Hamilton Bylaw Enforcement

• Hamilton finalizes nuisance party bylaw ahead of homecoming weekend 2022

  A Hamilton bylaw creates 'zero tolerance' for 'nuisance' parties in the city between Sept. 28 to Oct. 2.

  Politics

  Sep 14, 2022
  
• Extra enforcement to continue through 2022 near Hamilton waterfalls and along waterfront trail

  Director of Strategic Initiatives Marty Hazell says the parking and trespassing enforcement pilot in Hamilton waterfall areas has made 'noticeable improvements.'

  Politics

  Feb 11, 2022
  
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• COVID-19-related charges laid at 12 more Hamilton homes, but private yard sales get green light

  Over the past week in Hamilton, bylaw enforcement officers have laid charges at 12 private residences and one business for violating COVID-19 orders.

  Health

  Jun 1, 2021
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• Hamilton police lay charges after house party in Flamborough that broke COVID-19 restrictions

  Investigators say officers were called out early on Thursday morning to a short-term rental.

  Crime

  Mar 4, 2021
• Police working to identify, hold organizers of Stoney Creek house party ‘accountable’

  By the time officers arrived, Bergen says the size of the crowd had grown "alarmingly" to more than 150, all of whom "we were able to disperse quickly, without any injuries."

  Canada

  Feb 26, 2021
• Coronavirus: Hamilton’s small businesses less than 50% compliant during inspection blitz, says city

  Teams from the province and city visited 163 stores in Hamilton during a COVID-19 compliance blitz on Saturday and Sunday.

  Health

  Feb 4, 2021
• Coronavirus: Hamilton says only one business broke COVID-19 rules last week

  EOC director Paul Johnson says he was 'excited' to see only one business charged over the last week.

  Jan 19, 2021
• Hamilton police say they’re not stopping people arbitrarily amid confusion over stay-at-home orders

  Mason says Hamilton police received about 90 calls Thursday, from people 'wondering if I am still allowed to do this, or, I was wondering if my neighbour is allowed to do this.'

  Canada

  Jan 15, 2021
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• Hamilton lays 32 charges under Ontario’s COVID-19 lockdown orders over the holidays

  Hamilton police say an alleged house party in the central lower city on New Year's Eve saw officer hand out tickets.

  Jan 4, 2021
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• Coronavirus: More Hamilton businesses charged for violating COVID-19 regulations

  Four of the businesses are facing multiple charges under the Emergency Measures and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA).

  Canada

  Dec 29, 2020