4
Hamilton Breast Cancer survivor warns women to have a mammogram. It could save your life! October 3
Office of the Mayor
Mayor Di Ianni to be a part of Hamilton Celebrates and recognizes Hamiltonians who are "doing good things in their communities..."
October 2
September 2005
Public invited to review sewer use by-law 04-150 September 30
Hamilton school children to celebrate International Walk to School Week September 30
Hamilton best city in Ontario for business September 29
Griffin House shares African Canadian History in Ancaster, on Thanksgiving Monday September 29
Nominations for City of Hamilton Arts Awards extended to October 14 - 5:00 p.m. September 29
Learn about Hamilton's Water and Wastewater System September 28
Installation rescheduled for permanant guide rail system on Sherman Access September 27
Register now for the 5 to 10 Healthy Eating Challenge      September 26
Construction Advisory for Barton and Centennial Intersection September 23
Breastfeeding and complimentary food:Get a solid start on life!  September 23
Mohawk 4 Ice Centre officially opens its doors September 22
Reading with dad September 20

City Hall to fly Stars and Stripes for movie production

September 20
Office of the Mayor
Mayor Larry Di Ianni's Civic Pride Initiative Kicks off with VIP Awards
September 16
City of Hamilton and Canadian Tire launch national anti-idling campaign September 16
West Nile virus update September 16
Hamilton's first confirmed 2005 West Nile virus human case September 16
Community forum on preventing suicide - Sept 29 September 15
Learn about heritage beer brewing at Dundurn Castle September 13
Environment Day - Your one stop drop-off September 9
Hamilton may experience musty taste and odour in drinking water September 9
West Nile virus udpate September 9
Environment Day at Centre Mall - Your one stop drop-off September 9
Ride miniature live steam trains at the Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology September 7
Annual Apple Festival celebrates fall harvest September 7
"I'm no crash test dummy. I always use my booster seat!" City launches booster seat campaign September 6
Beach Water Quality Update September 2
West Nile virus Update September 2
Upgrades to road surface on Upper Wellington and Fennell Avenue September 2
City to officially unveil public art sculpture in Stoney Creek September 1
August 2005
Explore African Canadian history in Ancaster during Labour Day weekend August 30
Fall fashion show to support Fieldcote Memorial Park and Museum August 30
Flood and wind damage precautions for severe storm events August 30
West Nile virus Update August 26
Beach Water Quality Update August 26
Hamilton Children's Museum welcomes Operaland Express Trunk's "Daughter of the Regiment"     August 23
West Nile virus update August 19
Beach Water Quality Update August 19
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum presents Antique Appraisal Day and An Evening of the Classics August 18
Help guide the future of Hamilton's transit system August 18
Upgrades begin on Rymal Road East August 18
Sherman Access east and westbound opens for motorist traffic August 17
Exterior fencing installed at City Hall August 17
Framed again? Saturday art classes are now available at the Hamilton Children's Museum August 15
Funday Fridays at the Hamilton Children's Museum are turning green! August 15
Hamilton records first 2005 positive West Nile virus mosquito pool August 12
Beach Water Quality Update August 12
Construction upgrades to King William Street August 12
Mayor calls meeting with local group to hear concerns August 8
Bicycle power and Locomotives combine at Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology August 8
Hamilton's Environmental Laboratory and Administration Building LEED the way August 8
Concession Street Bridge reopens, Crockett Street closes to prepare for the opening of the Sherman Access August 8
Funday Fridays at the Hamilton Children's Museum are turning green! August 8
West Nile virus remains active in Hamilton August 5
Beach Water Quality Update August 5
Hamilton breaking ground into LEED innovations August 5
Teddy Bear's Picnic at Whitehern August 4
Cinema messages paint the real picture of cigarette supply to kids August 4
Call for Nominations for City of Hamilton Urban Design & Architecture Awards August 4
New affordable apartment building officially opens August 2
July 2005
Beach Water Quality Update July 29             July 29
Main Street West proceeds towards completion, crews will be paving overnight August 3 and 4 July 29
City reports most weather related problems resolved July 27
City of Hamilton closes sports fields for tonight July 27
Beach Water Quality Update July 22
Celebrate Emancipation Day in Ancaster July 20
Mary Street bridge closed to vehicular traffic July 20
Beach Water Quality Update July 15
Council approves contract agreement with transit workers' ATU Local 107 July 13
Risk of Heat Related Illness July 12
Beach Water Quality Update July 8
Do you remember Meccano sets? Meccano displays come to the Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology July 6
Carlisle's outdoor watering ban altered - Enforcement in Effect July 5
Public input sought into the development of a harmonized sign by-law July 5
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party at Whitehern July 4
Has Funday Fridays at the Hamilton Children's Museum gone to the birds and the turtles? July 4
June 2005
Cyclemania is back! A free bicycle safety workshop at the Hamilton Children's Museum June 30
Beach Water Quality Update June 30
City Council approves contract agreement with ONA Local 50 (Public Health) representing Public Health Nurses June 29
City Council approves Solid Waste Management By-Law June 29
Carlisle residents must abide by mandatory outdoor watering ban to ensure continuous water supply. Approximate one week Mandatory Outdoor Watering Ban in place June 29
Celebrate 27 years with the Hamilton Children's Museum June 29
Construction upgrades to Waterdown stand pipe June 28
Explore black history in Ancaster! June 28
Does Hamilton need a pesticides by-law? June 27
Tentative contract agreements with transit workers' ATU Local 107 and ONA Local 50 representing Public Health Nurses June 24
Hamilton celebrates Canada Day! June 21
Heritage Green Community Sports Park - Phase 1 opens Saturday, June 25 June 21
Construction Upgrades to Industrial Drive Bridge June 20
Summer begins at the Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology with tons of fun! June 17
Upgrades starting on Mohawk Road East June 17
Take the HSR for free to Tiger-Cats' home games June 16
Municipal roadside catch basin larviciding begins June 15
Public invited to Open House on the conversion of James and John Streets to two-way traffic June 15
Enforcement of odd/even water restrictions in Freelton June 10
REVISED HOURS for Carlisle's outdoor watering ban - Enforcement in Effect June 10
Hamilton's Pat Quinn to be honoured at arena naming ceremony June 9
Phase 2 upgrades begin on Rebecca Street June 9
Nominations for City of Hamilton Arts Awards open until September 30 June 9
Ontario Ministry of Labour issues "no board" in regards to City negotiations with ATU Local 107 - HSR services remain unaffected at this time June 8
Deputy Mayor of Fredericton, Mike O'Brien, to share wireless success story at Mayor's Wireless City Summit June 7
No reported rubella infections - students return to school June 7
City requests "no board" report from Ministry of Labour - HSR services remain unaffected at this time June 3
Enforcement of watering ban in effect for Carlisle June 3
Hamilton's involvement in Smart Commute initiative will help reduce congestion and protect environment June 1
Summit will provide direction towards wireless community - Mayor's Wireless City Summit to be held June 14 June 1
Hamilton fights homophobia June 1
Rent Bank Program begins operation June 1
May 2005
Urban forest gets a boost from Trees Across Hamilton May 26
Phase II upgrades planned to start on Wilson Street West May 26
Upgrades planned to start on Barton Street East May 26
Public health monitoring possible rubella exposure May 25
Thanks to the volunteers, Hamilton shoreline is cleaner! May 24
Festival of Hearts cross cultural family event returns to Hamilton May 24
Local Hamilton heroes awarded 2005 Urban Leadership Award May 24
Upgrades on Main Street West may cause delays May 20
City not seeking damages from tree-sitters - Court will decide penalties in Contempt of Court Proceedings May 20
Fieldcote Memorial Park and Museum presents ...and still I rise: A history of African Canadian workers in Ontario May 20
Explore the cave art at Serendipity 6 exhibit May 20
Public Works Department and Canadian National Institute for the Blind launch "Hailing Kits" May 20
Help clean Hamilton's shoreline May 20
Contaminated private residential wells and cisterns cause for concern May 19
Safety reminders for family fireworks May 19
Creating a safer environment for the visually impaired May 19
Councillors and media hit the gravel on a city bus May 19
Re-enactment of Battle of Stoney Creek May 18
Free tours of Hamilton's first waterworks May 18
Stimulate your creative voice - Children's Museum offers adult writers proven techniques for releasing ideas May 17
Public Works Department goes to the mall May 17
Yellow fish are showing up on Hamilton's streets May 16
City's new hybrid truck drives into mall May 16
Learn more about Public Works... May 16
City of Hamilton wins FCM-CH2M HILL Sustainable Community Award May 15
Public Works is "Everywhere You Look" May 15
Yellow fish pool on Hamilton's catch basins! May 13
Roundtable for poverty reduction takes community approach May 13
Public Works is "Everywhere You Look" May 12
'Boats in the Park': Demonstrations, displays of model boats happens May 28-29 in Hamilton May 11
Get a load of this! Free compost is ready May 11
Safety concerns force cancellation of Victoria Day fireworks at Dundas Driving Park May 9
2005 West Nile virus season opens: City urges public to report dead birds  May 9
Share your memories through photos at VE Day Celebration May 5
Upgrades starting on Bay Street May 5
Nominees announced for 2004 Women of the Year Awards May 4
Science Saturdays continue with outrageous fun for kids! May 3
Victorian herb garden provides glimpse into gardens past May 3
Sanitary sewer upgrades on Rymal Road and Upper Paradise May 2
April 2005
What Mothers Want April 29
Construction Upgrades to Herkimer April 29
Trees Across Hamilton lays its roots April 28
Government of Canada funds over $1.5 million for homelessness projects in Hamilton April 27
Immunization Program provides crucial service during family physician shortage April 25
Chateau Royale retires City loan early April 22
OperaLand Express Trunk introduces kids to Opera at Hamilton Children's Museum April 22
Waterdown/Aldershot Transportation Master Plan Public Meeting April 20
Prenatal health fair provides information to adults planning a pregnancy April 19
Official Dedication of Fire/EMS Station 1 and Public Open House April 19
Working together to douse arson April 15
City of Hamilton Bulk Collection Limit Will Be Enforced April 13
Important information on conducting safe open air burning April 12
Motion Commotion Exhibition shows laws of nature at work April 12
Step your way to better health April 12
VE Day community celebration April 12
Council approves 2005 budget:
Hamilton's budget picture improves over last year
April 11
Leaf & Yard Waste Collection begins in May  April 10
Funday Fridays at the Hamilton Children's Museum April 7
I'm Worth the Wait campaign is about answers and choices April 7
Construction on Main Street West April 1
Construction on Nash Road and King Street East April 1
Change your clock and change your battery this weekend April 1
March 2005
Career Development Centre opens doors to employment March 30
Local Tuberculosis control efforts mark World Stop TB Day March 24
Public Works Department provides Ancaster Rotarian Roy Sheldrick with a cheque for the Haiti "Water for Life" Project March 22
Robert Carley art exhibition at City Hall March 22
New campaign thanks smokers for taking it outside March 21
Events Marking International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination:
Making Hamilton a more inclusive community is focus of public forum tonight
AND
Hamilton's first "safe haven" opens today
March 21
Four enforcement agencies blitz taxi safety and cleanliness March 15
Bring us your quilts! Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum to study, document locally made quilts March 14
Extreme Cold Weather Alert Cancelled March 10
Project Hope - Teen art, photography, and poetry exhibition  March 9
Old fashioned cartoons and kid's comedies at Whitehern during March Break March 8
Extreme Cold Weather Alert March 8
Hamilton Street Railway works to repair the bus check system March 4
Call for Nominations: 2004 Women of the Year Awards March 4
Recycling Collection Delays March 2
February 2005
City of Hamilton Charges up to Recycle February 28
Extreme Cold Weather Alert Cancelled February 28
Extreme Cold Weather Alert February 26
Browett named director of Hamilton's Emergency Medical Services February 25
Art Exhibition & Opening -- The Official Black History Month Poster Series February 22
Hamilton walks for Haiti February 22
Science Saturdays continue with outrageous fun for kids this March! February 17
Hamilton launches new smart growth Web site February 17
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum and the Friends of Griffin House present "Sarah's Journey": A Black History Month and Heritage Week event February 15
Joint Waste Disposal Study Given Green Light February 14
City of Hamilton begins construction on state-of-the-art Central Composting Facility February 11
Stay behind the safety line! February 11
A story of forgiveness - Hamilton welcomes Katy Hutchison: The story of Bob February 10
Registration now open for emergency response training February 9
Science Saturdays continue with outrageous fun for kids! February 2
Residential care facility owner fined again for Fire Code violations February 1
Hamilton students roll-up their sleeves in the fight against Meningococcol C disease February 1
January 2005
Wentworth Street nighttime detours in effect for movie shoot January 31
Extreme Cold Weather Alert Cancelled January 29
Audcomp to build new facility in Hamilton January 27
Extreme Cold Conditions Create Flooding in Spencer Creek January 27
Extreme Cold Weather Alert January 26
Waste Management Wins Prestigious Ontario Public Works Association Award January 25
Extreme Cold Weather Alert cancelled January 24
Frozen water pipes? Tap into these tips January 20
City of Hamilton readies for Southeast Asia recovery effort January 20
Extreme Cold Weather Alert extended January 19
One Day Extreme Cold Weather Alert January 18

Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum presents the exhibit, Yesterday’s Heirlooms, Tomorrow’s Treasures – Expressions in Textiles

January 18
Hamilton's improving air quality needs continued commitment January 18
Annual Winterfest celebration kicks off January 22 January 18
Celebrate the life of James Watt (1736-1819), at the Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology January 17
One Day Extreme Cold Weather Alert January 17
City of Hamilton Receives First Installment of Provincial Gas Tax Revenue  January 13
City of Hamilton begins construction on Mountain Community Recycling Centre January 12
From the Office of the Mayor
Mayor lobbies Ottawa for Hamilton Harbour Clean-up
January 12
Apply now for 2005 membership in the Workplace Workgroup January 12
Burns for Beginners January 12
Welcome Baby Prenatal Group provides support to expectant mothers January 10
Winterfest Snowball! Free event at Hamilton Children's Museum January 7
Roller Coaster Physics at Hamilton Children's Museum January 7
Mayor's New Year's Levee January 6
Missing medications located January 5
Hamilton Emergency Services appeals to public to help locate missing medications January 5
Call For Artists - Public Art Competition 2004 - Stoney Creek Town Square - Augustus Jones Sculpture January 5
City Council approves tsunami relief plans January 5
Hamilton completes successful transition of the operations and maintenance of the water and wastewater facilities to a municipal model

January 4

City of Hamilton responding to Asian Tsunami Crisis-Emergency Council session tomorrow January 4