News Releases

Piers below the Burlington Lift Bridge closed to pedestrians

May 25 2017

HAMILTON, ON – May 25, 2017 - In the interest of public safety, access to the piers below the Burlington Lift Bridge has been fenced off. Extremely high water levels and wind have created a safety hazard in the area with waves submerging the concrete piers and producing very slippery and potentially dangerous conditions. The Breezeway Trail leading to the piers on the Hamilton side remains open. Residents are reminded to be cautious around all bodies of water, and be aware of possible hazards caused by rain and winds. 
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Get some exercise, reduce air pollution and traffic congestion, and ride your bike to work Monday, May 29!

May 25 2017

HAMILTON, ON - Mary 25, 2017 -  Join Mayor Fred Eisenberger, the City Manager Chris Murray, many Hamilton councillors and hundreds of Hamiltonians at City Hall on Monday, May 29, 2017 for Bike to Work Day. It’s the kick-off event to celebrate Bike Month, which runs from May 29 to June 30, 2017. Watch the Mayor and City Manager’s video invitation.
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Jerseyville Road closed Friday, May 26 for triathlon and duathlon events

May 25 2017

HAMILTON, ON – May 25, 2017 - Jerseyville Road will be closed on Friday, May 26, 2017 between 9 am and 3 pm to accommodate the Dared-To-Tri Triathlon and Duathlon races. Jerseyville Road will be closed from Hwy 52 to Meadowbrook Drive for the duration of the event. Motorists should expect delays in the area, and are also reminded that Wilson Street remains closed from Hamilton Drive to Amberly Blvd. 
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Ground breaking ceremony at Agro Park in Waterdown

May 23 2017

HAMILTON, ON - May 23, 2017 - Tomorrow, Councillor Judi Partridge and members of the Agro family will attend a special ground breaking ceremony to mark the construction of Agro Park, a new five-acre recreation space in Waterdown. Once finished in mid-summer 2017, the park will be home to a creative play structure, sun shelter, multi-use court, new trees, open green spaces and walkways, it will also include a space for a future outdoor ice rink.
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Victoria Day fireworks postponed - Dundas Driving Park

May 21 2017

Hamilton, ON – May 21, 2017 - Due to inclement weather conditions, the Victoria Day fireworks display at Dundas Driving Park scheduled for Sunday, May 21, 2017 has been rescheduled to Monday, May 22, 2017.  The fireworks are set to go off at dusk (approximately 9:30 pm).
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Fire forces tenants to evacuate building

May 20 2017

HAMILTON, ON – May 20, 2017 – The Hamilton Fire Department responded to a report of fire condition in an 18 storey high-rise apartment building located at 195 Hughson Street North, Hamilton at approximately 9:10 am this morning. 
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House fire sends one person to hospital

May 19 2017

HAMILTON, ON - May 19, 2017 - Hamilton Fire Department responded to a report of a house fire at 120 Park Street North, Hamilton at approximately 1:55 pm this afternoon. Upon arrival firefighters found the six occupants outside of the house and confirmed a well involved fire with heavy smoke showing from the second floor windows in this 3 storey detached house.
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New Home Fire Safety Education Program launches across the City

May 19 2017

HAMILTON, ON – May 19, 2017- The Hamilton Fire Department will embark on a new Home Fire Safety Education initiative across the City of Hamilton, commencing the week of May 22, 2017.  In 2016, Hamilton firefighters responded to 287 structure fires across the City of Hamilton. Seventy-six percent of those fires occurred in people’s homes, a place where most of us feel the safest. In addition, 11 citizens lost their lives as the result of fire in 2016.
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Home Heavily Damaged in Morning Fire

May 18 2017

HAMILTON, ON – May 18, 2017 – Hamilton Fire Department responded to a report of a house fire at 398 Catharine Street North, Hamilton at approximately 10:25 a.m. this morning. Upon arrival firefighters found the occupants outside of the house and confirmed a well involved fire with flames showing from the third floor windows in this 2 ½ storey detached house.
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Building Owner Fined $1,500 for Ontario Fire Code Offence

May 18 2017

HAMILTON, ON - May 18, 2017 - The registered owner of an eleven (11) storey residential apartment building, has been convicted in Provincial Offences Court of one offence of the Ontario Fire Code. Bay South Properties Limited, the registered owner of 172 Bay Street South, Hamilton, plead guilty on May 16th, 2017 in Provincial Offences Court to violating a provision of the Ontario Fire Code and was fined $1,500. The conviction was the result of the Owner not maintaining the building’s Emergency Power Supply.
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First Annual Reports use data to improve emergency service delivery

May 18 2017

HAMILTON, ON - May 18, 2017 - On Thursday, May 18, 2017 at the Emergency and Community Services Committee, the annual reports from the Hamilton Fire Department and Hamilton Paramedic Services will be presented. The data available in both these reports will help increase the ability of these emergency services to deliver and measure the level of service that the City requires.
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Important safety reminders for family fireworks

May 18 2017

HAMILTON, ON – May 18, 2017 – The Hamilton Fire Department advises that as the Victoria Day long  weekend approaches, many people will be purchasing family fireworks to celebrate the holiday. The public is reminded that Fireworks can only be set off on your own property, and only on Victoria Day or the two days immediately before or following Victoria Day. 
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City of Hamilton awarded Canadian Tire Jumpstart Community Partner of the Year

May 17 2017

HAMILTON, ON - May 17, 2017 - On May 12, 2017 at the 9th annual Canadian Tire Jumpstart Recognition Meeting, the City of Hamilton was one of three community partners to receive the Community Partner of the Year Award. The Community Partner Award recognizes extraordinary contributions from Jumpstart’s Community Partners - individuals who promoted the partnership within the community, disbursed budget dollars and worked collaboratively with the Canadian Tire Family of Companies.
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Tall Ships Parade of Sail on June 30

May 17 2017

HAMILTON, ON - May 17, 2017 -  Eleven magnificent Tall Ships will gather on Lake Ontario near the entrance to the Burlington Bay Canal on Friday, June 30 for a Parade of Sail around Hamilton Harbour beginning at 2 pm with all ships docking at Pier 8 at 4 pm. The Parade of Sail launches the Rendez-Vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta at Pier 8, Discovery Drive, through July 1. You won’t want to miss this rare opportunity to witness the spectacle of 11 Tall Ships gracing Hamilton’s beautiful Waterfront.
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Renowned Design Experts Selected for City of Hamilton’s Design Review Panel

May 15 2017

HAMILTON, ON - May 15, 2017 - The City of Hamilton is pleased to announce that the nine members of the Design Review Panel (DRP) have been finalized. Serving for a four-year term, the Panel members will share recommendations and advice regarding the design of proposed development projects within the Design Priority Areas, which include the downtown, west harbour, primary city corridors and other areas experiencing transformational change.
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