Winter Weather Impacts - January 26, 2026

Update: Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7:15 am

All City of Hamilton administrative offices and facilities are open on Monday, January 26, 2026.
The declaration of a significant weather event remains in place. As such, levels of service for winter operations timelines are delayed.

Waste Collection Cancelled

All curbside waste collection is cancelled today due to snow conditions. This includes garbage, green bin, bulk waste and recycling. 

All curbside waste collection (garbage, green bin, bulk waste, and recycling) is one day later than usual this week due to snow conditions.

This week, please put waste out one day later by 7 a.m.:

• Monday → Tuesday by 7 a.m.
• Tuesday → Wednesday by 7 a.m.
• Wednesday → Thursday by 7 a.m.
• Thursday → Friday by 7 a.m.
• Friday → Saturday by 7 a.m. 

Transfer Stations/Community Recycling Centres plan to open as scheduled. The Reuse Store at the Hamilton Mountain Community Recycling Centre is closed. 

Accessible Transportation Services

DARTS service is running today but customers can expect delays. Please ensure your walkways and driveways are clear of snow. 

Hamilton Public Library Delayed Branch Openings

Closures

Seniors’ Dental Bus will be closed today due to weather. 

Recreation Service Impacts

Delayed start: early morning programs will start at 9 a.m. 

Affected programming includes early morning drop-in programs and rentals at recreation centres and arenas.

Warming Centre Remains Open

• The emergency Warming Centre at Bennetto Community Centre will remain open for anyone in need of a warm indoor space.
• All daytime and evening Recreation programs are cancelled at Bennetto until further notice to support the warming centre.

Program cancellations:

Seniors’ Centres (day and evening programming cancelled, buildings remain open): 

• Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre 
• Flamborough Seniors’ Centre 
• Sackville Seniors’ Centre 

Evening recreation programs taking place at HWDSB gymnasiums cancelled:

• Beasley Community Centre (Dr. J. E. Davey ES)  
• Dalewood Recreation Centre (Dalewood ES) 
• Domenic Agostino Riverdale Community Centre (Lake Avenue ES) 
• Hill Park Recreation Centre (Hill Park Learning Centre) 
• Kanétskare Recreation Centre (Kanétskare ES) 
• Norman Pinky Lewis Recreation Centre (Cathy Wever ES) 
• Sir Allan MacNab Recreation Centre (Sir Allan MacNab SS) 
• Sir Winston Churchill Recreation Centre (Sir Winston Churchill SS) 

Afterschool program cancellations (due to school closures): 

• Bennetto Community Centre 
• Norman Pinky Lewis Recreation Centre 
• Westmount Recreation Centre 

HSR

• HSR will be operating on its usual schedule and service may be slow due to the weather conditions. 
• We will share any service disruptions on social media.
• Customers can check for their next bus using the real-time trip planners. 

Roads & Snow Clearing Efforts

Transportation crews will focus on all Priority 1 and 2 roads and will continue to respond to escarpments, parkways and main roads once snowfall begins.

Please drive carefully and give crews plenty of space while they work to keep Hamilton moving safely. 

Learn more about snow clearing 

Use the Plow Tracker App to see where our maintenance vehicles have been in the last 2, 4, 12 and 24 hours. 

Residential Streets

Where possible, residents are asked to keep vehicles off the road during and immediately following a snowfall to allow plows and emergency vehicles to get through more easily.

Sidewalk Snow Clearing

Unless you live along a City sidewalk clearing route, property owners and/or occupants are responsible for moving snow and ice from sidewalks and street corners adjacent to your property within the 24-hour period* after a snowfall. Help keep the sidewalk clear and safe for pedestrians. 

*The declaration of the Significant Weather Event means there is a pause on the requirement for property owners to clear their property within the 24-hour period after a snowfall.

Windrows are piles of snow left by plows at driveways, sidewalks, and intersections - are a natural part of snow clearing. While they can be frustrating, they are unavoidable. If a windrow is on your property, please shovel carefully, pace yourself, and help a neighbor if you can.

Important Reminders for Residents 

1. Keep the sidewalk clear and safe for pedestrians. 
2. Park off the street where possible.
3. Give our road crews plenty of room to operate.
4. Clear fire hydrants.
5. Drive safely according to conditions.

Call 905-546-2489 for City-service emergencies.