News Releases

Hamilton, ON – Mayor Fred Eisenberger is not seeking re-election in the upcoming municipal election.  Eisenberger says that after three terms, the last two of which were consecutive, making him the longest-serving mayor post amalgamation, it is time to move on to the next chapter of his life.  Statement:  “I have always done my best for the people of Hamilton, and as much as I have loved serving as your Mayor, doing my best now requires that I not put my name on the ballot in the 2022 municipal election. 

HAMILTON, ON – As a celebration and reflection of Hamilton's LGBTQ2SIA+ community, the City of Hamilton is very pleased to once again raise both the Pride and Trans flags for the entire month of June, with this year's Pride Month flag updated to the Progress Pride flag. "The Progress Pride flag is taking the place of the original Rainbow Pride flag and is a wonderful inclusive update. It will be flown alongside the Trans Pride flag and was selected after consulting with the City of Hamilton's LGBTQ Advisory Committee," Mayor Eisenberger said.

I was saddened to learn of the passing of Gary Birch, who represented his community on the former Town of Glanbrook Council for Ward 3 from 1980 until the year 2000. Gary, who was also an educator, was passionate about history and served his community well. I have requested flags to be flown at half-mast at City Hall starting tonight until tomorrow to coincide with the celebration of life. I join our entire Council in conveying our deepest condolences to Gary's wife, Irene, their children, grandchildren and friends.

Originally released April 27, 2022 Hamilton, ON - It is with great sadness that I have learned about the passing of Councillor Margaret McCarthy, who represented her community on the Town of Flamborough Council and then at Hamilton City Council from 1994 until 2010.

HAMILTON, ON -  A special meeting of Hamilton City Council on Friday, April 8, 2022, will review concerns over the impact of new development-related legislation proposed by the Government of Ontario. 

HAMILTON, ON - Hamilton is marking the second anniversary of the first COVID-19 positive case in our community by lowering to half staff flags at all City of Hamilton buildings for one week beginning today in honour of all those who lost their lives or whose lives were adversely affected due to the pandemic. The City will also be flying the Health Care Hero flag, designed by a retired Canadian nurse, to honour our health care frontline workers.

HAMILTON, ON – Congratulations to Hamilton’s Sarah Nurse and the entire Team Canada Women’s Olympic Hockey Team on their gold medal win. Sarah Nurse scored the opening goal in the 2022 Gold medal game where Team Canada defeated the United States 3-2. She also got an assist, setting a Canadian record for the most points in a single tournament. Her recording breaking didn’t stop there as she is now the first black woman to win a gold medal in hockey. All of Hamilton is so proud of Sarah. Her hard work and determination inspires us all.

HAMILTON, ON – Charles Juravinski was a man of immense integrity, charisma and compassion. The Juravinski’s gave back to the Hamilton community in immeasurable ways that will have lasting impacts on the health and well-being of people in our city and across the country. We live in unpredictable times, it is what we do in these very moments that will have lasting impacts. I want to extend my deepest condolences to Margaret and the Juravinski family on the passing of Charles Juravinski.

HAMILTON, ON – In honour and remembrance of Christopher Cutler, a dear friend and Community Relations Advisor to Mayor Fred Eisenberger, the flags at Hamilton City Hall and Flamborough Service Centre will be lowered to half-staff today, Thursday, February 10, and returned to full staff on Monday, February 14, 2022. A celebration of life will take place later this spring.