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2008 News

December 2008
Public Health identifies first case of Influenza A in Hamilton December 29
Cold Weather Alert Called December 19
Cold Weather Alert Called December 15
Recycled cycles bring cheer to Little Brothers & Sisters December 12
Hamilton's Environmental Laboratory First LEED Silver in Canada December 12
Cold Weather Alert Called December 12
Hamilton reinforces commitment to sustainable water and wastewater systems December 11
Child Blood Lead Prevalence Research Study clinics to conclude Dec.11, 2008 December 5
Cold Weather Alert Called December 5
November 2008
Learn, Share and Inquire at Rapid Transit Community Update Meetings November 28
Public Works teaches Hamilton's youth more about rapid transit November 27
Cold Weather Alert Called November 21
HSR partners with Vanier Cup for a free ride November 19
Public Health investigating E coli Case November 19
Too Young... Big Tobacco Doesn't Think So November 19
A Lullaby for Ryan: the History of HIV/AIDS in America November 18
West Nile virus seasonal surveillance program concludes November 17
Public Health expands study of blood lead levels November 7
October 2008
Northbound Red Hill Valley Parkway closed for marathon on Sunday October 29
Orange you going to Green Cart that pumpkin? October 29
Watermain break closes portion of Hilton Road and Markland Road October 29
Portion of former Hwy 8 to be closed for culvert reconstruction October 28
Have your say on transit planning for Hamilton at Metrolinx public meeting October 27
Let’s Beat the Flu October 27
Low Income Residents Cannot Afford Basic Healthy Food October 27
Trillium Award winners announced at Horticulture celebration October 24
Where is the Love? October 16
Hamilton's recycling facility goes high tech October 16
City of Hamilton wins second award for Water & Wastewater Treatment Centre     October 15
Public Health conducts study of blood lead levels October 14
Join us for "A Reflection of Mums" in Gage Park October 9
Wanted:  40 foot Christmas Tree.  We'll pick up! October 9
Local Youth Unite Against Big Tobacco October 9
Hamilton and Province mark rehabilitation of former landfills October 3
Hair Stylists become “Breast Friends” October 3
Legionella Update October 3
West Nile Virus Update October 3
September 2008
West Nile Virus Update September 26
Raccoon Roundworm case in Hamilton September 26
Cost-and-energy-efficient District Cooling Project to begin implementation this fall September 25
Rapid Transit lines for Hamilton reflected in Metrolinx plan     September 23
Legionella Update September 19
West Nile Virus Update September 19
Listeriosis Update #2 September 11
Rabid bat found in East Mountain area September 11
Listeriosis Update September 11
Keep Tobacco out of the Game September 11
West Nile Virus Update September 8
Listeriosis Update September 2
August 2008
HSR B-Line route changes September 2 August 29
Public Health investigating fifth Listeriosis case August 28
Beach Water Quality Update August 28
HSR adds two new routes starting September 2 August 28
Kenilworth Access reopens to traffic on Saturday August 27
Legionella investigation continues August 26
West Nile Virus Update August 25
Public Health investigating fourth Listeriosis case August 25
Public Health continuing to investigate Legionella August 25
Beach Water Quality Update August 22
Public Health investigating additional Listeriosis case August 22
West Nile Virus Update August 22
Hamilton Retailers Compliant with Tobacco Display Ban Auguat 18
Three crows test positive for West Nile Virus August 15
Beach Water Quality Update August 15
Public Health investigating Legionella Cases August 14
First Presumptive Positive Test result for West Nile Virus August 13
City of Hamilton to power down for Blackout Challenge August 8
Public Health identifies Vibrio parahaemolyticus in illness outbreak August 1
July 2008
City of Hamilton Monitoring Blue-Green Algae in Water at Western Area of Hamilton Harbour July 31
Beach Water Quality Update July 31
New Ferguson Avenue Bridge opens in Hamilton July 25
Beach Water Quality Update July 24
Public Health investigating Gastrointestinal Illness Outbreak July 22
Free nicotine replacement therapy available for smokers July 21
Rabid bat found on Hamilton Mountain July 18
Beach Water Quality Update July 17
Niagara and Hamilton agree to focus on diversion July 11
Take the HSR for free to Tiger-Cats home games July 9
Beach Water Quality Update July 3
June 2008
East Escarpment stairs officially open today June 25
New HSR route launched in Keith Neighbourhood June 23
Beach Water Quality Update June 19
All aboard the Waterfront Shuttle! June 18
Hamilton's cogeneration facility recognized nationally for pollution prevention June 12
Beach Water Quality Update June 11
Hamilton's first annual Children's Water Festival garners award from BARC June 11
Hamilton Renewable Power Corporation demonstrates early financial successes June 9
Public Works crews clean up after yesterday's storm June 9
Heat Warning notice for the City of Hamilton June 7
Heat Advisory notice for the City of Hamilton June 5
Beach Water Quality Update June 5
Cycling to Downtown Hamilton just got easier June 5
It's 7:00 am.  Do you know where your waste containers are? June 2
May 2008
Hamiltonians encouraged to take the Commuter Challenge May 30
Temporary closure of Sherman Cut allows Henderson Hospital redevelopment to proceed May 30
Compost Giveaways donations boost Hamilton Food Share May 30
Idling Stinks Campaign Targets Vehicle Idlers May 30
Recreational water sampling begins May 29
Upgrades to begin on Kenilworth Access May 27
Smoke-Free Ontario Act bans tobacco powerwalls May 27
Hamilton children ask drivers to “Think of Me” May 26
Hamilton officially opens renovated Eastgate Square Transit Terminal May 23
Hamilton Children's Water Festival makes learning fun May 21
City planning survey of Hamilton and Scourge National Historic Site May 9
Feel the Power Feel Fit adds new patrner and site May 5
Hamilton expands Blue Box program to include cardboard cans         May 2
April 2008
Tobacco Industry PowerWalls Come Tumbling Down April 8
Join your friends and neighbours and Pitch-In! April 4
March 2008
Hamilton’s water and wastewater operations have significantly improved March 31
New traffic signals have environmental and economic advantages March 31
Public Works helps provide four more villages in Haiti with clean, safe water! March 20
Workshop looks at The Teenage Brain March 25
Bacteria detected in 28% of Hamilton private well samples March 19
HSR replica trolleys rolled out at nostalgic launch March 19
Public invited to comment on proposed Gypsy Moth control plan March 18
Public Health raises awareness of Problem Gambling March 17
Cold Weather Alert Cancelled March 11
Snow removal begins in some neighbourhoods March 10
Cold Weather Alert March 10
Simply Delicious and Nutritious March 10
Two Hamilton Landmarks to undergo a facelift March 7
City launches Affordable Transit Pass Program for employed residents living with a low income March 4
February 2008
Cold Weather Alert Cancelled February 29
2008-09 Waste Collection Calendars hit the streets February 28
Cold Weather Alert February 27
Step It. Lead It. Live It.
Workshop challenges students to become leaders
February 26
Only 5 days left to register for the 2008 Driven to Quit Challenge! February 25
Cold Weather Alert Cancelled February 21
Cold Weather Alert February 18
Cold Weather Alert Cancelled February 16
Cold Weather Alert February 15
Cold Weather Alert Cancelled February 12
Cold Weather Alert February 9
Cold Weather Alert Cancelled February 7
Cold Weather Alert February 5
Walking in their shoes February 4
Update on plans for Hamilton's East End February 4
Drop off household hazardous waste, get a free digital thermometer February 1
Public Works crews making progress on winter storm response February 1
January 2008
Hints to help motorists prepare for a winter storm January 31
Cold Weather Alert Cancelled January 31
Remember to secure your waste and recycling materials January 30
City of Hamilton joins Earth Hour campaign January 30
Returning to the Negotiating Table January 29
Cold Weather Alert January 29
Cold Weather Alert Cancelled January 25
Cold Weather Alert Continues January 22
How to reduce the risk of frozen water pipes January 21
Public Health reminds you to update your child’s immunization records January 21
Quit Smoking for the Chance to Win a Car! January 21
Cold Weather Alert January 17
City Housing Hamilton demonstrates commitment to energy conservation January 17
City remains committed to reaching settlement January 9
Public Health identifies Norovirus in illness outbreak January 9
Cold Weather Alert Cancelled January 4
Cold Weather Alert January 1