News Releases

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.

HAMILTON, ON – As mayor of the City of Hamilton and in close consultation with the Medical Officer of Health and the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), I am pleased to announce beginning Saturday May 9, 2020, parking lots adjacent to parks will be reopened and the Hamilton Waterfront Trail (between Confederation Park and the Burlington Lift Bridge) will also reopen.  All escarpment stairs remain closed. Albion Falls is closed to visitors and the parking lots at Albion Falls will also remain closed.   

HAMILTON, ON - Canadian municipalities are seeking the necessary financial support to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 from the provincial and federal governments. Cities have taken unprecedented steps to support the health and safety of our residents.

HAMILTON, ON – The Provincial Government declared a State of Emergency on March 17, 2020, to stop the spread of COVID-19. By virtue of the provincial order, the City of Hamilton was also in a State of Emergency.