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2007 News

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December 2007
Extended service and free HSR and DARTS service on New Year's Eve December 28
Changes to One Hour Free Parking at York Boulevard Parkade December 21
Clearing catchbasins will help prevent flooding and icy road conditions December 21
Update on City Hall Renovations December 20
Public Health investigating Gastrointestinal Illness Outbreak December 19
Public Works and Woodward Avenue School students prove that it's easy to be green December 17
6000 petitions plea for the Rights of the Child December 15
Public Works crews prepared for winter storm. Are you? December 14
Little Brothers & Sisters benefit from re-cycling December 13
Hamilton reinforces its commitment to water and wastewater systems December 13
City of Hamilton earns prestigious Public Works recognition December 12
This year's downtown decorations environmentally friendly December 7
Council Sets New Vision December 7
National Day of Rememberance and Action on Violence Against Women December 6
Tuberculosis case under investigation at McMaster December 6
This Holiday Season, think before you drive December 3
November 2007
City Council approves 'One Container' limit on garbage with phased-in approachbeginning in 2008 November 29
Always leaf on good terms November 27
A windy day ahead!  Remember to secure your waste and recycling materials November 27
Free nicotine replacement therapy available for smokers who want to quit smoking November 27
Sampling to continue at Beasley Park this week November 27
City makes more information available to residents on the proposed 'One Container' limit on garbage November 23
Tuberculosis case at Sir John A. Macdonald Secondary School November 21
First Influenza A case of 2007-08 season confirmed November 20
City of Hamilton and ATU reach tentative agreement November 16
Hamilton demonstrates commitment to energy conservation November 15
Hamilton's Fleet meets highest environmental standards November 6
Relieving traffic congestion in Hamilton November 5
Lead in Drinking Water November 5
Celebrating the completion of the Red Hill Valley Parkway November 3
Part of Sulphur Springs Road to close during construction November 2
The Tobacco Industry Gets "Schooled" November 1
October 2007
Lead Exceedance in Drinking Water at Sanford Avenue School October 26
Airport Employment Growth District Study moving forward October 26
Infant bath seats and rings are a drowning hazard October 25
Let's Beat the Flu October 25
Council briefed on Transit labour issue October 25
Local hair stylists join the fight against breast cancer as 'Breast Friends' October 24
Re-think your Drink October 22
Trillium Awards winners announced at Horticulture Celebration October 18
Upgraded Ridge Road Bridge reopens to traffic October 18
It's all about employees during Canada's Healthy Workplace Week October 18
All car seats used in Canada must meet current Canadian standards October 18
West Nile Virus Update October 12
Join us for "The Art of Mums" at Gage Park October 10
City of Hamilton to implement Lead Pipe Replacement Program October 9
Temporary road closures in downtown Hamilton for filming October 2
Special Accessible Transportation Services for Provincial Election October 2
Don't let it go to waste! October 1
Welcome Baby Softly-Breastfeeding in the first hour October 1
September 2007
Weekly West Nile Virus Update     September 28
Public Works display makes trash cool for kids September 27
City of Hamilton tops in Blackout Challenge! September 26
From your cart to our truck, find out what happens to your food scraps and guck! September 24
Wanted: 40 foot Christmas Tree. We'll pick up! September 24
Mayor Eisenberger helps celebrate Bike n' Bus program September 20
City of Hamilton monitoring blue-green algae in water at western area of Hamilton Harbour September 20
Hamilton City Hall is now vacant September 19
Hamilton wins bid to process organic waste from Halton Region households September 19
Hamilton's first 2007 probable West Nile Virus human case September 17
Mayor Eisenberger and Councillors move out of City Hall September 14
Barton Street intersection to be closed during night time road work September 14
Silken Laumann talks about role modeling September 13
Upgrades to begin on Fifty Road     September 12
Parks professionals share sports turf expertise September 12
Weekly West Nile Virus Update September 10
Office of the City Clerk and Taxation Division moving out of City Hall September 7
HSR and Police ask for public's help to stop acid tagging September 6
City hosts Canadian Idol Finale Telecast at Hamilton Place to salute Brian Melo September 5
Construction of East Mountain Escarpment Stairs to begin September 5
August 2007
West Nile Virus Update         August 31
Upgrades to begin on Regional Road 20 August 30
New Affordable Housing projects open in Hamilton August 29
Sanitary sewer being installed on West 5th Street August 29
Upgrades to continue on Upper Wentworth August 28
West Nile Virus Update August 24
Upgrades to begin on Stone Church Road East August 21
FIrst Positive Test Results for West Nile Virus in 2007     August 17
Commuting just got easier with HSR's new Bike n' Bus program August 17
Hamilton significantly reduced energy consumption on August 14th August 15
Salmonellosis Update August 16
Catch a free ride to Port Days aboard the Waterfront Shuttle! August 16
Hellenic Community celebrates construction of Affordable Housing for seniors     August 13
Local Youth Rally for the Protection of Young People's Rights     August 10
Take part in Voluntary Blackout Day August 9
Glanbrook Landfill Annual Monitoring Report Released     August 9
Beware of Bats August 9
Beach Water Quality Update  August 2
Ontario Ministry of Labour issues “no board” report in regards to City negotiations with ATU Local 107  August 1
July 2007
More upgrades on Garth Street July 31
Celebration marks construction of new affordable housing in Hamilton     July 30
Councillor sponsors free swimming at Dundas Pool July 30
First confirmed case of Lyme disease in 2007 July 30
Christmas in July for Hamilton East Kiwanis Boys' and Girls' Club July 27
Hamilton's Rain Barrel Pilot Project receives overwhelming response July 27
Beach Water Quality Update
July 26
Catch the rain July 20
Beach Water Quality Update             July 19
Filters in water pitchers do not reduce lead to safe levels July 19
Public Works Department proactively inspects City bridges July 18
Lane restrictions on Upper James Street/Highway 6   July 11
Downbound traffic on Jolley Cut reduced to one lane July 10
Heat Warning Notification for the City of Hamilton July 10
A greener fleet in Hamilton July 9
Heat Advisory notification for the City of Hamilton       July 9
First group of staff moves out of City Hall July 9
Sampling program continues at Beasley Park July 6
Beach Water Quality Update July 6 
Reports of Unlabelled Hershey Chocolate Products in Birthday “Surprise Bags July 4 
City departments collaborate to conduct housing retrofit project     July 3
June 2007
Free ride to Canada Day Fireworks June 29
Beach Water Quality Update June 28

Local High Schools Take on the Tobacco Industry and Win! 

June 28
Heat Advisory Notification for City of Hamilton   June 25
New affordable housing project opens in Hamilton June 22
All aboard the Waterfront Shuttle! June 22
Two more Park Appreciation Days added to celebration June 22
Beach Water Quality Update June 21
Recalled chocolate bars found near local high school June 20
City of Hamilton's Green Cart program wins national Sustainable Community Award June 20
Hamilton's rapid transit plans move forward June 15
Beach Water Quality Update  June 14
Beach Water Quality Update June 7
Red Hill Creek work garners Provincial award     June 6
Hamilton residents make it a Clean Sweep! June 4
Fire operations completed at Lottridge Street fire June 4
Lottridge warehouse fire - Update #2 June 3
Lottridge warehouse fire burns. Area residents asked to evacuate - Update #1 June 3
Rabid bat found in park near city school June 1
When does 124 = 4,778 + 1,397.02? June 1
May 2007
Transit fare increases begin tomorrow May 31
Ready or not - here they come! May 31
Bus Check hits an all-time high! May 30
Hamilton LEEDs the Way! May 26
Boats and live locomotives at the same time! What could be better than that? May 25
Local residents invited to participate in creating vision and opportunities for public art in Hamilton May 24
North Hamilton park gets a boost from neighbouring businesses May 24
Diversion from landfill is key as Kenora Community Recycling Centre officially opens May 24
CRTC clears the way for Hamilton to become one citywide calling area May 24
Fieldcote's Annual Soiree - An evening in the Gardens, June 8 May 18
Public Works completes City's Transportation Master Plan May 18
Dundurn @ 40! - 40th Anniversary of the Centennial Restoration of Dundurn Castle May 17
Public Works hosts over 35 municipalities at workshop focused on municipal infrastructure May 17
City begins West Nile virus monitoring - Public asked to report dead birds May 16
Landsdale community home to annual Festival of Hearts May 16
 Victoria Day fireworks displays to light up city skies May 15
Hamilton Children's Museum presents Science Saturdays by Kids 'N' Quarks Science and Engineering Camp May 15
Emergency Preparedness Day at Bayfront Park - May 12 May 12
Battlefield House Museum getting a face lift May 9
Healthy workplaces are good for business May 7
Upgrades starting on Garth Street May 4
Golden Horsehoe Live Steamers change course and expand May 1
April 2007
Hamilton welcomes back Katy Hutchison: The Story of Bob April 30
Upper Wentworth watermain repairs continue April 30
Every day is Earth Day in Hamilton April 27
Annual hydrant testing and maintenance begins April 25
2007 Budget addresses significant financial pressures April 24
City of Hamilton welcomes Afghan Veterans April 24
Upgrades to begin on Upper Wentworth Street April 24
Restored Ancaster cenotaph plaques to include addition of forgotten fallen soldier April 13
Upgrades starting on Ridge Road April 12
Public Works Department earns prestigious recognition April 10
Building Declared Unsafe April 4
Join your friends and neighbours and Pitch-In! April 3
Hamilton's new hybrid buses a first in Canada April 3
Plans for QEW "Gateway" Pedestrian Bridge presented to Public Works Committee April 2
March 2007
Slow down in designated construction zones March 27
You're child's brain works, just differently than yours!! - Teenage brain parent workshop looks at the teen brain - March 26
TB anywhere is TB everywhere - World TB Day, March 24 - March 23
New mothers and babies will benefit from new Hamilton postpartum clinics March 23
75 percent of Hamilton residents with private wells not testing water for bacteria March 22
Public Works helps provide another village in Haiti with clean, safe water! March 22
Who loves a good chew? Media campaign hits local high schools to raise awareness about smokeless tobacco March 8
Cold Weather Alert Cancelled March 8
Public Health Advisory - Public Health investigating Shigella illness March 6
Community input sought on disclosure of food inspection reports March 6
Cold Weather Alert March 5
Clearing catchbasins will help prevent flooding March 1
February 2007
Hamilton residents RE-CHARGE waste diversion February 28
Simply Delicious and Nutritious - City launches vegetable and fruit recipe contest February 27
Free nicotine replacement products available to quit smoking February 26
Cold Weather Alert Cancelled February 24
Red Hill Creek realignment complete February 22
Cold Weather Alert February 22
Beat It! Learning Adventures for Children February 20
Only nine days left to register for the Driven to Quit Challenge February 20
Cold Weather Alert Cancelled February 19
Winter storm recovery begins February 14
Public safety continues to be a priority for winter storm response - Some service delivery affected by weather February 14
City crews focus on main roads and Mountain accesses February 14
Update on waste and recycling collection February 13
Public Works crews prepared for winter storm. Are you? February 12
Feel the Power Feel Fit club adds new partner - Canadian Diabetes Association lends support February 12
Mount Albion Road to be partially closed for construction February 8
Walk with us! World Water Day Walkathon February 6
How to reduce the risk of frozen water pipes             February 5
Going Green:  City of Hamilton makes its largest low-emission bus purchase ever February 5
Mad Science workshops explore laser lights and sonic sounds at Hamilton Childen's Museum February 2
A Sweet Heart Soiree at Whitehern Historic House and Garden - A musical evening with the Sweet Matildas February 2
Residents put household hazardous waste in its (proper) place February 1
January 2007
Cold Weather Alert January 31
Cold Weather Alert Cancelled January 30
Breathing new life into an aging bridge - Mary Street Pedestrian Bridge officially opened this morning January 29
Cold Weather Alert January 28
Cold Weather Alert Cancelled January 26
Downtown murals to be removed from public display  January 25
Hamilton elementary teacher recognized during National Non-smoking Week January 25
Cold Weather Alert January 25
Quitting smoking could win you a car! January 22
Cold Weather Alert Cancelled January 21
We can't afford NOT to clean up the Hamilton Harbour January 20
Traffic lights may be affected by hydro outage in Stoney Creek January 19
Cold Weather Alert January 19
The City of Hamilton and Volunteer Hamilton are looking for Snow Angels January 17
Cold Weather Alert Cancelled January 17
Cold Weather Alert January 16
Recreation facilities re-opening at 4 p.m. today January 15
City of Hamilton closures and cancellations - Culture and Recreation daytime programs cancelled and facilities closed January 15
Ray Street bridge to be removed January 5
Unseasonable weather allows for off-season work for City crews             January 5