News Releases

HAMILTON, ON – City of Hamilton is hosting a low cost rabies vaccine clinic on Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 345 Jones Rd, Stoney Creek. Cats and dogs can be vaccinated against rabies for $25 each, cash only on a first come, first served basis.

HAMILTON, ON - The City of Hamilton has two compost and woodchip giveaways planned this weekend in Ancaster and Waterdown. Each week throughout the year, the City picks up residents’ yard waste as part of the curbside yard waste collection program. After it’s picked up, it’s processed and turned into nutrient-rich compost. Every year in the spring, the City gives some of the compost back to residents for gardens, plants and lawns.

HAMILTON, ON – The public are invited to a Mother’s Day Tea Cooking Workshop at Dundurn National Historic Site at 610 York Blvd. on Sat. May 11 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. The workshop is suitable for ages 14 years and older and costs $55 per person. Pre-registration is required and tickets are limited.

HAMILTON, ON - The City of Hamilton wants to make sure that viewing the Webster and Tew waterfalls and the Dundas Peak, is enjoyed by all this holiday weekend. This includes local residents who share the streets with visitors, from near and far, in the Dundas and Greensville communities.

HAMILTON, ON – With warm weather and rain in the forecast over the coming days, the City of Hamilton is reminding residents to take steps to prevent flooding in and around their homes, and be cautious around all bodies of water. As well, there is the potential for flooding along Hamilton’s waterfront areas due to the combination of already higher than average lake levels and significant rain in the forecast.

HAMILTON, ON - The City of Hamilton formally opens the call for submissions for the 8th biennial Urban Design and Architecture Awards. The Awards program is now accepting submissions until Friday, June 14, 2019 by 4 pm. The Awards Program celebrates design excellence in our city, which is integral to a vibrant and sustainable community that fosters a high quality of life.

HAMILTON, ON – All City of Hamilton administrative offices will be closed on Friday, April 19 and Monday, April 22. For emergencies involving roads, water mains, sewer systems, public health and safety issues, please call 905-546-2489. A complete list of the holiday schedules is available at www.hamilton.ca/alert/87196.

HAMILTON, ON – Local artists are invited to design music-themed window installations for the Anne Foster Windows Program. The Anne Foster Windows are located in the historic Lister Building, 28 James St N., in the same storefront where the Anne Foster Music shop operated from 1942-1995. Through this call for artists, four artists or artist teams will be selected to create and install window displays from September 2019 to August 2020. Each window installation will be displayed for three months and an honorarium of $1,000 is paid for each of the selected designs.

Notice is hereby given pursuant to City of Hamilton By-law 14-204 to establish procedures, including the giving of notice to the public, governing the sale of land owned by the City of Hamilton, that the Council of the City of Hamilton proposes to pass a By-law to permanently close a portion of Public Unassumed Alleyway abutting 255-261 Wellington Street North, Hamilton.