Media Room
There are no virtual media updates currently scheduled. The City will hold virtual media updates if required. This will be communicated on social media and directly to local media as needed.
In the media week of April 11, 2022
Media Releases
April 13, 2022: Mayor Fred Eisenberger Tests Positive
In the media week of April 4, 2022
Media Releases
April 6, 2022: Hamilton COVID-19 vaccination program expands eligibility for fourth doses
In the media week of March 21, 2022
Media Releases
March 21 2022: City of Hamilton repeals Face Coverings & Masks By-law, Physical Distancing By-law and other temporary measures
Virtual Media Updates
March 21, 2022: Video: Update of COVID Response
In the media week of March 7, 2022
Media Releases
March 11 2022: Statement by Mayor Fred Eisenberger on the two-year anniversary of the first COVID-19 case in Hamilton
Virtual Media Updates
March 7, 2022: Video: Update of COVID Response
In the media week of February 21, 2022
Media Releases
Virtual Media Updates
February 22, 2022: Video: Update of COVID Response
In the media week of February 14, 2022
Media Releases
February 15, 2022: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program expanding to include booster doses for young people aged 12 to 17
Virtual Media Updates
In the media week of February 7, 2022
Media Releases
Virtual Media Updates
February 7, 2022: Video: Update of COVID Response
In the media for January 2022
In the media week of January 24, 2022
Media Releases
January 26, 2022: Updates to Hamilton’s pediatric COVID-19 vaccination program
January 25, 2022: COVID-19 Update: Reopenings at the City of Hamilton
January 24, 2022: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccine program shifting focus as over 250,000 third doses administered locally
Virtual Media Updates
January 24, 2022: Video: Update of COVID Response
In the media week of January 17, 2022
Media Releases
January 17, 2022: Continued COVID-19 relief funding for municipalities important for strong recovery in 2022: GTHA Mayors and Chairs
Virtual Media Updates
January 18, 2022: Video: Update of COVID Response
In the media week of January 10, 2022
Media Releases
January 14, 2022: Walk-in booster dose option available for more community members at select vaccine clinic locations
January 12, 2022: City of Hamilton introduces COVID-19 vaccination mandate for all City employees
January 10, 2022: GTHA Mayors and Chairs focused on boosting vaccination rates
Virtual Media Updates
January 10, 2022: Video: Update of COVID Response
In the media week of January 3, 2022
In the media in 2021
In the media for December 2021
In the media week of December 20, 2021
Media Releases
December 24: Hamilton administers 1 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccines
December 23: Hamilton Public Health Services prioritizing focus on COVID-19 outbreaks in high-risk settings
December 22: Hamilton administers daily record of over 10,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses
December 21: City of Hamilton to close additional facilities and redeploy staff to help with COVID-19 vaccine effort
December 20: Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine supply limited in Hamilton
December 20: GTHA Mayors and Chairs urge residents to be cautious as Omicron cases continue to rise
In the media week of December 13, 2021
Media Releases
December 16: Hamilton healthcare partners scaling up local COVID-19 vaccine capacity to respond to anticipated Omicron surge
December 16: COVID-19 response updates from the City of Hamilton
In the media week of December 6, 2021
Media Releases
December 10: City of Hamilton reminding local and visiting Grey Cup fans to follow public health measures
In the media for November 2021
In the media week of November 29, 2021
Media Releases
December 4: Public Health Ontario Laboratory confirms one case of COVID-19 Omicron variant in Hamilton
December 2: Hamilton COVID-19 vaccination program expands eligibility for booster doses to include individuals aged 50+
November 29: Hamilton Public Health Services investigating two suspected cases of COVID-19 Omicron variant
In the media week of November 22, 2021
Media Releases
November 22: Hamilton Public Health welcomes 5 to 11-year-olds to receive the COVID-19 vaccine
In the media week of November 15, 2021
Media Releases
November 15: Hamilton Public Health Services publishing local schools’ COVID-19 vaccination rates
November 19: Hamilton Public Health ready to vaccinate 5 to 11-year-olds
In the media week of November 1, 2021
Media Releases
November 3: Update: City of Hamilton Vaccination Verification Policy for City Employees
November 1: Hamilton Public Health Services scaling up operations to support next phase of COVID-19 vaccine campaign
November 1: Update: City of Hamilton Vaccination Verification Policy for City Employees
Virtual Media Updates
November 1: Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the media for October 2021
In the media week of October 25, 2021
Media Releases
October 29: Hamilton COVID-19 vaccination program mobile vaccine clinics update
October 25: GTHA Mayors and Chairs support continued reopening
In the media week of October 11, 2021
Media Releases
October 15: Hamilton COVID-19 vaccination program mobile vaccine clinics update
October 15: Update: City of Hamilton Vaccination Verification Policy for City Employees
October 15: New COVID-19 mobile community testing site rolls out in Hamilton
October 12: GTHA Mayors and Chairs call for continued federal and provincial COVID-19 emergency financial support
In the media week of October 4, 2021
Media Releases
October 8: Hamilton COVID-19 vaccination program mobile vaccine clinics update
In the media week of September 27, 2021
Media Releases
October 1: Update: City of Hamilton Vaccination Verification Policy for City Employees
October 1: Hamilton COVID-19 vaccination program mobile vaccine clinics update
In the media for September 2021
In the media week of September 20, 2021
Media Releases
September 24: Hamilton COVID-19 vaccination program mobile vaccine clinics update
September 20: COVID-19 Update: Vaccine verification and municipal impacts for the City of Hamilton
Virtual Media Updates
September 20: Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the media week of September 13, 2021
Media Releases
September 17: Update: City of Hamilton Vaccination Verification Policy for City Employees
September 14: Hamilton COVID-19 vaccination program mobile vaccine clinics update
September 13: GTHA Mayors and Chairs condemn protests targeting hospitals
In the media week of September 6, 2021
Media Releases
September 10: Hamilton COVID-19 vaccination program mobile vaccine clinics update
In the media for August 2021
In the media week of August 30, 2021
Media Releases
September 3: Hamilton COVID-19 vaccination program mobile vaccine clinics update
September 3: Hamilton Public Health Services introduces extra layer of health and safety protections for local schools
September 2: CF Lime Ridge Mall hosting back-to-school mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinics
August 31: Hamilton’s COVID-19 Testing Centres increase capacity to meet community needs
August 30: GTHA Mayors and Chairs look forward to details of provincial proof of vaccination program
August 30: Hamilton’s Medical Officer of Health strongly recommending workplace COVID-19 vaccination policies
In the media week of August 23, 2021
Media Releases
August 27: Hamilton COVID-19 vaccination program mobile vaccine clinics update
August 27: This Sunday marks the final day of FirstOntario Centre COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
August 26: Hamilton COVID-19 vaccination program mobile vaccine clinics update
August 26: Hamilton City Council approves Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Verification Policy for all City employees
Virtual Media Updates
August 23: Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the media week of August 16, 2021
Media Releases
August 20: COVID-19 Outbreak at Sizzle Nightclub on Hess St. S.
August 20: Council to consider Vaccination Verification Policy
August 19: Hamilton COVID-19 vaccination program includes in-school mobile vaccine clinics
August 19: Get your COVID-19 Vaccine at Tim Horton's Field, stay to watch practice & win prizes
August 18: “Get back to what you love” nights at the FirstOntario Centre COVID-19 vaccine clinic
August 17: Additional COVID-19 Funding for Vulnerable People
August 16: GTHA Mayors and Chairs welcome provincial and federal governments taking action to protect public health
In the media week of August 9, 2021
Media Releases
August 13: Statement by Mayor Eisenberger on mandatory COVID-19 vaccines and vaccine passport program
August 9: Hamilton’s COVID-19 mobile vaccine clinics update
Virtual Media Updates
August 9: Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the media for July 2021
In the media week of July 26, 2021
Media Releases
July 28: Hamilton’s vaccination program to offer choice of mRNA brand at select COVID-19 vaccine clinics
July 27: GTHA Mayors and Chairs readying municipalities for moving beyond Step Three of the provincial reopening
Virtual Media Updates
July 26: Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the media week of July 19, 2021
Media Releases
July 23: ArcelorMittal Dofasco COVID-19 vaccine clinic to close after July 29
July 23: Hamilton Public Health Services encouraging young people to roll up their sleeves with back-to-school just over six weeks away
July 21: Hamilton Health Partners plan COVID-19 vaccination program transition - Get fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible
July 21: GTHA Mayors and Chairs encourage young people to get vaccinated
In media week of July 12, 2021
Media Releases
July 16: COVID-19 Update: Step 3 Reopenings at the City of Hamilton
July 16: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program expands to include “stroll-in” vaccine clinic at Gage Park
July 16: Hamilton Public Health Services encouraging community members 12+ to get their second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine sooner
July 14: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program offers walk-in option at FirstOntario Centre for second doses
Virtual Media Updates
July 12: Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the media week of July 5, 2021
In the media for June 2021
In the media week of June 28, 2021
Media Releases
June 29: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program includes a first dose walk-in mobile pop-up vaccination clinic for youth ages 12 -17
June 28: GTHA Mayors and Chairs welcome the beginning of Step 2 this week and hope vaccine progress continues
Virtual Media Updates
June 28: Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the media week of June 21, 2021
Media Releases
June 25: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program update on accelerated second doses for adults 18 + and Hamilton youth
June 21: GTHA Mayors and Chairs encourage all residents to get fully vaccinated with the vaccine dose available
Virtual Media Updates
June 21: Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the media week of June 14, 2021
Media Releases
June 17: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program update on accelerated second doses
June 16: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program expands to include additional outdoor mobile pop-up vaccination clinics
June 14: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program update on AstraZeneca vaccine second dose options
June 14: GTHA Mayors and Chairs encourage all residents to get fully vaccinated to protect our progress fighting COVID-19
Virtual Media Updates
June 14: Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the media week of June 7, 2021
Media Releases
June 12: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program expansion to include additional outdoor mobile pop-up vaccination clinics
June 11: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program expands to include an ArcelorMittal Dofasco community vaccine clinic
June 8: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program includes a “Book One, Bring One” option at the youth mobile pop-up vaccination clinics
June 7: GTHA Mayors and Chairs support reopening
Virtual Media Updates
In the media for May 2021
In the media week of May 31, 2021
Media Releases
June 5: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program expansion to include mobile pop-up vaccination clinics for youth ages 12 +
June 4: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program expansion to include outdoor mobile pop-up vaccination clinics
June 4: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program update on second dose intervals for ages 70+ and individuals who received a first dose on or before April 18
June 3: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program update on AstraZeneca second dose guidance
June 3: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program update on vaccination clinics for youth ages 12 +
June 3: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program to include Moderna vaccine second dose mobile vaccination pop-up clinic
Virtual Media Updates
In the media week of May 24, 2021
Media Releases
May 28: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program update on shortened second dose intervals
May 25: GTHA Mayors and Chairs committed to following the province's safe and cautious Roadmap to Reopen
Virtual Media Updates
In the media week of May 17, 2021
Media Releases:
May 22: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program expands to include youth ages 12+
May 21: COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
May 20: City launches online memorial to pay tribute to residents who passed away of COVID-19
May 19: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program adds more appointments, and pop-up Moderna clinic at the West End Urgent Care Centre this holiday weekend
May 18: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program update on second dose intervals for “high-risk” healthcare workers
May 17: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program expands to include adults aged 18+
May 17: GTHA Mayors and Chairs welcome lower age eligibility for vaccines and request additional supply to accompany demand
Virtual Media Updates:
In the media week of May 10, 2021
Media Releases:
May 13: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program update on Hamilton’s Primary Care vaccine clinics for eligible individuals
May 11: Positive case of COVID-19 at the Hamilton Farmers’ Market
May 10: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program expands to include individuals with at-risk health conditions, individuals from “Cannot Work from Home – Group 2”, and individuals ages 40+
May 10: GTHA Mayors and Chairs look forward to busiest week of COVID-19 vaccinations so far
Virtual Media Updates:
In the media week of May 3, 2021
Media Releases:
May 6: Hamilton’s Primary Care AstraZeneca vaccination clinic for adults aged 40+ includes walk-in option starting today
May 6: Positive case of COVID-19 at the Hamilton Farmers’ Market
May 5: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination mobile clinics for Indigenous populations
May 5: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program expands to include adults aged 50+, individuals with high-risk health conditions, and individuals from “Cannot Work from Home – Group 1”
May 4: Public Health Services declares COVID-19 outbreak at Rebecca Towers apartment complex
May 3: City of Hamilton Public Health Services issues Health Promotion and Protection Act Section 22 Class Order to identify and manage COVID-19 outbreaks in workplaces
May 3: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program update on Hamilton Primary Care AstraZeneca vaccination clinics for adults aged 40+
May 3: GTHA Mayors and Chairs encourage people to get vaccinated when they are eligible
Virtual Media Updates:
May 3: Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the media for April 2021
In the media week of April 26, 2021
Media Releases:
May 2: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program expansion includes individuals aged 18+ living in community “hot spots”
April 30: Positive case of COVID-19 at the Hamilton Farmers’ Market
April 29: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program update on vaccination clinics for Black and other racialized populations/people of colour ages 18+ in priority neighbourhoods
April 29: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program expands to include adults aged 55+
April 27: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program expansion includes licensed child care workers
April 27: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program expansion includes individuals aged 40+ living in community “hot spots”
April 26: GTHA Mayors and Chairs support deploying more vaccines to hot spots and sick pay improvements
Virtual Media Updates:
April 26: Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the media week of April 19, 2021
Media Releases:
April 23: Statement from the Medical Officer of Health on the COVID-19 outbreak at National Steel Car
April 23: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program prioritizes Black and other racialized populations/people of colour ages 18+ in priority neighbourhoods
April 19: GTHA Mayors and Chairs urge all eligible residents to get vaccinated especially in COVID-19 hot spots
Virtual Media Updates:
April 19: Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the media week of April 12, 2021
Media Releases:
April 16: COVID-19 Update: New Restrictions and Municipal Impacts in Hamilton
April 16: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program includes additional mobile pop-up vaccination clinics for community “hot spot” populations
April 16: Two positive cases of COVID-19 at the Hamilton Farmers’ Market
April 16: Emergency child care for eligible front line and health care workers
April 12: GTHA Mayors and Chairs call for additional COVID-19 vaccine supply
Virtual Media Updates:
April 12: Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the media week of April 5, 2021
Media Releases:
April 11: Mayor Eisenberger receives COVID-19 vaccination
April 9: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program expansion includes individuals aged 50+ in community “hot spots”
April 9: Stay-at-Home Order in effect in Hamilton; Municipal Impacts & Closures
April 6: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program expansion: mobile vaccination pop-up clinics
April 6: GTHA Mayors and Chairs encourage people to get vaccinated when they are eligible
April 6: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program expands to include adults aged 60+
Virtual Media Updates:
April 6: Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the media for March 2021
In the media week of March 29, 2021
Media Releases:
April 3: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program expansion: 21 local pharmacies
April 1: Impacts of COVID-19 provincewide emergency brake in Hamilton
March 29: GTHA Mayors and Chairs request additional COVID-19 vaccine supply
March 29: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program expands to include adults aged 70+
Virtual Media Updates:
March 29: Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the media week of March 22, 2021
Media Releases:
March 27: City of Hamilton accelerates Outdoor Dining District program
March 26: City of Hamilton moves to the Grey – Lockdown category in the provincial COVID-19 Response Framework
March 25: City of Hamilton contractor conducting in-home water meter replacements tests positive for COVID-19
March 24: Council committee gets overview of pandemic’s impact on City staff and finances
March 23: Public Health investigation concludes with disciplinary action
March 22: GTHA Mayors and Chairs continue to encourage residents to get their COVID-19 vaccine when eligible
March 22: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program update
Virtual Media Updates:
March 22: Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the media week of March 15, 2021
Media Releases:
March 19: COVID-19 Response Framework - Adjustments to indoor dining capacity limits in Hamilton
March 18: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program expands to include all Indigenous adults
March 16: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program update: Changes to second dose intervals for COVID-19 vaccine
March 15: GTHA Mayors and Chairs encourage all residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine when eligible
Virtual Media Updates:
March 15: Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the media week of March 8, 2021
Media Releases:
March 12, 2021: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program expands to include adults aged 80+ with the launch of the Provincial online booking portal
March 11, 2021: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program expansion Addition of FirstOntario Centre as a large-scale COVID-19 vaccination clinic
March 11, 2021: City of Hamilton marks the one-year anniversary of COVID-19 in Hamilton
March 10, 2021: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program expansion to include adults aged 60 to 64 in certain primary care settings eligible for the AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD vaccine beginning
Saturday
March 9, 2021: Statement by Mayor Eisenberger on the one-year anniversary of the first COVID-19 case in Hamilton
March 9, 2021: GTHA Mayors and Chairs welcome additional supply of COVID-19 vaccine
Virtual Media Updates:
March 8: Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the media week of March 2, 2021
Media Releases:
March 6, 2021: Public Health investigating allegations of inappropriate vaccine distribution at mobile vaccination clinic
March 1, 2021: COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
March 1, 2021: GTHA Mayors and Chairs committed to COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Virtual Media Updates:
March 1: Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the media for February 2021
In the media week of February 22, 2021
Media Releases:
February 26, 2021: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program expands to include workers and residents of Hamilton’s shelter system
February 26, 2021: Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program expands to include community healthcare workers and adults 85+ years
February 22, 2021: GTHA Mayors and Chairs committed to safe reopening, working to avoid further lockdowns
Virtual Media Updates:
February 23: Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the media week of February 15, 2021
Media Releases:
February 19: COVID-19 Vaccination Program update
February 18: New COVID-19 vaccination clinic launching in Hamilton
February 18: COVID one-stop “concierge service” launched to help Hamilton businesses
February 17: COVID-19 variant identified in Hamilton
February 16: Hamilton Public Health Services launches ‘Virtual Assistant’ to help with case management and contact tracing for COVID-19
February 16: GTHA Mayors and Chairs concerned about COVID-19 variants
Virtual Media Updates:
February 16: Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the media week of February 8, 2021
Media Releases:
February 12: City of Hamilton returns to the Red – Control category in the Province’s COVID-19 Response Framework
February 11: Hamilton Public Health Services is prepared for COVID-19 variants
February 8: GTHA Mayors and Chairs stress a safe reopening includes safe schools, more small business capacity, and Safe Restart 2.0 agreement
Virtual Media Updates:
February 9: Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the media week of February 1, 2021
Media Releases:
February 3: Statement by Dr. Elizabeth Richardson, Medical Officer of Health, on returning to in-school learning in Hamilton
February 1: GTHA Mayors and Chairs support travel measures, sick pay benefits, safe school reopening and repeat call for Safe Restart 2.0 Funding
Virtual Media Updates:
February 1: Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the media for January 2021
In the media week of January 25, 2021
Media Releases:
January 25: GTHA Mayors and Chairs call for federal and provincial action on sick pay
Virtual Media Updates:
January 28: Video: COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall
January 25: Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the media week of January 18, 2021
Media Releases
January 21, 2021: Supporting child and youth mental health during COVID-19
January 18, 2021: COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
January 18, 2021: GTHA Mayors and Chairs continue to call for sick pay actions; commit to working together on lockdown and vaccinations
Virtual Media Updates:
January 18, 2021: Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the media week of January 11, 2021
Media Releases
January 17, 2021: Province directs ceasing the administering of first doses of COVID-19 vaccines due to supply issue with Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
January 15, 2021: COVID-19 Vaccination Program update
January 15, 2021: COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
January 13, 2021: COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
January 11, 2021: GTHA Mayors and Chairs support additional public health measures, demand action on sick pay, and urge commitment on Safe Restart 2.0 funding
January 11, 2021: COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
Virtual Media Updates:
January 13, 2021: Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
January 11, 2021: Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the media week of January 4, 2021
Media Releases
January 10, 2021: COVID-19 Vaccination Program expansion in Hamilton
January 6, 2021: Statement by Mayor Eisenberger on elected officials and senior leaders’ non-essential holiday travel
January 5, 2021: Hamilton Paramedic Service declares COVID-19 outbreak
January 4, 2021: GTHA Mayors and Chairs ready to work with the province on the rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations
Virtual Media Updates:
January 4, 2021: Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the media in 2020
In the media for December 2020
In the media week of December 21
Media Releases
December 21: COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
December 21: GTHA Mayors and Chairs support new provincial measures to save lives and protect our healthcare system
December 23: First COVID-19 vaccination clinic launched today in Hamilton
Virtual Media Updates:
December 21: Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the Media week of December 14
Media Releases
December 18: City of Hamilton moves to the Grey -Lockdown category in the provincial COVID-19 Response Framework
December 18: First shipment of COVID-19 vaccines arriving shortly in Hamilton
December 16: Hamilton City Council approves final report of the Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Recovery
December 14: GTHA Mayors and Chairs encourage residents to follow public health Christmas advice and urge consideration of different restriction models for New Year
Virtual Media Updates:
December 18: Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
December 14: Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the Media week of December 7
Media Releases
December 7: GTHA Mayors and Chairs committed to COVID-19 immunization efforts
Virtual Media Updates:
December 10: Video: COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall
December 7: Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the Media for November 2020
In the Media week of November 30
Media Releases
December 4: City of Hamilton implements further restrictions to decrease local COVID-19 transmission
November 30: GTHA Mayors and Chairs encourage residents to stay home as much as possible
November 30: City issues trespass orders to people camping at City Hall
Virtual Media Updates:
November 30: Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the Media week of November 23
Media Releases
November 27: Statement by Dr. Elizabeth Richardson, Medical Officer of Health, on COVID-19 cases in Hamilton
November 26: City to issue removal notices for tents in front of City Hall, gatherings under 25 still permitted
November 23: City working with protestors to adhere to COVID-19 restrictions
November 23: GTHA Mayors and Chairs urge retailers to avoid Black Friday in-person sales
Virtual Media Updates:
November 26: COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall
In the Media week of November 16
Media Releases:
November 18: COVID-19: New capacity limits for City of Hamilton recreation facilities and programming based on Red “Control” category
November 16: GTHA Mayors and Chairs support public health measures to stop the spread of COVID-19
Virtual Media Updates:
November 16: Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
November 20: Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the Media week of November 9
Media Releases:
November 15: Red “Control” category impacts to City recreation programs
November 13: City of Hamilton moves to the "control" – red category in the provincial COVID-19 Response Framework
November 9: COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
November 9: GTHA Mayors and Chairs urge residents to celebrate Diwali safely by following public health advice
Virtual Media Updates:
November 13: Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
November 12: Video: Town Hall
November 9: Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the Media week of November 2
Media Releases:
November 6: City of Hamilton enters “protect” category in the provincial COVID-19 Response Framework
Virtual Media Updates:
November 2: Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the Media for October 2020
In the Media week of October 26
Media Releases:
October 28: Confirmed COVID-19 outbreak associated Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board
October 26: COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
Virtual Media Updates:
October 29: Video: Town Hall
October 26: Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the Media week of October 19
Media Releases:
October 23: Celebrating Halloween in Hamilton
October 21: Confirmed positive COVID-19 case associated with Ancaster Sports Complex
October 19: COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
Virtual Media Updates:
October 19: Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
October 15: City of Hamilton’s COVID-19 virtual town hall meetings resume tonight October 15: Video:Town HallIn the Media week of October 12
October 13: First confirmed COVID-19 outbreak associated with Hamilton Wentworth District School Board
October 13: First confirmed COVID-19 outbreak associated Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board
October 13: GTHA Mayors and Chairs ask for clear public health advice on Halloween
October 13: COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of HamiltonVirtual Media Updates:
October 13: Video: Update on COVID-19 ResponseIn the Media week of October 5
In the Media for September 2020
In the Media week of September 28
October 2: Statement by Mayor Fred Eisenberger on additional COVID-19 restrictions
October 2: Medical Officer of Health recommends limiting close interactions to those within your household
October 1: COVID-19 Outbreak at KOI Restaurant on Hess St. S
October 1: COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
September 28: GTHA Mayors and Chairs committed to fighting COVID-19 resurgence
In the Media week of September 21
September 25: Employee at Flamborough Municipal Service Centre tests positive for COVID-19
September 25: First confirmed COVID-19 case associated with Mohawk College
September 25: Social Gathering Limits: Additional Guidance on Indoor and Outdoor Events and Gatherings
September 24: Online booking now available for COVID-19 testing in Hamilton
September 21: GTHA Mayors and Chairs support increased limits on public gatherings
September 22: Hamilton residents are encouraged to book appointments for COVID-19 testing
In the Media week of September 14
Media Releases:
September 19: Social gathering limits reduced in Hamilton and across the province to help stop the spread of COVID-19
September 18: First confirmed COVID-19 case associated with Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board
September 17: First confirmed COVID-19 case associated with Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board
September 14: Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) employee tests positive for COVID-19
In the Media week of September 7
Media Releases:
September 8: COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
In the Media for August 2020
In the Media week of August 24
Media Releases:
August 25: COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
In the Media week of August 10
Media Releases:
August 13: COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
August 12: Statement by Mayor Eisenberger on first round of COVID-19 emergency funding for municipalities
In the Media for July 2020
In the Media week of July 26
In the Media week of July 20
Media Releases:
July 22 - COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
July 20 - Statement by Mayor Eisenberger on Hamilton moving into Stage 3
In the Media week of July 13
Media Releases:
July 17 - Hamilton City Council enacts a by-law requiring face coverings in enclosed public spaces
July 14 - COVID-19 Update: Phase Two Updates and City Hall to Reopen July 20, 2020
Virtual Media Updates:
July 14 - Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the Media week of July 6
Media Releases:
July 10 - COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
July 7 - COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
July 6 - Ontario Mayors and Chairs issue emergency call for financial support
Virtual Media Updates:
July 10 - Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
July 7 - Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the Media for June 2020
In the Media week of June 29
Media Releases:
July 3 - COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
June 30 - COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
June 29 - Statement from the GTHA Mayors and Chairs commit to regional action on face coverings to combat COVID-19
Virtual Media Updates:
June 30 - Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
July 3 - Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the Media week of June 22
Media Releases:
June 26 - COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
June 23 - COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
June 22 - GTHA Mayors and Chairs committed to successful restart and reopening
Virtual Media Updates:
June 26 - Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
June 23 - Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the Media week of June 15
Media Releases:
June 19 - COVID-19 Update: Updates from City of Hamilton
June 16 - COVID-19 Update: Updates from City of Hamilton
June 15 - Statement by Mayor Eisenberger on Hamilton moving into Stage 2
June 15 - GTHA Mayors and Chairs renew call for emergency financial support from federal and provincial governments
Virtual Media Updates:
June 19 - Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
June 16 - No Tuesday media briefing this week
In the Media week of June 8
Media Releases:
June 12 - COVID-19 Update: Updates from City of Hamilton
June 11 - Hamilton prepares framework to reopen child care centres
June 9 - COVID-19 Update: Updates from City of Hamilton
Virtual Media Updates:
June 12 - Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
June 8 - Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the Media week of June 1
Media Releases:
June 5 - COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
June 5 - Ontario’s Big City Mayors urge provincial and federal governments to provide relief for municipalities
June 2 - COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
Virtual Media Updates:
June 5 - Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
June 2 - Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the Media for May 2020
In the Media week of May 25
Media Releases:
May 27 - City launches “Hamilton Reopens: A Roadmap to our New Reality” COVID-19 Recovery Plan
May 26 - Statement from GTHA Mayors and Chairs on provincial and federal support for municipalities
May 25 - COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
Virtual Media Updates:
May 29 - Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
May 28 - Video: COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall #11
May 25 - Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the Media week of May 18
Media Releases:
May 22 - The City and local health partners make recommendations to Province regarding COVID outbreak management in congregate care settings
May 22 - COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
May 19 - COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
Virtual Media Updates:
May 22 - Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
May 20 - Video: COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall #10
May 19 - Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the Media week of May 11
Media Releases:
May 15 - COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
May 14 - Ontario’s Big City Mayors urge provincial and federal governments to provide relief for municipalities
May 13 - COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
May 12 - GTHA Mayors and Chairs urge provincial and federal action to support municipalities
May 11 - COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
Virtual Media Updates:
May 15 - Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
May 13 - Video: COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall #9
May 11 - Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the Media week of May 4
Media Releases:
May 8 - COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
May 8 - Statement by Mayor Fred Eisenberger on the reopening of the Hamilton Waterfront Trail
May 4 - COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
Virtual Media Updates:
May 8 - Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
May 6 - Video: COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall #8
May 4 - Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the Media for April 2020
In the Media week of April 27
Media Releases:
May 1 - COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
April 27 - COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
Virtual Media Updates:
May 1 - Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
April 29 - Video: COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall #7
April 27 - Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the Media week of April 20
Media Releases:
April 24: COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
April 23: Statement by Mayor Fred Eisenberger on municipalities seeking emergency funding from provincial and federal governments
April 20: COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
Virtual Media Updates:
April 24 - Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
April 22 - Video: COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall #6
April 20 - Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
In the Media week of April 13
Media Releases:
April 17 - COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
April 17 - Statement by Mayor Fred Eisenberger on Declaration of Emergency for the City of Hamilton
April 16 - Drive-through COVID-19 Testing Centre to Open Tomorrow
April 15 - Proactive Assessments in Congregate Living Settings Results in 31 Orders to Residential Care Facilities
April 15 - Are you a business in Hamilton affected by COVID-19? The City wants to hear from you
April 13 - COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
Virtual Media Updates:
April 17 - Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
April 15 - Video: COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall #5
April 13 - Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
The City holds virtual media updates on Mondays and Fridays at 3:30 p.m
Watch on the City’s YouTube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/insidecityofhamilton
Watch on Cable 14, on TV or online:
www.cable14now.com
In the Media week of April 6
Media Releases:
April 10 - COVID-19 testing expanding in Hamilton
April 9 - COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
April 8 - City provides immediate economic relief to taxpayers and enacts new by-law to promote and regulate physical distancing during the COVID-19 emergency
April 8 - COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
April 6 - COVID-19 Update: Information about gatherings for Easter, Passover and other faith-based holidays
April 6 - Hamilton Public Health declares Healthcare Worker Outbreak at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
Virtual Media Updates:
April 9 - Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
April 8 - Video: COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall #4
April 6 - Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
The City holds virtual media updates on Mondays and Fridays at 3:30 p.m
Watch on the City’s YouTube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/insidecityofhamilton
Watch on Cable 14, on TV or online:
www.cable14now.com
In the Media for March 2020
In the Media week of March 30
Media Releases:
April 5 - Wentworth Lodge declares COVID-19 outbreak
April 3 - COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
April 2 - COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
April 2 - COVID-19: HSR Service Update
March 31 - COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
March 31- Statement by Mayor Fred Eisenberger on extension of Declaration of Emergency, continued closure of City facilities to the public and delayed programming
March 30 - COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
Virtual Media Updates:
April 3 - Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
April 2 - Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
April 1 - Video: COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall #3
March 31 - Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
March 30 - Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
The City holds virtual media updates on Mondays and Fridays at 3:30 p.m
Watch on the City’s YouTube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/insidecityofhamilton
Watch on Cable 14, on TV or online:
www.cable14now.com
In the Media week of March 23
Media Releases:
March 27 - COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
March 27 - City initiatives focus on economic recovery for Hamilton’s business community
March 26 - COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
March 26 - Hamilton Health Care Worker Tests Positive for COVID-19
March 24 - COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
March 24 - Hamilton Public Health confirms first death related to COVID-19
March 23 - COVID-19 Update: HSR asking customers to travel only if absolutely necessary, changes to waste collections and other updates
Virutal Media Updates:
March 27 - Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
March 26 - Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
March 26 - Video: A Message from Mayor Eisenberger about COVID-19 in Hamilton
March 25 - VIdeo: COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall #2
March 24 - Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
March 23 - Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
The City holds virtual media updates on Mondays and Fridays at 3:30 p.m
Watch on the City’s YouTube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/insidecityofhamilton
Watch on Cable 14, on TV or online:
www.cable14now.com
In the Media week of March 16
Media Releases:
March 21 - Hamilton Public Health declares COVID-19 outbreak at long-term care facility
March 20 - HSR and DARTS service update
March 19 - COVID-19 Update: City of Hamilton operational updates
March 19 - Hamilton launches economic recovery working group and website
March 18 - Hamilton Public Health confirms COVID-19 case at a long-term care facility
March 18 - COVID-19 Update: Loading HSR buses through rear doors
March 17 - City of Hamilton COVID-19 Update – March 17, 2020
March 17 - Hamilton’s Medical Officer of Health Orders Restaurants, Bars and Nightclubs to Close Immediately
March 16 - COVID-19 Update: City facilities completely closed to the public beginning Tuesday morning
March 16 - COVID-19 Update: Changes to Council and Standing Committee meetings until April 5, update on HSR Service, and other important updates
March 16 - Hamilton’s COVID-19 Assessment Centres open today
Virtual Media Updates:
March 20 - Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
March 18 - Video: COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall #1
March 17 - Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
March 16 - Video: Update on COVID-19 Response
The City holds virtual media updates on Mondays and Fridays at 3:30 p.m
Watch on the City’s YouTube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/insidecityofhamilton
Watch on Cable 14, on TV or online:
www.cable14now.com
In the Media week of March 9
March 15 - Hamilton Provincial Offences courts are closed and POA administrative services reduced
March 14 - City of Hamilton closing some municipal facilities as part of COVID-19 precautions
March 13 - Statement by Mayor Fred Eisenberger on COVID-19
March 13 - Update on current HSR Service
March 13 - COVID-19 Update: Impact on City programming and events
March 12 - COVID-19 Update: City’s emergency operations centre activated
March 12 - COVID-19 case confirmed in Hamilton
March 11 - First confirmed local case of COVID-19 has Hamilton connection
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