Residents are advised of temporary road closures to accommodate bridge inspections. Locations: Woodburn Road, south of Rural Road 20 Trinity Church Road, north of Guyatt Road Date: Friday, July 17 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Reason for Closure: Bridge inspections Motorists are encouraged to plan their travel accordingly and use alternate routes during the closure period. Thank you for your patience as this necessary infrastructure inspection work is completed.

Due to the Extended Heat Warning issued by Hamilton's Medical Officer of Health, temporary changes are being made to certain outdoor programs to help protect the health and safety of participants and staff. Effective July 15, 2026, and continuing until the Extended Heat Warning has ended: Supie programs will end at 1:00 p.m. each day. All wading pools are closed. These temporary measures will remain in place until the Extended Heat Warning is lifted. Residents are encouraged

Hamilton Water is responding to an emergency watermain break near 97 Miles Road. To allow crews to safely complete repairs, Miles Road is closed between Rymal Road East and 109 Miles Road for the duration of the work. Properties in the immediate vicinity of the watermain break may experience reduced water pressure or a temporary loss of water service while repairs are underway. Hamilton Water currently anticipates completing repairs, restoring water service, and fully reopeni

Residents are advised that the Laidman Park Supie Program is experiencing a short delay in opening due to pending staff clearances. Laidman Park is one of five Supie park locations across Hamilton affected by this delay. Once the required clearances are received, the park will open for the season. The City has advised that the other planned Supie parks are scheduled to open today. For more information about the Supie Program, visit: https://www.hamilton.ca/supie

Did You Know? Many residents have noticed that older City webpages refer to a five-year e-scooter pilot that began in 2020. The Province of Ontario has since extended the electric kick-scooter pilot program until November 27, 2029. Hamilton continues to participate in the pilot and regulates personal e-scooter use through City of Hamilton By-law 20-269. With school out for the summer, more people are enjoying Hamilton's roads, parks, trails, and neighbourhoods on e-scooters.

One of the most common questions our office receives is: "Can we get speed bumps installed on our street?" The answer is a little more complicated than many people expect. First... they're usually not speed bumps. Although many people use the term "speed bump," the City of Hamilton generally installs speed cushions on public roads. Unlike traditional speed bumps, speed cushions include wheel cut-outs that allow emergency vehicles, transit buses and cyclists to travel more eff

The City of Hamilton has received a privately-initiated Official Plan Amendment application to establish a Secondary Plan for the Elfrida expansion lands (Stoney Creek and Glanbrook). The application was submitted by Bousfields Inc. on behalf of Elfrida Community Builders Group Inc. and was deemed complete on May 13, 2026. A Secondary Plan is a long-range blueprint that guides how a community develops over time — setting out land uses, parks, schools, roads, and other key fea

On June 4, 2026, Hamilton City Council voted 8-7 to defeat a mayoral motion that would have directed staff to explore the feasibility of building a 50-metre Olympic-sized pool in Hamilton. The outcome was a direct result of Councillor Mark Tadeson's advocacy - and a significant shift from just days earlier, when the same motion passed General Issues Committee 9-1, with Tadeson as the only dissenting vote. Councillor Tadeson made clear from the outset that his opposition wasn'

Nominate a Hamilton Accessibility Leader Do you know someone in Hamilton who is making a real difference for people with disabilities? Now is the time to put their name forward. The City of Hamilton is accepting nominations for its third annual Accessibility Awards, recognizing individuals, community organizations, businesses and young leaders who are removing barriers and helping build a more inclusive city. Nominations are open now through July 3, 2026. Councillor Mark Tade

This week, communities across Ontario are recognizing the dedicated people who make sure our children get to school and back safely. School Crossing Guard Appreciation Week 2026 runs from June 1 to 5 - and it's a moment worth pausing for. Rain or shine, morning rush or afternoon pickup, Hamilton's school crossing guards are out there. They stand at some of our busiest intersections and school zones, stopping traffic and protecting the young pedestrians who depend on them ever

April 2026 | Ward 11 - Binbrook, Mount Hope, Glanbrook For the first time in Ward 11's history, local organizations and community groups have access to dedicated grant funding - and the response made clear just how much it was needed. The Ward 11 Community Grants pilot program was established to support the non-profit organizations, clubs, and community groups doing meaningful work for residents of Binbrook, Mount Hope, and Glanbrook. Funded through a cellular tower license

Spring and summer mean more time outdoors. For most of us in Glanbrook and the surrounding rural communities, that's the whole point. But it also means tick season, and it's worth knowing what to watch for. Hamilton is a Lyme disease risk area Hamilton Public Health has identified our city as a risk area for Lyme disease. That designation covers most of Hamilton within a 20-kilometre radius - including much of Ward 11 - with the exception of parts of eastern Stoney Creek and