News Releases

Hamilton, ON – Last weekend, the provincial government announced that the maximum number of people allowed at unmonitored and private social gatherings would be reduced in a continued effort to manage the spread of COVID-19 in Ontario. Gathering limits are set differently for events and gatherings that are staffed/supervised, unstaffed/unsupervised and for religious services, ceremonies or rites.

HAMILTON, ON – The City of Hamilton recognizes seniors for their outstanding volunteer contributions to the community as the Senior of the Year Awards marks its 25th year. The Senior of the Year Awards program celebrates seniors age 65 and older who contribute their time and talents in service to enrich the social, cultural or civic life of others and/or the community.

HAMILTON, ON – To help increase the safety of vulnerable road users in school zones and community safety zones, the City of Hamilton will activate its Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras and start issuing tickets to speeding drivers beginning on October 1, 2020.

HAMILTON, ON – The City of Hamilton is looking for nine design professionals to serve as volunteer members of Hamilton’s Design Review Panel (DRP). This opportunity is open to urban designers, architects, landscape architects, planners, heritage professionals and green technologies specialists. Starting in January 2021, members of the DRP will serve on a voluntary basis for a four-year term, providing expert and impartial design advice to City Planning and Economic Development staff on urban design matters of development within Design Priority Areas.

HAMILTON, ON - Approximately 100 Canadians are killed or injured in railway crossing and trespassing related incidents every year. This week, the City of Hamilton is marking Rail Safety Week and is reminding residents of the dangers of crossing or trespassing on railway tracks. In honour of Rail Safety Week, the City is reminding residents how they can stay informed and can play a role in making railway crossings safe.

HAMILTON, ON - Public Health is responding to an E. coli outbreak at Valens Lake Conservation Area. There have been seven confirmed cases of E. coli related to Valens Lake Conservation area, with one of the cases being a Hamilton resident. The confirmed cases are predominantly in individuals under the age of 12. E. coli is transmitted to a person most commonly through consumption of contaminated food or water. If consumed, E. coli bacteria can cause serious illness. Common symptoms can include:

HAMILTON, ON – The City’s first positive case of COVID-19 associated with the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) was confirmed by local public health officials today.

HAMILTON, ON –The City of Hamilton is starting the hunt for trees to be part of the centrepieces for the holidays this upcoming Christmas season. The City is asking residents to consider donating the perfect tree, which must be at least 40 feet (12 metres) tall, in the front yard, accessible from the street and clear of overhead wires. The trees will be cut and transported at no cost to the owners. 

HAMILTON, ON - Once again today Mayors and Chairs from the 11 largest municipal governments across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area met to discuss their concern around the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Mayors and Chairs reiterated their commitment to continue to cooperate and communicate with each other on the fight against COVID-19 and in preparing for the anticipated resurgence.