News Releases

Rolling lane closures on Red Hill Valley Parkway this weekend to install new speed limit signage

February 15 2019

HAMILTON, ON - Motorists traveling on the Red Hill Valley Parkway this weekend should expect rolling closures in both lanes as crews install new signs on the parkway. On Saturday, February 16 crews will be installing the new 80km/hr signs along both sides of the parkway between Greenhill Ave and the QEW. The new 80 km/hr speed limit will be enforceable as of Sunday, February 17 at 9 am. Motorists are advised to adhere to the post speed limits at all times. The new 80 km/hr speed limit will be enforced as of Sunday, February 17 at 9 am.
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Hamilton Anti-Racism Resource Centre pilot program paused, partners seek community input to revitalize service

February 14 2019

HAMILTON, ON – The Hamilton Anti-Racism Resource Centre (HARRC), a pilot project involving the City of Hamilton, McMaster University, and the Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion (HCCI) is being temporarily paused for a period of up to 12 months to allow the partners to review and renew plans to achieve its envisioned goals.
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Notice to Permanently Close a Portion of Public Unassumed Alleyway Abutting 46 Ferguson Avenue South

February 14 2019

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 alleyway abutting 46 Ferguson Avenue South, Hamilton.
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Family Day Weekend: What's Open and What's Closed

February 14 2019

HAMILTON, ON - All City of Hamilton administrative offices will be closed Monday, February 18, 2019 and will re-open on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. For emergencies involving roads, water mains, sewer systems, public health and safety issues, please call 905-546-CITY (2489). A complete list of the holiday schedules is available at www.hamilton.ca/alert/43941.
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Red Hill Valley Parkway Update: Investigation, new safety reports made public and speed limit change official

February 14 2019

HAMILTON, ON – This evening, Hamilton City Council approved a motion that directs the City Manager and City Solicitor to bring Council back further information about the process to initiate an external investigation pursuant to the Ontario Municipal Act and Public Inquiries Act. Also this evening, Hamilton City Council directed staff to release two additional reports.
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Important updates and tips for waste collection during today’s storm

February 12 2019

HAMILTON, ON - Due to today’s weather conditions, the City of Hamilton is advising residents that waste collection is progressing slower than usual. Residents are asked to be patient as their collection may take place later than normal. At this time, front end bin garbage and recycling cart collection at multi-residential buildings is impacted and significant delays may push collection into Wednesday. 
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City of Hamilton weather related closures and service impacts

February 12 2019

With the inclement weather continuing to intensify, and out of concern for resident and employee safety, the City of Hamilton is closing all City administrative offices and facilities as of 1:00 p.m. today. The City will continue to keep residents updated through our website via tweets through @cityofhamilton. For your quick reference,  refer to the webpage capturing these impacts.
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Statement by Mayor Fred Eisenberger Regarding Red Hill Valley Parkway Report Investigation

February 8 2019

HAMILTON, ON - Following the release of the Red Hill Valley Parkway report by staff earlier this week, it is difficult for Council and I to understand why this report was not brought forward until recently. That is why I give full support to conducting an independent external investigation and I am confident my Council colleagues also support that direction.
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Recommended lower speed limit on the Red Hill Valley Parkway: Resurfacing planned in spring 2019

February 6 2019

HAMILTON, ON - On behalf of the City of Hamilton, staff apologize to Council and the general public for how this matter has come to their attention. Earlier tonight, Hamilton’s General Issues Committee went in-camera to receive a report related to matters on the Red Hill Valley Parkway (RHVP) and provided direction to staff to share the information that follows.
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Possible waste collection delays in response to freezing rain conditions

February 6 2019

HAMILTON, ON - Due to today’s freezing rain conditions, the City of Hamilton is advising residents that waste collection is progressing slower than usual. Residents are asked to be patient as their collection may take place later than normal. If your waste is not collected by 6 pm today, please bring it in and place it back at the curb before 7 am tomorrow. Visit www.hamilton.ca/WasteSchedule to access your pickup schedule or please call 905-546-CITY if you have any questions.
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Avoid flooding risks with the mild weather and rain ahead

February 2 2019

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.  Tips to reduce the risk of flooding City crews are working proactively to clear catch basins and inspect flooding hot spots across the city, and the City is providing the following tips for residents to reduce the risk of flooding:
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Cold Weather Alert Cancelled - January 25, 2019

February 2 2019

HAMILTON, ON – The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton has cancelled the Cold Weather Alert that was initiated on January 25, 2019. Temperatures are no longer at or below minus 15 degrees Celsius or minus 20 degrees Celsius with wind chill.
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Tourism Hamilton wins a 2018 EDCO Award of Excellence

February 1 2019

HAMILTON, ON – Tourism Hamilton was honoured with an Award of Excellence for the 2018 Canadian Country Music Awards, Host City Initiatives at the Presidents Dinner and Awards Ceremony of the 62nd EDCO Conference and Showcase in Toronto on January 31.  The award submission included “Country Crawl” featuring Hamilton Country music artists in venues across the city and the “Gore Park Country Round-Up” – a free country concert in partnership with Hamilton Food Share.
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Statement by Mayor Fred Eisenberger on the Passing of Ron Joyce

February 1 2019

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of entrepreneur extraordinaire and community advocate, Ron Joyce. Affectionately known as `The Doughnut King`, Ron made his initial impact on the City of Hamilton in 1956 when he served our community as a member of the Hamilton Police Service. In 1964, Ron invested in the first Tim Hortons shop on Ottawa Street North, and shortly after, Ron grew the business into one of the most successful food service chains in the world.
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February 2019 Events at Hamilton Civic Museums

February 1 2019

HAMILTON, ON – The City of Hamilton is pleased to present the following events at its civic museums this January 2019.  For more information about these events and Hamilton Civic Museums, visit: www.hamilton.ca/museums For a comprehensive City of Hamilton events calendar, download CityApp, for Android and iOS users, through Google Play and App Store.
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