News Releases

HAMILTON, ON - Over the past few days, I have taken the time to listen, watch and learn as the world has come together to protest the tragic and unjustified killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police last week. While the death of George Floyd has focused most attention on the United States, we know that in Canada we are not immune to anti-Black racism and racist behaviour.

HAMILTON, ON - Earlier today, Mayor Fred Eisenberger joined Dr. Elizabeth Richardson, Medical Officer of Health, and the City’s Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) Director, Paul Johnson to update media and the community on the City’s response to COVID-19. As of 9 am this morning, there are 690 confirmed positive cases, 7 probable cases, and 38 deaths from COVID-19 in Hamilton. More details about cases are available on the City’s website including demographics, risk factors, exposure, etc.

HAMILTON, ON – In recognition of Hamilton’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community and to mark national Pride Month, the City of Hamilton will raise the Pride and Trans flags over City Hall for the month, starting today, Monday, June 1.

HAMILTON, ON – On June 8, 2020 the City of Hamilton will begin construction on the two-way conversion project for Queen Street South between Aberdeen Avenue and King Street West. The project involves eight intersection improvements including new installation or upgrade of traffic signals, roadway restoration, curb and sidewalk reconstruction and pavement markings. A brief summary of the work includes:

HAMILTON, ON – The Medical Officer of Health has cancelled the Extended Heat Warning  issued on May 27, 2020.

HAMILTON, ON - In order to accommodate repairs to an overhead sign structure on the Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway (LINC), the City of Hamilton will close the westbound lanes of the LINC between the Upper James exit ramp and the Garth St entrance ramp for one night beginning on Friday, May 29. The overnight closure will begin at 8 pm on Friday and wrap up at 6 am on Saturday, May 30. Motorists should detour around the closure using Stone Church Rd. The City thanks motorists for their patience and cooperation as we complete these important repairs.

HAMILTON, ON – “The Greater Toronto and Hamilton area Mayors and Chairs remain united in confronting this virus in our communities and making sure we do everything we can to help residents and businesses get through this emergency. This group is also united in its advocacy to the federal and provincial governments for municipalities to be supported when it comes to the costs of confronting COVID-19 in our communities and the need to properly restart our economies.

HAMILTON, ON – Earlier today, Mayor Fred Eisenberger joined Dr. Elizabeth Richardson, Medical Officer of Health, and the City’s Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) Director, Paul Johnson to update media and the community on the City’s response to COVID-19. As of 9 am this morning, there are 640 confirmed positive cases, 7 probable cases, and 32 deaths from COVID-19 in Hamilton. More details about cases are available on the City’s website including demographics, risk factors, exposure, etc.

HAMILTON, ON – The City of Hamilton, along with local health partners, have put forward a set of recommendations to the Ontario Health – West region of the Province regarding the prevention and management of COVID-19 outbreaks in congregate care settings, following a serious outbreak at the Rosslyn Retirement Home in Hamilton last week.