News Releases

HAMILTON, ON – The City of Hamilton is encouraging residents to vote in this year’s municipal election on October 22. Eligible voters can cast their votes for mayor, ward councillor, and school board trustee. Residents can find ward boundaries, polling locations and other important voting information by visiting www.hamilton.ca/Elections. Voting in the election has a direct impact on the 72 city services provided daily to City of Hamilton residents such as parks, recreation, transit and waste programs.

HAMILTON, ON – Beginning November 1, 2018, the cost of maintaining the crosswalks on Main Street West and Summers Lane will be sponsored by TD Canada Trust. In an effort to continuously lessen the tax burden on residents, the City of Hamilton has reached a 5-year sponsorship agreement with TD Canada Trust, totaling $10,000. These funds will offset the cost of paint and maintenance for both the LGBTQ rainbow and the Trans flag crosswalks in front of City Hall.

HAMILTON, ON – In order to accommodate road resurfacing in the area, the City of Hamilton will be implementing lane restrictions‎ in the eastbound lanes of Burlington Street between Tire Street and Woodward Ave beginning Monday, October 15 for approximately 10 days. The eastbound lanes of Burlington along this section of road will receive a “shave and pave” treatment, where the top two inches of the existing pavement is milled away and new asphalt is put back on top.

Hamilton ON – The City of Hamilton is asking anyone who may have used the Flamborough Municipal Service Centre (MSC) drop-box between 4:30 p.m. on September 27 and 12 noon on September 28 to monitor their bank activity after staff noticed that the drop-box was vandalized. Hamilton Police have been contacted and are investigating. The City anticipates this incident may only impact a small number of residents and is communicating widely to try to reach anyone who may have used the drop-box that night.

HAMILTON, ON – City of Hamilton crews have completed repairs on the large watermain break that occurred Tuesday night in the area of Dunn Ave and Grace Ave near the Woodward Wastewater Treatment Plant. The break caused flooding on roadways and in a number of homes in the area.

HAMILTON, ON - As part of Fire Prevention Week activities, Fire Chief David Cunliffe and all members of the Hamilton Fire Department are pleased to invite the public to an open house at our Multi-Agency Training Academy on Monday October 8, 2018 from 1 to 4 pm.

October 2, 2018 - HAMILTON, ON – City of Hamilton water crews are currently responding to a large water main break near the Woodward Wastewater Treatment Plant. The break is located in the area of Dunn Ave and Grace Ave, and has caused flooding on the roadways and in a number of homes in the area. Public Works staff and Hamilton Fire are on scene addressing the situation with affected residents. The water and power have been shut off, and city crews will begin repairs tomorrow morning.

HAMILTON, ON – The City of Hamilton has opened registration for the 2018 Our Future Hamilton Summit. The theme for this year’s annual summit is Public Safety in a Connected World. Now in its third year, the summit will bring community partners, stakeholders and residents together to explore various aspects of public safety and discuss how we can continue to work together in making our city safe, supportive, and inclusive.

HAMILTON, ON - The Hamilton Military Museum, part of Dundurn National Historic Site at 610 York Blvd., is commemorating the end of the First World War and the celebrations that were held to mark its conclusion, with three unique events on November 9, 10 and 17.