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Hamilton City Council votes to suspend requirement for unvaccinated City employees to provide proof of vaccination

August 12 2022

HAMILTON, ON – Hamilton City Council has voted to reconsider the staff recommendations to suspend components of the City’s Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Verification Policy. Current City of Hamilton employees are no longer required to provide proof of vaccination or participate in the Rapid Antigen Testing (RAT) program as an ongoing condition of employment, effective immediately. Council’s decision also suspends the provision within the Policy that would see unvaccinated employees terminated as of September 30, 2022.  
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Hamilton Fire Department donates gear to Ukrainian counterparts

August 12 2022

HAMILTON, ON - Hamilton Fire Department is assisting first responders in Ukraine by providing critical personal protective gear to support their efforts at home to serve and protect residents of Ukraine. At a brief ceremony in Council Chambers today, Mayor Fred Eisenberger joined by Hamilton Fire Chief David Cunliffe donated a substantial amount of out of service Firefighting personal protective equipment to Firefighters Without Borders.
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Lane restrictions on a portion of Mud Street W beginning on Monday

August 12 2022

HAMILTON, ON – To safely complete road resurfacing on the south side of Mud St W, the City of Hamilton will reduce Mud St W to a single lane in each direction between Isaac Brock Dr and Upper Centennial Pkwy beginning Monday, August 15 for approximately five weeks. The work on the south side of Mud St W is expected to wrap up on or before September 12, 2022. Once work is completed on the south side, crews will shift work onto the north side of Mud St.
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City Auditor releases Roads Quality Assurance Supplementary Audit

August 11 2022

HAMILTON, ON - The Office of the City Auditor presented a Roads Quality Assurance Supplementary Audit focused on completing some additional, targeted work in the area of quality assurance. The Supplementary Audit assessed the management of the City’s road assets in order to identify opportunities for improved economy, efficiency and effectiveness in two areas:
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Blue-green algae confirmed at Hamilton Pier 4

August 10 2022

HAMILTON, ON - City of Hamilton Public Health Services has confirmed the presence of toxin-producing blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) at Pier 4, and as a result, the Pier 4 Park public beach has been closed for use. Contact with blue-green algae should be avoided due to the potential health risks associated with it. Residents and visitors are advised to:
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HSR fall service changes will improve connectivity to Upper Stoney Creek, the airport and the Red Hill Business Park area

August 10 2022

HAMILTON, ON – As part of the Hamilton Street Railway’s (HSR) new fall schedule, and in a continuing effort to improve public transit in Hamilton and grow ridership, the City of Hamilton’s Transit Division is implementing service improvements related to year six of its Ten-Year Local Transit Strategy. These improvements ensure HSR continues to accommodate growth, improve the customer experience and continues to develop Hamilton’s transit network.
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Extended Heat Warning notification for the City of Hamilton for August 8, 2022

August 8 2022

HAMILTON, ON – The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton has initiated an Extended Heat Warning beginning on August 8, 2022. The Extended Heat Warning stays in effect until a cancellation notice is sent. Heat event is expected to continue today. Maximum temperatures are expected to be near thirty.Humidex values are expected to reach near 40. Relief from humidity and cooler temperatures are expected on Tuesday.
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Increased risk for West Nile Virus in Hamilton

July 29 2022

HAMILTON, ON - A batch of mosquitoes trapped this week in Hamilton tested positive for West Nile Virus. These are the first West Nile Virus positive mosquitos for Hamilton this year, prompting Hamilton’s Medical Officer of Health West to move the West Nile Virus risk from low to moderate.  Residents are reminded to protect themselves against mosquito bites and to remove standing water from private property to prevent mosquito breeding. 
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Extended Heat Warning notification for the City of Hamilton - July 24, 2022

July 24 2022

HAMILTON, ON – The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton has initiated an Extended Heat Warning beginning on July 24, 2022.  The Extended Heat Warning stays in effect until a cancellation notice is sent. Daytime high temperatures near thirty with humidex values approaching 40 are expected again today. Overnight lows near twenty will provide little relief from the heat. The heat event is expected to end tonight with slightly cooler temperatures expected on Monday after the passage of a cold front.
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Hamilton Public Health Services welcomes young children to receive the COVID-19 vaccine

July 22 2022

HAMILTON, ON – As announced yesterday by the Ontario government, it is expanding eligibility of the COVID-19 vaccine starting on Thursday, July 28, 2022 to include young children six months to those under five years of age. Beginning July 28, 2022 at 8 am, parents and caregivers in Hamilton will be able to book appointments for their young children to receive a COVID-19 vaccine using the City’s booking tool on hamilton.ca/GetYourVaccine.
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Heat Warning notification for the City of Hamilton for July 22, 2022

July 21 2022

HAMILTON, ON - The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton has initiated a Heat Warning beginning on July 22, 2022.  Heat Warnings stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an Extended Heat Warning. Hot and humid conditions are expected Friday and Saturday. Daytime high temperatures reaching the low thirties with humidex values in the upper thirties are expected Friday and Saturday. Overnight low temperatures near 20 degrees Celsius will provide little relief from the heat.
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Heat Warning Notification for the City of Hamilton effective July 19, 2022

July 18 2022

HAMILTON, ON – The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton has initiated a Heat Warning beginning on July 19, 2022.  Heat Warnings stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an Extended Heat Warning. Hot and humid conditions are expected Tuesday and Wednesday. Daytime high temperatures reaching near 31 degrees Celsius with humidex values in the upper thirties are expected Tuesday and Wednesday. Tuesday's overnight low near 20 degrees Celsius will provide little relief from the heat.
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