News Releases

HAMILTON, ON - Council has approved the City of Hamilton’s 2020 Tax Supported Capital Budget. Council’s approval supports $244M million gross in capital infrastructure projects in addition to in-year approved capital projects in 2019, resulting in a gross 2020 capital budget of $397.7M. The increase in capital funding from property taxes equates to an increase in the operating budget of 0.87 per cent or $7.545 million. This represents an increase of approximately $31 per year on an average household.

HAMILTON, ON – For the fifth time, the City of Hamilton has been recognized as a Top Regional Employer in the Hamilton-Niagara Region. The City’s selection for the 2020 list was based on a submission by City staff to Mediacorp Canada Inc. which oversees the competition. Now in its 13th year, Hamilton-Niagara’s Top Regional Employers is a special designation that recognizes employers in greater Hamilton and the Niagara region that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work.

HAMILTON, ON – Last month, Hamilton City Council approved an enhanced public notification protocol for bypasses at the Woodward Wastewater Treatment Plant. As of yesterday at 12:03 pm, the amount of wastewater entering the sewer system exceeded the capacity at the Woodward Wastewater Treatment Plant, and the plant began bypassing partially treated wastewater into Hamilton Harbour. This is the first bypass since the new enhanced public notification protocol has come into effect.

HAMILTON, ON – The City of Hamilton is placing sharps containers in select locations around the city to help reduce the number of improperly discarded needles and to promote the safe disposal of sharps in public places. A sharps bin is a durable container that is used to safely dispose of needles and other sharp medical instruments.

HAMILTON, ON - During today’s City Council meeting, Council approved the City of Hamilton 2020 Water, Wastewater / Storm water Rate Budget. The approved rates for the 2020 Water, Wastewater / Storm water Rate Budget results in a combined rate increase of 4.11 per cent effective January 1, 2020.  The average resident’s bill in 2020 will be $753 for a household consuming 200 cubic metres of water annually representing an increase of $29.70 annually.

HAMILTON, ON – This afternoon, City staff welcomed Ward 2 Councillor Jason Farr and Graham McNally to formally open John Rebecca Park after construction began in June 2019. In 2018, Hamilton City Council formally accepted a generous donation of $1 million from the Patrick J. McNally Charitable Foundation to support construction at John Rebecca Park. The Patrick J. McNally Charitable Foundation aims to support the development of parks, outdoor spaces and buildings that provide opportunities for communities in Hamilton and Burlington to learn, explore and enjoy.

HAMILTON, ON –  Join the City of Hamilton for an Open House discussion about the future growth of our city. To plan for this growth, there are two processes underway – GRIDS 2 (Growth Related Integrated Development Strategy) and the MCR (Municipal Comprehensive Review). The City will examine Hamilton’s growth to the year 2041 including intensification and density, employment lands and evaluating future growth options. The drop-in, open format discussion will allow citizens to attend numerous sessions.

HAMILTON, ON – On November 28, 2019, the Housing Services Division will host an event at Hamilton City Hall for National Housing Day. This year’s theme, Housing from the Frontline, will celebrate the impact of those working in the affordable housing field and recognize the lives changed through this work.

HAMILTON, ON – In order to complete bridge repairs on the Nikola Tesla Boulevard overpass, the City will close the eastbound and westbound lanes for three days, beginning Wednesday, November 27 at 9 am. All westbound lanes will be closed between Woodward Avenue and Strathearne Avenue from Wednesday, November 27 at 9 am until the evening of Friday, November 29. Following the westbound closure, all eastbound lanes will be closed between Ottawa Street North and Parkdale Avenue from Monday, December 2 at 9 am until the evening of Wednesday, December 4.