First Ontario Centre

• Leiweke says hockey will be focus of Hamilton’s $300M renovated arena – but not NHL

  The Oak View Group CEO visited Hamilton Thursday to update the privately funded $300-million renovation plan for FirstOntario Centre.

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  Nov 2, 2023
  
• Hamilton Bulldogs games postponed, January home games to be played with no fans

  Games against Niagara, Ottawa and Kingston will be affected by the Ontario Hockey League's (OHL) 'no spectators' policy, which runs until the end of January.

  Sports

  Jan 5, 2022
  
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• Toronto Rock close deal to play homes games in Hamilton

  The professional box lacrosse franchise will now call Hamilton home for at least the next five years.

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  May 11, 2021
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• Weekend COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Hamilton was meant for ‘at-risk’ population, public health says

  The city's medical officer of health said the COVID-19 vaccine clinic was targeted at Black and racialized residents aged 40-plus but spread to the public through social media.

  Health

  Apr 22, 2021
• Premier Ford to give COVID-19 vaccination update in Hamilton

  The premier will visit Hamilton's mass vaccination clinic at FirstOntario Centre on Thursday afternoon.

  Health

  Mar 18, 2021
• Hamilton begins removal of homeless encampments

  The city says the process of moving people from the encampments will take a few weeks.

  Oct 15, 2020
• Hamilton Police investigate stabbing near First Ontario Centre

  Officers say they found the victim at 101 York Boulevard just after midnight.

  Aug 10, 2020
• Winning bidder selected for modernization of Hamilton’s downtown entertainment venues

  Mayor Fred Eisenberger says arena renovations could begin in the fall of 2021.

  Jul 17, 2020
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• Plans underway to decommission FirstOntario Centre surge shelter; capacity to increase elsewhere

  Hamilton has received more than $9.1 million in provincial and federal funding to assist with the cost of serving the homeless during the pandemic.

  Jun 22, 2020
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• Burlington’s mayor says Hamilton Bulldogs have made contact about potential move to the city

  Mayor Marianne Meed Ward told Global News that Bulldogs owner Michael Andlauer has talked to the city about the possibility of relocating to Burlington.

  Sports

  Feb 6, 2020