News Releases

HAMILTON, ON – On Monday June 10, 2019, two of Hamilton’s volunteer fire stations received new fire apparatus. Station 18 in Binbrook and Station 19 in Mount Hope each received a new rural pumper and a new tanker truck, replacing older vehicles at the stations. As the apparatus were delivered to the stations, volunteer firefighters were joined by Fire Chief David Cunliffe of the Hamilton Fire Department, Brenda Johnson, Ward 11 Councillor and Paul Johnson, General Manager of the City of Hamilton’s Healthy and Safe Communities Department.

HAMILTON, ON – Today, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) announced one-time funding of $1.3 million in 2019 for the Hamilton Paramedic Service (HPS). This funding will ensure that a dedicated ambulance, staffed by local paramedics is available 24/7 to transport a neonatal team and babies from referring hospitals to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at McMaster Children’s Hospital site (MCH) of Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS). The NICU provides the highest level of assessment, stabilization and treatment to critically ill newborns.

Hamilton, ON – On Friday, June 14, 2019 from noon to 3 pm, the media and public are invited to attend the 2nd annual Newcomer Day celebration at Hamilton City Hall. Hosted by the Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council (HIPC), Hamilton Newcomer Day celebrates the richly diverse and inclusive city that we are today while providing the opportunity to learn about the resources and services available to help newcomers make Hamilton their home.

HAMILTON, ON – June is Seniors Month and the City of Hamilton is celebrating by highlighting some unique programs and opportunities available to support, engage and recognize local seniors.

HAMILTON, ON – The public are invited to celebrate love, family and friendships at the Pride event at the Hamilton Children’s Museum, 1072 Main St. E. (Gage Park). Guests are invited to explore and play together in an inclusive, safe space on Sat. Jun. 22 from 10 am to 3 pm.

Hamilton, ON – With the warm weather upon us, the City of Hamilton sees that citizens are enjoying our parks and forested areas. Unfortunately, as citizens are doing so, the City of Hamilton is also seeing an increased volume of subsequent removal of wildlife from their natural habitat with an ill-intentioned result.

HAMILTON, ON - Public Health Services is responding to an increase in whooping cough (Pertussis) cases in Hamilton. There have been five confirmed cases of whooping cough since mid-May 2019. Vaccination against whooping cough is an important measure to protect individuals and reduce the spread of the infection within the community. The vaccine that protects against whooping cough (pertussis) is called Tdap, and includes a booster dose of Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis.

HAMILTON, ON – Today, the Hamilton Fire Department’s (HFD) 10-year Service Delivery Plan was approved in principle by the Emergency & Community Services Committee. At the June 12th meeting, Chief David Cunliffe will seek Council approval of the Plan that aligns the services of Hamilton’s Fire Department to the city’s complex risk profile and growth since amalgamation.

HAMILTON, ON – This week, the City of Hamilton is beginning work on the transformation of the 93-hectare (230-acre) Confederation Beach Park located along Hamilton’s east-end waterfront as part of a multi-year plan to redevelop the park. The park will ultimately be home to Hamilton’s first regulation cricket field, a multi-use sports field, 12 outdoor pickleball courts, a fieldhouse and more.