News Releases

HAMILTON, ON - Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger has tested negative for COVID-19. The testing was done out of an abundance of caution after the Mayor experienced several symptoms the morning of June 25, 2020. The Mayor would like to thank everyone who sent well wishes over the past few days and would also like to remind the public that this virus is in our community and we must remain vigilant in maintaining physical distancing, practicing good hygiene such as handwashing and adhering to all public health recommendations.

HAMILTON, ON - It is with sadness we learned of the passing of former Hamilton Wentworth Region councillor and Glanbrook councillor, Frank MacIntyre

HAMILTON, ON - With the province’s recent announcement allowing Hamilton to enter Stage 2 of its phased reopening, staff have been preparing to safely reopen the city’s spray pads and pools. I am pleased to share that 65 of the City’s 68 spray pads will be turned on by this Friday, June 19. Community members can find their nearest spray pad by visiting www.hamilton.ca/spraypads The following indoor and outdoor pools will open the week of Monday, July 6:

HAMILTON, ON - I am pleased with today’s announcement from Premier Ford that moves the City of Hamilton into Stage 2 of the provincial government's reopening framework. The province is allowing Hamilton to move into Stage 2 of the framework as of Friday, June 19. As a result, we will be working on a methodical reopening, in line with Provincial guidelines, in order to keep everyone safe and not undo the progress we have made so far. I ask residents to please have patience as we work to make sure our reopening is safe and successful.

HAMILTON, ON – Today, the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area Mayors and Chairs pledged to support the continued reopening of the Ontario economy and stressed the need for emergency support for municipalities.

HAMILTON, ON - The Large Urban Mayors Caucus of Ontario (LUMCO) met this morning for further discussion about the growing financial and service delivery challenges municipalities face as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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 - It is with sadness we learned of the passing of former Stoney Creek councillor, Jack Norris. Jack served as a councillor for 16 years beginning in 1973. In addition to his community service career, Jack also served as president of service clubs including The Optimist Club and the Kinsmen Club as well as charitable causes like the Stoney Creek Non-Profit Housing Corporation and the Cancer Society. Jack proudly served in the Knights of Columbus and was named Citizen of the Year 1980 by the Stoney Creek Chamber of Commerce.

On behalf of Mayor Fred Eisenberger, please find below the joint statement from GTHA Mayors and Chairs. "Municipalities are on the frontlines of fighting COVID-19 and will lead the economic restart and recovery. The Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area helped drive the economic prosperity that Ontario and Canada enjoyed before the pandemic and a strong economic recovery here is crucial to both the province and the country's success in the post-COVID world.