City of Hamilton crews continue to respond to fallen trees, branches and other damage caused by the storm on September 2. Forestry received more than 200 storm-related calls from across Hamilton and has City crews and four contractors assisting with cleanup. Responses are being prioritized based on public safety. Reporting fallen trees and branches To report a fallen tree or large branch on a road, sidewalk or other public property, call the City of Hamilton at 905-546-2489.

Detailed explainer, by Mark Tadeson. BACKGROUND Expanding Hamilton’s Urban Boundary has been a contentious issue. In the past, Provincial Policy allowed municipal councils to determine whether an urban boundary expansion (UBE) was warranted or needed to meet provincially set population targets. The former growth framework generally required settlement boundary expansions to be addressed through a Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR). If privately initiated urban boundary exp

Hamilton Police Service has released its Ward 11 report for July 2026. The report provides a monthly snapshot of calls for service, collisions and reported crime indicators in our community. In July, Ward 11 recorded: 235 calls for service 45 collisions, including 4 injury collisions 42 property-crime incidents 14 violent-crime incidents The three most frequently reported event types were traffic enforcement, suspicious activity and domestic-related calls. The report also com

Several families along Trinity Church Road are coming together for a street-wide garage sale this Saturday, August 29, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Residents are invited to explore Trinity Church Road between Binbrook Road and Kirk Road to find unique items, handmade pieces and household treasures. Please note that Trinity Church Road is a country road with narrow shoulders. Visitors are asked to drive carefully between participating homes and park safely only where permitted. Come

The Planning Committee public meeting for the proposed Elfrida Secondary Plan will take place on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The application, submitted by Bousfields Inc. on behalf of Elfrida Community Builders Group Inc., proposes an Official Plan Amendment to establish a Secondary Plan for the Elfrida expansion lands in Stoney Creek and Glanbrook. A Secondary Plan is a long-range blueprint for how a community should develop. Meeting Details Date: Tuesda

Hamilton Police Service has released its monthly report for Ward 11 for June 2026. The report provides a snapshot of crime indicators, property crime, violent crime, collisions and calls for service recorded in the ward during the month. It also includes year-to-date totals and comparisons with five-year monthly averages. Monthly figures can vary for many reasons, including individual incidents, reporting patterns, police activity and seasonal conditions. A single month shou

August 25: Elfrida Secondary Plan Public Meeting Planning Committee will hold a public meeting about the proposed Official Plan Amendment to establish a Secondary Plan for the Elfrida expansion lands in Stoney Creek and Glanbrook, located in Wards 9 and 11. The meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 25, at Hamilton City Hall, Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 71 Main Street West. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format, allowing residents to attend in person or partici

Information on street-tree requests, maintenance and sightline concerns Hamilton’s Planting Our Future program allows residents to request a free street tree. To request a tree, visit hamilton.ca/trees or call 905-546-CITY (2489). If a City-owned tree requires maintenance, or if branches or overgrowth are obstructing a road, sidewalk, traffic sign or sightline, report the location to the City or email our office. Include a photo where it is safe to do so. Clear sightlines mat

Hamilton’s new Planning, Permitting, Licensing and By-law System is now available through my.hamilton.ca. Residents, businesses and industry can use the system to submit applications, make payments, track progress and receive updates. The system is being introduced in phases, starting with core features and expanding over time. Step-by-step guides, tutorials and online resources are available at hamilton.ca/pplb. General support is available at 905-546-2489, askcity@hamilton.

The City is installing free Equip Sport equipment-rental stations in parks across Hamilton. In Ward 11, stations are available at Kopperfield Park, Laidman Park and Summerlea West Park. Residents can use the free Equip Sport app to borrow soccer balls, basketballs, volleyballs, footballs and frisbees for use in City parks. The stations are installed, maintained and operated at no cost to the City or residents, with financial support from Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities. The

You may notice a new concrete platform near Glovers Road. Councillor Tadeson's office is happy to announce the long waited bus shelter we have been advocating for is soon to be installed! Staff have confirmed it is for a new bus shelter on Twenty Road East, just west of the intersection with Glovers Road. The concrete must cure for at least two weeks before the shelter can be installed. Staff were targeting the first week of August for installation and stop activation. The

All City of Hamilton administrative offices will be closed Monday, August 3 and reopen Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Some City services will also be closed or have adjusted hours. For City emergencies involving roads, noise, watermains, sewer systems, animal emergencies, or health and safety issues, call 905-546-2489 (CITY). The my.hamilton.ca portal provides a secure place to access a growing number of City services online. Waste collection There will be no collection Monday, Aug

Residents often ask why a development can be discussed for years before homes, businesses, roads or parks appear. Planning approval is one important step, but it is not the finish line. Large projects can move through several stages before construction begins: Long-term planning — The City identifies where future residential, commercial, industrial and employment growth may occur through tools such as Official Plans, growth studies, infrastructure planning and public consulta

Hamilton Paramedic Service is advancing construction of a new Central Reporting and Response Station at the former Sharples Greenhouse site on Upper James Street in Ward 11. The station will expand the presence of paramedics in the south Mountain and Glanbrook communities. Hamilton Paramedic Service has advised that the new facility is intended to reduce response times and strengthen coverage across Hamilton. The modern station will provide purpose-built space for equipment,

Ward 11 road and traffic updates Residents regularly contact Councillor Tadeson’s office about road safety, traffic delays and deteriorating shoulders. The following is the latest information staff have provided after the office followed up on these concerns. Highway 56 and Kirk Road Traffic signals and left-turn lanes are under construction at Highway 56 and Kirk Road. Residents raised traffic-safety concerns with Councillor Tadeson’s office, and staff have confirmed the wor

Council approves expansion of the Binbrook Commercial District Community Improvement Project Area (CIPA) On July 15, 2026, Council approved Councillor Mark Tadeson’s motion to expand the Binbrook Commercial District Community Improvement Project Area north along Regional Road 56. The approved change brings additional commercial properties into the project area. Property owners, tenants and developers within the expanded boundary may be eligible to apply for programs under Ha

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