News Releases

Hamilton, ON - Today the City of Hamilton reached a settlement agreement with the parties involved in the Tim Hortons Field litigation launched in 2016.  Council and I are pleased with the settlement, and with the work of our settlement team, the contractor, the Province of Ontario and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. They worked hard and in good faith to achieve this resolution with no additional costs for the stadium passed on to Hamilton taxpayers.

Hamilton, ON - Hamilton’s Municipal Law Enforcement Division issued the order in March 2018 to have the graffiti removed from the outside of a building on Cannon Street E. The officer who issued the order was acting in accordance with their training. The order was directed at removal of a symbol painted on the exterior and was complied with in the requested timeframe.

As the news emerged this past weekend of the horrible and tragic accident in Western Canada, we’ve grieved alongside all of Canada, and the world. The City of Hamilton sends our thoughts and prayers to the Humboldt Broncos hockey community - there are no words to ease the magnitude of your loss. Mayor Eisenberger has asked Staff to lower flags outside City Hall, Municipal Centres and arenas throughout our city. As well, at the request of the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Club the flag will be lowered at the First Ontario Centre.

Hamilton, ON – As modern winters are trending toward a higher frequency of freeze-thaw cycles with more extremes, many older roads in the City of Hamilton have sustained significant pavement damage and potholes.

February 5, 2018 - HAMILTON, ON – Earlier today news emerged of former Mayor Robert Morrow's passing at the age of 71.  Bob was the longest serving Mayor of the City of Hamilton. There will be a book of condolences available at City Hall - 71 Main Street West, 2nd floor, outside the Mayor's Office, for the community to sign beginning at noon on Tuesday February 6, 2018.

HAMILTON, ON - We learned this morning that Amazon has released its’ shortlist for their new HQ2. While we are disappointed that the City of Hamilton was not one of the 20 named cities, we are optimistic the only Canadian city to be included is the City of Toronto. Amazon choosing to locate anywhere in Ontario is beneficial. We look forward to working with the Province and the City of Toronto in whatever way we can to support their bid. I offer my sincere congratulations to Mayor Tory and hope your bid is successful in this massive tech investment for Ontario.

January 30, 2017, Hamilton, ON - As the news broke over the weekend, and reports of the tragic events have emerged, Mayor Eisenberger has instructed staff to have the Canadian flag outside Hamilton City Hall lowered to half-staff in solidarity with the Muslim community. Additionally, the Quebec flag will be raised at City Hall in support of the City of Quebec. The City of Hamilton has been a safe haven for newcomers to this country for over 100 years. We will continue to welcome all those who seek safety and a new life in Canada.