News Releases

HAMILTON, ON – September 28, 2016 – Each year World Rabies Day, an initiative of the Global Alliance on Rabies Control, is recognized on September 28 to bring awareness to rabies, and rabies prevention. The theme for this year’s World Rabies Day is Rabies: Educate. Vaccinate. Eliminate.

HAMILTON, ON – September 26, 2016 – The Hamilton Fire Department responded to a report of a fire in a 3rd floor unit in a five storey residential condominium building located at 2373 King Street East, Hamilton at approximately 11:36 am this morning. Upon arrival firefighters confirmed a working fire in a unit on the third floor of the building with flames venting out a window on the west side of the building and heavy smoke conditions. A multiple alarm was then initiated to bring additional fire crews to the scene to assist in suppression operations.

HAMILTON, ON – September 23, 2016 – The Precautionary Boil Water Advisory issued by City of Hamilton Public Health Services to residents on Brigadoon Drive (from Apple Blossom Drive to Glenview Place, Matthew Street, Nature Court, Gledhill Crescent, Galt Street, Glenview Place, and Graywood Road) remains in effect until the safety of the water can be verified. Hamilton Water continues resampling and testing over the next 24 hours.

HAMILTON, ON - September 22, 2016 - Battlefield House Museum & Park, National Historic Site invites the public to celebrate the fall season at its annual Apple Festival on Saturday, September 24, 2016 from 9 am to 4:30 pm.

HAMILTON, ON – September 21, 2016 – The City of Hamilton kicks off its annual employees’ United Way campaign 13th Annual Truck Pull & BBQ is tomorrow at 12 noon behind City Hall on Jackson Street. Hundreds of City of Hamilton employees will compete to pull a 32,000lb Freightliner Sander Truck 50 feet down Jackson Street.  Sixteen teams will represent various City of Hamilton departments. Jeff Vallentin, CEO of the United Way of Burlington/Greater Hamilton will welcome spectators and participants.

HAMILTON, ON – September 21, 2016 - A Precautionary Boil Water Advisory has been issued by the City of Hamilton Public Health Services to residents on Brigadoon Drive from Apple Blossom Drive to Glenview Place, Matthew Street, Nature Court, Gledhill Crescent, Galt Street, Glenview Place, and Graywood Road affecting approximately 260 properties (please see attached map). Hamilton Water is phoning residents and distributing yellow coloured Boil Water Advisories door-to-door to homes within this area.

HAMILTON, ON - September 21, 2016 - About 150 of Hamilton’s trees look a little different this morning. Earlier today, “value tags” were tied to trees throughout the City to help residents understand and appreciate the value of this natural resource. In celebration of National Tree Day, the City has partnered with TD Canada Trust to tie the tags on trees at these locations:

HAMILTON, ON – September 15, 2016 – Tomorrow, the City of Hamilton will celebrate the official opening of a new leash free area at Globe Park. The event will include a ribbon cutting, refreshments, dog treats, a visit from Councillor Sam Merulla, and much more! Date: Friday, September 16, 2016Time: 11 am to 1 pmLocation:  Globe Park Brampton St East of Woodward Avenue Learn more about leash free areas.

HAMILTON, ON - September 13, 2016 - To safely complete preventative maintenance work, the City of Hamilton’s Public Works Department will close the east leg of the Sherman Access in both directions beginning next week. The work will begin Monday, September 19, 2016 at 7 am and is expected to wrap up on or before the evening of Sunday, October 2, 2016. The entire east leg of the access will be closed to motorists and cyclists between the Sherman Cut intersection and the Kenilworth Access.