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Hamilton City Council enacts a by-law requiring face coverings in enclosed public spaces

July 17 2020

HAMILTON, ON - After a recommendation from Public Health Services and the Board of Health, today, Hamilton City Council voted to enact a by-law (By-law No.20-155 (PDF, 118 KB) that requires the wearing of masks or face coverings in enclosed public spaces. Beginning July 20, 2020 at 12:01 am, with some exceptions, all persons entering an enclosed public premise are required to wear a mask or face covering.
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City provides immediate economic relief to taxpayers and enacts new by-law to promote and regulate physical distancing during the COVID-19 emergency

April 8 2020

HAMILTON, ON – Today, Hamilton City Council approved the implementation of a temporary Property Tax Assistance Program to help ease the financial impacts on Hamilton taxpayers due to COVID-19. While 2020 property tax instalment due dates remain unchanged, the City is offering some flexibility on penalties and interest for those who are not able to pay by the April and June due dates.
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City amends idling by-law to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions

February 14 2020

HAMILTON, ON - As part of the City of Hamilton’s ongoing commitment to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, this week, Hamilton City Council approved amendments to the existing City Idling Control By-Law to regulate the idling of vehicles. “Reducing the idling of vehicles is a small but important change that everyone can do to improve air quality in our City”. - Jason Thorne, General Manager, Planning and Economic Development
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City approves settlement with one of two appellants in ward boundary Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) case

September 29 2017

Hamilton, ON - September 29, 2017 - On Wednesday, Hamilton City Council approved a settlement with one of two appellants to its Ward Boundary By-law 17-030. The City has advised the OMB of the settlement and will ask the OMB to approve the revised boundaries at the October 19 hearing of the remaining appeal. Additional Resources Map of proposed ward boundary changes
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New Transit By-Law Enhances Rider Experience

July 29 2016

Hamilton, ON – July 28, 2016 – Hamilton City Council recently passed a new by-law that will help to enhance the experience of riders on the Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) and reduce the inappropriate use of the transit system in Hamilton. Over the coming months, HSR staff will be educating passengers on the new by-law, monitoring behaviour, checking for valid fare, and removing invalid tickets and passes from circulation.
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Boundary Review for Firearm Discharge By-law coming in 2016

April 7 2016

Public Safety a Priority in New & Future Housing Development Areas HAMILTON, ON – April 7, 2016 – The City of Hamilton is reviewing the Discharge of Firearms By-Law in response to the increase in housing development over the past decade, and future planned development, within areas that overlap with Hamilton’s currently permitted firearm discharge areas.
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