Media Room

Weekly Virtual Media Updates

The schedule for media updates over the coming weeks is:

  • Monday, January 18 at 3 pm
  • Monday, January 25 at 3 pm
  • Monday, February 1 at 3 pm
  • Tuesday, February 9 at 4 pm
  • Tuesday, February 16 at 4 pm
  • Tuesday, February 23 at 4 pm

The City will hold additional media updates if required. This will be communicated on social media and directly to local media as needed.

Virtual Town Hall on Vaccines

The City will hold a Virtual Town Hall related to vaccines on Thursday, January 28 at 7 pm.

Watch on the City’s YouTube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/insidecityofhamilton

Watch on Cable 14, on TV or online:
www.cable14now.com

To submit questions for the Town Hall:
Tag @cityofhamilton on Twitter
Email [email protected]
Phone: 905-645-3232 (during the show)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 Hamilton

Virtual Media Updates:

October 15: Video:Town Hall
October 13: Video: Update on COVID-19 Response

October 8: COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton
October 7: City encampment bylaw in effect starting today
October 5: GTHA Mayors and Chairs committed to addressing resurgence

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

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

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

Media Releases:

September 8: COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton

Media Releases:

August 25: COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton

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

Media Releases:

July 26 - GTHA Mayors and Chairs welcome initial funding announcement; strongly urge residents to continue to follow public health advice – avoid large informal gatherings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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