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December 2006
HSR extends Sunday hours for New Year's Eve - Free transit service for all riders between 6:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m December 28
Needle found in orange December 22
New natural space helps preserve environmentally sensitive area December 15
Hamilton is committed to its water and wastewater systems December 13
HSR unveils paint scheme by local artist for new hybrid buses December 11
Mayor Eisenberger gives recycled bicycles to Interval House December 11
STD clinic hours changing to increase accessibility December 11
Media Advisory - HSR to unveil new paint scheme for hybrid buses December 8
Media Advisory - Cycling and recycling results in gift to local children December 8
Cold weather alert procedure improved December 8
Immunization best protection against Pertussis December 5
Small number of impetigo cases found in local school December 1
Continued norovirus activing in Hamilton     December 1
City continues to respond to flooding issues - Emergency Control Group stands down December 1
Special hotline setup to take flooding calls December 1
Ground flooding in Greenhill area - Area residents being evacuated - Update #4 - 4:30pm December 1
Heavy rain and flooding alert in lower City of Hamilton - Update #3 - 4:15pm December 1
Heavy rain and flooding alert in lower City of Hamilton - Update # 2 - 12:45pm December 1
Heavy rain and flooding alert in lower City of Hamilton - Update # 1 - 12:30pm   December 1
November 2006
The Health of Hamilton's Wastewater System November 29
Ancaster Square officially opens with a community celebration November 27
Public health identifies Norovirus in foodborne illness investigation November 20
Public Health Services investigating reports of food borne illness at local banquet centre November 19
Ray Street bridge to be removed     November 16
First Influenza A case of 2006-07 season confirmed November 15
Let's Beat the Flu - Annual vaccination clinics start November 15 November 14
Free celebrations highlight National Child Day events November 13
Decorate a Tree and Win a Prize! November 8
Vote 'NO' to election signs in your Blue Box! November 7
City Manager requesting full disclosure of names in OPP investigation November 3
October 2006
Making Hamilton the best place to raise a child - City to reinvest $900,000 in families to help reduce poverty October 25
Local teens recognized in fight against big tobacco October 25
New and improved Bus Check makes planning your next HSR trip a breeze! October 24
2006 West Nile virus seasonal surveillance program concludes October 24
Cervical Cancer can be prevented - Ontario Cervical Cancer Awareness Week Oct 23-29 October 23
Orange you going to Green Cart that pumpkin? October 23
Take time for Canada's Healthy Workplace Week - Oct 23-29 October 20
Drilling and well installations in Beasley Park October 20
Reduce, reuse and recycling is focus of Mountain community Recycling Centre's first anniversary October 19
Energy efficiency starts in many Hamilton homes! October 18
Influenza Immunization Clinic Dates Set October 11
Ayonata'Karihtehake Ne Kanonkwe - Women's journey to wellness October 6
Mark your calendar for a 'Mums Walk in the Woods October 5
Leaf and Yard Waste collection starts soon October 2
September 2006
Legionella Investigation Update Sept 29
Simple precautions can lessen the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) - October is SIDS Awareness Month Sept 27
Eringate Park officially opens with neighbourhood fun Sept 23
Official Plaque Unveiled for the Bay Street Urban Renewal Project Sept 22
"Breastfeeding Cafe" author to encourage and empower breastfeeding moms - Dr. Barbara Behrmann to speak in Hamilton Sept 26 Sept 21
Public and Media invited to attend City's Transportation and Stormwater Master Plan Consultation Meetings Sept 21
Prenatal Health Fair provides access to service providers and health care professionals     Sept 20
Hamilton Renewable Power Incorporated's Cogeneration Facility Officially Opens Sept 20
Reading with dad can benefit children's reading and verbal skills Sept 19
West Nile virus Update         Sept 19
Community Forum on Preventing Suicide - Sept 26
The Hon. James K. Bartleman, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, to deliver keynote address
Sept 14
Mayor declares second Canadian Open winner Sept 10
Canadian Open traffic advisory for Sept. 9 Sept 9
West Nile virus Update Sept 8
Canadian Open traffic advisory for Sept. 6 Sept 6
Transportation Tomorrow Survey Begins
~Includes more than 140,000 households ~
Sept 5
Women discouraged from drink alcohol during pregnancy - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Day provides education and support Sept 5
Canadian Open traffic advisory for Sept. 4 Sept 1
West Nile virus Update Sept 1
Hamilton welcomes back Canadian Open Sept 1
August 2006
Beach Water Quality Update Aug 31
Hamilton may experience musty taste and odour in drinking water Aug 29
Upgrades starting on Rymal Road Aug 25
Landscaping upgrades begin on Waterdown Water Tower and Pumping Station Aug 25
Construction of Mary Street Pedestrian Bridge to begin Aug 25
Beach Water Quality Update Aug 24
Hamilton's first 2006 probable West Nile virus Human Case Aug 23
Three dead crows found in Hamilton likely had West Nile virus Aug 17
Culvert being replaced at Battlefield Park
~ A detour route will be posted on King Street ~
Aug 17
West Nile virus Update Aug 14
Beach Water Quality Update  Aug 11
Upgrades starting on Edgemont Street Aug 11
Council approves Residential Municipal Disaster Relief Assistance Program for basement flooding Aug 10
West Nile virus Update Aug 8
Important Civic Holiday Waste Collection Information Aug 3
City extending outdoor pool hours by one hour again this evening Aug 2
Beach Water Quality Update Aug 2
Outdoor pool hours extended one hour this evening Aug 1
The 'Nine Metre Rule' and smoking outside public buildings Aug 1
July 2006
Provincial grant will break down cultural and language barriers to sport and recreation in Hamilton July 31
City of Hamilton monitoring blue-green algae in water at western area of Hamilton Harbour July 28
Beach Water Quality Update July 28
West Hamilton landfill has new life as revitalized park July 28
Dundurn National Historic Site presents Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre with the Tartan Terrors July 26
Getting the rules of the road from Cyclemania July 25
Hamilton records first 2006 positive West Nile virus mosquito pool July 24
Upgrades begin on Mohawk Road East
~ No left turns allowed during construction ~
July 24
Beach Water Quality Update July 21
Surveys begin in July in Beasley Park July 12
Beach Water Quality Update July 7
Ontario Water Operators Training Centre at Hamilton's Woodward Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant will bring water operators from across the province July 5
June 2006
Culvert being replaced at Battlefield Park June 30
Getting bus information just got a whole lot easier! June 26
Green facility opens in Brownfield June 24
Beach Water Quality Update June 16
Summer season care for your Green Cart June 15
Official opening and interpretive walk of Albion Falls June 15
Road reconstruction to start on Fennell Avenue and Upper Sherman June 13
Sherman Access repairs complete, open for access June 13
Hamilton's Water and Wastewater Services, Now and in the Future June 8
May 2006
Diversion from landfill is key as Dundas Community Recycling Centre officially opens May 31
Smoke Free Ontario Act comes into effect May 31
MacNab Street North Bridge opens for traffic May 31
Central west Ontario youth honour victims of tobacco industry May 29
Free Saturday Parking in Downtown Hamilton May 29
More ways to reduce, reuse and recycle as the Dundas Community Recycling Centre officially opens
May 29
Hamilton Harbour West Happenings May 27
Beach Water Quality Update   May 26
Keeping those sports fields maintained May 26
Official opening for Hamilton waterfront trail extension May 26
Construction in a mall near you... May 26
City Director Named King of the Road May 25
Use Water Wisely, Conservation is the Key May 25
Malls and more... May 25
Free compost with food donation May 25
Students learn first hand about Careers in Public Works May 24
Everyone has something to do at the mall! May 24
Public Works Career Day at Mohawk College May 23
Bus chaos could be the result... May 23
Learn while you shop! May 20
National Public Works Week Kick-off Celebration May 19
Hamilton Library celebrates public works history in Hamilton May 19
Upgrades to Dundurn Street bridge delayed May 18
City experiences temporary ambulance shortage - Service returned to non-critical levels May 17
Public Works the Heart of Hamilton May 17
Upgrades to be completed on Barton Street East May 16
2006 Outdoor Water Use Program for Carlisle May 15
Green fleet test-drive and workshop event a huge success May 15
City begins monitoring for West Nile virus - Public asked to report dead birds May 15
Demolition paves way for new downtown landmark May 10
Join the 2006 Municipal Election Team May 9
Hamilton is swept clean -- litter-ally! May 5
Changes in the escarpment face require Sherman Access to be closed while slope repairs are completed
May 4
Wise Water Use and You May 4
Delta students proclaim "I'm worth the wait" May 4
Hamilton Civic Museums countdown to Doors Open Hamilton 2006 May 3
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum hosting exhibitions throughout May May 3
Hamilton, Toronto and Fleet Challenge Ontario host Green Fleet Expo May 3
Hamiltonians take to the trail May 3
City prepares for Smoking legislation changes coming June 1 May 2
April 2006
Smoke-Free Ontario Act information sessions for tobacco retailers April 27
Shooting at Public Works services April 26
Independent Community Panel Moves Forward April 26
Sex and your teen - A workshop for parents April 25
Buddy Up to Clean Up Ancaster - April 29, 2006 April 24
Only half of Canadian adults against tetanus - Hamilton adults urged to immunize April 24
Leaf & Yard Waste collection starts soon! April 20
Upgrades starting on Cameron Avenue North April 19
A message worth repeating - A story of forgiveness Hamilton welcomes Katy Hutchison - The story of Bob April 18
Council approves 2006 Budget - Final rate lower than initial estimates April 12
Let's Plan... A Healthy Family - Prenatal Health Fair provides access to service providers and healthcare providers April 11
Upgrades continue on Studholme Road and Beddow Drive April 7
Mohawk Road upgrades will be completed by summer April 7
City supports Indeonesian medical school rebuilding efforts April 7
St. Joseph's Drive resurfacing starts next week April 6
Tom's Walk - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) awareness - A 100 percent preventable disability April 6
Healthy food guidelines for workplaces now available April 4
Norovirus activity increases in Hamilton April 4
Green Carts are here! April 3
March 2006
Upgrades starting on Herkimer Street March 31
New waste collection contractor starts on Monday March 30
Bar 2000 restaurant and tobacco sales licences revoked March 29
City expands pedestrian safety pilot project March 27
Public Health joins global call to rid the world of tuberculosis - TB Lives Here...even in Hamilton March 24
Delaware bus route extended into Dundas starting this weekend March 22
Public Health recommending regular testing of private rural drinking water March 22
Public Works helps provide another village in Haiti with water March 22
Project Hope - Teen Art, Photography and Poetry Exhibition March 21
Only 11 days left to register for the Driven to Quit Challenge! You could be a winner. March 20
Upgrades starting on Upper Wellington Street and Mohawk Road March 16
Winds can turn your recycling into litter March 10
Re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek makes Ontario top 50 festivals list March 10
City clinic established for well women without family doctors March 9
Budding structural designers and mechanical engineers invited to Steam Museum workshops March 8 
Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre at the Coach House at Dundurn March 3
Doug MacBean Art Exhibition at City Hall March 3
Old fashioned cartoons and kids comedies at Whitehern for March Break March 2
Preschoolers need wise food choices March 1
February 2006
Local youth stomp big tobacco in movies February 28
Meeting room bookings not accepted after October 1, 2006 February 27
Hamilton invites you to walk for Haiti! February 27
City programs and services fully operational February 23
CUPE LOCAL 5167 JOB ACTION CANCELLED February 22

CUPE Local 5167 job action impact information

February 22
CUPE Local 5167 job action this Thursday February 21
Restoration of historic windows underway at Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology February 21
Quit smoking and you may win a car! February 20
Lawyer will assist with Elections Act compliance decision    February 17
Extreme Cold Weather Alert February 17
CUPE 5167 and City reach understanding in OMERS protest February 17
Secure your waste and recycling materials on windy days February 17
Public Works Just Keeps Coming Up Winners February 16
CUPE job action will affect municipal services February 14
City Council prepares to review Elections Act compliance audit February 10

City of Hamilton Receives Top Honours for Business Development Marketing 

February 6
Heritage... Comes Home 2006 - Heritage Fair & Marketplace February 2
January 2006
Fieldcote Memorial Park and Museum presents "A Grave Matter - the Cemeteries of Ancaster" January 31
Being a Snow Angel is the neighbourly thing to do January 24
Who's winning the battle to "Repair Our Air"? January 24
Winterfest Snowball! Join us for this free outdoor event at the Hamilton Children's Museum January 23
Ana Neves & Jeff Marko - A tribute to Hamilton.  Art exhibition at City Hall January 23
Local schools take on tobacco  January 18
Weather delays Blue Box collection in some neighbourhoods January 17
Hamilton advises residents of weather safety tips January 17
Winter Blast highlights 28th Annual Winterfest January 13
Prime Consultant selected for City Hall Renovation Project  January 11
Nominations for Women of Distinction Awards open until Feb. 17 January 10
All sprouts considered hazardous food products January 5
Take it outside for smoke-free homes and cars January 3